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Michelle Bullerdick and Karen Misantone
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 22, 2015
CPC opens doors to community

Pillar of Hope brings support from community to Child Protection Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jennifer Miller submitted this photo of seagulls flying by a Big Pass sunset off of Siesta Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: Oct. 22

Jennifer Miller submitted this photo of seagulls flying by a Big Pass sunset off of Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jack Short
  • October 22, 2015
Gulf Gate residents take swings at golf course plans

Representatives of Medallion homes got a cold reception at their development public workshop.

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20 N. Washington Blvd.
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  • Jack Short
  • October 22, 2015
Are 86 spaces a deal-breaker?

A parcel in a prime location at the corner of “Main and Main” generates one bid, even after a deadline extension.

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Devin Rutkowski, who owns several residential properties and formerly co-owned the Blue Rooster, is determined to get the city to change its policy on backflow prevention devices.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 22, 2015
Resident inspires backlash to city's backflow prevention policy

Appearing at a series of municipal meetings this month, one Sarasota resident is calling attention to what he believes is a major eyesore invading the city’s shopping districts.

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The artist will take six months to create “Embracing our Differences,” which is slated for installation in April.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 22, 2015
City approves first piece in roundabout art series

Next spring, the city will install a new piece of public art in the center of the roundabout at Main Street and Orange Avenue: a 20-foot-tall, 2,500-pound, infinity-symbol-shaped sculpture.

  • Sarasota
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Solomon Shenker, owner of Sol Meyer New York Deli, spent 30 years in the culinary business before the fall opening of his Main Street restaurant.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 22, 2015
Change continues to come to downtown Sarasota

As construction crews continue to toil away and storefronts swap tenants, we checked in on some projects of note in the heart of the city.

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Sage Lyons
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 22, 2015
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.22.15

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.22.15

  • Sarasota
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The Riverview High volleyball team finished the regular season 19-1 and earned the No. 2 seed in the Class 8A-District 6 tournament.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 22, 2015
Rams find success when it counts

The Riverview High volleyball team finished the regular season 19-1, the No. 2 seed Lady Rams will play for the Class 8A-District 6 title Oct. 22.

  • Sarasota
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The Cardinal Mooney football team clinched a playoff berth last Friday.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 22, 2015
Sarasota Football Friday: Week 8

Sarasota Football Friday: Week 8

  • Sarasota
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Emma Knego and Katie Green volunteer at the Pillar for Hope open house at the Child Protection Center in 2014.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 22, 2015
Sarasota Calendar 10.22.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Oct. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Selby Botanical Gardens, where State Sen. Nancy Detert was recently honored for her part in a $.5 million appropriation to the Gardens.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING | Week of Oct. 22 2015

Check out this rundown of the week's hottest stories.

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  • News
Bishop Frank Dewane and Father Fausto Stampiglia enter beneath the swords of the Knights of Columbus.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 22, 2015
La bella vita: Father Fausto celebrates 80

St. Martha Catholic Church pastor Father Fausto Stampiglia turns 80 surrounded by friends and parishioners.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A condominium in Siesta Beach House tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 22, 2015
Siesta Key condo unit sells for $1.78 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between October 5 and October 9.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Despite the five-year vacation of the Gulfstream Avenue condominium, Charlotte Ryan said she always believed she'd find a way to return to her Dolphin Tower home.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 22, 2015
Conversation with Charlotte Ryan

We talked to the Dolphin Tower Condominium Association president about the five years of work spent repairing the damaged building — and how it feels to be close to moving back home.

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