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Sura Kochman, leader of the Pine Shores Neighborhood Alliance, shows CONA attendants at last night's meeting where Benderson's Siesta Promenade will be located.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 11, 2014
Pine Shores presents concerns on Benderson project

Sura Kochman gave a presentation on the proposed Siesta Promenade on U.S. 41 and Stickney Point Road to the Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations.

  • Sarasota
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The event will be held at Premier Sports Campus.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 11, 2014
Sam Woolf to perform at Winterfest

Organizers of Winterfest Music Festival have announced acts for the 2015 event.

  • East County
  • News
The Longboat Key Club’s Islandside property is located at the south end of the Key.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 11, 2014
Ocean Properties seeks Key Club referendum

The Delray Beach-based owner wants voters to decide whether to allow tourism on the Islandside property.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Will Brown, Chuck Frith and Toshi Takahashi
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 10, 2014
Divas After Dark 'An Evening in White Gayla'

Divas After Dark 'An Evening in White Gayla'

  • Black Tie
Denise Barker and Albert Marsh
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 10, 2014
30th Anniversary Luncheon & Auction

30th Anniversary Luncheon & Auction

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sand
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 10, 2014
Event Preview: Siesta Key Crystal Classic

Event Preview: Siesta Key Crystal Classic

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birdman
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • November 10, 2014
Movie Reviews: 'Whiplash' and 'Birdman'

Movie Reviews: 'Whiplash' and 'Birdman'

  • Arts + Culture
Elliot Metcalfe, Tom Smith, Larry Larose and Capt. Geoff Smith.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Marine Corps Birthday Luncheon

Sarasota veterans and enlisted Marines gathered to celebrate the 239th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. on Monday, at Marina Jack.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Abstract Artist Jim Dee
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Fall Art Festival

On Nov. 8 and 9, St. Armands held its 26th annual Fall Art Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
The downtown Sarasota Veterans Day parade is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning at Main Street and Osprey Avenue.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 10, 2014
Street, office closures planned for Veterans Day

In honor of the holiday, most city and county facilities will be closed Tuesday. Several street closures are scheduled for downtown Sarasota's Veterans Day parade.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch resident Taylor Lederman returned home to compete in the Lakewood Ranch Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic Presented by First Watch Café for the first time.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY 2014 Lakewood Ranch Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic

Twenty men's and women's college tennis teams hit the court for the 2014 Lakewood Ranch Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic Presented by First Watch Cafe Nov. 7 through Nov. 9, at the Lakewood Ranch Tennis Center.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall is open for the Veterans Day holiday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 10, 2014
Town Hall open for Veterans Day

Manatee County government offices and schools are closed for the holiday.

  • East County
  • News
Elenor Maxheim and Pat Anderson
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angels welcome back luncheon

On Nov. 9, All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church welcomed its members back to town and kicked off the winter season.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Pictured is the school's newest patriotic tile mosaic.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: BRMS Veterans Day Ceremony

Students at Braden River Middle School celebrated the nations servicemen and women during a special Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 10.

  • East County
  • News
Veterans Larry Steagall, John Casey and Bill Evanko
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Veterans Service

On Nov. 9, the Longboat Island Chapel held a service to recognize local veterans in honor of Veterans Day.

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