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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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Charter Review Board, District 1: Neil Rainford

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Charter Review Board, District 1: Krista Lohr

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Charter Review Board, District 2: Richard Dorfman

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Charter Review Board, Seat 2: Mindy Lou Simmons

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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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  • 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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  • 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

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State House District 71: Tracy Pratt

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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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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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State House, District 72: Margaret Good

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State House District 72: Ray Pilon

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State House District 71: Will Robinson

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