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Left to right: Dr. Laurie Stryker, Nancy Detert, Emily Walsh, Cathy Layton. Stryker, Walsh and Layton are members of the Selby board.
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  • October 16, 2015
Detert cuts ribbon at Selby Gardens

The state senator was honored for her part in a $500,000 appropriation from the state.

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Manatee County deputies today arrested the fugitive responsible for the lockdown of several Sarasota schools Wednesday.

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Kevin Cooper will leave the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce to join the organization Nov. 9.

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In August, DeMarcay developer Greg Kveton said he was confident his group would be able to obtain a building permit for the project.
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On the last day before a 2006 site plan was set to expire, the city has issued a permit for a Palm Avenue high-rise development on the site of two historic buildings.

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Sarasota photo contest winner: Oct. 15

Bryant Niedospial submitted this photo taken at Siesta Beach.

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Courtesy photo. Students, athletes and members of the community rallied to show support for Eddie Howell in August when he was battling cholangiocarcinoma.
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SHS mentor, coach Eddie Howell dies

Colleagues remember life lessons from former coach and administrator Eddie Howell.

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Travis Brazil and Isaac Weintraub train together six days a week at Red Tiger Martial Arts in Sarasota.
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  • October 15, 2015
Local fighters prepare for Olympic size battle

Red Tiger Martial Artists Isaac Weintraub and Travis Brazil have both garnered national attention after winning multiple elite level competitions.

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The Riverview High volleyball team celebrates a point during its 3-0 victory versus Sarasota Oct. 14.
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Local rivals Serve up a Cure

The Riverview High volleyball team beat Sarasota 3-0 in their annual Pink Match Oct. 14.

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SMA cadets receive high-tech training

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  • October 15, 2015
Food truck vendors hope to taste change

SRQ Food Truck Alliance wants the county to table restrictions on where and how they operate.

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Nancy Parrish dedicates her life as the founder and pro bono CEO for Protect Our Defenders which provides legal aid to veterans who have experienced sexual trauma while serving in the military.
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  • October 15, 2015
Conversation with Nancy Parrish

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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Realty opens new location.

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Pumpkins come in all shapes and hues at patches around Sarasota.
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  • October 15, 2015
Pumpkin patches sprout up around Sarasota

Perfect for carving, baking and painting, pumpkins have returned for the fall season.

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