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Jim Pollet tended bar.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Supporters toast to Goodwill

Supporters of Goodwill Industries Manasota tipped their glasses Oct. 11, at the Polo Grill and Bar, to help raise money for the organization during its Charity Bartending Night.

  • East County
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  • By Popcorn Bob
  • October 12, 2012
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jessi Smith
  • October 11, 2012
TWIS Talks RIAF: Rousing Start to Gulf Coast's Culture Season With Ringling's 'Art of Our Time'

TWIS Talks RIAF: Rousing Start to Gulf Coast's Culture Season With Ringling's 'Art of Our Time'

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  • By Joe Hendricks
  • October 11, 2012
Sunday, Sunday, Sunday ... it's the WSLR Beach Bash!

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday ... it's the WSLR Beach Bash!

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  • By Tyler Whitson
  • October 11, 2012
Clergy, CIW and community members gather for Publix protest in support of Reverend Clay Thomas

Clergy, CIW and community members gather for Publix protest in support of Reverend Clay Thomas

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Sara Ferguson
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  • October 11, 2012
Le Petit Marche

Le Petit Marche

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  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • October 11, 2012
When is a "pop-up" restaurant more than just a pop-up?

When is a "pop-up" restaurant more than just a pop-up?

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  • By Bonnie Silvestri
  • October 11, 2012
RIAF opening night "inspires" audience for start of Sarasota's cultural season

RIAF opening night "inspires" audience for start of Sarasota's cultural season

  • Arts + Culture
Shellfish collected in the immediate area or any beach water with a brown tint should not be consumed. It is safe; however, to fish and consume fin-fish from these waters.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 11, 2012
'No swim' advisory for Bird Key Park

A 'no swim' advisory has been issued for Bird Key Park west of Ringling Causeway Bridge, due to elevated levels of harmful bacteria.

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  • News
Sara Ferguson attended Temple Beth Sholom "Le Petit Marche" today at Michael's On East.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 11, 2012
Who, What, Wear: Sara Ferguson

Sara Ferguson rocks purple leggings, legwarmers and boots!

  • Arts + Culture
City Manager Tom Barwin expects to name the city's new police chief sometime next week.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • October 11, 2012
Decision on new police chief expected next week

The city is conducting background checks and further vetting the five finalists for the position

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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they reports today's headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 11, 2012
Oct. 11: Daily Headlines Video

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

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 11, 2012
Red tide detected in 'very low' levels on LBK

Samples taken Monday by the Sarasota County Health Department showed low concentrations that could result in respiratory irritation.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 11, 2012
Lady Thunder fall in district finale

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team fell to Saint Stephen's 3-0 in its final district match of the season Oct. 9.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 11, 2012
Braden River sweeps Palmetto

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated Palmetto 25-12, 25-16, 25-20 Oct. 9.

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