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Sarasota High School students dressed as zombies circled St. Armands at last year's Fright Night. (File photo)
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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 31, 2013
St. Armands offers 'Thriller' night

Fright Night: Halloween on St. Armands Circle begins at 6 p.m. tonight.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • October 31, 2013
Sheriff offers Halloween safety tips

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office reminded trick-or-treaters to stay safe this Halloween, issuing a list of safety recommendations for area parents and children.

  • Siesta Key
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Courtesy photo. Volunteers with the Rev. Fredrick A. Robinson
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 31, 2013
Day of Hope

The city of Sarasota recognized Church of the Redeemer for serving the community's homeless and at-risk children at its third annual Day of Hope, held in August.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kennedy
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 31, 2013
Artistic award

Patrice Kennedy, art teacher and fine-arts specialist at Oak Park school, received the 2013 Cindy Balisteri Distinguished Arts Educator Award for Leadership in Arts Education from the Community/Schools Partnership for the Arts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Thomas Harmer, 55, was tapped to be Sarasota County’s interim county administrator for a period of six months following the firing of former County Administrator Randall Reid last week.
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  • Nolan Peterson
  • October 31, 2013
Succession Plan

Thomas Harmer, Sarasota County's new interim county administrator, talks about overcoming crises and adapting to unexpected circumstances as he steps in to lead.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • October 31, 2013
City struggles with Sunshine Law

City Manager Tom Barwin has been criticized for Sarasota's recent history of potential Sunshine Law violations, but he promises a new mindset from the city in the future.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 31, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Police Chief Bernadette DiPino was named head of the Sarasota Police Department in January.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • October 31, 2013
Crime rate data under fire

The Sarasota Police Department disputes the accuracy of crime data that show the city has a higher rate of crime than neighboring municipalities.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 31, 2013
News Briefs

City Commission maintains State Street garage plans; Drug turn-in event sees increased participation

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • October 31, 2013
City looks to neighborhood watches for help

The Sarasota Police Department's renewed focus on community-led policing has the city encouraging interest in neighborhood-watch groups.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Spencer Dunford, general manager of Hidden Harbor Marina, said the revamped facility will feature concierge services, a boating club and a future restaurant.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • October 31, 2013
Hidden Harbor Marina plans to reopen amid resurging market

After more than six years, Hidden Harbor Marina is just weeks away from reopening.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • October 31, 2013
County to tighten ban on designer drugs

A committee representing area criminal justice leaders approved an ordinance that tightens loopholes in the laws banning designer drugs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo. Sarasota Ballet Artistic Director Iain Webb welcomed Cuban defector Edward Gonzalez to the ballet and freedom in March.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 31, 2013
Our View

High crime in Sarasota?; Hudgins for administrator; First dance of freedom

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 31, 2013
High 5

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 31, 2013
Just the Stats

This week in sports by the numbers.

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