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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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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  • October 11, 2012
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A a painting of the gift shop by Ginger Mermin, past board member of the Historical Society. Courtesy photo.
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  • October 11, 2012
Historical Society gift shop reopens

Sarasota history buffs celebrated the grand reopening of the Historical Society of Sarasota County's gift shop Friday, Oct. 5.

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Lex Sayre, No. 15, was one of many Riverview players sporting pink socks to show support for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 11, 2012
Real men wear pink

Friday night's Riverview homecoming game was not only about school spirit but served as the school's salute to breast-cancer awareness.

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Tampa's streetcar network cost a total of $61 million. Courtesy photo.
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  • Roger Drouin
  • October 11, 2012
City scrutinizes streetcar desire

The city has hired an engineer to conduct a $70,000 feasibility study, which is the first step in a lengthy process.

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Despite some neighborhood support, opposition remains. A social-media movement has organized against the Ringling Plaza Walmart.
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  • Roger Drouin
  • October 11, 2012
Ringling Walmart receives support

The Sarasota Planning Board is scheduled to vote on the 97,000-square-foot store Nov. 14. Although two neighborhood associations approve of the project, some opposition remains.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • October 11, 2012
Fundraiser to benefit Wounded Warrior Project

Inspired by the story of two wounded veterans, Ken Chester will host Veterans Appreciation Day to honor servicemen and women.

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The city of Sarasota's wayfinding project includes signs indicating the arrival at a destination of interest, such as this rendering of a sign planned for the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 11, 2012
City of Sarasota shrinks signage plan

Public Works staff is still optimistic it can pare $507,000 from a wayfinding proposal without changing sign designs.

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  • October 11, 2012
News Briefs

Group makes strides in helping homeless; Dine Downtown continues this week; Parking amnesty program extended

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