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  • Amanda Morales
  • November 2, 2015
Pups parade on J.D. Hamel Park for Howl-O-Ween

The Humane Society of Sarasota County hosted the 18th annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest and fun walk on Oct. 31.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 2, 2015
INTERACTIVE: Sarasota Memorial — 90 years of memories

Share your memories of Sarasota Memorial Hospital, as the organization celebrates its 90th anniversary today.

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Riverview's Keanan Dols won the 200-yard individual medley in 1:55.92.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 2, 2015
Rams golden in the pool

The Riverview High boys and girls swim teams both won Class 4A-District 6 Swimming and Diving Championships Oct. 31.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 2, 2015
QUIZ: Sarasota Memorial celebrates 90 years

As Sarasota Memorial Hospital celebrates its 90th anniversary this week, readers can test their knowledge of the local institution.

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Allie Chung's costume was inspired by a series of books by Mo Williams about the adventures of a pigeon.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 31, 2015
Selby tricks and treats with Spooktacular

Families spend Halloween day at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Sarasota
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Kim Couts and Andy ran away with the circus for their clown costumes.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 31, 2015
Pets strut in costume for Howl-O-Ween

The Humane Society of Sarasota County hosts 18th annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest and fun walk.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Friendship Centers President and CEO Robert Carter and Pattie Hall.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 31, 2015
BOO-mers bust a move for dance party

Music fans come out for Sarasota Friendship Centers BOO-mers Halloween Dance Party.

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  • Neighbors
Bill Spikowski, a planner with Fort Myers-based firm Spikowski Planning Associates, said a well-designed form based code encourages more cohesive urban streets.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 30, 2015
Downtown group hosts form-based code presentation

As part of the Downtown Sarasota Alliance’s Urban Strategies Speaker Series, planner Bill Spikowski shared insights on the new zoning regulations the city is developing.

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Merchants handed out candy to trick-or-treaters in Siesta Key Village in 2014.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 30, 2015
Find the sweet spot for Sarasota trick-or-treaters

Events around Sarasota and Siesta Key for families to celebrate Halloween.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: Oct. 29

Patricia Orzechowski submitted this photo of a net being cast at sunset on Nokomis Beach.

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The Army Corps is currently going through the state review process as it seeks approval to move forward with plans to renourish Lido Beach.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 29, 2015
Consultant finalizes critical Big Pass dredge analysis

In a report commissioned by Sarasota County, a coastal engineering firm says a controversial proposal to renourish Lido Key is lacking sufficient supporting evidence.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jack Short
  • October 29, 2015
UPDATE: Department of Health lifts "no-swim" advisory at Siesta

Health officials advised beachgoers that it's safe to swim again.

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Liam Del Castillo leads the parade of characters dressed as a minion.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 29, 2015
Phillippi Shores goes on parade with cast of characters

The kindergarten classes at Phillippi Shores were inspired by literature for halloween costumes.

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • October 29, 2015
House always wins

The Seminole gaming compact and Florida lottery create a dichotomous hypocrisy. To limit gambling in Florida, ‘the state’ is the biggest operator and purveyor of gambling.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Riverview High volleyball team kept its season alive with a 3-0 victory against Orlando Olympia in the Class 4A-Region 2 quarterfinals Oct. 28.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 29, 2015
Rams roll into regional semifinal

The Riverview High volleyball team swept Orlando Olympia 3-0 Oct. 28.

  • Sarasota
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