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  • Jack Short
  • November 7, 2015
Sculpting Tradition

The Siesta Key Crystal Classic will bring 24 master sculptors from all over the world.

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Bridget Speiss, Father Fausto Stampiglia and Beth Cannata
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 7, 2015
'Havana Nights' Interactive Dinner

Guests are the chefs for the St. Martha Catholic School Interactive Dinner at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Chris and Crystal Ballinger with Shawn and Dave Schroeders
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  • Amanda Morales
  • November 7, 2015
A little bit louder now: RHS Foundation fundraiser

The Riverview High School Foundation throws fundraiser with an "Animal House" theme.

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Olive Long investigates some of the critters that were floating in Little Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 7, 2015
Families explore Bay Preserve for Fall Festival

Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast hosts families for day of activities and marine conservation.

  • Sarasota
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Running back Vinny Conetta scored Cardinal Mooney's only touchdown on a 2-yard run.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 7, 2015
Cougars fall in regular season finale

The Cardinal Mooney football team lost to Bayshore 14-10 in non-district action Nov. 6.

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"This isn't a sad foundation, this is an awesome foundation," Founder Melissa Wandall said. "I was a kid in grief. I get the sense that it's too sad, people don't want to hear about (the foundation)."
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 7, 2015
Mark Wandall Foundation kicks off fundraiser weekend

The nonprofit hosted a celebration Friday.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch running back Justin Fischer rushed for 175 yards and three touchdowns in his final high school game.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 7, 2015
East County Football Friday: Week 11

Braden River completes a perfect 10-0 regular season; Lakewood Ranch and ODA close out season with wins.

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    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • November 7, 2015
Flip Flops And Fashion

Flip Flops And Fashion

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Christian Zinser, Stacey Cole and Russel Mathis
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 6, 2015
SKCC hits the high seas with Sandfest

Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce hosts party fit for pirates at Siesta Beach.

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The Sarasota County Commission and Sarasota City Commission agreed to continue talks regarding a joint approach to addressing homelessness issues.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 6, 2015
City, county extend dialog on homelessness solutions

At a joint meeting today, the city and county commissions directed staff to spend another month collaborating on potential fixes for the regional homelessness problem.

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Sherry Bagley removed her Dorman rain jacket to show of the rest of her first outfit.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 6, 2015
Palm-Aire club preens for fashion show

The Women's Club held its annual luncheon Friday.

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Sarasota Kiwanis Club President Terry McGannon and Pete Abbott.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • November 6, 2015
Sarasota Kiwanis reflects on 93 years

Kiwanis Club remembers long-time member and former president Hugh Jackson "Jack" Floyd at luncheon.

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 6, 2015
Rubio vs. Bush

Three debates are telling. But they also are only a snapshot of Florida’s homegrown candidates. Indeed, it’s a long journey. There’s more to them to get to know.

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At this week’s City Commission meeting, Doug Logan presented a conceptual plan to address the 300 to 400 chronic homeless people in the city.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 6, 2015
Common sense on homeless

Sarasota city’s homeless director, Doug Logan, created a conceptual business model that has merit. Crucial to implementation and success: someone to own the challenge.

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Age Vital Pharmacy will soon take over the former Southeastern Guide Dogs space at 1618 Main St.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 6, 2015
Downtown Sarasota attracts pharmacy

Age Vital Pharmacy has leased the former Southeastern Guide Dogs space on Main Street.

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