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Tom Aposporos became interim Chamber president in February 2009 and took on the official role four months later.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 16, 2012
Aposporos stepping down as chamber president

Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce President Tom Aposporos will resign from his role by the end of the year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Town Commission on Monday also discussed future uses for a proposed community center.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 16, 2012
Commission postpones telecommunications decision

The Town Commission wants town staff to come back with revised language.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The property at 1440 Boulevard of the Arts has sat vacant for several years.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • October 16, 2012
City seeks catalyst project for vacant land

City Manager Tom Barwin said he sees the property as a "catalyst opportunity" for the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Luke Palmer
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Harry Potter Costume Contest

Hogwarts hopefuls gathered at Barnes and Noble Saturday, Oct. 13 for a Harry Potter costume contest and scavenger hunt. Fans of the book series donned glasses, robes and lightning scars before roaming the aisles of books to complete the scavenger hunt.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Bonnie Silvestri
  • October 15, 2012
Ringling International Arts Festival 2012 a bang-up success!

Ringling International Arts Festival 2012 a bang-up success!

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anthony Paull
  • October 15, 2012
Sarasota sound regulations meeting: Be the change.

Sarasota sound regulations meeting: Be the change.

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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 15, 2012
VIDEO: ABOUT LAST NIGHT...

Black Tie heads to the Ringling International Arts Festival Closing Night Party.

  • Arts + Culture
A ground-breaking ceremony was held off Cattlemen Road, across the street from Sports Authority, at 2 p.m. today.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 15, 2012
Mega mall construction begins

Taubman and Benderson Development today officially broke ground on The Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report the daily headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 15, 2012
Oct. 15: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Isaiah Beaton, David Beaton, Jeff Cantor, Arlene Sweeting, Haile Burke and Michele Demperio
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: WSLR's 5th annual Beach Bash

WSLR held their 5th annual Beach Bash out on Siesta Key Sunday, Oct. 14 at the Siesta Key Beach Pavilion.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Foxy Lady and Sassy Hair Salon teamed to raise money for Team Believe, a group of eight that will be participating in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Breast Cancer Walk the weekend of October 26th in Tampa.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Martinis and Makeovers

Foxy Lady and Sassy Hair Salon on Siesta Key teamed up for the 3rd annual Martinis and Makeover event Sunday, Oct. 14, to help Team Believe raise money for the Susan G. Komen 3-day walk

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The property at 1440 Blvd. of the Arts has sat vacant for several years.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • October 15, 2012
Commissioners to discuss vacant parcel

At Monday's City Commission meeting, commissioners will discuss the vacant parcel on Boulevard of the Arts in the Rosemary District.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Veterans Appreciation Day

In an effort to recognize all of Sarasota's local veterans, Ken Chester, owner of Chester's Reef in Gulf Gate, hosted a Veteran's Appreciation Day event in front of his bar Saturday, Oct. 13. The event featured live music, food, raffles and prizes, and all the proceeds benefited the Wounded Warrior Project.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Demardre Patterson, No. 7, makes his way through the players and down the field Friday, Oct. 12, during Cardinal Mooney’s homecoming game against St. Petersburg Catholic.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney Homecoming

The Cardinal Mooney Cougars played the St. Petersburg Catholic Barons Friday, Oct. 12, during their homecoming game at Austin Smithers Stadium. The Cougars won their homecoming game 35-9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Steve Anderson with his daughter Angelina
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Gullett Elementary Fall Frolic

Gullett Elementary invited students and their families to enjoy an evening of fall festivities Thursday, Oct. 11. Families gathered in the cafeteria to play games, sing karaoke and enjoy some food with their friends.

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