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  • 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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Reports of fish kills associated with red tide have been detected on Beer Can Island.
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  • 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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  • News
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.

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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.

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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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  • Marty Fugate
  • November 15, 2015
Theater review: 'West Side Story'

“West Side Story” and the dance of love and violence

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  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 15, 2015
Longboat celebrates sweet 60

Longboat Key celebrated its 60th anniversary Nov. 14, at Bayfront Park.

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    By
  • June LeBell
  • November 15, 2015
Music review: 'West Side Story'

Asolo Repertory Theatre's raw, powerful production is on par with the show's original Broadway run.

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  • Cliff Roles
  • November 15, 2015
Magnificent Seven: Season Opener Brunch

Sarasota Youth Orchestra hosted its Magnificent Seven: Season Opener Brunch Sunday, Nov. 15, at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Former Lakewood Ranch High tennis standout Ashley Bongart now plays for Tennessee.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 15, 2015
Clay Court Classic nets champions

Twenty-three teams from across the nation competed in the 2015 Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic Nov. 13 through Nov. 15.

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Mother-daughter duo Rosanne and Selina Ray toast to a good time.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 15, 2015
Sarasota Polo Club offers wine and dine options

Rotary Club of LWR hosted annual Suncoast Food & Wine Fest.

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  • Amanda Morales
  • November 15, 2015
Siesta Key Crystal Classic attracts crowds, creativity

Professional sand sculptors and amateurs for the 6th annual competition on Siesta Key Beach.

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Cathy Rice and Judy Buonomano, of Bradenton, sample gumbo.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 15, 2015
Linger Lodge serves up gumbo goodness

The East County restaurant and campground hosted its annual Gumbo Cookoff and Bluegrass Festival.

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Anne Virag, Bettey Schoenbaum and Brian Lipton
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 15, 2015
‘The Silver Soiree … A Quarter Century of Caring’

The Glasser Schoenbaum Human Services Center celebrates its 25th anniversary.

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