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Bright Ideas on the Gulf Coast's Mind the Gap event brought together college students and businesses for a night of networking on Oct. 30.

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  • October 29, 2018
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As part of a pilot project, the city hired local artist Careth Christine to paint a crosswalk in the 1500 block of Main Street.

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State House District 71: Tracy Pratt

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

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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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