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Occasions: Anna Fondren Griffin & Daniel Taliaferro Watts

Danny and Fondren first met at Florida State University, where they both attended college. They began their relationship as friends and remained that way for several years.

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Betsy Kane Hartnett
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  • October 10, 2012
Food & Cooking: Your favorites when you want 'Lively'

The question for this month's "favorites" discussion was: "Where do you go for dinner when you want to be someplace with lots of energy?"

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Mums add fall color to your garden.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 10, 2012
Home & Garden: Fruitful Fall

Now that fall has arrived, it's a good time to prep gardens and begin planting, pruning and fertilizing old and new plants.

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  • By Jessi Smith
  • October 9, 2012
TWIS Talks RIAF: RIAF Festival Films Create Moving Cinematic Experience

TWIS Talks RIAF: RIAF Festival Films Create Moving Cinematic Experience

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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 9, 2012
Oct. 9: 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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Judy Alexander and Karen Iezzi
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  • Nick Friedman
  • October 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Friends of the Ballet Luncheon

The Friends of the Sarasota Ballet, a collection of volunteers who assist the Sarasota Ballet, met for a luncheon Monday, Oct. 9, at Michael's on East. Attendees socialized before enjoying a meal.

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Matthew Baker
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  • Nick Friedman
  • October 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Sinai Gan Parade

The Temple Sinai Gan Preschool hosted a Simchat Torah Parade Friday, Oct. 5. The students marched behind the Torah from their classrooms, outside to the sukkah, where they waved flags and celebrated before heading back inside to learn about the Torah and sing songs.

  • Sarasota
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Diane Desenberg, Janet Minker, Dan Snyder and Longboat Key Democratic Club President Murray Blueglass
    By
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  • October 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Democratic Club luncheon

The Longboat Key Democratic Club held a luncheon Tuesday, Oct. 9, at the Longboat Key Club Harbourside Dining Room. The luncheon included a meet and greet with local Democratic candidates.

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  • Neighbors
The current way finding plan calls for six two-sided and six three-sided kiosks for pedestrian wayfinding signs downtown, which could cost $49,000.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 9, 2012
Wayfinding sign designs stay put

City of Sarasota Public Works staff say they will still be able to the lower the cost of the way finding signage project by 40%.

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Christopher Maestri poses with his dog, Gretchen.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • October 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Martha Blessing of the Animals

Pet owners brought their cats and dogs to the courtyard of St. Martha Catholic Church Sunday, Oct. 7 to receive a blessing. Pets and pet owners mingled before the furry friends received their blessings.

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Police chief candidate Gregory Anderson with his wife, Dawn.
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  • October 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Police Chief Candidate Meet and Greet

After City Manager Tom Barwin narrowed the list of police chief candidates from 13 to five, the city scheduled a meet and greet for the public Friday, Oct. 5 at the Van Wezel. Candidates Gregory Anderson, Bernadette DiPino, Salvatore Ruggiero, Mark Teunis and Tonya Vincent met with members of the public, who also enjoyed light appetizers.

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Phil Murphy
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  • Nick Friedman
  • October 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Salvation Army Worship Center Dedication

The Salvation Army celebrated the opening of its new center for worship and service with a dedication ceremony Sunday, Oct. 7 at its Tuttle Avenue location. The ceremony included a performance by the divisional band, speeches by County Commissioner Carolyn Mason and selected scripture readings.

  • Sarasota
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Phil Murphy
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Salvation Army Worship Center Dedication

The Salvation Army celebrated the opening of its new center for worship and service with a dedication ceremony Sunday, Oct. 7 at its Tuttle Avenue location. The ceremony included a performance by the divisional band, speeches by County Commissioner Carolyn Mason and selected scripture readings

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The excavation will take place at 6:45 p.m. tonight at the Gulfside beach at 4725 Gulf of Mexico Drive. File photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 9, 2012
Tonight's nest opening could be last of season

The nest opening will take place at 6:45 tonight at 4725 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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Sarasota County staff closed the municipal lot in Siesta Village for restriping earlier this year.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 9, 2012
Meters among options for Village lot

Sarasota County staff presented County commissioners with four new ways to pay off $344,000 of debt left from building the parking lot in Siesta Key Village.

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