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Doublemint twins Lindsey and Brooke Mitchel sport matching costumes.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Elementary Fall Harvest Dance

Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary students and their parents showed off their best dance moves and costumes at the Oct. 17 Fall Harvest Dance.

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This week’s FYI Friday features a video from the grand opening of the Mall at UTC, a downtown Taco Bus update and more!
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 17, 2014
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

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Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 leader Michael Klauber, right, plans to present the insight the group gathers to the City Commission early next year.
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  • David Conway
  • October 17, 2014
Bayfront group plans public forums

Sarasota Bayfront 20:20, the group developing a vision and master plan for a swath of bayfront land near the Van Wezel, is continuing to seek broad community participation in its efforts.

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Morgan Woods performs a scene about perception.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 17, 2014
ODA student show offers perspective

The last performance of "A Closer Look" will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 18, at The Out-of-Door Academy.

  • East County
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Longboat Key Town Hall is located at 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 17, 2014
Commission, planning board to hold joint meeting

The boards will discuss revisions to the town's codes and Comp Plan Monday, at Town Hall.

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Russ and Diane Chamberlin
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • October 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: The Diplomat Beach Resort host Business After Hours

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosted its monthly networking event Oct. 16.

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Executive Director, Doug Staley welcomes guest to the Child Protection Center for the Pillar of Hope Tasting and Awareness open house.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Child Protection Center Pillar of Hope open house

The Child Protection Center opened its doors to members of the community Thursday night for the Pillar of Hope Tasting and Awareness open house.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 16, 2014
VIDEO: Mall at UTC opening draws thousands

The Observer video team talked to eager shoppers at the Mall at University Town Center's grand opening Thursday.

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Dog waste stations like this one on Arnold Palmer Green in CDD 2 will soon be placed in 14 CDD1 locations.
  • By Alex Rostowsky
  • October 16, 2014
District 1 approves dog waste station locations

All five CDDs in Lakewood Ranch convened this week to address current and long-term issues.

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Officials estimated 100,000 consumers would visit the mall its opening day, Oct. 16.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: The Mall at UTC's first shoppers

Men, women and children of all ages gathered Oct. 16 to see East County's newest shopping force - The Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
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Sgt. Michael McHale with K-9 officer Nero.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 16, 2014
Sarasota Police mourns death of K-9 officer

The Sarasota Police Department is mourning the loss of K-9 officer Nero who died on Thursday morning.

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Owner Michael Garey and his wife, Catherine Garey
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • October 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lazy Lobster of Longboat celebrates five years on the Key

The restaurant celebrated its anniversary on Oct. 15, offering free champaign upon entry, gift card giveaways and complimentary entrees.

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Officials cut the ceremonial ribbon just before 10 a.m.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 16, 2014
Mall at UTC opens

Taubman Centers and Benderson Development today welcomed the public for the 10 a.m. opening of The Mall at University Town Center.

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Shoppers walk the mall's interior for the first time Thursday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: A look inside the mall

The Mall at University Town Center opened this morning, giving shoppers their first tour of the mall's interior.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 16, 2014
Meteors to hold golf tourney

The Florida Meteors 12U travel baseball team will hold a golf tournament fundraiser Oct. 25, at the Legacy Golf Club at Lakewood Ranch, 8255 Legacy Blvd.

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