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  • Katie Johns
  • November 14, 2017
David Shapiro visits Longboat Key Democrats

The Longboat Key Democratic Club held its first meeting of the season Nov. 14.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 14, 2017
The Players Centre finds laughs in Ken Ludwig’s “Moon Over Buffalo"

“Moon Over Buffalo" isn't very well-written, but the Players actors still delivered plenty of laughs.

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  • Reviews
The Parker app helps drivers in Sarasota find parking.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2017
New parking app available in Sarasota

Parker also helps drivers find public parking spots in St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2017
Gulf Coast CEOs encourage students to stay in the region

Executives with job offers and students with resumes recently joined forces.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Honoree Barbara Zdravecky and Co-Chairwoman Katie Hayes
    By
  • Daniel Perales
  • November 13, 2017
Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida hosts renamed fall luncheon

Planned Parenthood renamed its annual fall luncheon to Leaving in High Style: A Fashion Luncheon celebrating Barbara A. Zdravecky, which was held on Nov. 13 at Michael's On East.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 13, 2017
JHCF supports Aviva with annual Keep the Dream Alive dinner

The annual Jewish Housing Council Foundation fundraiser supporting Avia - A Campus for Senior Life took place Nov. 13 on the Aviva campus for the first time.

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Tucker Ritchey, and his dad, retired U.S. Marine Winston Ritchey, enjoy their free day at TreeUmph!
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 13, 2017
TreeUmph! helps veterans soar to new heights

Jay Heater: Side of Ranch

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 13, 2017
Sarasota shooting reclassified as traffic dispute

Detectives say a Lakewood Ranch man was shot in self defense.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 13, 2017
Film review: 'Murder on the Orient Express'

This remarkable remake's wonderful score and impressive cinematography make it worth a watch.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 13, 2017
Friends of the Sarasota Ballet gather for Showcase Luncheon

Guests heard from Principal Dancer Logan Learned.

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Soloist Adolfo Gutièrrez Arenas performed Mahler’s 5th Symphony. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • November 13, 2017
Masterworks 1 is an orchestral triumph

Orchestra patrons treated to Dvořák's Cello Concerto and Mahler's Fifth Symphony.

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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 12, 2017
Cops Corner: Drunk man tries to get money from ATM, ends up fighting brother-in-law

A round up of this week's most interesting police reports from Manatee County.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 12, 2017
All Angels reunites over brunch

Church members gathered for a welcome back brunch on Nov. 12 at Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 12, 2017
Siesta Key hosts annual Crystal Classic

The sand sculpting competition continues throughout the weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 12, 2017
Sarasota salutes its veterans

More than 30 organizations marched down Main Street for Sarasota's Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 11

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