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  • Josh Siegel
  • November 6, 2012
Taylor Morrison announces golf course addition to Esplanade

Officials from Taylor Morrison say the company bought nearly 400 acres of land adjacent to Esplanade to add an golf course to the community.

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Ken and Lois Seropian
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SECA Car Show

Approximately 150 cars rolled onto Hillview Street for the second annual SECA Car Show, which benefits the Life of Riley Foundation. Guests admired the display of cars, which included classics, muscle cars and luxury cars of all eras.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mayor Jim Brown and others approved on first reading revised parking hour restrictions for Longbeach Village that was requested by Mar Vista and Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurants.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 6, 2012
Commission postpones hedge height decision

The Town Commission on second reading held off on a revised ordinance that would affect 11 properties on the Key until more seasonal residents return to provide input.

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  • News
Sand sculptors start on the Crystal Classic sponsor sculpture, while bulldozers pile sand for competitors in the four-day event.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 6, 2012
Sculpting begins ahead of Crystal Classic

Sand sculptors started work this week on the sponsor sculpture for the Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition.

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  • News
St. Armands merchants say the vote is a step forward.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 6, 2012
Commissioners move forward with St. Armands parking changes

The first change is for staff to come up with an immediate plan to remove parking "boxes" on the Circle.

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Scott Anderson and Lee Peterson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 6, 2012
Second Annual Keeping the Dream Alive

Second Annual Keeping the Dream Alive

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Asolo Board President Bob Bartner and Warren Coville
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 5, 2012
Starry Night Dinner #1- "1776"

Starry Night Dinner #1- "1776"

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Steve Bailey, Anastasia Stefanou, Bradley Hogreve and Thomas Shults
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 5, 2012
Annual Fall Fundraising Luncheon

Annual Fall Fundraising Luncheon

  • Black Tie
  • By Joe Hendricks
  • November 5, 2012
Why I voted for Barack Obama

Why I voted for Barack Obama

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Aimee Cogan in Christian Louboutin
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 5, 2012
VIDEO HORS D'OEUVRES: Wine, Women & Shoes video preview

Here's a sampling of what you'll see in the full Wine, Women & Shoes video. Look for it in Black Tie's "About Last Night" blog tomorrow!

  • Arts + Culture
The gala was white themed with white decorations. Partygoers wore white as well.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Sinai Annual Illumination Fundraiser Gala

Temple Sinai held their Annual Illumination Fundraiser. The gala was white themed complete with a photo booth, dinner, and dancing. Partygoers bid on silent auction items ranging from jewelry to scuba diving lessons and all proceeds went to the Temple Sinai preschool.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as he reports the daily headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 5, 2012
Nov. 5: 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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Basil, 10, got to attend the Republican rally with Martha Hudson Saturday, Nov. 3, at Dolphin Aviation.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Rally

More than 200 people attended the Republican Party of Sarasota 2012 GOTV Rally Saturday, Nov. 3, at Dolphin Aviation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ruben Poncia works on his piece “Flea Circus”.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chalk Festival - Sunday

Thousands of people came out to see the finished chalk pieces Sunday, Nov. 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chalk artists work on their pieces Saturday, Nov. 3, as spectators walk by and watch them work.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chalk Festival - Saturday

Thousands of people attended the Sarasota Chalk Festival Saturday, Nov. 3, throughout Burns Court. Most of the artwork was on Pineapple Avenue with a few pieces being created on side streets.

  • Sarasota
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