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At-large Commissioner Terry Gans intends to run against unopposed District 3 challenger Ray Rajewski.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 15, 2013
Gans switching commission races

Commissioner Terry Gans intends to run against District 3 opponent Ray Rajewski instead of at-large challenger Armando Linde.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • David Conway
  • November 15, 2013
City Commission to revisit paid parking at Palm Avenue

At Monday's commission meeting, the owner of Louies Modern will ask commissioners to delay the implementation of paid parking at the Palm Avenue garage.

  • Sarasota
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This free event features Italian food, beer and performances.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 15, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Festa Italiana

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities presents the second Festa Italiana Saturday at the Central Park amenity center.

  • East County
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The Siesta Key Crystal Classic brings 30,000 to 50,000 visitors to Siesta Key each year.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 15, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BETS: Chalk Festival and Crystal Classic

Two of Sarasota's most loved outdoor art events return.

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Cardinal Mooney plays host to St. Pete Catholic in a Class 3A-Region 3 semifinal tonight.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2013
Gridiron Glory: The playoffs

Join Sports Editor Jen Blanco for this week's edition of Gridiron Glory, and hear about the hottest high school football match ups.

  • Sarasota
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Downtown Sarasota radio show host Phil Grande has long been critical of the city's response to vagrant activity in Five Points Park.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 15, 2013
Fournier fires back at Grande

Sarasota City Attorney Bob Fournier has asked for a 'civil conversation' with downtown radio show host Phil Grande regarding city ordinances affecting vagrancy.

  • Sarasota
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A three-dimensional installation on the floor at the Re-Imagining Sarasota Chalk Artists Art Show
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 14, 2013
Sarasota Chalk Show at the Ice House

Sarasota Chalk Show at the Ice House

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 14, 2013
SKOB reflects on 10 years of friends, family and dollar-bill décor

SKOB reflects on 10 years of friends, family and dollar-bill décor

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Debbie Shapiro serves herself some trifle
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tablescapes, Trifles and Teas

The Sarasota Garden Club held its second annual Tablescapes, Trifles and Teas, Thursday Nov. 14. Members enjoyed an afternoon of decedent desserts and elaborate tablescapes all made by other members. The theme for the party was 'Celebrate Sarasota', which meant each floral tablescape highlighted a different aspect of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 14, 2013
Poker Tournament to benefit River Dawgs

The 13U River Dawgs will hold a Texas Hold'Em Poker Championship Dec. 7, at Tiki Joe's Neighborhood Bar & Grill, 5802 Longwood Run Blvd., Sarasota.

  • East County
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 14, 2013
Fruitville Elementary students to honor veterans

A music and visual arts program put on by elementary school students Tuesday will highlight the collected memories of veterans and pay tribute to their patriotism.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • David Conway
  • November 14, 2013
Sarasota draws closer to Sunshine settlement

Attorneys representing both sides of a Sunshine Law case against the city of Sarasota have signed an agreement that would bring an end to the lawsuit.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 14, 2013
Area F1 in Schools team clinches second

Five Manatee County students who make up Allegiance Race Team, placed second in the F1 in Schools World Finals Nov. 13 in Austin, Texas.

  • East County
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Oden C. Deloach III was arrested for burglarizing a Lakewood Ranch home.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 14, 2013
Man arrested for burglarizing Lakewood Ranch home

A 23-year-old man was arrested Wednesday afternoon for burglarizing a home in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo. Helgi Olafson
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2013
Fit foundation

Pine View School graduate Helgi Olafson raced in the rev3 Florida 70.3 Triathlon, Sunday, Nov. 10, in Venice.

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