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Members of the flash mob showed off and threw towels at the crowd with Take Stock In Children printed on them at the end of their dance.
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  • August 12, 2011
VIDEO: Flash Mob at Friday Fest

Have you ever witnessed a Flash Mob? Those who attended Friday Fest on Friday, Aug. 12 did. Check out this video of the Flash Mob done by Take Stock in Children of Sarasota County and Wilson's Dancesport.

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  • August 11, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Hair of the Dog 2

"Hair of the Dog 2," held at Mad Crow, featured a fashion show, Japanese palm reading, brow waxing, glitter tattoos and a most outrageous hair style contest.

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We spotted Genesis Silva and Jennifer Kurt hula hooping today.
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  • August 11, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Twice as nice

These girls love hula hooping so much they were able to incorporate it into their job as sign shakers at Cash for Gold and get a workout and tan at the same time.

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Click inside to see one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

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Ringling College of Art and Design placed 20th on list of 25 best film schools.
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  • August 11, 2011
Ringling College ranked among best film schools

The Hollywood Reporter includes the Sarasota school as one of the world's 25 best film schools.

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A vacant parcel near the Palm Avenue parking garage and the Walia hotel application are the only two downtown hotel sites still under consideration.
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  • August 11, 2011
Downtown hotels in the works

Two potential parcels for Sarasota hotels lie in the downtown core, both near Main Street.

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Johnson selected for YMCA award

Former Sen. Bob Johnson was selected as the 2012 YMCA First Citizen.

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DWB to hold grand re-opening event

Designing Women Boutique is holding an official grand re-opening 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 15

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Jay Patel, president of the North Trail Redevelopment Partnership, owns the Regency Inn and Suites, and he hopes to attract other business owners to North Tamiami Trail.
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  • Robin Roy
  • August 11, 2011
North Trail pushes for economic leader

The County Commission pledged $40,000 toward hiring a North Trail economic-development coordinator.

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  • August 11, 2011
DID refocuses marketing efforts

The Downtown Improvement District, Sarasota Convention & Visitors Bureau and other organizations discussed pooling their resources for maximum impact.

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Jonathan Freed’s electric cars have been running customers up and down Siesta Key for about a year. Jonny’s Free Beach Rides’ six-seaters are just that, free to ride.
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  • August 11, 2011
Public-transportation plan demands no subsidy

The operator of a free electric-car transportation service on Siesta Key wants to bring his business to downtown Sarasota, carrying passengers up and down Main Street for free.

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  • August 11, 2011
Non-profit launches diaper drive

The Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota County Inc., a non-profit with a goal to improve the health and well-being of pregnant women, infants and young children, is collecting diapers.

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Nina Insinna with Donald Kayton. Courtesy photo.
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  • August 11, 2011
Sarasota Council welcomes new board members in its 33rd year

Donald Kayton, of Longboat Key, was elected as the new board president of the Literacy Council of Sarasota.

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  • August 11, 2011
Sarasota Crew team rows its way to multiple golden victories

In July, Sarasota Crew traveled to Indianapolis to participate in the U.S. Club National Championships and brought home four gold medals and one bronze medal.

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  • August 11, 2011
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Bartolotta investigates office hours routine; City of Sarasota to host free lobbying workshop

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