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Siesta Key

The commissioners also approved an ordinance that would make growing or selling medical marijuana require a special exception if Amendment 2 in the November general election is passed.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 3, 2014
Planning Commission approves Osprey pet resort

The Sarasota County Planning Commission questioned the applicant about the effects of the noise of a pet resort to residents in the area at Thursday's meeting.

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Nik Wallenda said his event in Chicago will be “the most incredible tightrope walk” of his career.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 3, 2014
Wallenda to wear blindfold for Chicago wire walk

Sarasota's 'King of the Highwire' Nik Wallenda will attempt to walk a tightrope over the Chicago River Nov. 2. He will be blindfolded for a portion of the stunt.

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With the upcoming vote on medical marijuana in the November general election, the county is considering a ordinance to regulate land use for creating and distributing marijuana.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 2, 2014
Planning Commission to discuss pet resort, marijuana

The Sarasota County Planning Commission will meet tonight at 6:30 in the Commission Chambers at the Administration Building.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 2, 2014
Lady Cougars tame Lady Thunder

The Cardinal Mooney volleyball team defeated district rival The Out-of-Door Academy 25-11, 25-19, 29-31, 25-14 Oct. 1.

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  • Neighbors
Doug Francis serves guests at the St. Boniface Parish Cookout.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Boniface Parish Cookout

St. Boniface Episcopal Church hosted a cookout on Oct. 1 to welcome back members before the start of season.

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Center for Architecture Sarasota Chair, Cindy Peterson and Joe Farrell of Architects Hawaii Ltd.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: CFA kicks off Archtober

The Center for Architecture Sarasota celebrated one year and kicked off a month-long celebration of architecture and design with Archtober.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Phillippi Farmhouse Market runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Wednesday from October through April. Wednesday, Oct. 1 was its first market day this fall.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 1, 2014
Phillippi Farmhouse Market kicks off sixth season

The Wednesday market runs from October to March. The market, located on the Phillippi Estate grounds, gathers 30 to 45 vendors each week.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 1, 2014
ODA girls remain unbeaten

The Out-of-Door Academy girls swim team continued its undefeated season with a 156-134 victory over Port Charlotte Sept. 30.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN - Local Field Trip: Siesta Key Rum

IN THE KITCHEN - Local Field Trip: Siesta Key Rum

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Ciliana Jean, Mandkhai Zorigt and Nicole Juliano
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Maison Blanche Farm to Fork Dinner

Guests gathered for the Maison Blanche Farm to Fork final dinner prepared by Chef Jose Martinez and USFSM Hospitality students Tuesday, Sept. 30, at USFM Culinary Innovation Lab in Lakewood Ranch.

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Jose Torres, Sarah Morgan and Kathy and Dr. Jim Demler
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Maison Blanche Farm to Fork

Guests took a tour of Sweetgrass Farms before enjoying a meal on site during the 'Maison Blanche Farm to Fork' food and wine experience Tuesday, Sept. 30, at Sweetgrass Farms.

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Jessica Shiffner and the rest of the Sarasota volleyball team celebrate a point during their rivalry match versus Riverview Sept. 29.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Volleyball vs. Riverview

The Sarasota High volleyball team rallied from a two-set deficit to beat rival Riverview 19-25, 17-25, 27-25, 27-25, 15-10 in non-district action Sept. 29.

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Local children’s books author Howard Binkow presents his series on the adventures of his character Howard B. Wigglebottom.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Wiggles and Giggles at Siesta Key Chapel

Local children's book author Howard Binkow presented new episodes of Howard B. Wigglebottom for Out of Door Academy students on Tuesday morning.

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Motorists and trail users could not determine who had the right of way because of opposing signage on the road and the trail. Photo by Jessica Salmond.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 29, 2014
Legacy Trail to get beacon sign

After complaints about the confusing markings at the intersection at Legacy Trail and Central Sarasota Parkway, the Sarasota County Commission voted to install a different sign.

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This week's FYI Friday features news about the Mall at University Town Center, a drug bust and more!
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 26, 2014
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

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