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  • By Zara Barrie
  • September 30, 2014
Factory Girl: Broke and fabulous

Factory Girl: Broke and fabulous

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Ciliana Jean, Mandkhai Zorigt and Nicole Juliano
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Maison Blanche Farm to Fork Dinner

Guests gathered for the Maison Blanche Farm to Fork final dinner prepared by Chef Jose Martinez and USFSM Hospitality students Tuesday, Sept. 30, at USFM Culinary Innovation Lab in Lakewood Ranch.

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Jose Torres, Sarah Morgan and Kathy and Dr. Jim Demler
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Maison Blanche Farm to Fork

Guests took a tour of Sweetgrass Farms before enjoying a meal on site during the 'Maison Blanche Farm to Fork' food and wine experience Tuesday, Sept. 30, at Sweetgrass Farms.

  • Siesta Key
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Jessica Shiffner and the rest of the Sarasota volleyball team celebrate a point during their rivalry match versus Riverview Sept. 29.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Volleyball vs. Riverview

The Sarasota High volleyball team rallied from a two-set deficit to beat rival Riverview 19-25, 17-25, 27-25, 27-25, 15-10 in non-district action Sept. 29.

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This year alone, Mote’s Stranding Investigations Program and animal hospitals have responded to more than 80 stranded sea turtles and 40 stranded marine mammals.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 30, 2014
Mote receives NOAA grant

The grant was one of 35 awards totaling $2.7 million that NOAA awarded in the 2014 cycle of its John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Assistance Grant Program.

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Local children’s books author Howard Binkow presents his series on the adventures of his character Howard B. Wigglebottom.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Wiggles and Giggles at Siesta Key Chapel

Local children's book author Howard Binkow presented new episodes of Howard B. Wigglebottom for Out of Door Academy students on Tuesday morning.

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Students of the precision machining program provided at SCTI had a 81% rate of being hired within 30 days of graduation.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 30, 2014
County, School Board discuss workforce programs

The Sarasota County Commission heard updates on two programs aimed at providing skills for the community's workforce.

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Members of the Garden Club discovered segments of the broken statue in a pond on the property earlier this year.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 29, 2014
Garden Club restores historical sculpture

A sculpture of a Japanese lantern dating back to 1939, once broken and submerged in a pond on the premises, is standing again at the Sarasota Garden Club.

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Motorists and trail users could not determine who had the right of way because of opposing signage on the road and the trail. Photo by Jessica Salmond.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 29, 2014
Legacy Trail to get beacon sign

After complaints about the confusing markings at the intersection at Legacy Trail and Central Sarasota Parkway, the Sarasota County Commission voted to install a different sign.

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Lucia and Steve Almquist with Kelly Yankle and Christine Peixoto
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 28, 2014
Sarasota Ballet's Back to Season Brunch

Sarasota Ballet's Back to Season Brunch

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Karen and Gene Alcorn
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 27, 2014
3rd annual 'All In for Gig' Casino Night

3rd annual 'All In for Gig' Casino Night

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Bride Jessica Sweeney was searching for a gown that fit her taste and budget.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Brides Against Breast Cancer Tour of Gowns

Brides Against Breast Cancer hosted more than 100 guests for the Nationwide Tour of Gowns at the Westfield Southgate on Saturday.

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Tana Sandefur
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 27, 2014
In memoriam: Tana Sandefur

Tana Sandefur, 81, of Sarasota and formerly of Longboat Key, died Sept. 24.

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This week's FYI Friday features news about the Mall at University Town Center, a drug bust and more!
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 26, 2014
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

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Sandra Stone will step into the position of regional chancellor at USF Sarasota-Manatee on Nov. 1.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 26, 2014
USF Sarasota-Manatee selects regional chancellor

Sandra Stone, the vice president for academic affairs at Dalton State College, will take the position of USF Sarasota-Manatee regional chancellor in November.

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