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Cathy Landis and Phyllis McGuire
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Christmas Bazaar

On Nov. 22, St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church held its annual Christmas Bazaar.

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Ellie Barker runs her first 5K with the support of her friends Lilly and Bethany Lynch.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest Hustle

More than 600 runners participated in the 16th annual Harvest Hustle 5K today.

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Veronika Sehachtner volunteered with YPG at Girls Inc.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • November 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: YPG volunteers at Girls Inc.

Members of the Sarasota Young Professionals Group pitched in to help wrap gifts for Project Santa's Helpers on Saturday at Girls Incorporated.

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Kelsey Alholm, Stephanie Hannum, Nicole Kaney and Victoria Snyder
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 21, 2014
WISH

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The Tito Puente Jr. Band performed at Havana Nights – Party at the Point Friday, Nov. 21, at Historic Spanish Point.
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  • November 21, 2014
'Havana Nights - A Party at the Point'

'Havana Nights - A Party at the Point'

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Weekend's best bets: Friday, Nov. 21
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  • Nick Friedman
  • November 21, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Nov. 21

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Nov. 21

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mussels
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  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • November 21, 2014
Mozzarella Fella: Sarasota’s superb sandwich shop now serving dinner

Mozzarella Fella: Sarasota’s superb sandwich shop now serving dinner

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The Riverview High School drum line takes the stage for the “Smackdown” portion of the concert.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • November 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview Kiltie Band Concert

The Riverview High School Kiltie Band kicked off the 2014-15 concert season with a performance Thursday night at the Riverview Performing Arts Center.

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This week's FYI Friday features news about a Sheriff's Office sting, a big announcement from Westfield Southgate and more!
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 20, 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.

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Adam Garrison, local stand-up comedian and actor, has created a new space for every kind of performer to express themselves.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • November 20, 2014
'Adam's Night Out' creates an inclusive night of comedy and entertainment

Local comedian Adam Garrison starts first comedy revue at the Players Theatre for local entertainers to scratch their artistic itch.

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Kimberli Radtke will serve under the assistant county administrator in her new role.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 20, 2014
County taps Radtke for financial management director

Kimberli Radtke has been a Sarasota County employee for more than 9 years.

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Former chairs Tim Field, Marnie Matarese, Andrew Vac, Sandy Tull, Michele Knuese and David Miller
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Chairman's Reception

On Nov. 20, the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce held a Chairman's Reception at Amore by Andrea, which recognized its former chairs from 1993 to 2013.

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Audrey Lui crafts a cross at a previous Mixon Harvest Festival.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 20, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Mixon Harvest Festival

From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 22 and Nov. 23, the Mixon Harvest Festival will feature live entertainment, games, vendors and plenty of citrus at Mixon Fruit Farms, 2525 27th St. E., Bradenton.

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Susan Ellis, Henry Hofeler and Jim Rogoze joined the board.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 20, 2014
Ranch CDD welcomes board members

Lakewood Ranch CDD 6 started business with three new board members Thursday.

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Kayden Withers dresses as Junie B Jones from "Boss of Lunch."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Character Parade

Third-grade students at Braden River Elementary School personified the characters they've been reading about during a special character parade Nov. 21, at the school.

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