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Cheetah owners have had their property, which is located at 3939 N. Washington Blvd., appraised at market value of more than $5 million.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 20, 2014
Cheetah Lounge to sue county

Owners of the north Sarasota County strip club have asked county officials for $5.1 million in relief under the Bert Harris Act for code provisions restricting their operations.

  • Siesta Key
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The “Sisterhood Rockettes” performed a skit for the luncheon. Diane Browne, Barbara Gerber, Sylvia Gross, Renee Gold, Sabrina Silverberg, Suzan Brodsky, Alice Cotman and Linda Weiss.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood Luncheon

The Sisterhood of Temple Emanu-El held a membership luncheon Sunday afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Members of the Bird Key Yacht Club Paul and Jane Cockrel with Carlene and Bob Baime attend a beach barbecue on Saturday evening.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: BKYC Lido Beach BBQ

Members of the Bird Key Yacht Club made the trip to Ted Sperling Park on South Lido Beach for a beach barbecue on Saturday night.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A crowd gathers to support Shea Dotson as she finishes her workout for the competition.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: RFS Festivus Games

Real Fitness Sarasota hosted the Festivus Games a CrossFit competition on Saturday. The competition was only open to novice and intermediate level athletes.

  • Sarasota
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Gerri Aaron, Eve Caballero and Jan Chester
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 18, 2014
CANDance

CANDance

  • Black Tie
Dr. Anne Chauvet and Dr. Howard Small
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 18, 2014
Donte's Den Presents: Top Dog 2014

Donte's Den Presents: Top Dog 2014

  • Black Tie
The Sarasota High School marching band takes the field during halftime for the Homecoming game.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SHS Homecoming Game

Fans and alumni of Sarasota High School cheered on the sailors during the Friday night Homecoming game against the North Port Bobcats.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Divers carved pumpkins underwater in the shark tank at the Mote Night of Fish, Fun and Fright.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Mote Night of Fish, Fun and Fright

The Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium welcomed trick-or-treaters for a Night of Fish, Fun and Fright on Friday night.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Thomas Arbuckle, Jo Ellyn Yturraspe and Dyrk Dahl
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 17, 2014
Brandi's Wish 2nd annual Silver Lining Social

Brandi's Wish 2nd annual Silver Lining Social

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 17, 2014
WATCH: Gypsy Allure's life in the limelight

WATCH: Gypsy Allure's life in the limelight

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Esther Sabater, of Settimi's Gelato
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Taste of St. Armands

More than 15 restaurants on St. Armands Circle offered samplings of their most popular recipes Oct. 17, at the fifth annual Taste of St. Armands. Vendors had the chance to please nearly any palate, with foods ranging from continental cuisine to Italian, Irish, Spanish and Cuban flavors. Proceeds from Taste of St. Armands will benefit All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cardinal Mooney running back Jaz Mongeon scored on runs of 30 and 39 yards.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney at ODA

The Cardinal Mooney High football team cruised to a 64-0 victory over rival The Out-of-Door Academy in its Class 3A-District 10 opener Oct. 17. With the win, the Cougars earned a berth in the playoffs. Cardinal Mooney will look to defend its district title Oct. 31 versus Bishop Verot.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This week’s FYI Friday features a video from the grand opening of the Mall at UTC, a downtown Taco Bus update and more!
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 17, 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.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 leader Michael Klauber, right, plans to present the insight the group gathers to the City Commission early next year.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 17, 2014
Bayfront group plans public forums

Sarasota Bayfront 20:20, the group developing a vision and master plan for a swath of bayfront land near the Van Wezel, is continuing to seek broad community participation in its efforts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Executive Director, Doug Staley welcomes guest to the Child Protection Center for the Pillar of Hope Tasting and Awareness open house.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Child Protection Center Pillar of Hope open house

The Child Protection Center opened its doors to members of the community Thursday night for the Pillar of Hope Tasting and Awareness open house.

  • Sarasota
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