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Joseph Holt, Rich Ridenour, Lee Dougherty Ross, Stacy Ridenour and Stephen Fancher performed various classical pieces in Five Points Park.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • November 8, 2014
Sarasota Keys returns with Five Points Park concert

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County celebrated the return of their popular Sarasota Keys public art project with a five-person piano concert

  • Arts + Culture
Principal Steve Royce kisses a guinea pig named Twix, as Sheila Waid holds the animal in front of students.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Fall Festival

Students at Tara Elementary School welcomed the fall season during a special fall festival event Nov. 8 at the school.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Alexandra Lillis admires the new exhibit of Louis Cabot's photography featuring the landscapes and wildlife on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Louis Cabot exhibit

Longboat Key residents examined the new exhibit of Louis Cabot's canvas photography prints at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts Friday evening, Nov. 7.

  • Longboat Key
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Dr. Sandra Stone, the new regional chancellor, spoke to a mixture of USFSM faculty, staff and board members at her reception.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: USFSM reception for new regional chancellor

USF Sarasota-Manatee faculty and staff gathered in the rotunda to welcome Dr. Sandra Stone, the new regional chancellor, Friday afternoon, Nov. 7.

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Justine Amdur and Katey Abernathy
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 7, 2014
Men, Whiskey and Watches Pre-Party

Men, Whiskey and Watches Pre-Party

  • Black Tie
Sherlie Bente and Sarah Marich
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 7, 2014
Night of Hope Gala

Night of Hope Gala

  • Black Tie
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Nov. 28
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  • Nick Friedman
  • November 7, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Nov. 7

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Nov. 7

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Renee Armbruster and Carrie Lewis
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  • November 7, 2014
Brushes with Greatness

Brushes with Greatness

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scampi
    By
  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • November 7, 2014
Duval's: New name, newly remodeled — same great taste

Duval's: New name, newly remodeled — same great taste

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Nicole Bentze plays games.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: YMCA Fall Festival

Families enjoyed budget friendly fun, which consisted of games and food at the YMCA's Fall Festival Nov. 7.

  • East County
  • News
Heather Hall and Valerie Jackson dance to the music.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Music on Main

Attendees of the Nov. 7 Music on Main event enjoyed food, drinks and live music by Smokey's Session, as they strolled down Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Proceeds benefited the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund.

  • East County
  • News
Allyn Gallup admiring local artwork.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • November 7, 2014
Allyn Gallup, gallery founder and champion of local artists, has died

Founder and owner of the Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art Gallery, Gallup was a stalwart supporter of local artists and Sarasota art.

  • Arts + Culture
This week’s FYI Friday features news about Nik Wallenda, a brutal road rage incident and a video about Sunday alcohol sales.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 7, 2014
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longbeach Chevron station has been vacant since 2007.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 7, 2014
Keller Williams contracts to buy north end gas station

The real estate firm plans to close on the property in January and redevelop the building into an office.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Anthony Sawyer presented outgoing County Commissioner, Nora Patterson with a bouquet at the Republican Women’s Club of Sarasota Luncheon.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY:Republican Women's Club Luncheon

The Republican Women's Club of Sarasota wrapped up the midterm elections with a luncheon on Friday at Michael's On East.

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