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The commissioners will also discuss again the issues with the crosswalk at the Legacy Trail and Central Sarasota Parkway intersection. File Photo.
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County Commission to discuss incentive grant

Sarasota County Commission will discuss giving a company a financial incentive to expand within the county at Tuesday's meeting.

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Nik Wallenda makes his way across the high wire during his walk across U.S. 41 on Jan. 29, 2013. Photo credit Nick Friedman.
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The Sarasota County Historical Commission will recognize the Sarasota Bayfront with a historical marker Saturday, Oct. 4.

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CYD hosts Family Fun Night

Community Youth Development is celebrating Family Day with a free Family Fun Night at locations throughout Sarasota.

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'Celebrating Betty' Betty Schoenbaum's 97th Birthday Party

'Celebrating Betty' Betty Schoenbaum's 97th Birthday Party

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Guests enjoyed a performance from Sarasota Ballet at the Princess and Pirate Ball.
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SPARCC Pirate & Princess Ball

SPARCC Pirate & Princess Ball

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Veronica Hernandez records trash findings with Michael Comes.
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PHOTO GALLERY: YPG cleans up Overlook Park

The Sarasota Young Professionals Group met to help clean up Overlook Park and Quick Point Nature Preserve on Sept. 20.

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Supporters approach the finish line for the 2014 Heart Walk at Payne Park.
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Runners and walkers alike came out to support the American Heart Association Heart Walk for Sarasota/Manatee at Payne Park, Sept. 20.

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Glasser/Schoenbaum Center announces new president

The Glasser Schoenbaum Human Services Center announced that Kameron Partridge Hodgens will take over as president and CEO beginning Oct. 13.

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This week's FYI Friday features Sarasota's "King of the Highwire" Nik Wallenda, real estate news and more!
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FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

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The commission also placed stipulations on the rezoning of a residential lot that will be turned into a driveway for Gordon Food Service on Jo An Drive.
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Planning Commission approves outdoor display

The Sarasota Planning Commission set stipulations on the outdoor display on Clark Road at Thursday's meeting.

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Tom Waters started his work at the organization in April 2012.
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Waters to leave Mote Marine

Tom Waters, the chief advancement officer for Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, will leave his position in October.

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Ringling College President Larry Thompson outlines the school's plans for a new filmmaking complex. The project includes a 25,000 square foot soundstage and a 5,000 square foot post-production studio.
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  • September 19, 2014
VIDEO: Ringling plans multimillion-dollar film expansion

At a press conference today, Ringling College President Larry Thompson announced plans for a 30,000-square-foot soundstage and post-production studio in Newtown.

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Emcee’s Scott Anderson and Emmanual ‘E-Man’ Avraham
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19th annual Share The Light Luncheon

19th annual Share The Light Luncheon

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Tara Demarzian and Rachel Parker, Doctors Express Urgent Care and Kristin Fourie, Lighthouse Property Management.
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  • September 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: LBK Chamber of Commerce Networking Luncheon

The Longboat Key Chamber hosted local professionals for a networking luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 18, at the Tommy Bahama restaurant.

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Bob Vail, James Hansen, Ed Jahn, City Commissioner Suzanne Atwell, Mike Neal, County Commissioner Joe Barbetta and Virginia Haley
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  • September 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Westin Sarasota Groundbreaking Ceremony

To celebrate construction commencing on The Westin Sarasota and VUE Sarasota Bay guests gathered on site Thursday, Sept. 18, for the groundbreaking ceremony.

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