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  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 18, 2014
YOUR NEIGHBOR | Mary Elizabeth Carey

Some people bounce from place to place as they work their way up the corporate ladder. Not Mary Elizabeth Carey.

  • Longboat Key
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Doug Terry submitted this photo of Zachery Barstow, 9, and Dylan Barstow, 5, playing in the waves at sunset on Anna Maria Island. The brothers are the grandsons of Nick and Bonnie-Makkinje Barstow.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

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  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
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  • November 18, 2014
The Fix: A last-minute Thanksgiving Day dinner

The Fix: A last-minute Thanksgiving Day dinner

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Judith Bell and Joan Kemeny-Paru
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 18, 2014
National Philanthropy Day Luncheon

National Philanthropy Day Luncheon

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Amy Nestor and Steve Sorato
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • November 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Art Revolution documentary premiere

The Ringling College of Art and Design ART Network premiered its new documentary "Art Revolution" which profiled local art leaders and innovators. Hosted on the Ringling College campus, the screening featured hors d'oeuvres, drinks and discussion of the arts community

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Architectural Salvage owner Jesse White said he wants to maintain some aspects of the Ice House building to protect its historical legacy.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 17, 2014
Salvage showroom adds to Design District

Sarasota Architectural Salvage has taken root in the burgeoning Rosemary District with a new location in the former Ice House exhibition space on 10th Street.

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Nochshon Mendel Alvarez watches as Rabbi Yossi Srugo prepares to etch a letter in the Torah.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 17, 2014
Community dedicated to religious centerpiece

Chabad of Bradenton celebrates Manatee County's first dedicated Torah handwritten by a scribe in Israel.

  • East County
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Arthur Ancowitz and partner Ina Schnell
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Arthur Ancowitz book party

On Nov. 17, Longboat Key resident Arthur Ancowitz celebrated the publishing of his book of rhyming poetry, The Bard In Me.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"Hairspray" runs through Jan. 11, at Florida Studio Theatre.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • November 17, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Hairspray'

Marty Fugate reviews "Hairspray," which runs through Jan. 11, at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office last week arrested 20 alleged unlicensed contractors as part of a sting operation.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 17, 2014
Sheriff's operation nets 20 arrests

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office last week arrested 20 men for charges related to unlicensed contracting as part of Operation Freelancer.

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Mary Kenealy-Barbetta and her husband, former County Commissioner Joseph Barbetta and Commissioner Carolyn Mason chat at the reception for the new commissioners.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: County Commission welcome reception

Sarasota County held a welcoming reception for the two new commissioners, Alan Maio and Paul Caragiulo, Tuesday morning before the commission meeting.

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  • November 17, 2014
Movie Reviews: 'Interstellar' and 'Big Hero 6'

Movie Reviews: 'Interstellar' and 'Big Hero 6'

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  • Nick Friedman
  • November 17, 2014
WATCH: Siesta Key Crystal Classic

WATCH: Siesta Key Crystal Classic

  • Sarasota
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 17, 2014
High Tide at High Noon

High Tide at High Noon

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Malaka Hilton, Sylvia El Shahawy and Pat Donegah
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  • November 17, 2014
Legacy Society Luncheon

Legacy Society Luncheon

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