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An aerial view of John Ringling’s Ritz-Carlton Hotel in 1952.
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John Ringling's Ritz-Carlton hotel stood vacant on the Key for more than 30 years, leading many locals to call it 'the Ghost Hotel.'

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The news that Rosie O'Donnell bought a $5 million home on Casey Key has the whole town talking. The four-bedroom, 4,700-square-foot beachfront residence seems perfect as a second home for the comedian and her family, but we can't help but wonder - what other properties did Rosie look at? So, just in case buyer's remorse sets in, or you happen to know any other house-hunting celebrities, here are some other trophy homes that are just special enough to tempt the lucky few who can afford the ultimate.

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The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated Calvary Christian 20-25, 25-23, 25-18, 27-25 in the Class 3A-Region 3 quarterfinals Oct. 29. With the win, ODA will travel to Clearwater Central Catholic for a regional semifinal match Nov. 5.

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The Downtown Improvement District endorsed a revision of a city ordinance so non-dining establishments can provide outdoor seating for their businesses.

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The Saint Stephen's football team played its first game on its new field Oct. 25.
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Saint Stephen's Episcopal School officially opened its new $5 million state-of-the-art athletic facility during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 23.

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The Drug Enforcement Agency sponsored the seventh annual drug take-back day Saturday, Oct. 28.
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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office collected more than 120 pounds of unused or expired pharmaceutical drugs during the national turn-in event Saturday, Oct. 26.

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Chalk Festival picks up 'intelligent' distinction

The New York Times' 'In Transit' blog highlights the Sarasota Chalk Festival as part of its 'Guide to Intelligent Travel.'

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Ryan Lochte hangs out with the Sharks and talks to them about what it takes to be a champion swimmer.
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Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte visited the National Champion Sarasota Sharks swim team Thursday, Oct. 24, at Evelyn Sadlier Jones YMCA Selby Aquatics Center.

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Local families came to Payne Park for the Sarasota Pumpkin Festival, Sunday Oct. 27. The festival included a pumpkin patch, live entertainment, fried food and family fun.

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