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State House District 71: Tracy Pratt

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  • October 25, 2018
Out of the Blue returns to raise awareness on mental health

NAMI Sarasota County held its second annual Out of the Blue event at Sarasota Architectural Salvage on Oct. 25.

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Susan Chapman and her little devil, Chris.
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  • October 25, 2018
Costumed canines take over Arlington Park for Bark-O-Ween

Dogs and their owners got into the Halloween spirit at Arlington Paw Park for a wag-worthy celebration.

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  • October 25, 2018
State House, District 72: Margaret Good

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  • October 25, 2018
State House District 72: Ray Pilon

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State House District 71: Will Robinson

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Ali Boyce waltzes into the end zone untouched against Alonso High.
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  • October 25, 2018
Unexpected losses help Rams football round into form

Riverview can clinch their district title with a win Oct. 26.

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Sarasota resident Robert Beckmann helps run SCF men's basketball practice on Oct. 23. He's the head assistant coach under Tom Parks.
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  • October 25, 2018
X's and O's: Local coach takes unusual path to collegiate ranks

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  • October 25, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: Oct. 25

Donna Drapatin captured this sunset at Siesta Key.

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The home at 356 El Greco Drive in Osprey recently sold for $1.42 million. Built in 2014, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,515 square feet of living area.
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  • October 25, 2018
Sorrento Shores home sells for $1.42 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 8-12.

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Sarasota resident Tamia Tonic speaks with Change the Date Sarasota co-chairwoman Suzanne Atwell Oct. 20. Referendum supporters say the change would encourage more voter participation in city races.
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  • October 25, 2018
City prepares for vote on election dates

A campaign to change the City Commission election cycle is ramping up, but critics are making a case to maintain the current system.

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City officials including Jerry Fogle, left, have met with residents to gather input on what the community wants out of its public parks.
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  • October 25, 2018
City considers park district proposal

The city of Sarasota may establish a special taxing mechanism for funding parks and recreation — but it’s unclear what form it will take or what, exactly, it would be used for.

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  • October 25, 2018
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Crews have already begun work on repairing the pipe failure, but the road segment is expected to remain close through the weekend.
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  • October 24, 2018
UPDATE: U.S. 301 reopens to traffic downtown

The segment of southbound U.S. 301 between Fruitville Road and Main Street was closed Wednesday as workers repaired a pipe failure.

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County commissioners have expressed a desire to move quickly toward an agreement with Mote to accommodate the aquarium project.
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  • October 24, 2018
County approves terms of Mote land deal

Sarasota County staff and Mote Marine officials have agreed on the details of future lease agreement for a Nathan Benderson Park aquarium.

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