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  • September 19, 2012
Sarasota business owner arrested for title fraud

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has arrested Specialty Cars of Sarasota business owner Marcella Gilliland for applying for and obtaining titles for vehicles that did not belong to her.

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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • September 19, 2012
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

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Ted Bleecker throws his cup of crackers into the replica River Jordan during the Tashlich ceremony. Bleecker noted that the replica “River Jordan” and the ceremony was “remarkable”.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tashlich ceremony at the Kobernick Campus

Residents gathered together around a replica of the 'River Jordan' Tuesday, Sept. 18 to observe Tashlich, a time when Jews symbolically toss away their sins prior to the new year.

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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 18, 2012
Sept. 18: Daily Headlines Video

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Emily Harding, No. 9, and Jacky Mogensen, No. 11, attempt to block Jen Moor’s, No. 2, spike over the net during the first of three games played Monday, Sept. 17 at Riverview High School’s Gymnasium.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: RHS v. SHS Varsity Volleyball

Sarasota High School's girls varsity volleyball team played against Riverview High School's girls varsity volleyball team Monday, Sept. 17 inside Riverview High School's Gymnasium. The Lady Rams were victorious beating the Sailors 3-0.

  • Sarasota
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Sofia Hernandez-Tome, 9th grade at Riverview High School, does the backstroke during one of her events during the swim meet Wednesday, Sept. 12.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Swim Meet at Potter Park

Sarasota High School, Riverview High School, Booker High School, Cardinal Mooney and Sarasota Christian all participated in a swim meet Wednesday, Sept. 12 at the Sarasota YMCA at Potter Park.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 18, 2012
Riverview tops rival Sarasota

The Riverview High volleyball team defeated Sarasota 25-10, 26-24, 25-15 Sept. 17.

  • Sarasota
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Commissioner Paul Caragiulo said the alternative-energy program was worth the cost.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • September 18, 2012
Commissioners vote down alternative-energy fund

Commissioners vote 3-2 against the program because of its cost. Commissioners also move forward P.F. Chang's project, approved changes in parking-ticket late fines.

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 17, 2012
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The new store is a smaller store format than the traditional Walmart Supercenter. File photo.
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  • Roger Drouin
  • September 17, 2012
Walmart to open on North Trail Wednesday

The new store is expected to create 90 jobs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
CYD Executive Director Karen Bogues and former Senator Lisa Carlton
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  • Nick Friedman
  • September 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: CYD Leadership Breakfast

Community Youth Development hosted its annual leadership breakfast to honor local leaders Wednesday, Sept. 12. This year's honorees included former Senator, Lisa Carlton and Michael Saunders. Attendees enjoyed breakfast at the Boys and Girls Club before the honorees were recognized.

  • Sarasota
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R.J. Lodge plays with a hula-hoop.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Walk for the Kids

The Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota hosted a walk Saturday, Sept. 15, at Ed Smith Stadium, to raise awareness of the need for safe places for children to spend their time. The third annual walk included an appearance by the Orioles bird, and after the 3k walk, children were invited to play games on the field.

  • Sarasota
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The Bird Street Players weather the storm.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • September 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: FridayFest

Despite rainy weather, a large crowd turned out for the final FridayFest of the season, Friday, Sept. 14, at the Van Wezel. The Bird Street Players provided live music, and multiple vendors provided food.

  • Sarasota
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More than 140 people registered to participate in the first monthly Yoga at the Ringling event Saturday, Sept. 15.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Yoga at the Ringling

More than 140 people practiced yoga as they looked out on the Sarasota Bay during the first Yoga at the Ringling event Saturday, Sept. 15 at the Ca d'Zan

  • Sarasota
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Jennifer Allen wears her prom dress from 1988.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 15, 2012
Southside Prom Night

Southside Prom Night

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