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Kurt Hennard inspects the middle section of the tree before it’s placed.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Tis the Season in St. Armands

Holiday preparations continued on Friday, Nov. 22, as workers pieced together the giant decorated Christmas tree in St. Armands Circle. More than a decade old, this seasonal tradition is just one of many. Another St. Armands favorite, the lighting of the tree, is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Donna Leuchter, with a loaf of homemade pumpkin bread, at last year’s Christmas Bazaar. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 22, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: St. Mary Christmas Bazaar

The Christmas Bazaar, presented by the Women's Guild, offers an early start to holiday shopping.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Graves were adorned with wreaths last year. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 22, 2013
Sarasota Military Academy continues wreath tradition

For the fifth year, the Sarasota-based military charter school is leading an effort to honor America's fallen for the holidays.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 22, 2013
CDD supervisors consider assuming asset management

The Heritage Harbour South Community Development District met Nov. 21 to hash out long-standing issues.

  • East County
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Alma and Kimberly Schmidt attended Mixon's Harvest Festival in 2010 with Kennedy and Misty Street.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 22, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Mixon Fruit Farms' Harvest Festival

Mixon Fruit Farms, Bradenton, welcomes patrons to its annual Harvest Festival. The two-day event will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 23 and Sunday, Nov. 24.

  • East County
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Sarasota County commissioners are pursuing plans to purchase 115 acres for a new sports complex.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 22, 2013
Commission to vet real estate options

Sarasota County commissioners will meet for a workshop Tuesday, Nov. 26, to discuss county-owned land opportunities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gloria Newcomb and Halina Davidson
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: PH_ashion1121

Ringling College of Art and Design photography students displayed their work Nov. 21. The fashion photography hung on The Diane Roskamp Exhibition Hall walls where attendees could view their hard work. A fashion show featuring Molinari Models and Shore clothing followed the opening.

  • Arts + Culture
The Centre Shops of Longboat Key is located in the 5300 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 22, 2013
Longboat Key Chamber will move to Centre Shops

The chamber will occupy space near First Bank in the Centre Shops.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The festival includes paintings, ceramics, woodwork, jewelry, photography and more. Photographer Paul Marcelli took this photo of mangroves.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 22, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Fall Fine Art Festival

Artists from around the country return to Sarasota for the city's Fall Fine Art Festival, Saturday Nov. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • News
President John F. Kennedy
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 22, 2013
JFK: The shots heard 'round the world

Fifty years have passed since President John F. Kennedy was shot dead, but for many Longboat Key residents the events of Nov. 22, 1963, remain etched in their memories.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dan and Donna Brierton with Lamborghini Sarasota general manager Darrin Chrisman
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 21, 2013
Sarasota Exotic Car Fest Kick-Off Party

Sarasota Exotic Car Fest Kick-Off Party

  • Black Tie
Nick Lewis and Jagger Wise-Jarvis hang out before the performance.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview Kiltie Band Fall Concert

Riverview High School's Kiltie Band held its fall concert Thursday, Nov. 22 at the school. The concert marked the unofficial end to the marching band's season. Sarasota Middle School's Advance Band program also played at the concert. Director of Bands Mark Spreen led the wind ensemble- opening with Pierre LaPlante's 'March on King's Highway.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ray Rodriguez, Greg Burgess and Brett Ballenger
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ManaSota Films First Anniversary

ManaSota Film celebrated its first anniversary at its monthly meeting Nov. 21 at Lakewood Ranch Cinemas.

  • Arts + Culture
County Commissioners Christine Robinson, left, Carolyn Mason, center, and Charles Hines at Wednesday's marathon County Commission meeting.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 21, 2013
County takes another look at Sarasota 2050

Plans to modify key provisions of the Sarasota 2050 went before the Sarasota County Commission on Wednesday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office says it has investigated roughly 30 home burglaries since April, including nine in East County.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 21, 2013
Country Club West looking for neighborhood watches

A rash of home burglaries along the Interstate 75 corridor has Lakewood Ranch officials and residents on guard.

  • East County
  • News
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