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Hospital Board — Northern District, Seat 1: Jim Meister

Jim Meister, a Republican, is facing Democrat Delores "Dee" McFarland in the general election.

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  • October 20, 2016
Riverview volleyball wins first district title since 2006

The Rams shrugged off a slow start to down Newsome 3-1.

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The Riverview girls cross country team won the Class 4A District 8 meet on Oct. 20 at Palm Harbor University.
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  • October 20, 2016
Riverview girls cross country takes first place in district meet

Sarasota finished in second place.

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  • October 20, 2016
Forty Carrots expands services with therapy center

New therapy center officially opens at Forty Carrots Family Center campus.

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  • October 20, 2016
Residents lobby for restoration of historic architecture

As Ringling College works to transform the old Sarasota High School into an art museum, some residents want the building restored down to the very last detail.

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File photo. The force was strong with Jamie Murdick dressed as Princess Leia and London as Yoda during the the 18th annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest.
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  • October 20, 2016
Your Sarasota Calendar: Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Oct. 20.

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Riverview quarterback Mike Welcer will try and top last week's five touchdown performance this week on the road against Newsome on Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m .
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  • October 20, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

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Margo Schnapf had 24 kills and 24 digs in Riverview volleyball’s 3-2 win over Venice on Oct. 13.
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  • October 20, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.20.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.20.16

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Cardinal Mooney senior setter Annie Shaw and her mother, Laurie Shaw, fight back tears during player introductions on Senior Night.
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  • October 20, 2016
Cardinal Mooney volleyball player's Senior Night is made unforgettable

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

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Sarasota triathlete Linda Bayne gets ready to practice swimming with the Sarasota Storm at Siesta Beach.
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  • October 20, 2016
Sarasota triathlete follows own rules on path to success

Her ultimate goal: Push her body to its limits

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Hoyt Architects produced this conceptual rendering of a Women’s Sports Museum along Sarasota’s bayfront — which has already upset City Commissioner Susan Chapman.
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  • October 20, 2016
Women’s Sports Museum sets its sights on Sarasota bayfront

A local group is pitching a bayfront home for a women’s sports museum. Will the concept be a hit with city leaders and residents?

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Courtesy photo. Treat SRQ
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  • October 20, 2016
Cocktail party gets our vote

Treat SRQ declares its endorsement for the cocktail party.

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File photo. A condominium in The Tower Residences tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • October 20, 2016
Tower Residences unit sells for $2.9 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between October 3 and October 7.

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  • Robert Plunket
  • October 20, 2016
Dolphin Towers: Back on Top

A chic renovation signals a new life for a venerable high-rise.

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  • October 20, 2016
Three Things

Family values: A place to stretch a child’s imagination and build family memories.

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