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  • By Popcorn Bob
  • November 11, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

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General John Casey, Dr. Larry Steagall and Dr. William Evanko
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Tribute to Veterans

On Monday, Nov. 11, the Longboat Island Chapel held a tribute in honor of the brave men and women who made countless sacrifices to protect their country.

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Rep. Greg Steube was guest speaker
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 11, 2013
Sarasota Veterans Day Ceremony

After the Veterans Day Parade, a ceremony was held to honor those who have served our country.

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Don and Sherrie Duich cheer
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Veterans Day Parade

Local families came out to thank and honor veterans at the Veterans Day Parade, Monday Nov. 11. The parade went from Main Street and Osprey Avenue down to Gulfstream Avenue. After the parade, a ceremony was held at J.D. Hamel Park.

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  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 11, 2013
CONA panel to debate 2050 plan

The Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations (CONA) will hold a meeting Monday night, featuring a panel of speakers set to debate the impact of proposed changes to the Sarasota 2050 plan on area urban services.

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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 11, 2013
Black Tie Untied

Untie the weekend with Black Tie Untied!

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Congressman Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, said “it’s just not acceptable to lose your home over rising insurance costs” last week at an insurance roundtable.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 11, 2013
'We are being punished'

Congressman Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, is working to suspend an act that has wreaked havoc on insurance rates for property owners living close to the water.

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Twenty Plymouth Harbor residents, staffers and family members volunteered for the cleanup. (Photo by Mary Allyn)
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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 11, 2013
Shoreline cleanup yields 21 bags of debris

Volunteers gathered for the second consecutive year to clean up Coon Key.

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Manatee County Government offices are closed today, but all Manatee County Area Transit routes will run normally.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 11, 2013
Manatee government offices closed today

Manatee County Government offices are closed today for Veterans Day.

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Anu Tali
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  • June LeBell
  • November 11, 2013
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Orchestra's Masterworks

Anu Tali's official debut with the orchestra took place this past weekend, and she and her forces pretty much blew the roof off the Van Wezel.

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Co-Chairs Peggy and Ken Abt
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 10, 2013
2013 Equality Florida Suncoast Gala

2013 Equality Florida Suncoast Gala

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Joseph and Elena Balzano
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 10, 2013
Brunch on the Bay - 20th Anniversary

Brunch on the Bay - 20th Anniversary

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Lakewood Ranch freshman Kahlee York reacts following the Mustangs 3-0 loss to Naples Gulf Coast in the Class 7A-Region 3 finals Nov. 9.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Volleyball vs. Naples Gulf Coast

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team saw its season come to an unexpected close with a 3-0 loss to Naples Gulf Coast in the Class 7A-Region 3 finals Nov. 9.

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Ralph Franklin cuts the cake.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 238th Marine Corps Birthday

Marine Corps veterans celebrated the U.S. Marine Corps' 238th birthday, Sunday Nov. 10. The celebration included guest speakers and a cake-cutting ceremony. The afternoon concluded with the Marines' Hymn.

  • Sarasota
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East Tennessee State’s Lyn Yee Choo defeated Notre Dame’s Britney Sanders, who is ranked 35th in the nation.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 2013 Dick Vitale LWR Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic

Eighteen men's and women's tennis teams from across the nation competed in singles and doubles at the 2013 Dick Vitale LWR Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic Nov. 8 through Nov. 10, at the Lakewood Ranch Tennis Center.

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