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Sailors football rallies to beat Mustangs

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The first drive-through event was held Oct. 30.

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MaryAnn Parks captured this egret along the banks of the river at Myakka State Park.

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Residents could soon trade rides on a bus for a ride share service as part of SCAT's system overhaul. File photo
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As part of a system overhaul, many fixed routes will be eliminated in favor of a ride share service.

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  • October 29, 2020
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The senior cross country runner talks her goals at states and her penchant for community service.

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The Cougars volleyball team is one win from back-to-back Final Four appearances.
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  • October 29, 2020
Prose and Kohn: No quit in Mooney volleyball

The Cougars are one win from back-to-back Final Four appearances.

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City Commissioner Hagen Brody believes allowing host-occupied rentals through companies such as Airbnb will create an income opportunity for residents without negatively affecting surrounding neighborhoods. File photo.
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  • October 29, 2020
City hits pause on host-occupied rentals

Despite assurance from the city attorney, residents remain concerned about adjusting rental rules.

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Rob Robinson and Karl Raffurty pledged that the operations of Raffurty's Bar and Grill wouldn't change if the city approved a new liquor license for the business. Image via city of Sarasota.
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The city’s Planning Board was split over a proposal to allow Raffurty’s Bar and Grill to operate with a new liquor license.

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This weekend's Siesta Fiesta festival, rescheduled from April, featured signs reminding visitors that masks were required. Organizer Howard Alan hopes events can continue to go on during the pandemic. Courtesy photo.
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  • October 29, 2020
Sarasota event organizers sort out COVID-19 strategies

Although the city is restricting special events through March, some local gatherings are still moving forward.

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Plans for the ten-acre first phase of the park project include an open space events lawn and a spiral boardwalk that extends to the south side of Boulevard of the Arts. File image.
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  • October 29, 2020
Planning Board endorses bayfront zoning changes

Objections from a nearby condo weren't enough to dissuade the advisory board from supporting The Bay Sarasota's proposal.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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Madelyn and Marcus Gibbons were thrilled to be out and about.
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  • October 28, 2020
Nathan Benderson Park hosts second Trick or Treat on the Lake

Costumes and candy were plentiful at the Halloween event.

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All sorts of costumed creatures will be leaping out at the Tunnel of Terror attraction. Courtesy Photo.
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  • October 28, 2020
Scarier than a dirty car

The spooky car wash experience starts Oct. 29.

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VPA Director Rebecca Abrahamson and VPA Theatre Chairman Scott Keys stand where a new lobby could be added.
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  • October 27, 2020
Booker VPA to see $22.5 million in renovations

The upgrades include more seating capacity, additional classrooms, a new lobby and a blackbox theater.

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Cliff Roles spent time in his Cologne, Germany, his home of 18 years. Courtesy Photo Cliff Roles.
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  • October 27, 2020
Safe Travels: Sarasota locals give traveling advice

Sarasota locals give stories on how they’ve been traveling in an odd year.

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