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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.

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Jenny Aldrich and Don Walker
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  • 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

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Mario Bringas and Tom Baker
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  • 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.
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  • 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.

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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.

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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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  • October 22, 2014
Our View

The ugliest race

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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.

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    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • October 22, 2014
Home of the Month: Memories of San Miguel

The mountains of Mexico inspire a lavish estate in Lakewood Ranch.

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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 21, 2014
Bayfront Park fountain closes early for season

The Steigerwaldt-Jockey Children's Fountain in Bayfront Park closed 13 days earlier than anticipated for the winter season.

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Siesta Key Public Beach Access 12 will be closed Monday and Tuesday from 6 a.m. to noon, and possible the following day.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 21, 2014
Siesta beach access to close temporarily

Siesta Key Public Beach Access 12 will be closed next week while Sea Shell Condominium Association paints a wall adjacent to the parking lot.

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  • Amanda Morales
  • October 21, 2014
All Faiths Food Bank summer campaign serves 15,000 children

The results are in for the All Faiths Food Bank Campaign Against Summer Hunger.

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Mote leaders hoped to move the aquarium to the mainland, allowing for an expansion of the research work at the current City Island campus.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 21, 2014
Commission declines to endorse Mote vision

The Sarasota City Commission narrowly voted against endorsing Mote Marine Laboratory's vision for expansion, which includes a new aquarium on city-owned bayfront land.

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