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Mote will excavate the last nest of season. (Courtesy photo)
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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 30, 2014
Longboat's final nest hatches

The Key's final nest hatched earlier this week during the last week of nesting season.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 30, 2014
Pirates to hold mattress fundraiser

Braden River High will hold and mattress sale and fundraising event Nov. 1 and Nov. 2, in the school's gymnasium.

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Photo by Jessica Salmond
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 30, 2014
Palmer Ranch seeks expansion

After getting approval to add 1,050 homes last year, Palmer Ranch now wants to add more land, too.

  • Sarasota
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The velocity of drainage water flowing into the pond on Kestral Parkway North lifted sediment into small hills in the pond. Photo by Jessica Salmond
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 30, 2014
County works to plug drainage issues

High-velocity drainage water caused sediment hills to form in a retention pond in the Landings.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 30, 2014
News Briefs

McAllister withdraws from County Commission race; Sarasota man frees woman from sinking vehicle; New lights installed along Ringling Bridge

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  • Amanda Morales
  • October 30, 2014
Junior League dishes out new food festival

Life will imitate the arts at the inaugural Art of Food Festival presented by the Junior League of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 30, 2014
Sunday service

Storeowners in Sarasota County can't sell alcohol before noon on Sundays, sending some customers, and their money, across county lines.

  • Sarasota
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In total, the group is examining the future of about 75 acres of bayfront land, more than half of which is owned by the city.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 30, 2014
Bayfront group seeks consensus

As it works to produce a new vision for developing waterfront land near the Van Wezel, Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 is generating broader citizen feedback to its initial findings.

  • Sarasota
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 30, 2014
Kayak site becomes launch pad for erosion issues

Small kayak launch sites such as the ones on Vamo Drive and Wharf Road are gaining in popularity - and problems.

  • Sarasota
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Nathan Wilson is keeping an eye out for improper tree removal throughout the area. He says he stopped a crew in the middle of removing a tree from this lot on Floyd Street. Photo by David Conway
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 30, 2014
Tree removal leaves mark on neighborhood

Residential construction in Arlington Park has led to the removal of trees throughout the neighborhood. Residents in the area, hoping to maintain its character, are searching for ways to preserve trees amid the new development.

  • Sarasota
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Kerry Kirschner, left
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 30, 2014
Argus Foundation president to retire

Kerry Kirschner has run the prominent pro-business organization since 1993.

  • Sarasota
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Deirdre Aretini, Nicole Pepe-Dorn, Chairwoman Meghan Serrano and Alina Cemitier
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 29, 2014
Women's Leadership Council Cocktail Networking Reception 'Cheers to You!'

Women's Leadership Council Cocktail Networking Reception 'Cheers to You!'

  • Black Tie
Surveillance footage shows four individuals suspected of a significant coin theft on Saturday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 29, 2014
Sarasota police seek information on coin theft

The Sarasota Police Department has released surveillance footage in an attempt to gather information regarding the theft of up to $100,000 in coins.

  • Sarasota
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Alex Breslin dressed as the Wicked Witch of the West from the Wizard of Oz, holds Java Chip who is dressed as a flying monkey. Dan Plonsky is dressed as a flying monkey as well and is holding Danny, a squirrel monkey.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume Contest

Pooches of all types dressed up for the Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume Contest presented by the HSSC on Wednesday at the Phillippi Farmhouse Market.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sansara, a luxury condominium building, will be constructed following the demolition of the gas station property.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 29, 2014
Burns Square gas station scheduled for demolition

Beginning Monday, a long-vacant gas station at the entryway to Burns Square will be demolished, making way for the construction of a 10-story condominium building.

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