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This home at 9247 Blind Pass Road on Siesta Key has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half bedrooms and 2,827 square feet of living area. It sold for $ 1.8 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 23, 2010
Siesta Key home sells for $1.8 million

James and Marcia Wallace, of Sarasota, sold their home at 9247 Blind Pass Road to Jennifer Trent, of Sarasota, for $1.8 million.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 23, 2010
Palm Avenue overlay district on hold

The city has told a citizens group that its request to halt large-scale commercial projects on South Palm Avenue is not necessary.

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Kristy Cail: "I'm a casual girl - I like dressing classy and not too trendy. I'm a new mom on the run, so my wardrobe has to be simple."
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 22, 2010
Guest Fashion Editor - Kristy Cail

Guest Fashion Editor - Kristy Cail

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Aidan Troy
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 22, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Imagine School at Palmer Ranch

Ever since Jill Marsh found tadpoles swimming around in a puddle at the end of her driveway, her students have been observing them and watching as their tails vanish and they sprout legs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
People are warned to stay out of the water off the Ringling Causeway until bacteria levels return to normal.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 22, 2010
Sarasota issues water advisory for Ringling Causeway

After high fecal-bacteria levels were detected, the Sarasota County Health Department posted warnings about being in the water off the Ringling Causeway.

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Mark Ladwig, Desiree Glasgow, Maria Monroy, Kayla McCarcy, Alexandra Perez and Amanda Evora
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 21, 2010
Children's Express hits the brakes in Sarasota (WITH VIDEO)

The Children's Express is rolling through Florida, stopping in 15 cities for "Milk party" rallies and sharing the message that children must become the state's highest priority, and educating political, business and civic leaders, and parents, about the urgent need to improve the well-being and education of Florida's youngest citizens.

  • Sarasota
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The Carriage House Tea Room carries 45 types of loose-leaf teas.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 20, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Carriage House Tea Room

The Carriage House Tea Room offers tea sampling, appreciation parties and even a tea blog.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sanborn Studios will begin shooting its first production, "Miami 24/7," in Lakewood Ranch this November.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 20, 2010
Sanborn premieres Lakewood studios

Local filmmaker Ken Sanborn hopes to add a little Hollywood magic to the East County community.

  • East County
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Alex Jodwalis gets a magic lesson from Karen Bell.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 18, 2010
Whole Foods throws 30th birthday bash

Whole Foods Market, which opened its first store Sept. 20, 1980, celebrated its 30th birthday bash with complimentary activities, tastings and games. The party benefited All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
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Angela McCain, Amanda Dean and Maria Castillo attended the event.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 18, 2010
Bowling event strikes back against childhood cancer

In honor of September being Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a local fundraiser called "Bowl for the Gold" raised money for the Just One More Day Foundation, which provides support for families affected by diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 17, 2010
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Booker at the beach

The Booker High School Visual Performing and Performing Arts magnet program trekked out to Siesta Key Public Beach Sept. 17 to perform improvisational modern dance under the direction of dance teacher Melissa Lodhi.

  • Sarasota
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Clyde Nixon Business Leadership Award winner Dan Bailey with Kathy Baylis and Charlie Bailey
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 17, 2010
EDC announces Hall of Fame winners

The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County announced winners of the 2010 Hall of Fame Awards Sept. 17, at a ceremony attended by more than 425 people, at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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Clyde Nixon Business Leadership Award winner Dan Bailey with Kathy Baylis and Charlie Bailey
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 17, 2010
EDC announces Hall of Fame winners

The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County announced winners of the 2010 Hall of Fame Awards Sept. 17, at a ceremony attended by more than 425 people, at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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A dog may not be tied up outside if it is not in sight of the owner and if there is no food or water available for it.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 17, 2010
Sarasota adopts anti dog-tethering law

Sarasota County has made it illegal to chain dogs or other animals outside if certain conditions are not met.

  • Sarasota
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Guest speaker Republican candidate for lieutenant governor Jennifer Carroll and John Colon
  • By Jessica Luck
  • September 16, 2010
Carroll speaks to supporters at club dinner

The Sarasota Republican Club held its monthly meeting Thursday, Sept. 16, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. Club members filled the dining room for a brief social hour and to hear guest speakers Republican candidate for lieutenant governor Jennifer Carroll and Lt. Col. Frances Rice, chairwoman of the National Black Republican Association.

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