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Sophomore goalkeeper Grady Martin sends the ball down the field in the first half.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 1, 2015
Blazers fall to Panthers

The Sarasota Christian boys soccer team fell to Bradenton Christian Nov. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Solomon Shenker has dreamed of opening his own Jewish deli since he was 18 years old. This week, those dreams came true.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • December 1, 2015
Deli Diehards: Sol Meyer NY Delicatessen opens

With his new Jewish deli, Sol Meyer NY Delicatessen, Solomon Shenker is bringing a taste of the Northeast to Main Street.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Pack 126 members Andrew Temple, 6, Danny Marino, 8, Patrick Blenker, 8, Aiden Wilson, 8, Ryan Stansbury, 10, and Boy Scout Troop 89's Thomas Stansbury, 11, hand out food at the Manatee Baptist Church.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 30, 2015
Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

This kind of community service is tied into knots.

  • East County
  • News
Homes across Sarasota are decking the halls in anticipation of the holidays.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 30, 2015
Wanted: Holiday displays for Light Up Sarasota

The 2nd Light Up Sarasota kicks-off with resident submissions.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Magazine offices are located in Burns Court within downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 30, 2015
Portland media firm buys Sarasota Magazine

In its largest purchase in its 12-year history Portland, Ore.-based SagaCity Media today announced the acquisition of Sarasota Magazine brands from Gulfshore Media LLC.

  • Sarasota
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SIA President Tony Romanus at one of the work sites.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • November 30, 2015
Siesta Isles Association will appeal county’s stop-work order

The landscaping entrance-improvements would have required removal and relocation of some protected trees from the right of way, which the county says is off-limits in this case.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Braden River football coach Curt Bradley has guided the Pirates to a 13-0 mark and a state semifinal berth so far this season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 30, 2015
Curt Bradley named Coach of the Year

Braden River football coach earns Class 7A coaching honors.

  • East County
  • Sports
Manatee County Commissioners Betsy Benac, Vanessa Baugh and their colleagues Dec. 1 will approve for the general fund to finance indigent healthcare.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 30, 2015
Manatee County Commission to approve healthcare funding option

At its meeting Dec. 1, the commission will move $4 million from its general fund to finance indigent healthcare.

  • East County
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    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • November 30, 2015
Director's Take Luncheon at Asolo Rep

Theater lovers got a sneak peek into the director's process with a lecture and luncheon with a panel of Asolo Repertory Theatre's featured directors.

  • Arts + Culture
The property, located in the 1900 block of Main Street, also houses Ker's WingHouse and the Babe Weiller branch of the YMCA.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 30, 2015
Hollywood 20 property owners announce three-phase redevelopment plan

The new owners of Main Plaza are plotting retail improvements, rehabilitation for the movie theater and a potential housing, hotel or conference space project on the property.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 30, 2015
Deputies arrest trio for passing fake bills at UTC Mall

Trio arrested for passing counterfeit bills at Macy's.

  • East County
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Michael Corbino first rode a motorcycle at the age of 4.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 30, 2015
Professional motorcycle racer Michael Corbino dies at 27

Michael Corbino Jr. was in a motorcycle accident Sunday morning.

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Norah Ceaser and Mary Pickup pluck the strings on a harp.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 30, 2015
GFA students, families celebrate holidays early

The Goldie Feldman Academy hosted a holiday celebration for families at the Sarasota Children's Garden Monday, Nov. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Dead fish in bayside canals will be cleaned out of Key canals Tuesday and Wednesday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 30, 2015
Dead fish cleanup continues Tuesday

Fish floating in bayside canals will be cleaned out of Longboat Key canals Tuesday and Wednesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chung-Yon Hong. Photo by Cliff Roles.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • November 30, 2015
Music review: Key Chorale

Key Chorale Serves a Banquet of Voices

  • Arts + Entertainment
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