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Helene Levin, Linda Martin and Sue Lilien
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Women's Club Bazaar, Luncheon

Ladies of the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club enjoyed an afternoon of shopping, friendship and fine dining as the organization hosted its annual Bazaar, Boutique and Luncheon event, held Oct. 24 at the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom.

  • East County
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The total project encompasses three phases of improvements, including widened sidewalks on lower Main Street. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • October 25, 2012
Main Street improvement keeps pedestrians in mind

Twelve parking spaces will be removed to add wider, more pedestrian-friendly sidewalks on Main Street.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • October 25, 2012
Pineapple drop is sweet success

After a year hiatus, the New Year's Eve pineapple drop returns to downtown.

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Susan Beausang stands outside her 4women.com office on Main Street, which, along with five other businesses, was recently damaged in an act of arson. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 25, 2012
Arson responsible for company setback

An improvised incendiary device caused heavy smoke damage to six Main Street businesses, including 4women.com's offices.

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    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • October 25, 2012
City receives 66 applications for EDC position

Part of the job description for Sarasota's downtown economic development coordinator will be to keep businesses from moving out. east.

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Randy Moore, director of the Sarasota Bay Water Festival
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 25, 2012
Water festival celebrates importance of the bay

The Sarasota Bay Water Festival will celebrate the importance of Sarasota Bay to our environment, economy and quality of life.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 25, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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These circle dances often involve handholding.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 25, 2012
Folk group brings attention to overseas heritage

The Sarasota Grapeviners are an international folk dance group that meets from 7 to 9:30 p.m. every Wednesday, at the John Chidsey Bayfront Community Center.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 25, 2012
News Briefs

Costco reels in applications for store; Sarasota sculptor honored in Boston; Trader Joe's building changes ownership

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 25, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota Youth Sailing Squadron sailors Nick Hernandez and Nico Schultz, both 14, will represent Team USA in the BMW Optimist Team Race Cup Oct. 27, in Berlin.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 25, 2012
NATIONAL CHAMPS: Nico Schultz and Nick Hernandez

Sarasota Youth Sailors Nico Schultz and Nick Hernandez won the 2012 USODA Team Race National Championship July 22 though July 24, in Sandusky, Ohio, with Team Florida Oceanic Racing, a travel squad based in Clearwater. The boys will represent Team USA in the BMW Optimist Team Race Cup Oct. 27 in Berlin.

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  • October 25, 2012
SIDELINES

Lady Thunder earn tournament berth; Lady Blazers take win during Senior Night; Lady Thunder take the win on Senior Night; ODA rolls past SW Florida Christian; Sarasota Crew 4+ squad wins gold

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 25, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Taylor Katz

Riverview senior Taylor Katz has been swimming since grade school. She says she's driven by her naturally competitive nature.

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Sarasota High's Shawn Bane Jr.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 25, 2012
JUST THE STATS

2 - The number of shutouts the Booker High football team has posted this season after blanking Avon Park 41-0 in Class 4A-District 6 action Oct. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 25, 2012
PLATO launches new season in a new space

PLATO has found a home at the Ramada Waterfront in Sarasota, 7150 N. Tamiami Trail, which will house the nonprofit professional theatre company's new season, scheduled through January, according to an announcement Tuesday.

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