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Luke Palmer
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  • Nick Friedman
  • October 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Harry Potter Costume Contest

Hogwarts hopefuls gathered at Barnes and Noble Saturday, Oct. 13 for a Harry Potter costume contest and scavenger hunt. Fans of the book series donned glasses, robes and lightning scars before roaming the aisles of books to complete the scavenger hunt.

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 15, 2012
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The property at 1440 Blvd. of the Arts has sat vacant for several years.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • October 15, 2012
Commissioners to discuss vacant parcel

At Monday's City Commission meeting, commissioners will discuss the vacant parcel on Boulevard of the Arts in the Rosemary District.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Veterans Appreciation Day

In an effort to recognize all of Sarasota's local veterans, Ken Chester, owner of Chester's Reef in Gulf Gate, hosted a Veteran's Appreciation Day event in front of his bar Saturday, Oct. 13. The event featured live music, food, raffles and prizes, and all the proceeds benefited the Wounded Warrior Project.

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Demardre Patterson, No. 7, makes his way through the players and down the field Friday, Oct. 12, during Cardinal Mooney’s homecoming game against St. Petersburg Catholic.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney Homecoming

The Cardinal Mooney Cougars played the St. Petersburg Catholic Barons Friday, Oct. 12, during their homecoming game at Austin Smithers Stadium. The Cougars won their homecoming game 35-9.

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Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid has said his multi-jurisdictional background will help increase cooperation with local towns and cities.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 15, 2012
Venice asks for county to add staff

The Sarasota County Commission will meet with the Venice City Council tomorrow and discuss a request to add four employees to take over Venice's emergency dispatch.

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Sarasota County Health Department officials lifted a "no swim" advisory for Bird Key Park west of the Ringling Causeway over the weekend.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 15, 2012
Bird Key Park 'no swim' advisory lifted

Health Department officials determined that the amount of bacteria in the waters had returned to acceptable levels over the weekend.

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Manatee-Sarasota Sierra Group Chair Linda Jones, Sandi Dillon and Gerlinde Kohl
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee-Sarasota Sierra Group Meeting

The Manatee-Sarasota Sierra Group held their general meeting Thursday, Oct. 11, at the Sarasota Garden Club. The meeting included guest speaker, Thomas Becnel.

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Linda Smith
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 13, 2012
RIAF 2012 Closing Night Party

RIAF 2012 Closing Night Party

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The Out-of-Door Academy senior quarterback Evan Wilson surpassed the 5,000-yard passing mark in the second half of the Thunder’s 27-14 victory over the Imagine School of North Port Oct. 12.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 12, 2012
Evan Wilson surpasses 5,000 passing yards as ODA tops Imagine School of North Port

The Out-of-Door Academy senior quarterback Evan Wilson eclipsed 5,000 career passing yards while lead the host Thunder to a 27-14 victory over the Imagine School of North Port Oct. 12

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  • October 12, 2012
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Sarasota County Natural Resources staff hopes to, in the near future, hold an educational event at Turtle Beach Park about legally trimming protected plants.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 12, 2012
Tree Convocation set for November

The Sarasota Tree Advisory Council invited the public to the Nov. 8 event at Twin Lakes Park to determine leafy policy priorities.

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Sara Ferguson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 11, 2012
Le Petit Marche

Le Petit Marche

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Shellfish collected in the immediate area or any beach water with a brown tint should not be consumed. It is safe; however, to fish and consume fin-fish from these waters.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 11, 2012
'No swim' advisory for Bird Key Park

A 'no swim' advisory has been issued for Bird Key Park west of Ringling Causeway Bridge, due to elevated levels of harmful bacteria.

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City Manager Tom Barwin expects to name the city's new police chief sometime next week.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • October 11, 2012
Decision on new police chief expected next week

The city is conducting background checks and further vetting the five finalists for the position

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