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  • By Kelly Kirschner
  • October 30, 2018
My view: Keep city elections away from toxic pool of hyper-partisan politics

Keep Sarasota commission elections as they are.

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  • By Gabriel Hament
  • October 29, 2018
My View: Let's Change the Date to move Sarasota forward

Supporters say approval will bring more turnout to city elections.

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More painted sidewalks could be coming to downtown Sarasota, the city said.
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  • David Conway
  • October 29, 2018
Artist paints downtown sidewalk

As part of a pilot project, the city hired local artist Careth Christine to paint a crosswalk in the 1500 block of Main Street.

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  • Katie Johns
  • October 29, 2018
Jewish Federation hosts vigil in honor of Tree of Life shooting

A vigil, which is open to the public, will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd., on Oct. 29.

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  • October 29, 2018
Charter Review Board, District 1: Neil Rainford

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  • October 29, 2018
Charter Review Board, District 1: Krista Lohr

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  • October 29, 2018
Charter Review Board, District 2: Richard Dorfman

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  • October 29, 2018
Charter Review Board, Seat 2: Mindy Lou Simmons

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  • October 28, 2018
State House, District 74: Robert Kaplan

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Junior QB Sean White jogs into the end zone for a score.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 26, 2018
Riverview football clinches third-straight district title

The Rams dominated the (Hillsborough) Riverview Sharks 45-12

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One of the early voting sites is the Supervisor of Elections office in downtown Sarasota, 2001 Adams Lane.
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  • Eric Garwood
  • October 26, 2018
Turnout nearly 23% after first days of Sarasota early voting

In-person balloting opened on Monday and continues through Nov. 3.

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  • October 26, 2018
Sarasota Sheriff's Office launches new app

Real-time information available on 9-1-1 calls, other data.

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  • October 26, 2018
State House District 71: Tracy Pratt

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  • October 25, 2018
Out of the Blue returns to raise awareness on mental health

NAMI Sarasota County held its second annual Out of the Blue event at Sarasota Architectural Salvage on Oct. 25.

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Susan Chapman and her little devil, Chris.
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  • Shane Donglasan
  • October 25, 2018
Costumed canines take over Arlington Park for Bark-O-Ween

Dogs and their owners got into the Halloween spirit at Arlington Paw Park for a wag-worthy celebration.

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