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Bullet Hole owners Brooke and Francis Misantone pose in their former location on Main Street in April of 2013.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 6, 2015
Bullet Hole owners buy Orange Avenue building

The Misantone family has doubled down on its downtown Sarasota location with the $900,000 purchase.

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The City Commission will meet with the County Commission to discuss homelessness issues Nov. 6.
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  • David Conway
  • October 6, 2015
Homelessness headlines City Commission meeting

On Monday, the Sarasota City Commission discussed a lawsuit challenging the city’s no-lodging ordinance and a meeting with Sarasota County regarding a strategy for addressing homelessness issues.

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  • October 6, 2015
Sarasota road rage incident leads to shooting

Sarasota County deputies have arrested 22-year-old Christian Gunter for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon following an altercation at a gas station on South Tamiami Trail Monday.

  • Sarasota
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Adam Bradtmueller
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 6, 2015
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.08.15

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.08.15

  • Sarasota
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Jaz Mongeon scored four touchdowns to lead Cardinal Mooney to its first win of the season.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 6, 2015
Sarasota Football Friday: Week 6

Sarasota Football Friday: Week 6

  • Sarasota
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Pine View School sophomore Clark Dean has been rowing with the Sarasota Crew for the past four years.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 6, 2015
Crew rower competes for national award

Sarasota Crew rower Clark Dean is one of five finalists for the 2015 USRowing Fan’s Choice Junior Athlete of the Year award.

  • Sarasota
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City homeless director Doug Logan is beginning the process of outlining a concrete plan to address homelessness in the region.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 5, 2015
Homelessness director lays out city’s proposals

Doug Logan, the city’s special initiatives director for chronic homelessness, has outlined a series of potential plans of action to address the issue on a regional basis — including possible funding sources.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jack Short
  • October 5, 2015
School Board may settle case with families of suicide victims

Three suits against the School Board may be settled this week if it decides to approve the settlement agreement and pay out $600,000 in damages to three families of dead teenagers.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • October 5, 2015
WISH: Make-A-Wish

Make-A-Wish hosts white party at Michael's On East

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The Out-of-Door Academy football team takes the field in its district game versus Bradenton Christian Oct. 2.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 5, 2015
Panthers outlast Thunder in offensive showdown

The ODA football team fell to Bradenton Christian 55-40 in Class 2A-District 5 action Oct. 2.

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Rick Marsden blesses Milo and Pongo.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • October 4, 2015
Redeemer celebrates animals with blessings

Church of the Redeemer invites congregation to bring pets for blessings.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 3, 2015
Michael Israel benefits the Payton Wright Foundation

The Payton Wright Foundation, which benefits children with brain cancer and their families, hosted an evening with performance painter Michael Israel Oct. 3.

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Dylan Banard competes in the Street Jam competition.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 3, 2015
Payne Skate Park hosts Shredtoberfest

Local skateboarders and BMX riders take over skate park for competitions.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota Ballet dancer Caitlin Gish leads young dancers on the stage at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 3, 2015
Sarasota Ballet mixes tea time with tutus

Tea & Tutus invites young dancers and families to enjoy a performance by the Sarasota Ballet.

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Mary Hamner and Art Engelhard
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 3, 2015
Pioneer Picnic packs Robarts Arena

Rotary Club of Sarasota welcomes natives for annual Pioneer Picnic.

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