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Morris' pumpkin chiffon pie.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 16, 2010
Amanda Morris' secret to the perfect pie crust

Amanda Morris shares "the family secret" to making an ordinary store bought pie crust anything but ordinary.

  • Arts + Culture
Community Activities Corp. Director Lori Basilone is the organization's only employee.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 16, 2010
Community Activities moves headquarters

The not-for-profit will move its headquarters to the Summerfield Information Center this week.

  • East County
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Michele Kneuse is president of Florida Vacation Connection.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 16, 2010
FVC, SRI announce joint venture

The vacation-rental management companies will manage and market properties together.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Travelers will have two new destinations to choose from at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport: Boston and Milwaukee.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 16, 2010
SRQ airport adds two new destinations

A non-stop flight to Boston is one of new flights coming to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Sarasota
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Pelican Harbor Association Vice President Gus Swoboda and Sheldon Kahn.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • November 16, 2010
Pelican Harbor residents bid farewell to association president

Pelican Harbor residents said goodbye to their association president, Sheldon Kahn, with a farewell party on Tuesday, Nov. 16, at the home of fellow Pelican Harbor resident Ken Bennett. Kahn had been president of the condo association for 5 years and a resident at Pelican Harbor for 45 years.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 16, 2010
Lakewood runners win regional crown

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross country team scored 44 points to capture the Class 3A-Region 3 Championship Nov. 12 in Estero.

  • East County
  • Sports
"I thank the citizens of our great city for allowing me to serve them," said Mayor Kelly Kirschner.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 16, 2010
Mayor won't seek re-election

Kelly Kirschner decided after one term to end his political career at City Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Artisans' World Marketplace president Sandy Ramsey said the store represents artisans from more than 60 countries across the world.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 16, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Artisans' World Marketplace

Artisans' World Marketplace opened its new Lakewood Ranch location Nov. 12.

  • East County
  • News
Marina Jack received a $1.5 million tax bill, but its operator plans to sue to stop collection.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 16, 2010
City to allow Marina Jack suit

Marina Jack's operator asked the city, its landlord, to approve its desire to sue the property appraiser's office over a $1.5 million tax bill.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Miss Em aka co-chair Jim Neal
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 15, 2010
Divas After Dark: 'Midnight in Gay Paris'

Divas After Dark: 'Midnight in Gay Paris'

  • Black Tie
Pat Herrmann
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • November 15, 2010
Man on the street: Thankful time

We asked Longboaters what they are thankful for this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo and Sean Roth
  • November 15, 2010
P.F. Chang's may come to downtown Sarasota

A proposal to develop the Chinese restaurant was submitted last week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"What's mine is yours": Luke Stanaland and Laura Donovan show off their favorite stuffed animals during playtime.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 15, 2010
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Playtime pals

First Presbyterian preschoolers spent Monday morning singing, marching and hugging cute and cuddly stuffed animals.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Robert Servian, 61, was last seen alive more than seven months ago.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 15, 2010
Servian's missing husband's remains may be found

The husband of former mayor Mary Anne Servian has been missing since April. Vermont police have located human remains, which may be his.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 15, 2010
More judges needed for history fair

More than 1,700 students are entered in this year's Manatee County History Fair, which will be held Nov. 17 at the Manatee Convention and Civic Center.

  • East County
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