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  • Nick Friedman
  • October 2, 2013
Pre-party it up at the second-annual Safe Sex Kiki

Pre-party it up at the second-annual Safe Sex Kiki

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In August land was cleared adjacent to the Gulf and Bay Club Condominiums, seen in back, for a retention pond and ultraviolet light water treatment units.
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  • Nolan Peterson
  • October 2, 2013
Drainage project tops SKA agenda

A county official will brief the Siesta Key Association Thursday on the status of the Beach Road Drainage Improvements Project.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 2, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 2, 2013

Today's Stories: IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Pattigeorge's; School Board approves special referendum; Town hears another call for tower alternative; Eva Rey in review: year two

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More than 40 vendors offer produce and plants from local growers and producers.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 2, 2013
Phillippi Farmhouse Market re-opens

Phillippi Farmhouse Market, 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, will be open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays through April.

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Here's some of the pieces feature in the exhibit. These can be found in the runway portion of the exhibit.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 2, 2013
The Ringling's 'Icons of Style' exhibit opens Oct. 4

The Ringling's newest exhibit explores iconic style from being an idea, to a garment, to where it was worn and then how it was interpreted.

  • Arts + Culture
These pieces are featured in the runway portion of "Icons of Style: Makers, Models and Images."
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 2, 2013
The Ringling's Icons of Style exhibit opens Oct. 4

The Ringling's newest exhibit explores iconic style from being an idea, to a garment, to where it was worn and then how it was interpreted.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 2, 2013
Season opens for Gulf Red Snapper

Fisherman can now try their hand at catching red snapper in state and federal waters.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 2, 2013
SRQ adds United flight to support tourist season

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport will offer a second daily flight to Chicago O'Hare International Airport from Feb. 13, through April 7.

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Det. Chad McDonald, Lt. Joe Hayes, Det. Eric Wedin and Lt. Tom Stroud got up early for the breakfast
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Men of Courage Breakfast

Manatee and Sarasota leaders gathered Wednesday morning for SPARCC and Hope Family Services' Men of Courage Breakfast. Held at the University Park Country Club, the breakfast included a discussion that was led by Sheriff Tom Knight and Sheriff Dennis Dummer.

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The School Board of Sarasota County approved plans for a special referendum during an Oct. 1 meeting.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 2, 2013
School Board approves special referendum

The Sarasota County School Board approved a March 2014 election Tuesday, Oct. 1.

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Pattigeorge's brings together American, Italian, Asian, Caribbean and Latin American flavors paired with local seafood, grilled meats, and stir-frys.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 2, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Pattigeorge's

This week we went in the kitchen with chef and owner Tommy Klauber of Pattigeorge's for red snapper with arugula and warm red and yellow tomato salad. Learn how to prepare the dish and watch an instructional video in this week's In the Kitchen.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 2, 2013
SCS stifles HEAT

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team defeated Manatee HEAT 25-17, 23-25, 25-11, 25-17 Oct. 1.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 2, 2013
Lady Thunder notches win

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated Bradenton Christian 25-13, 17-25, 25-18, 27-25 Oct. 1.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 2, 2013
Partners to develop remaining Country Club East land

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch and a real-estate investment firm are partnering to develop 475 acres.

  • East County
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“Beating the competition” is what motivates Conner Dutting-Morrell.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 2, 2013
Rowlett Elementary student races toward championships

Nine-year-old Conner Dutting-Morrell has been named racing champion in the USAC Northeast Series in Jr. Animal.

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