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Bill Ainsworth, Peter Cossette, Heather DeHaven, Robie Saylor and Scott Brann
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  • November 12, 2012
Divas After Dark

Divas After Dark

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Barbara Brizdle and Judy Bloch
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  • November 12, 2012
Key Chorale Annual Fall Luncheon

Key Chorale Annual Fall Luncheon

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  • By Joe Hendricks
  • November 12, 2012
SPD wrong to arrest homeless man for charging cell phone

SPD wrong to arrest homeless man for charging cell phone

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  • By Anthony Paull
  • November 12, 2012
Clay Olson "rides" graffiti-pop movement

Clay Olson "rides" graffiti-pop movement

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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as he reports the daily headlines.
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  • November 12, 2012
Nov. 12: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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Matt Long and Andy Gertler sculpted Subway Under Pressure to represent the current events with Hurricane Sandy.
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: 2012 Crystal Classic Sand Sculpting Competition

Twenty-four sand sculptors competed in the 2012 Siesta Key Crystal Classic Competition on Siesta Beach Nov. 8 through Nov. 12. Sculptors from all over the U.S. and the world came to the third annual competition to show of their creations. The public also participated in sand sculpting demonstrations and browsed the vendor booths.

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People enjoy wine and food on the beach while sitting by bonfires on couches Saturday, Nov. 10, during Bacchus on the Beach and the Longboat Key Club and Resort.
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  • November 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bacchus on the Beach

Winemakers and celebrated chefs from around the country gathered together on the beach Saturday, Nov. 10, for the annual Bacchus on the Beach Stone Crab Celebration and Winemaker Auction.

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Janie Weaver, No. 2, spikes the ball over the net at Lake Worth Christian.
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  • November 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Christian v. Lake Worth Christian volleyball

Lake Worth Christian and Sarasota Christian played one another Saturday, Nov. 10, to see which team would win the Class 2A-Region 3 championship. The Sarasota Christian Blazers lost to the Lake Worth Christian Defenders with the final scores of the four games being 25-22, 25-27, 25-18, 25-13.

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Anthony Caiazzo, No. 12, makes his way down the field Friday, Nov. 9, during the Cardinal Mooney versus The Out-of-Door Academy game at Thunder Stadium.
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  • November 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA v. CMHS final game

High school rivals Cardinal Mooney Cougars and the Out-of-Door Academy Thunder faced off one last time during football season Friday, Nov. 9, at Thunder Stadium. The Thunder held the lead during the first quarter but ultimately lost to the Cougars. The final score was Cardinal Mooney 27, ODA 17.

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Sherry Richardson and Barry Grooms
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  • November 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota and Manatee Chamber Expo

Members of the Sarasota and Manatee chambers of commerce gathered Wednesday, Nov. 7 at the Bradenton Convention Center. Members set up booths and guests networked and enjoyed light food and drink.

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Larry Larose and John Meyers
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  • November 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Marine Corps Birthday Luncheon

More than 200 U.S. Marine Corps veterans gathered Saturday, Nov. 10 at Marina Jack to celebrate the 237th birthday of the Marine Corps. Marine veterans of World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, the Gulf Wars, Iraq and Afghanistan, ranging in age from 24 to 95, were represented at the 10th annual luncheon. Chairman Tom Smith addressed the crowd before members socialized and enjoyed a meal.

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  • November 12, 2012
'Dead' buses on County Commission agenda

Sarasota County commissioners will consider a contract to buy buses past their "useful life" from Palm Beach County. The deal is five buses for five bucks.

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  • November 12, 2012
County offices closed today

Trash pick up will not be affected.

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  • November 12, 2012
Palm Avenue garage receives green building award

Features of the parking garage include an underground cistern used to retain rainwater for irrigation, LED lighting and a solar carport on the top deck.

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Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kevin Cooper welcomes guests to the organization's "Fantasy Island"-themed event earlier this month.
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  • November 12, 2012
Siesta Chamber seeks board members

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce will be accepting applications for seats on its board of directors until Nov. 30.

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