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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 4, 2015
Ben Carson draws hundreds to downtown Sarasota book signing

More than 600 people filled Main Street today waiting for their chance to see Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson.

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  • Nick Reichert
  • November 4, 2015
Key Chorale celebrates 31st season with "Harvest of Voices" fundraiser

The choir company held its annual luncheon and fundraiser at Michael's On East, which included honors, firsts and, of course, music.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 4, 2015
Cops Corner 11.04.2015

Crime reports from around the area.

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Two crosswalks will be built at Companion Way and near Banyan Club in the 5600 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive to accommodate pedestrians north and south of the Centre Shops.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 4, 2015
GMD crosswalk construction begins this week

Crosswalks on Gulf of Mexico Drive in four locations will be constructed by the end of the year.

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More soccer fields at Braden River Soccer Club will soon have lighting.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 4, 2015
Manatee County Commission approves additional lighting for Braden River Soccer Club fields

The East County soccer club is paying $45,000 to install lights on more playing fields.

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Lakewood Ranch quarterback Justin Curtis threw three touchown passes. (courtesy Dan Miller)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 4, 2015
East County Football Friday: Week 10

Lakewood Ranch ends six-game losing streak with win against North Port.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 4, 2015
ODA girls soccer strikes past Sarasota Christian

The Thunder beat the Blazers 6-0 Nov. 3.

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Culverts sit on Benderson's 42-acre parcel just off Coburn and Fruitville roads.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 4, 2015
Commissioners' roadblock slows Fruitville Initiative project

Benderson expected to submit a revised plan for its 42-acre parcel inside the Fruitville Initiative area

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Residents say this pond, which is used to catch drainage from Tara Boulevard, smells bad and collects trash.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 4, 2015
Living next to pond scum

Tara Preserve CDD considers filling a dysfunctional drainage pond.

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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 4, 2015
CDDs to hold public meeting on roadshare agreement

CDDs 2, 5 and 6 have been working for a year to find a way to split maintenance costs on shared gates and roads.

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Supervisors Alan Haibach and Chris Hogan spoke up about the litigation with the Shores homeowners during the Oct. 26 Community Development District meeting.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 4, 2015
Waterlefe litigation with Shores residents inches toward resolution

After almost a decade of dispute, the issue of additional assessment fees may be put to rest.

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Layla Lockaby enjoys the hunt for candy.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 4, 2015
Stoneybrook hosts Trunk or Treat

Residents gathered to dish out candy, dress in their Halloween garb.

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It was a great week for sunsets, none better than this one at the Asolo Rep "Welcome Back" party. Photo Credit: Cliff Roles
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • November 4, 2015
Black Tie & Tales 11.5.15

Creative philanthropy, Parisian-themed fashion show, stunning sunsets and a whole lot more ...

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Tim Jaeger, Laura Avery and Mark Ormond lead Ringling College's gallery programming. They say the Selby Gallery, which will be demolished in December to make room for a new arts center, has been a focal point of many students’ experiences.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • November 4, 2015
Last Picture Show: Selby Gallery closes its doors

After serving as the Ringling College of Art and Design’s artistic hub for more than 30 years, the Selby Gallery will close in December to make room for a new visual arts center.

  • Arts + Culture
Joe King discovered Paul Rudolph’s work 25 years ago, in college.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • November 4, 2015
This New House: Joe King honors architectural hero

With his Walker Guest House replica, architect Joe King pays tribute to Paul Rudolph, the man who first inspired him.

  • Arts + Culture
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