SIESTA KEY
Health Matters
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VOLUME 47, NO. 12
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2016
A STICKNEY SITUATION
Benderson’s proposed 24-acre Stickney Point project is garnering new critics. PAGE 3 A+E
YOUR TOWN
The fast track BMX World Cup hits full speed in Sarasota. PAGE 14
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Buy a pair, save a pair Businesses and organizations around town are showing support for breast cancer awareness in creative ways this month. The Sarasota Police Department is wearing special light pink badges. La Dona Donuts found a delicious way to promote awareness and raise money through its “Buy a pair, Save a pair” deal. One dollar will be donated to Strides Against Breast Cancer when customers buy two signature vanilla glazed doughnuts with whipped cream and sprinkles. La Dona owner Chelsea Elliot says the campaign has raised $100.
The importance of storytelling. INSIDE
Downtown garages set to get more crowded Deals between the city and private builders include the right to use public parking garages. PAGE 5
Bill Donovan and Ryan Blechta
Mentor match
See more photos online. YOUROBSERVER.COM Ryan Kohn
Great Britain’s Tre Whyte gets the hang of a jump during practice before the 2016 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup in Sarasota.
For Homecoming Spirit Week at Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School last week, students were asked to dress up as an individual who inspires them. Junior Ryan Blechta decided to dress as none other than Athletic Director Bill Donovan. Clad in khaki pants, a red athletic polo, glasses and a signature lanyard, Blechta posed with Donovan to commemorate the day.