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The Sarasota Tiger Bay Club met Thursday for a panel discussion on the direction of Florida’s economic development.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 20, 2013
Sept. 20: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Tiger Bay looks to Florida's economic future; Old Publix plaza coming down in October; Arts organizations share collective vision; The Good News: Dave Strickland of American Cancer Society; New lift station team holds community meeting

  • Longboat Key
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Sarasota Police arrested Camelot Baraja-Storres Thursday, Sept. 19, on charges of capital sexual battery and false imprisonment.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 20, 2013
Man arrested for sexual battery on child

The Sarasota Police Department has charged a 29-year-old man for capital sexual battery on a five-year-old.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The final piece of the old Avenue of the Flowers plaza will be torn down next month.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 20, 2013
Old Publix plaza coming down in October

Once the rest of the old Avenue of the Flowers plaza is torn down, Publix has plans to put more parking spaces in its place.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Florida State Senator Nancy Detert, center, moderated Thursday's panel discussion on Florida's economy.  With her are Norma Roembke, left, and Linda Long.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 20, 2013
Tiger Bay looks to Florida's economic future

The Sarasota Tiger Bay Club met Thursday for a panel discussion on the direction of Florida's economic development - and the ideas were big.

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  • News
Prior to Thursday's community meeting regarding the construction of Lift Station 87, the lobby at City Hall was set up for attendees to peruse informational posters the new project team made.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 20, 2013
New lift station team holds community meeting

McKim and Creed, the new engineering firm in charge of work at Lift Station 87, hosted a forum Thursday for residents to voice their concerns about the project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rita Smith and Frank Verdel
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: HBA BRAG Breakfast

Members of the Home Builders Association started their day with a networking breakfast. The breakfast was held in a model home in one of Neal Communities' newest neighborhoods, The Highlands. Builders, brokers and Realtors networked over a cup of coffee and a croissant.

  • East County
  • News
Luis de Jesus, of Pincher’s Crab Shack, prepares ribs for the crowd at last year’s cook-off. Pincher’s won the coveted "People's Choice" title
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 20, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Main Street Restaurant BBQ Cook-off

Lakewood Ranch Main Street restaurants will compete to win the award for best barbeque at the fifth annual Main Street Restaurant BBQ Cook-off Saturday, Sept. 21.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 20, 2013
Sarasota Christian sweeps Booker

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team defeated Booker 25-6, 25-21, 25-14 Sept. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The pristine sands of Siesta Key can make vacations to other waterfronts underwhelming.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 20, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Quirks that make you a Sarasotan

From sand-snobbery to artistic opinions, here are five things that make you a Sarasotan.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Emily Clendenon, John Clendenon, Fred and Missy Myers and Hyejung Clendenon
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 19, 2013
16th annual Gala Dinner 'The Gift of Life'

16th annual Gala Dinner 'The Gift of Life'

  • Black Tie
Connie Arledge, Jocelyn Stevens and Brian Arledge
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 19, 2013
SCOPE 2013 Annual Celebration & Boundary Crosser Award

SCOPE 2013 Annual Celebration & Boundary Crosser Award

  • Black Tie
NancyK
    By
  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • September 19, 2013
Nancy Krohngold: Food, fun, community and commitment

Nancy Krohngold: Food, fun, community and commitment

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 19, 2013
Fingerpaint artist Mark Burdette finds beauty in flaws

Fingerpaint artist Mark Burdette finds beauty in flaws

  • Arts + Culture
After her own family’s struggle with addiction, Leslie Glass hopes to remove the stigma surrounding it with her new documentary, ‘The Silent Majority.'
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 19, 2013
Sept. 19: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Big Pass dredging plans unveiled; County votes to adopt budget tonight; St. Armands Circle BID extension approved; Sarasota man arrested on child pornography charges

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sponsors Joyce Berk and Tyeanne Dillon with host Giulia Salustri
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Networking at Noon Luncheon

Le Colonne Restaurant hosted the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce's Networking at Noon Luncheon Thursday, Sept. 19.

  • Longboat Key
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