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  • David Conway
  • October 9, 2014
Commissioners prepare to make appointments

Two board members are slated to depart the Sarasota City Commission in November. The remaining commissioners are hammering out the details of selecting their replacements.

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  • October 9, 2014
News Briefs

Whole Foods building sells for $19.1 million; Benderson buys space in Southgate Mall; FDOT pitches Stickney Point Bridge repairs

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The Crystal Classic attracts 30,000 people to the competition each year. File photo
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 9, 2014
Crystal Classic draws international artists

For its five-year anniversary, the Crystal Classic will add a fifth day.

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Bill Schustik explains the stories behind songs to his audience. Photo by Nick Friedman
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 9, 2014
Bill Schustik to perform 'Legends of the Sea'

Think you know your swabs and pirates? Think again.

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  • Neighbors
New Siesta Key Club President, Douglas Griffin with Joe Sikora, Carolyn Kofler and Linda Prenosil
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiwanis Club of Siesta Key Reception

The Kiwanis Club of Siesta Key held an installation reception for new members and officers on Wednesday at Mattison's on Forty-One.

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Caleb Wagner, 28, of Sarasota, was caught allegedly attempting to sell stolen gear to a bait and tackle shop in Nokomis.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 8, 2014
Sarasota man arrested for stealing fishing gear

Caleb Wagner, 28, is charged with multiple burglaries for stealing fishing rods and tackle and two paddleboards.

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Andy Cohen of Persson & Cohen, P.A. and Don O'Leary, East Manatee fire commissioner
  • By Alex Rostowsky
  • October 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hosted the "Clearing the Air on Medical Marijuana" form today at the Polo Grill Fete Ballroom. The event featured a panel of experts on the subject that discussed potential business implications should Amendment 2 pass.

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The Beach Residences was built in 2005.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 8, 2014
Lido Key condos sell for combined $5,595,000

Two condos close for just under $3 million each.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sarasota County commissioners discuss an ordinance banning street side solicitation Wednesday. Photo by Jessica Salmond.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 8, 2014
County reworks ordinance banning street solicitation

After passing an ordinance banning solicitation on the public right of way in 2013, Sarasota County commissioners are considering an amendment to allow exceptions.

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The Sarasota GOP will honor Texas Gov. Rick Perry during an event Nov. 17, at Robarts Arena.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 8, 2014
Rick Perry headed to Sarasota

The Republican Party of Sarasota will honor Texas Gov. Rick Perry as the 2014 Conservative of the Year Nov. 17.

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A Daytona Beach investment firm is betting on a bright future for downtown Sarasota with the purchase of Whole Foods Market Centre.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 8, 2014
Whole Foods building sells for $19 million

A Daytona Beach real estate investment firm bought the 59,000-square-foot retail center in downtown Sarasota for $19.1 million.

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Officer Gregory Miller gave tours of the Sarasota Police armored search and rescue vehicles.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: National Night Out Against Crime

The Sarasota Police Department invited families to the National Night Out Against Crime at Payne Park Tuesday night.

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  • David Conway
  • October 8, 2014
New St. Armands residents group forms

Citizens Organized to Protect St. Armands recently made its presence known in the area, accusing the St. Armands Residents Association of failing to adequately represent homeowners' interests.

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Dr. Giacomo "Jack" Guggino, lights up a Churchill style cigar at the location of his new cigar bar on Whitney Beach Plaza. He says even though it's a bit ironic, cigars are what paid his way through medical school. Photo by Caleb Motsinger
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • October 8, 2014
Business lights up on the Key

Giacomo's Cigar Bar, J.McLaughlin and Amore by Andrea are coming to the island this fall.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 8, 2014
Town to pick a side on Linley

Commissioners opted to limit parking to one side of the Longbeach Village street at Monday's meeting.

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