Daily Headlines: Oct. 25, 2013


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The Urban Land Institute panel shares its vision for Longboat Key.
The Urban Land Institute panel shares its vision for Longboat Key.
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ULI spent the entire week on the Key, interviewing residents and business owners, touring the island and drafting recommendations that will be submitted officially to the town in a 40-page document in the next 60 to 90 days.

Bradenton woman vies for commission seat

Bradenton resident Terri Wonder, a Democrat, has announced her candidacy for an at-large Manatee County commission seat.

 Sarasota city employees get dunked for charity

Until 2 p.m. today, city employees will took turns sitting in a dunk tank at City Hall as part of a fundraiser for the United Way Suncoast.

 Curbside valet service debuts at SRQ

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport began a curbside valet service on Tuesday, streamlining the air travel process for area customers.

 Hot Tickets Roundup: Sarasota Ballet's Theatre of Dreams

There are so many arts-related events this weekend that it was hard to pick our top four hot tickets. Be sure to pick up a copy of Season Magazine, or click here to view an online version, for all event listings.

 Business Observer: Laundry 2.0

An entrepreneurial couple has a dream-big plan to spin the laundry industry in Florida. Their vision will take at least $3 million.

 WEEKEND BEST BET: Centre Shops Fall Festival

Catch the feel of fall this Sunday at the Centre Shops Fall Festival.

 WEEKEND BEST BET: Boo Fest

Children can trick or treat, participate in a costume parade, listen to ghost stories, visit a pumpkin patch and more at the Boo Fest Halloween Festival tonight.

 The Good News: Philanthropist Kathleen McDonald

Kathleen McDonald is a philanthropist and the former president of Art Center Sarasota. Learn more about her in this week's Good News feature.

 

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