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Ed Smith Stadium will house a series of arts events during the baseball offseason.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 15, 2013
Orioles announce arts events at Ed Smith

The Arts in the Ballpark program begins Oct. 26, and concludes with a performance by the Sarasota Orchestra May 10, in Ed Smith Stadium.

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Riverview sophomore Mikaela Braune receives high fives from her teammates before the start of the Lady Rams non-district match versus ODA Oct. 14.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview High volleyball vs. ODA

The Riverview High volleyball team defeated The Out-of-Door Academy 3-0 on Senior Night Oct. 14.

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Ken Abt and Bob Griffiths
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 14, 2013
Meet Me at the Barre

Meet Me at the Barre

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Running back Karan Higdon rushed for 107 yards and a touchdown. He also threw a touchdown.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 14, 2013
Rams hold on for win

The Riverview High football team held on to defeat Southeast 28-21 in non-district action Oct. 11.

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Sarasota Police arrested a 30-year-old man for a violent home invasion over the weekend.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 14, 2013
Police charge man for home invasion

Sarasota Police arrested 30-year-old Tomas Arnold for a violent home invasion and crime spree early Saturday, Oct. 22.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 14, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 14, 2013

Today's Stories: Sarasota Republicans score big campaign contributions; Burglars rob East County store; Sarasota Orchestra Celebrates 65 years; and MORE

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Community members visited the new SMH courtyard Sept. 7, and had their photograph taken in an inflatable snow globe.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 14, 2013
SMH ranked fifth most affordable hospital

Consumer advocate website NerdWallet ranks Sarasota Memorial Hospital one of the top 10 most affordable hospitals in Florida.

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  • Nolan Peterson
  • October 14, 2013
CONA set to discuss form-based code

Sarasota County neighborhood leaders will discuss form-based code at a Monday meeting.

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Hank and Cash Howard are veterans at the Pumpkin Festival so they know where to spend their time.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 14, 2013
MONDAY EVENT MASHUP: Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival

The Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival; Party on the Pass; Sarasota SUP Race Series; Phillippi Shores 7K and 1 mile fun run; and MORE.

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  • By Popcorn Bob
  • October 14, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

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The Sarasota GOP collected $84,061 total in the most recent fundraising period from July 1, to Sept. 30, according to financial reports available on the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections website.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 14, 2013
Contributions bulge for Sarasota Republicans

The Republican Party of Sarasota raised $84,061 during the latest fundraising reporting period - more than 10 times the $6,048 collected by the Democratic Party of Sarasota.

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Downtown Sarasota businesses have tolerated summer construction of the Main Street improvement project.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 14, 2013
Main Street re-opens, work continues on 301

The city of Sarasota debuts a new brick sidewalk west of Five Points Park while landscape improvements begin on U.S. 301.

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David and Lisa Arent with Jeff and Cary Woods
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 12, 2013
'Masquerade'

'Masquerade'

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Juan Cabo, Kerstin Goldberg and Heath Tudor
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 12, 2013
18th annual Sunset Silent Auction 'Feelin' Groovy'

18th annual Sunset Silent Auction 'Feelin' Groovy'

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Laura Abbott with Maggie
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Big Dog Ranch Rescue's day out

Local dog vendors and adoption centers spent the day at Evie's Family Center, Saturday Oct. 12. Big Dog Ranch Rescue organized the event, which invited families to enjoy the warm weather and find a new friend to bring home.

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