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Pilar Guillen pulls monofilament out of a tree on Siesta Key Saturday, Sept. 29 during the third annual Sarasota Bay Watch monofilament clean up.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Bay Watch Monofilament Clean Up

Sarasota Bay Watch held their third annual monofilament clean up Saturday, Sept. 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A motorcycle driver, Ronald Ochoa, 31, of Sarasota, died at the scene of the crash. The four occupants of a Nissan were taken to Sarasota Memorial Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • September 30, 2012
Police investigate fatal crash on Ringling Bridge

Witnesses told police that prior to the crash the motorcycle had been traveling at a high rate of speed, weaving in and out of traffic, eastbound approaching the John Ringling Causeway.

  • Sarasota
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Mike and Sandy Albano with Julie and Ian Cutmore
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 29, 2012
Second Annual Payton Wright Foundation Gala featuring Michael Israel

Second Annual Payton Wright Foundation Gala featuring Michael Israel

  • Black Tie
Carmen Senchyshyn with her dog, Molly McMuffin, 8, and Karen Tranter with her dog, Lexi Noel, 8, Friday, Sept. 28 during the pet blessing ceremony at Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Osprey.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Blessing of the Animals at Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Many members of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel congregation in Osprey brought their dogs, cats, hermit crabs and hamsters to be blessed Friday, Sept. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The City Commission will discuss a proposal to close Pineapple Avenue for the Sarasota Chalk Festival.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • September 28, 2012
City commissioners will discuss Chalk Festival, computer investigation

Commissioners will discuss a request to close Pineapple Avenue for 10 days for the Sarasota Chalk Festival. They will also hear an update report on a computer investigation.

  • Sarasota
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Dr. Larry Thompson
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SCOPE Annual Celebration and Boundary Crosser Awards

Dr. Larry Thompson, president of Ringling College, was recognized at SCOPE's annual celebration Thursday, Sept. 27 at Michael's on East. Thompson was named the Boundary Crosser award winner for his innovation, willingness to collaborate and contributions to the community.

  • Sarasota
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Join Alex Mahadevan and Danae DeShazer as they report today's headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 28, 2012
Sept. 28: Daily Headlines Video

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Charlotte Lynn took this sunset photo at Spanish Point in Osprey.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 28, 2012
September Cool Today Monthly Winner

Charlotte Lynn took this sunset photo at Spanish Point in Osprey.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County borrowed about $18.7 million to pay for renovations to Ed Smith Stadium, which guaranteed a marketing partnership with the Baltimore Orioles.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 28, 2012
Sarasota receives promotion

The marketing partnership between Visit Sarasota County and the Baltimore Orioles includes free advertising during the postseason.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Claire Albiez and Irini Zervas
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 28, 2012
Safe Sex Halloween Bash Pre-Party - Let's Have a Safe & Sexy Kiki!

Safe Sex Halloween Bash Pre-Party - Let's Have a Safe & Sexy Kiki!

  • Black Tie
Sandra Brown and Peggy Albano
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 27, 2012
17th Annual Share the Light Luncheon honoring Carol Poteat-Buchanan and Adam Tebrugge

17th Annual Share the Light Luncheon honoring Carol Poteat-Buchanan and Adam Tebrugge

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Join Alex Mahadevan and Mallory Gnaegy as they report today's headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 27, 2012
Sept. 27: Daily Headlines Video

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The intersection at 10th Street and U.S. 41 is one of the first that will see a roundabout as part of a $100 million project to add the features along the bayfront.ÂÂ
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • September 27, 2012
Connectivity plan continues with more roundabouts

Two U.S. 41 roundabouts are close to getting a green light, and another eight are in the works to 'round out' Sarasota's bayfront connectivity plan.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Alyssa Currier places a paper birthday crown on Henrietta Daytz’s head.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 27, 2012
FOREVER YOUNG: Henrietta Daytz

Sarasota resident Henrietta Daytz will celebrate her 100th birthday with her family and friends at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at Marina Jack.

  • Siesta Key
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Some downtown merchants hope the city will build park space atop the new State Street Garage. Greenspaces similar to the one above, in Singapore, are being built on urban buildings all over the world. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • September 27, 2012
Merchants see green for State Street garage

Merchants propose a public garden setting with a pavilion-type roof made of solar panels.

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