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Volunteers mark turtle nests with stakes to protect and document the nests.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 3, 2014
Turtle nesting season draws to a close

Mote Marine records a near record number of nests on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 3, 2014
I-75 Fruitville Road ramp closing Sunday night

The northbound Interstate 75 ramp to eastbound Fruitville Road will close overnight from 11:30 p.m. to 4 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 5 and again Monday, October 6 at the same time.

  • East County
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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
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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

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

Freedom Awards Dinner

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Dan Bailey introduces moderator Frank Alcock.
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  • 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
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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
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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.

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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
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