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  • October 15, 2013
UPDATE: Sarasota Police lock down Plaza Five Points

Staff at the Plaza Five Points received an envelope marked with the words "TNT" and "Kaboom" before 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 15, 2013
UPDATE: Southgate Mall reopens after shutdown

The Sarasota Police Department says the FBI is assisting in the search for a suspect who threw an unknown, non-hazardous powder material into a store at the mall.

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  • October 15, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 15, 2013

Today's Stories: Sarasota Police lock down Southgate Mall during hazmat scare; and MORE

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A plan to construct three groins on the north tip of Longboat Key to hold sand in the area is being challenged by former Manatee County Commissioner Joe McClash.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 15, 2013
McClash files another groin objection

A state permit for three groins to help hold sand on the north end of the Key has been met with objections from a former Manatee County commissioner that could cause further project delays.

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Ed Smith Stadium will house a series of arts events during the baseball offseason.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 15, 2013
Orioles announce arts events at Ed Smith

The Arts in the Ballpark program begins Oct. 26, and concludes with a performance by the Sarasota Orchestra May 10, in Ed Smith Stadium.

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Riverview sophomore Mikaela Braune receives high fives from her teammates before the start of the Lady Rams non-district match versus ODA Oct. 14.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview High volleyball vs. ODA

The Riverview High volleyball team defeated The Out-of-Door Academy 3-0 on Senior Night Oct. 14.

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Assistant superintendent Bob Gagnon, an East County resident who formerly served as assistant principal at Lakewood Ranch High School, was one of three administrators suspended without pay.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • October 15, 2013
Two school administrators depart; three suspended without pay

Two Manatee County School District administrators stepped down and three others were suspended without pay based on findings from a misconduct investigation of a former Manatee High School assistant football coach. '¨

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Alan Moore, co-owner of Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant, is ready for phones to ring off the hook. (Photo and video by Mallory Gnaegy)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 15, 2013
Stone crab season begins today

Get ready to crack open the first stone crabs of the season today.

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Ken Abt and Bob Griffiths
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 14, 2013
Meet Me at the Barre

Meet Me at the Barre

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Running back Karan Higdon rushed for 107 yards and a touchdown. He also threw a touchdown.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 14, 2013
Rams hold on for win

The Riverview High football team held on to defeat Southeast 28-21 in non-district action Oct. 11.

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Sarasota Police arrested a 30-year-old man for a violent home invasion over the weekend.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 14, 2013
Police charge man for home invasion

Sarasota Police arrested 30-year-old Tomas Arnold for a violent home invasion and crime spree early Saturday, Oct. 22.

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  • October 14, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 14, 2013

Today's Stories: Sarasota Republicans score big campaign contributions; Burglars rob East County store; Sarasota Orchestra Celebrates 65 years; and MORE

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Community members visited the new SMH courtyard Sept. 7, and had their photograph taken in an inflatable snow globe.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 14, 2013
SMH ranked fifth most affordable hospital

Consumer advocate website NerdWallet ranks Sarasota Memorial Hospital one of the top 10 most affordable hospitals in Florida.

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  • Nolan Peterson
  • October 14, 2013
CONA set to discuss form-based code

Sarasota County neighborhood leaders will discuss form-based code at a Monday meeting.

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Other seats up for election in March are Commissioner Lynn Larson’s District 1 seat, Commissioner Terry Gans’ at-large seat and District 5 Commissioner Pat Zunz’s seat.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 14, 2013
Rajewski qualifies for commission seat

Other seats up for election in March are Commissioner Lynn Larson's District 1 seat, Commissioner Terry Gans' at-large seat and District 5 Commissioner Pat Zunz's seat.

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