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Armando Linde is one of two new fresh faces on the Longboat Key Town Commission in March.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 17, 2015
Longboat Key Town Commission seats confirmed

A deadline for candidates came and went Monday with no one challenging four commission seats that were up for grabs. That means the commission has two familiar faces and two new ones.

  • Longboat Key
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Adaptive Golf Academy founder David Windsor has been helping U.S. Army veteran Ben Woods with his golf game for the past two years. "A golf lesson for them can turn into a life lesson for me, as well as the best friendship ever," Windsor said.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 17, 2015
Freedom to give back

Sarasota PGA Professional honored as 2015 Patriot Award recipient Nov. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Participating in a Dragon Boat is just one of the recreational opportunities offered at Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 17, 2015
Whatever makes your boat float

Nathan Benderson Park offers a variety of activities other than rowing.

  • East County
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Event co-chairs CONA President Kafi Benz and Secretary Ann Kaplan
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 16, 2015
CONA toasts to 54 years

Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations hosts fundraiser at Michael's On East to celebrate 54th anniversary.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jason Webb and Margaret Barbieri listen to Sir Peter Wright (center) regale the ballet fans in the audience with stories from the early years of his career.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • November 16, 2015
Sir Peter Wright shares the steps of his life

A knight and living legend of British ballet, Wright gave an impromptu talk to ballet fans Monday night at the Sarasota Ballet.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota County is planning a referendum to pay for $170 million in facilities upgrades, including a $96.2 million public safety campus.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 16, 2015
City eyes county land for homeless facility

At a meeting today, City Manager Tom Barwin proposed locating a come-as-you-are shelter on land targeted for a new Sarasota County public safety campus.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • November 16, 2015
High Tide at High Noon

High Tide at High Noon

  • Black Tie
Dan Wade, event manager of the Longboat Key Club, models with daughter Carly at last year’s Taste of the Keys
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 16, 2015
Michael Kors decommits from Taste of the Keys

J.McLaughlin will now feature its clothing at the Taste of the Keys fashion show Jan. 27.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2015
OBITUARY | Gasper Cajka

Gasper James Cajka, an Osprey resident, died Nov. 9.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jack Short
  • November 16, 2015
SHIFTS homeless program may expand

Sarasota County staff will ask commissioners for $300,000 to double the beds at a smaller, transitional housing program.

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  • News
Reports of fish kills associated with red tide have been detected on Beer Can Island.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 16, 2015
Red tide fish kills washing ashore on Longboat Key

Red tide algae blooms have been detected off the coast in both Manatee and Sarasota counties.

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Braden River running back DeShaun Fenwick leaps into the end zone for a touchdown in the fourth quarter.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 16, 2015
Pirates sail into semifinals

The Braden River High football team earned a rematch with Venice after beating Naples Gulf Coast 37-14 Nov. 13.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 15, 2015
Christ Church greets members

Christ Church Presbyterian welcomed back 70 members at its first dinner of the season Nov. 14.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 15, 2015
Film review: 'Suffragette'

'Suffragette' tells a story that's as authentic as it is important.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • November 15, 2015
This Week in Sarasota: Monday, Nov. 16

A look at our favorite events this week

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