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Calvin Yoder
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  • Amanda Morales
  • October 23, 2014
UPDATE: Homeowner shoots and kills intruder

Sarasota County deputies have arrested the man who shot and killed a home intruder for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

  • Sarasota
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Jenny Aldrich and Don Walker
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 22, 2014
The 3rd annual Show of Shows: A Night of Artistic & Culinary Excellence

The 3rd annual Show of Shows: A Night of Artistic & Culinary Excellence

  • Black Tie
Mario Bringas and Tom Baker
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 22, 2014
Wit and Wisdom of Aging Sponsor Party

Wit and Wisdom of Aging Sponsor Party

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Both County Administrator Tom Harmer and County Attorney Stephen DeMarsh were complimented on their working relationship with the Sarasota County Commission during their evaluation at today's meeting.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 22, 2014
Sarasota County commissioners praise county administrator

After ousting the previous administrator, the commissioners are pleased with Tom Harmer's progress in a year.

  • Siesta Key
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The wooden pedestrian bridge, which spans over a pond, is part of a longer trail at Arlington Park.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 22, 2014
Discussion continues on Arlington Park bridge

At Tuesday's Arlington Park Neighborhood Association meeting, city staff laid out design options for a pedestrian bridge - but stressed the importance of moving the project along.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN - Local Field Trip: Duval's and Breakwater Charters

Join chef Nils Tarantik on a fishing field trip to with the locally owned and operated Breakwater Charters. Then go in the kitchen at the USF Culinary Innovation Lab as chef Tarantik prepares his fresh catch, pan seared snapper with apple jicama slaw and a raspberry and peach balsamic reduction.

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The Safe Place And Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) hosted community leaders for the 2nd Annual Men of Courage Breakfast at the Field Club Wednesday morning.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY:SPARCC hosts Men of Courage

The Safe Place And Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) hosted community leaders for the 2nd annual Men of Courage Breakfast Wednesday, Oct. 22, at the Field Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
President of the Rotary Club, Sydelle Pittas, gets a refill of champagne at the club's first official charter meeting.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Rotary Club

The Longboat Key Rotary Club held its first meeting as an official charter Tuesday evening, Oct. 21 at Maison Blanche.

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The Manatee County School District named Rebecca Roberts its new chief financial officer Oct. 22.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 22, 2014
School District names Rebecca Roberts as CFO

The Manatee County School District announced Oct. 22 that it has selected Rebecca Roberts as its new chief financial officer.

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Colin Robinson inspects a race car tire.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Race car driver day at The Goddard School

Super Late Model Series drivers Will Carroll and Anthony Campi gave The Goddard School's students an up-close look at a race car, Oct. 22.

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The Incarnation Middle School volleyball team recently won its division championship.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 22, 2014
Incarnation completes perfect season

The Incarnation Middle School varsity volleyball team went undefeated, finishing the season with an 11-0 record to win the division championship.

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A proposal to bury underground utilities along Gulf of Mexico Drive got a jolt Monday, when the Longboat Key Town Commission on first reading to send two referenda questions to voters on first reading.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 22, 2014
Commission jolts utilities plan

A proposal to bury the island's power equipment moves one step closer to voters after the commission approved two ordinances.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • October 22, 2014
Mote: 'Dead in the water'

After Sarasota failed to endorse Mote's plan for a bayfront aquarium, the organization re-examines its options to accommodate growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ed Chiles seeks to build a second-story tree house. File photo
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 22, 2014
Mar Vista submits fifth application

Owner Ed Chiles seeks to build a second-story tree house and add 11 seats - but he won't touch the Jordan House.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • David Conway
  • October 22, 2014
St. Armands sees new events regulations

A discussion of events in St. Armands Circle Park nears its end as the City Commission establishes new rules for the area.

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