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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.

  • Sarasota
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  • 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.

  • Sarasota
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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.

  • Sarasota
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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.

  • Sarasota
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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.
    By
  • 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.

  • Siesta Key
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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.

  • Sarasota
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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
  • News
    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
  • News
“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.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 2, 2013
New Briefs

Fort Hamer Bridge public comment period closes; Manatee County building fees reduced; State won't sell Lake Manatee State Park land; Medallion Home-led investment group buys Professional Center property

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 2, 2013
Cops Corner 10.3.13

Sept. 29 Burning rubber 1:27 p.m. - 44th Ave E. and Morgan Johnson Road. Suspicious Incidents. A woman reported that someone dumped and burned a tire. The driver's face was not visible by the woman who reported the incident.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The Lakewood Ranch High football team held on to beat Charlotte 26-23 in non-district action Sept. 27.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 2, 2013
Sidelines 10.3.13

LWR set to tee off for Fall Golf Classic; Lady Cougars tame the Lady Thunder; LR Mustangs swing past Sarasota Sailors; Manatee hockey wins season opener

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch freshman Ande McDonald is averaging 6.2 digs per set.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 2, 2013
Stepping Up

Lakewood Ranch High junior Kelley Ainsworth and freshman Ande McDonald are adjusting to their new positions on the court.

  • East County
  • Sports
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Jonathan Hande, senior avian hospital technician with Save Our Seabirds, demonstrates how NOT to hold a brown pelican when bringing it in for assessment at the bird rescue organization. Anyone handling an injured pelican should keep an ideally gloved finger between the bird's beak to keep the bird restrained without inhibiting its ability to breathe.
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Lucy Clark and Carlin and Ellie Mackintosh, granddaughters of Longboat Key artist May Lou Johnson, help release the first of 250 butterflies at Freedom Fest. The Fourth of July festivities also included a parade, canine costume contest, rededication of Bicentennial Park and family activities.
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The 1,475 square foot Udermann house has been partially raised using about 50 hydraulic jacks in The Village in Longboat Key. It currently sits 4 and a half feet up and will eventually be raised to 12 feet.
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