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Nik Wallenda will walk roughly 200 yards along a high wire as part of a grand reopening event at Sarasota Ford.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 3, 2014
Wallenda plans local tightrope walk for December

On the heels of Sunday's high-profile walk between Chicago skyscrapers, Nik Wallenda is scheduled to take on the high-wire later this year at a Sarasota car dealership.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"The Addams Family: A New Musical" runs through Nov. 16, at Players Theatre.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 3, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'The Addams Family: A New Musical'

Marty Fugate reviews "The Addams Family: A New Musical," which runs through Nov. 16, at Players Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Polling locations, such as Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 4, for the general election.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 3, 2014
2014 General Election breakdown: What you need to know to vote

The East County Observer provides photo identification guidelines, polling locations and other information for Election Day, Nov. 4.

  • East County
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The Summerfield Information Center building is being used as a sales and information center.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 3, 2014
Information center workshop held tonight

Community Development Districts are discussing the possibility of acquiring the Summerfield Information Center.

  • East County
  • News
Gold Coast Eagle President John Saputo, right, expands his company.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • November 3, 2014
Gold Coast Eagle acquires Ohio-based distributorship

Gold Coast Eagle Distributing expands to markets north of Cincinnati.

  • Black Tie
Proposed changes include restricted parking on Linley Street.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 3, 2014
Commission to vote on Village parking tonight

The proposed restrictions include a ban on parking on the north side of Linley Street.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Carol Erickson and founder Sherry Jones
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Singles Society first anniversary

On Nov. 1, the Sarasota Singles Society celebrated its first anniversary at Chart House

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Moe Aye, Cory Ames, Dr. Emily Hall and Andrew McInnis of the Mote Ocean Acidification Program
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Bay Water Festival

On Nov. 1, the third annual Sarasota Bay Water Festival celebrated the importance of the Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michael and Sandy Albano with Sheryl Vieira and Tom Waters
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 2, 2014
Brunch on the Bay

Brunch on the Bay

  • Black Tie
The county ordinance would restrict where a dispensary or farm could be located. File photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 2, 2014
County commission to vote on marijuana ordinance

Sarasota County commissioners will be voting on the county's ordinance relating to medical marijuana at Tuesday's meeting in anticipation of Amendment 2 passing in the state.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 2, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Nightcrawler'

Jake Gyllenhaal delivers the performance of a lifetime in "Nightcrawler."

  • Arts + Culture
Melissa Robinette, Courtney Stokes, Liz Power and Jannie Jones perform in FST's "Dancin' In the Street." Photo by Maria Lyle.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 2, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Dancin' in the Street'

The greatest 1960s girl group that never was is hitting the stage again at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Marco Nistico as Tonio, Veronica Mitina as Nedda and Michael Robert Hendrick as Canio in Sarasota Opera's 'Pagliacci.' Photo by Rod Millington.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • November 2, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Opera - Opening of Fall Season ('Pagliacci')

It was Halloween outside, but inside the Sarasota Opera House, a triumphant cast of singers and instrumentalists were recreating Ruggiero Leoncavallo's 122 year old classic, "Pagliacci."

  • Arts + Culture
Julie Anderson and Leslie Jones
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 1, 2014
Rockin' Lobster

Rockin' Lobster

  • Black Tie
Pearl and Joel Bailes show off their dance moves.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 1, 2014
36th annual New College Old-Fashioned New England Style Clambake

36th annual New College Old-Fashioned New England Style Clambake

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