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  • October 29, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING | Week of Oct. 29

Check out a rundown of this week's news.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.29.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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Courtesy photo. Dr. James Fiorica, MD and Oncologist at SMH speaking at a Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation luncheon.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 28, 2015
SMH to expand cancer research with donation

More than $6.5 million in donations announced for the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System from the Kolschowsky foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Christian's Cheyenne Miller sends the ball back over the net for a point in the first set.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 28, 2015
Blazers roll into semifinals

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team swept Everglades City 3-0 in the Class 2A-Region 3 quarterfinals Oct. 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    A time to celebrate |
  • October 28, 2015
Just Married: Tiffany Rively and Kyle Kozel

Tiffany Rively and Kyle Kozel were married Oct. 10, in Venice.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 27, 2015
Sarasota Pumpkin Festival takes over Payne Park

The 7th annual Sarasota Pumpkin Festival brings entertainment, food and fall favorites.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • October 27, 2015
Sarasota Chamber of Commerce hosts annual Salute to Business luncheon

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's annual Salute to Business luncheon honored some of Sarasota's oldest and most successful businesses at its 95th annual meeting.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jack Short
  • October 27, 2015
Food trucks will get their hearing, eventually

Commissioners authorized a public hearing on food truck ordinances but didn't set a date.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This model shows the design of "Embracing our Differences," artwork approved for the center of the roundabout at Main Street and Orange Avenue.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 27, 2015
City Commission to revisit roundabout art height

At the request of City Commissioner Susan Chapman, the board will once again discuss a 20-foot-tall statue proposed for the intersection of Main Street and Orange Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney's Matthew Garcia won a district title.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 27, 2015
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.29.15

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.29.15

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2015
Medical Examiner rules arrestee’s death an accident

According to a report released yesterday, John Paul Kaafi died from cocaine intoxication while in Sarasota Police Department custody in May.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mote Marine Laboratory is one of 13 parcels the city owns and leases to a nonprofit, and will not have to pay a fire assessment for this year.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • October 26, 2015
County announces reprieve for city on controversial taxes

In the midst of threats of a lawsuit and tense relations, Sarasota County offered a year’s reprieve from controversial assessments on certain properties.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The 18th annual Thunder by the Bay festival is scheduled for Jan. 7-10, 2016.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 26, 2015
New event brings Thunder by the Bay to Southside Village

Despite questions from one city commissioner, businesses in Southside Village say they welcome the inception of the “Hogs on Hillview” block party in January.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jack Short
  • October 26, 2015
Commissioners to consider food truck ordinances

Here's a rundown of what to look for at this week's Sarasota County Commissioners' meetings.

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Franchesca Joseph with EmmaLee and Ted Holmes
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 24, 2015
Cardinal Mooney welcomes back alumni

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School hosts annual homecoming fish fry for families and alumni.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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