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As an early player in the Negro American League, Buck O'Neil was first baseman for the Kansas City Monarchs from 1938-54.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • November 25, 2015
This week in history 11.26.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jack Short
  • November 25, 2015
Smallest homes see biggest fees

A new study recommends the largest percentage increases of impact fees for the smallest homes in the county.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 25, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING: New raw bar on Osprey Avenue, Donald Trump to rally at Robard's

WEEK OF NOV. 25 2015

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Since being hired in 2012, City Manager Tom Barwin has not been formally evaluated by the City Commission.
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  • David Conway
  • November 25, 2015
Sarasota officials go without evaluations from commissioners

The city charter requires a formal assessment of three key officials on an annual basis, but the City Commission hasn’t conducted a review since 2011.

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  • News
Eric Baird and Jesse Biter are part of BBC Main, a group of investors who purchased the Main Plaza property for $18.1 million Nov. 12.
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  • David Conway
  • November 25, 2015
Main Plaza sale spotlights east end of downtown

Following the $18.1 million sale of Main Plaza, how might the new owners redevelop the property — and how will that impact the eastern end of downtown Sarasota?

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The proposal would replace the current concession area at the pavilion with a restaurant.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 25, 2015
Could a mini golf course come to Lido Beach?

Could a mini golf course come to Lido Beach?

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Jasmine Mendez is part of the Culinary Arts Program at the Boys & Girls Club Lee Wetherington Branch.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • November 25, 2015
Career Resource Center to fill gaps in labor force

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County seeks to better prepare children for college and beyond.

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  • Neighbors
    A time to celebrate |
  • November 25, 2015
Just Married: Ashley and Patrick

Ashley and Patrick Thomas were married Saturday, Oct. 24, under a custom-built canopy near the water on the lawn of New College of Florida in Sarasota, Fla.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 25, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 11.25.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Lynda Nixon ties coastal design into her Christmas decorations at her shop on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 25, 2015
Holiday hassle: Lakewood Ranch designer decorates homes for Christmas

Too stressed to decorate? No problem.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 24, 2015
Longboaters give thanks

Longboat residents of all religions gathered for the 35th annual Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Nov. 24.

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  • Neighbors
The Starwood Hotel proposal comes from HAAD/ARCADD Inc., a New York and Boston-based design and development firm.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 24, 2015
County receives two hotel proposals for downtown land

In addition to older plans for a Kimpton Hotel, a new proposal calls for the creation of an 8-story mixed use project with a three-floor Starwood Hotel.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jack Short
  • November 24, 2015
Bee Ridge Marathon may get Korean barbecue from street vendor

A food trailer could bring Bulgogi, Kimchi and potato noodles to the Marathon gas station at 2791 Bee Ridge Rd.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 24, 2015
Bands rock out at Payne Park

Rock for a Cause returns for the 2nd year with a battle of the bands.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Victoria Hulland and Ricardo Graziano in Sir Frederick Ashton's "Marguerite and Armand" (Photo Credit: Frank Atura)
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • November 24, 2015
Dance review: Sarasota Ballet performs MacMillan, Wright and Ashton

Three new pieces were added to Sarasota Ballet’s repertoire when the ballet performed the works of three great knights — Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s “Concerto,” Sir Peter Wright’s “Summertide” and Sir Frederick Ashton’s “Marguerite and Armand."

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