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In phase one of its Lakewood Centre project, SMR proposes to exchange 100,000 square feet of commercial space and 100,000 square feet of office space for 1,008 single-family homes.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 3, 2013
Commissioners to consider changes to SMR project

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners is considering changes to the general development plan for the Lakewood Centre, a three-phase project in Lakewood Ranch originally approved in 2008, at its land-use meeting today.

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Tropical Storm Karen formed in the Gulf of Mexico early Thursday, Oct. 3.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 3, 2013
Tropical Storm Karen forms in Gulf of Mexico

The National Hurricane Center five-day forecast shows the tropical cyclone making landfall by Sunday, Oct. 6.

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Terry Kees tries on a beautiful coat from Joseph Ribkoff’s new collection, with help from her favorite stylist, Janine Mahomed. Photo by Heather Merriman.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2013
Foxy Lady throws 'Passion for Fashion' party

Foxy Lady hosted a 'Passion for Fashion' party at its Foxy Lady West location Wednesday, Sept. 25. From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., guests who stopped in the store enjoyed food and beverages, live entertainment provided by DJ Jonathan Cortez and a preview of new merchandise.

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Rabbi Jonathan Katz. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2013
Beth Israel reaps fruitful harvest

Temple Beth Israel celebrated Sukkot, the weeklong holiday commemorating the fall harvest, with its annual food drive.

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B.J. Webb and Dave Bishop
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2013
Webb turning into a Bishop

Come November, you won't see B.J. Webb at the helm of the Longboat Key Planning and Zoning Board.

  • Longboat Key
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Alyssa Hamende and Sophia D’Orazio
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2013
Clean slate

East County Girl Scout Troop 574 took part in the 2013 International Coastal Cleanup.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bill Zero, potentate of Sahib Shrine, Gus Andreon, and Sahib Shriner Bingo Unit Chairman Jack Ivins. Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2013
Birthday boy

Gus Andreon celebrated his 102nd birthday with a party the Sahib Shriner Bingo Unit threw for him Sept. 24.

  • East County
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Kevin Swan
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2013
Optimistic outlook

Sarasota resident Kevin Swan was honored with the Stephen Heywood Patients Today Award Oct. 3, at the ALS Therapy Development Institute's ninth annual Leadership Summit in Cambridge, Mass., for his involvement within the ALS community.

  • Sarasota
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Natalia Cava with her husband, Felipe. Courtesy photo
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2013
Fit at 50

YMCA fitness trainer and Peruvian aerobics champion Felipe Cava celebrated his 50th birthday Sunday, Sept. 29, at Blase Cafe.

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Sarasota County deputies crack down on retail theft in north Sarasota County.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 3, 2013
Sheriff's operation results in 30 arrests

Sarasota County deputies conducted an operation targeting retail theft from Sept. 18 through Sept. 26.

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Sarasota-based artist James Griffin's "Fugue," oil on canvas. This work will be on display through Nov. 29, at Dabbert Gallery (Courtesy Dabbert Gallery).
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 3, 2013
Hot Ticket Roundup: First weekend of October

Here's a rundown of some great art and entertainment events taking place in Sarasota from Thursday, Oct. 4 through Sunday, Oct. 6. There's a little something for everyone.

  • Arts + Culture
Standing water from last month’s storms has delayed progress on the Beach Road Drainage Improvements Project.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • October 3, 2013
Drainage project stuck in the mud

After years of delays, a project dating back to 2005 to collect and filter stormwater runoff at Siesta Key Beach is once again on hold.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • October 3, 2013
Commissioners take aim at budget

The two city commissioners who opposed Sarasota's fiscal year 2014 budget and millage rate offer opinions on how they think government can continue to shrink.

  • Sarasota
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Gene Payson shows off the S-800 hexacopter drone — one of the small-scale unmanned aerial vehicles used to train drone pilots.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • October 3, 2013
TAKING FLIGHT

Sarasota is at the front lines for the domestic use of a high-tech tool from the war on terrorism.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • October 3, 2013
SPD employs a new approach to fighting crime

The High Point Initiative aims to work with less-serious drug offenders in lieu of prosecution, a process that depends heavily on community involvement.

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