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This aerial photo of the Siesta Key public beach improvements shows the east concessions building in the top left, with the new maintenance building and tennis courts on the right.
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  • October 5, 2014
Commission gets update on beach project

A major facelift for Siesta Key public beach is about a quarter complete, as the east concessions building takes shape.

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Church of the Redeemer welcomed all sorts of pets and their humans for the Feast of St. Francis Blessing of the Animals.
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  • October 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Church of the Redeemer Pet Blessing

Church of the Redeemer hosted The Feast of St. Francis Blessing of the Animals Sunday afternoon.

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Antique cars welcomed guests to Robarts Arena for the 40th Annual Pioneer Day Picnic.
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  • October 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 40th Annual Pioneer Day Picnic

The Rotary Club of Sarasota hosted more than 600 for the 40th Annual Pioneer Day Picnic at Robarts Arena Sunday afternoon.

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St. Martha Catholic School Interactive Dinner 'Escape to the Caribbean'

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Associate Rector Andi Taylor conducts blessings at the St. Boniface Pet Blessing.
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  • October 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Boniface Pet Blessing

Saint Boniface Episcopal Church welcomed pets of all shapes and sizes for the annual Service for the Blessing of Animals Saturday morning.

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This week's FYI Friday features news about a major real estate sale on Longboat Key, the Mall at University Town Center and more!
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  • October 3, 2014
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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Benderson buys space in Southgate Mall

Benderson Development bought a 7.5-acre parcel owned by Dillard's at Southgate Mall, following another purchase near Pelican Plaza.

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Commissioners are scheduled to select the two appointees at a meeting in November.
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  • October 3, 2014
Commissioners to discuss appointment process

As the deadline for selecting two new city commissioners draws closer, the Sarasota City Commission will talk about the process by which they will fill those vacancies at a meeting Monday.

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  • October 3, 2014
20th Annual Art and Craft Festival

This weekend the Downtown Sarasota Art and Craft festival is taking over 5 Points Park and Central Ave.

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The commissioners also approved an ordinance that would make growing or selling medical marijuana require a special exception if Amendment 2 in the November general election is passed.
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  • October 3, 2014
Planning Commission approves Osprey pet resort

The Sarasota County Planning Commission questioned the applicant about the effects of the noise of a pet resort to residents in the area at Thursday's meeting.

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Nik Wallenda said his event in Chicago will be “the most incredible tightrope walk” of his career.
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  • October 3, 2014
Wallenda to wear blindfold for Chicago wire walk

Sarasota's 'King of the Highwire' Nik Wallenda will attempt to walk a tightrope over the Chicago River Nov. 2. He will be blindfolded for a portion of the stunt.

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Lauren Brenzel, Ron Overing and Samantha Hannah
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  • October 2, 2014
'Safe Sex Halloween Bash: Midnight on the Bayou' Pre-Party Kiki

'Safe Sex Halloween Bash: Midnight on the Bayou' Pre-Party Kiki

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City Commissioner Suzanne Atwell and Stacie Mason
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Freedom Awards Dinner

Freedom Awards Dinner

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Dan Bailey introduces moderator Frank Alcock.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club presents Trouble in the Middle East

The monthly luncheon for the Sarasota Tiger Bay Club featured a panel on the trouble in the Middle East Thursday afternoon at Michael's on East.

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Susanne Wise, Erika Wise Borland and Courtney Wise Snyder.
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  • October 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Girls Inc. Power of the Girl Breakfast

Girls Inc. Sarasota hosted 'Power of the Girl' business breakfast Thursday morning for local organizations to learn more about sponsoring the program.

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