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Alex Mahadevan will write a weekly editorial called, "Municipal Focus," espousing a Sarasota young professional's view of politics
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 8, 2013
MUNICIPAL FOCUS - A Weekly Commentary: Elected leaders brace for homeless-shelter fight

Sarasota elected officials have earmarked $1 million and spent $40,000 to manage homelessness. NIMBYism could derail it all.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Although only one person spoke in support of the proposal during 50 minutes of public comment, a proposed gallery at 1400 Main St. was denied by a narrow 3-2 vote.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 7, 2013
City Commission nixes Main Street gallery

Dozens of people showed up to Monday's City Commission meeting in opposition to a two-story gallery proposed for a restaurant at 1400 Main St.

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  • News
Sarasota County deputies seek 25-year-old Jerry Williams for a shooting Saturday, Oct. 5, at his home on Euclid Avenue.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 7, 2013
Deputies seek suspect in shooting

Sarasota County deputies seek 25-year-old Jerry Williams for a shooting that occurred Saturday, Oct. 5, on Euclid Avenue.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • October 7, 2013
Commissioners to discuss SCAT, pedestrian safety

Sarasota County Commissioners are set to meet Tuesday in Venice; pedestrian safety and public transportation for disadvantaged citizens is on the agenda.

  • Sarasota
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Reese and Kelly Garrett meet a Sarasota County Sheriff's Office horse during the Sarasota County Fire Department Station 5 open house Saturday, Oct. 5.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 7, 2013
MONDAY EVENT MASHUP: SCFD celebrates 25 years

Families tour Sarasota County Fire Department Station 5; St. Armands Key Lutheran Church hosts blessing of animals; Lakewood Ranch Main Street shuts down for first Friday

  • Siesta Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 6, 2013
FILM REVIEW:

FILM REVIEW:

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  • News
John and Mimi Greco
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Music Series The First Brass

Every October, Marie Selby Gardens hosts a music series and the 2013 series kicked off with The First Brass performing "Red, White and Brass: American Salute." Attendees lounged beneath the banyans Sunday, Oct. 6 where they enjoyed a patriotic salute to our veterans.

  • Arts + Culture
Sally Antonia and Kari Tovcer
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 5, 2013
St. Martha's Interactive Dinner 'Taste of Mediterranean'

St. Martha's Interactive Dinner 'Taste of Mediterranean'

  • Black Tie
Keri Baker with Bingo the Maltese.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 5, 2013
Donte's Den Top Dog'

Donte's Den Top Dog'

  • Black Tie
Nine-month-old French bulldog Sylvie
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : St. Armands Key Lutheran Church Animal Blessing

Vicar James Henricks and Pastor Mark Bernthal blessed parishioner's animals Saturday, Oct. 5, at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church. Approximately 20 dogs were present and one hedgehog. Participants enjoyed punch and cake after the blessing.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Station 5 firefighter Tommy Lerardi helps Rachel Storino, 3, go through the Junior Fireman Combat Challenge at the Open House.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Station 5 Open House

Children and parents roamed the grounds of Station 5, Saturday, Oct. 5, at the annual open house. Kids met search and rescue dogs and police horses. They participated in obstacle course activities and enjoyed games and face painting. The annual open house showcased Sarasota County's 9-1-1 center and celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the Sarasota County Fire Department.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
“You can’t swing a dead cat in this town without hitting a small business that focuses on defense something,” Legion Systems Chief Operating Officer Dan Vanderheyden, Business Observer, Oct. 2
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 5, 2013
Quotes Observed: Sept. 30 - Oct. 6

Each weekend, we bring you a collection of quotes from the biggest (or quirkiest) Observer and national news stories of the week.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
SPARCC Director of Community Awareness Jessica Hays thanks participants for supporting the cause.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : SPARCC Stepping Out Against Domestic Violence

Approximately 100 people joined SPARCC Saturday, Oct. 5, at J.D. Hamel Park for Stepping Out Against Domestic Violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the community walked in support for a violence-free future.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ashley Bafid, Leslie Cornell, Susan Short and Diana Kelly
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 4, 2013
Sophisticated Strut Fashion Series

Sophisticated Strut Fashion Series

  • Black Tie
  • By Jimmy Kuebler and Natalie Buffett
  • October 4, 2013
ODA falls in district opener

The Out-of-Door Academy football team fell to Bishop Verot 56-0 Oct. 4.

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  • Sports
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