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  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 9, 2016
First Starry Night Dinner of the season sets the bar

Supporters of the Asolo Repertory Theatre were welcomed to the home of Stanley Kane.

  • Black Tie
Jazzabelle Morales hits a pose on the runway as the last model of the show.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 9, 2016
Black Tie & Tales 11.10.16

Here's the scoop from last week's events...

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 8, 2016
Republican Party celebrates local wins

While keeping their eyes on presidential election results, Sarasota Republicans cheered on their local candidates.

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Dave Miner wins reelection.
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  • Jay Heater
  • November 8, 2016
Miner edges Servia in contentious Manatee School Board race

Messenger wins District 1 school board race easily

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In Manatee County, 59.15% of voters voted in favor of renewing the School District's half-cent sales tax.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2016
Vote secures future of new high school

Manatee voters endorse sales tax renewal.

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  • November 8, 2016
Moran beats Atkins in Sarasota County Commission race

The Republican candidate held off his Democratic challenger to win the District 1 seat on the County Commission.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2016
Sarasota GOP candidates win Florida Legislature seats

Alex Miller will represent Sarasota and Joe Gruters will represent parts of Sarasota and Manatee counties in the Florida House of Representatives. Greg Steube won a seat on the Florida Senate.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2016
Sarasota County charter officials retain positions

Tax Collector Barbara Ford-Coates and Clerk Karen Rushing will remain at their posts despite drawing challengers this year.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2016
Sarasota Republicans sweep lower county offices

Sarasota GOP candidates won all of the open seats on the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board and Charter Review Board.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 8, 2016
Lilly Luncheon brings vibrance to Sarasota Yacht Club

The 3rd-annual luncheon and fashion show was hosted by the Junior League of Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh reads "Duck for President."
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • November 8, 2016
Primrose students learn how to vote

Vanessa Baugh talks to kindergarten class about the importance of voting.

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In less than six months, developers will have to pay more in impact fees on new construction.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 8, 2016
Sarasota County leaders approve impact fee increase

Sarasota County commissioners approved larger fees on new development during this afternoon’s meeting.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 8, 2016
Sarasota residents cast their votes

Sarasota voters showed off their "I Voted" stickers outside their polling places.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 8, 2016
Longboat Key Club Women's Golf Association putts toward season

The association held its opening luncheon on Nov. 8 at the Longboat Key Club Harbourside Ballroom.

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About one year remains before the project will be completed. File photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2016
Closures impact I-75 traffic

Contractor will close on- and off-ramps overnight Nov. 9.

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