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The commissioners also approved an ordinance that would make growing or selling medical marijuana require a special exception if Amendment 2 in the November general election is passed.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 3, 2014
Planning Commission approves Osprey pet resort

The Sarasota County Planning Commission questioned the applicant about the effects of the noise of a pet resort to residents in the area at Thursday's meeting.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Faith United Church of Christ held a similar ceremony in April. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 3, 2014
Churches to bless furry friends

Three East County churches are set to hold blessing of the animal ceremonies Oct. 4.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Clifton Aiken, of Capital Solution Services, joined Jennie Lucier, of Alltrust, and co-worker Michael Williams, also of Capital Solution Services.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Grill and Chill

About 200 business professionals traded suits and high heels for football jersey's during the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's Grill and Chill fundraising event Oct. 2, at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • News
Nik Wallenda said his event in Chicago will be “the most incredible tightrope walk” of his career.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 3, 2014
Wallenda to wear blindfold for Chicago wire walk

Sarasota's 'King of the Highwire' Nik Wallenda will attempt to walk a tightrope over the Chicago River Nov. 2. He will be blindfolded for a portion of the stunt.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Lauren Brenzel, Ron Overing and Samantha Hannah
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 2, 2014
'Safe Sex Halloween Bash: Midnight on the Bayou' Pre-Party Kiki

'Safe Sex Halloween Bash: Midnight on the Bayou' Pre-Party Kiki

  • Black Tie
City Commissioner Suzanne Atwell and Stacie Mason
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 2, 2014
Freedom Awards Dinner

Freedom Awards Dinner

  • Black Tie
Dan Bailey introduces moderator Frank Alcock.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club presents Trouble in the Middle East

The monthly luncheon for the Sarasota Tiger Bay Club featured a panel on the trouble in the Middle East Thursday afternoon at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Susanne Wise, Erika Wise Borland and Courtney Wise Snyder.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Girls Inc. Power of the Girl Breakfast

Girls Inc. Sarasota hosted 'Power of the Girl' business breakfast Thursday morning for local organizations to learn more about sponsoring the program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The season’s kickoff luncheon’s topic is “Come Meet the Candidates.”
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 2, 2014
Republican Club of LBK to meet Oct. 10

The Republican Club of Longboat Key will meet at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 10, at Portofino Restaurant.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longbeach Village Association President Michael Drake speaks a crowd of nearly forty people about the town's proposed changes in parking.
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • October 2, 2014
Longbeach Village discusses parking ordinance

Prior to going before the commission at the Oct. 6 meeting, village residents weigh in on their chief concerns.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
With the upcoming vote on medical marijuana in the November general election, the county is considering a ordinance to regulate land use for creating and distributing marijuana.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 2, 2014
Planning Commission to discuss pet resort, marijuana

The Sarasota County Planning Commission will meet tonight at 6:30 in the Commission Chambers at the Administration Building.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The meeting was held at the commission chambers in Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 2, 2014
Commission approves apartments

The Manatee County Commission today approved a density increase for Parkcrest Apartments.

  • East County
  • News
Baugh focused the Oct. 1 Lakewood Ranch Town Hall meeting on the audience's biggest concern — traffic as a result of The Mall at University Town Center.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 2, 2014
Vanessa Baugh talks UTC impact on traffic, growth

District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh fielded a range of questions on new mall traffic and other issues, concerned attendees asked at the Oct. 1 Lakewood Ranch Town Hall session with the official.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 2, 2014
Lady Cougars tame Lady Thunder

The Cardinal Mooney volleyball team defeated district rival The Out-of-Door Academy 25-11, 25-19, 29-31, 25-14 Oct. 1.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Doug Francis serves guests at the St. Boniface Parish Cookout.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Boniface Parish Cookout

St. Boniface Episcopal Church hosted a cookout on Oct. 1 to welcome back members before the start of season.

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