Daily Headlines: Nov. 4, 2013

+ Man stabbed with ice pick during parking scuffle

The victim, found at the middle of the Siesta Key north bridge, required a blood transfusion

+ CCNA asks for greater oversight for School Board

At its meeting today, the group endorsed including the creation of an oversight committee in the ballot language of an upcoming School Board tax referendum.

+ ULI work begins today

Commissioners will hold their first special meeting to review a list of recommendations from an Urban Land Institute study that cost taxpayers $125,000 at 1:30 p.m. today at Town Hall.

 + American Eagle commits to mega mall

American Eagle Outfitters, an apparel retailer targeted at young adults and teenagers, has committed to the Mall at University Town Center.

 + Crystal Classic organizers seek volunteers

Siesta Key Crystal Classic planners have asked for volunteers to assist five master sand sculptors create a 60-foot-long sculpture ahead of the event.

+ Business Observer: Homebuilder bolts past 700 annual sales

Neal Communities, with 712 sales on the year, is ahead of the 2012 pace.

 + MONDAY EVENT MASHUP: Sarasota Bay Water Festival

 Sarasota Bay Water Festival; Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce's SandFest; Polo Grill 2.0 Relaunch Party; and MORE!

  + Gabby celebrates every day at SOS

 The 14-year-old umbrella cockatoo soars in her role of greeting visitors at the bird-rescue facility.