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Jay Patel has long been an advocate for the redevelopment of the North Trail. He's enlisting the help of other stakeholders like Maegan Ochoa as he attempts to revitalize his own property. Photo by Alex Mahadevan
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The farmhouse, built in 1916, was the first building erected on the Phillippi Estate. Photo by Jessica Salmond
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Now in its fifth year, the Wednesday farmers market has expanded and raised funds to help restore its historical location.

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Rick Bernhardt, executive director of the Metropolitan Nashville-Davidson County Planning Commission, said form-based codes have helped Nashville grow over the past decade.
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The Phillippi Farmhouse Market runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday from October through April. Wednesday, Oct. 1 was its first market day this fall.
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The Wednesday market runs from October to March. The market, located on the Phillippi Estate grounds, gathers 30 to 45 vendors each week.

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Senior Friendship Centers, Inc. welcomes Marty Katz as the new director of development and marketing.

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ODA girls remain unbeaten

The Out-of-Door Academy girls swim team continued its undefeated season with a 156-134 victory over Port Charlotte Sept. 30.

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Casks of rum inside the Siesta Key Rum distillery.
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IN THE KITCHEN - Local Field Trip: Siesta Key Rum

Join chef John Horne on a field trip to the locally owned and operated Siesta Key Rum distillery. Then go in the kitchen at the USF Culinary Innovation Lab as chef Horne prepares a spiced rum cake with rum syrup.

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After a debilitating knee injury a year ago, sophomore Charles Hayes returned to competitive swimming last month.

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Former Longboat Key resident Tana Sandefur was a philanthropic tour de force.
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The late philanthropist dedicated her life to connecting the community.

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