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With the upcoming vote on medical marijuana in the November general election, the county is considering a ordinance to regulate land use for creating and distributing marijuana.
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  • October 2, 2014
Planning Commission to discuss pet resort, marijuana

The Sarasota County Planning Commission will meet tonight at 6:30 in the Commission Chambers at the Administration Building.

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  • October 2, 2014
Lady Cougars tame Lady Thunder

The Cardinal Mooney volleyball team defeated district rival The Out-of-Door Academy 25-11, 25-19, 29-31, 25-14 Oct. 1.

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Doug Francis serves guests at the St. Boniface Parish Cookout.
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  • October 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Boniface Parish Cookout

St. Boniface Episcopal Church hosted a cookout on Oct. 1 to welcome back members before the start of season.

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Observer adds new staff writers

Jessica Salmond, staff writer, is a Missouri native and graduated in May from the University of Missouri. Amanda Morales, staff writer, is a native Floridian who has lived on both coasts.

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Arts festival raises awareness

The 20th annual downtown Sarasota Art and Craft Fair takes place Oct. 4 and 5, at Five Points Park and Central Avenue.

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Shawn Chaney submitted this sunset photo, taken at Crescent Beach on Siesta Key.
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  • October 2, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather photos. Each weekly winner will be entered into a monthly drawing for a $25 gift card. One grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 flooring makeover.*

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Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Jim Reese and his wife, Judy, are both Elvis fanatics.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • October 2, 2014
Rock 'n' Role

Former teacher Jim Reese went from 'Schoolhouse Rock!' to 'Jailhouse Rock' to start a career as an Elvis impersonator.

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  • October 2, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

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This home at 778 Siesta Drive has three bedrooms, four baths, one half-bath, a pool and 6,395 square feet of living area. It is sold for $3.8 million. Photo by Amanda Morales
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  • October 2, 2014
Home in Bay Island Shores sells for $3.6 million

A home in Bay Island Shores tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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  • October 2, 2014
Honoring a legend

Robin Clair Mason helped unveil a bronze statue of her late father, Frank Clair, a Canadian Football Hall of Fame coach.

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  • October 2, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five local sports moments of the week.

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  • October 2, 2014
Classmates help international students navigate high school

Three seniors at Cardinal Mooney High started a club this year to help international students get more involved.

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  • October 2, 2014
News Briefs

Garden Club restores historical sculpture; The Legacy Trail to receive beacon sign at crossing; USF Sarasota-Manatee selects regional chancellor

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Already a popular attraction downtown on Saturdays, the Sarasota Farmers Market is planning a Wednesday event in a new location.
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  • David Conway
  • October 2, 2014
Farmers market hopes to grow to Wednesdays

The Sarasota Farmers Market is planning to hold a mid-week event in Five Points Park, a proposal that has drawn both praise and concern.

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