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Siesta Key Association special guest, Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson, summarizes amendments on the November ballot at yesterday's meeting.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 5, 2012
SKA to launch online membership

The Siesta Key Association will soon offer current and potential members a way to manage memberships and pay dues online.

  • Siesta Key
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Rena Cohen, Danielle Blakely and Lindsey Heath promoted auction items.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bros for Bras

East County residents flocked Oct. 4, to World of Beer, for a fundraising event to benefit the American Cancer Society's upcoming Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event.

  • East County
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Joe Chambers, Milton Pratt and Felipe Colón
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 4, 2012
27th Annual Freedom Awards Dinner

27th Annual Freedom Awards Dinner

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  • By Joe Hendricks
  • October 4, 2012
A day in the life of the homeless -- Part Two

A day in the life of the homeless -- Part Two

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  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • October 4, 2012
Inkanto: a charming, pleasantly Peruvian experience

Inkanto: a charming, pleasantly Peruvian experience

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  • Eat + Drink
Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 4, 2012
Oct. 4: 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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Longboat Key Commissioner Terry Gans was sworn into office on July 17.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 4, 2012
Gans makes plans to run for another term

Longboat Key Commissioner Terry Gans has picked up paperwork to run for an additional two-year term in March as rumors circulate about at least one potential challenger.

  • Longboat Key
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Oscar Rodriguez and Ellen Nicholson
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Entrepreneurs 'tap' into networking event

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance gathered Oct. 3, at Truman's Tap and Grill, for the organization's monthly networking social.

  • East County
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    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • October 4, 2012
Ringling Plaza Walmart scheduled for planning board vote

The Planning Board is scheduled to vote on the 97,000-square-foot Walmart Supercenter project Nov. 14.

  • Sarasota
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Maya Griffin, 4, was prepared for the rain.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE 'kids walk and roll'

Families at Braden River Elementary School joined Oct. 3 with Safe Kids WORLDWIDE by participating in the International Walk to School Day. Children and parents walked or rode their bikes to school, despite early morning rain showers.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 4, 2012
Mustangs defend Donald Ross title

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team shot a combined 2-over-par 290 to win the Donald Ross Memorial Invitational Oct. 1 at Sara Bay Country Club.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 4, 2012
Mustangs hire new coach

Lakewood Ranch has hired Ryan Kennedy as its new baseball coach.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2012
Key concerts begin again

St. Boniface Episcopal Church will kick off its seasonal "Sundays at Six" concert series at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 4, 2012
Sarasota County cleans Siesta sewers

Several state and county projects will start this month while the north bridge rehabilitation project concludes.

  • Siesta Key
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Brendan Coudal will stop accepting name suggestions for the Crystal Classic artwork Nov. 4. Anyone interested should email one or more suggestions to Coudal directly at brendan@brendancoudal.com. Courtesy.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 4, 2012
Merchants prep for busy November

With three major events planned during November on Siesta Key, a lull in tourists this month doesn't equal relaxation for businesses.

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