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Models from left: Jan Holly, Rena Nietz, Karin Jones, Ronni Minnig, Angela Freeman, Marie Hunter, Alessandra Massaro. Front row: Rena Nietz, age 3, and Louie Massaro, age 4.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • October 28, 2010
BKYC Members fall into fashion

Bird Key Yacht Club held their first official fashion show of the season on Thursday, Oct. 28, in the BKYC dining room.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Modifications of S.R. 789 north of Longboat Pass Bridge began in July.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 28, 2010
Striping phase of FDOT project begins next week

Construction will stretch from Longboat Pass Bridge north to Cortez Road.

  • Longboat Key
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The town received a permit in September to restore its eroded north end when necessary for the next 10 years.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 28, 2010
Town receives bid on north-end beach project

The restoration project will be discussed at a special workshop meeting Nov. 16.

  • Longboat Key
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The Vinca Quartet gave a nearly hour-long performance.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 28, 2010
Quartet brings music to life (VIDEO)

The Vinca Quartet performed live Oct. 27 at Braden River High School.

  • Arts + Culture
Dozens of pumpkins were entered in the pumpkin carving contest.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 28, 2010
Polo Grill celebrates Halloween

Dressed in their Halloween best, families headed to the Polo Grill and Bar Oct. 27 for the restaurant's Halloween Party and Pumpkin Carving Contest. Attendees made candy apples, decorated cupcakes and other treats and checked out entries for the pumpkin-carving contest.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • October 28, 2010
Charter panel votes to repeal wage law

The charter amendment chased Wal-Mart away from its Newtown store three years ago. Some residents say the area was devastated.

  • Sarasota
  • News
When the Palm Avenue parking garage opens in December, 18 surveillance cameras will keep watch over the people parking their cars inside.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • October 28, 2010
Surveillance cameras will be watching

From Newtown, to downtown, to Payne Park, the city is planning a network of security cameras designed to keep people safe and help fight crime.

  • Sarasota
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SSAS Executive Director Pepar Anspaugh; Gustavo Bogomolni, of MG/3 Developer Group; Charter School Board liaison Deb Metheny; co-founder Susan Burns; co-founder and President Larry Eger; and Mayor Kelly Kirschner break ground on the new campus.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 28, 2010
SSAS digs its future campus (VIDEO)

Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for its new educational facilities Wednesday, Oct. 27.

  • Sarasota
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The Rev. Fausto Stampiglia also recently celebrated his 75th birthday.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 28, 2010
Stampiglia rejoices in 50 years in priesthood

The Rev. Fausto Stampiglia recently celebrated his 50th anniversary of being a priest and 75th birthday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Once renovations are complete next summer, the operations cost for the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex are expected to increase from $400,000 to $1.2 million per year.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • October 28, 2010
City, county spar over parks

With both governments keeping a watchful eye on their bottom lines, neither wants to fully fund the improved Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, which is expected to cost three times as much to operate the facility each year.

  • Sarasota
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"I like to be comfortable and I love found pieces - I can easily go from a more conservative look to something a little more wild." - Stephanie Peters
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 27, 2010
Guest Fashion Editor - Stephanie Peters

Guest Fashion Editor - Stephanie Peters

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2010
Vinca Quartet to perform in East County

The group, which is part of the Perlman Music Project, will perform at 7 p.m., tonight, at Braden River High School.

  • East County
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City Hall's compliance with FEMA standards has resulted in additional cost savings for city residents with flood insurance.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • October 27, 2010
Flood insurance costs to drop

All city residents with flood insurance will be getting an immediate 5% discount.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brian Kenney is principal of Boston-based Juliani Kenney Investment Capital LLC.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 27, 2010
Plaza plans

The Whitney Beach shopping center is under contract with Juliani Kenney Investment Capital LLC, which plans to bring a mix of national and local retail stores to the island.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 27, 2010
DCA gives Comp Plan mixed ruling

Because the DCA ruled the town's Comp Plan is consistent and inconsistent, the town will appeal to an administrative law judge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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