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The original ordinance commissioners approved required pet owners to be outside if their dogs were tied up outdoors.
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Dog-tethering law review ordered

The County Commission requested the review because the ordinance was more restrictive than it intended.

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Teachers from Phillippi Shores Elementary participated in McTeacher's Night on Monday, October 11, 2010 from 4-7 pm.

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What really goes on in the Phillippi Shores Elementary newsroom when the cameras are turned off? Why, jokes, laughter and fun, of course! Today, the student anchors gave The Sarasota Observer the scoop on what it's like to be part of the PSNN news crew.

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The Observer's Black Tie Bash 'Season Shaker' 2010-2011 chairwomen and chairmen shake things up during the fashion show finale.

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Police Chief Mikel Hollaway said a $10,000 grant will help two young minority men who want to attend the police academy.
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Police grant to aid minority hiring

The $10,000 grant from the Community Foundation will help minority students attend the local police academy.

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15th annual Sunset Silent Auction

15th annual Sunset Silent Auction

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The Sarasota County Master Gardeners were out in full force Saturday at their sixth annual plant sale.

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Sam Rovhana with 2009 Doctor Idol winner Bob Koser
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Doctor Idol, a battle of the bands featuring local musician-physicians that drew more than 600 people and raised more than $10,000 last year to benefit the Ear Research Foundation, returned again to Michael's On East. Proceeds will benefit Florida's Vision Quest.

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The Observer spotted this bee shaking its bum and performing questionable dance moves this afternoon at Marina Jack. Scroll down for video.

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Gov. Charlie Crist stopped for a photo with a group of teenagers from Community Youth Development.
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  • October 8, 2010
Crist addresses Tiger Bay Club

In his bid for a U.S. senate seat, Gov. Charlie Crist makes a stop in Sarasota to tout his independence and opposition to oil drilling.

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Freedom Awards Banquet

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The Sarasota Roller Girls, Linda Bruno, J. Goodrich, Beth Noble, Courtney Matejik and Kim Dziuk
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It was a party in the street in the Rosemary District as locals gathered to listen to live music, shop and socialize at Rosemary Rising on Thursday, Oct. 7.

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Eileen Hampshire's group is willing to pay $2 million for retail space at the Palm Avenue parking garage.
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Commission turns away retail buyer

While it debates whether to sell or lease the retail space at its new parking garage, city commissioners told a buyers group it wasn't interested in the $2 million offer right now.

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Ballroom City is proposing to take over operations of the Payne Park Auditorium for a $1 annual lease for five years.
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Dance school proposes auditorium takeover

Ballroom City, a dance school that currently uses the Payne Park Auditorium, is offering to take over the maintenance and operations of the facility, which requires $24,000 each year in taxpayer subsidy.

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