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School impact fees are used to build the infrastructure, such as roads, to support new residential development.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 9, 2010
County may suspend impact fees

The school board asked county commissioners to halt for two years collection of the $2,000 impact fee on each new single-family home.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Peggy and Ken Abt and host Stanley Kane
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 8, 2010
Starry Night Dinner Series highlighting 'Bonnie and Clyde'

Starry Night Dinner Series highlighting 'Bonnie and Clyde'

  • Black Tie
Katie Biter, Crystal Lahners and Daria Spina
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 8, 2010
The Gathering of the Goddesses 'Black and Bling'

The Gathering of the Goddesses 'Black and Bling'

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 8, 2010
OBITUARY: Melvin 'Mel' Shapiro

Melvin Shapiro, 85, was a 25-year Longboat Key resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Former Mayor Joan Webster will not seek another two-year term this March.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 8, 2010
Webster not running for commissioner

At-large Commissioner Phillip Younger still has no official challengers for his seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Harrison Keaser, 3, couldn't wait to slide down the slide with his older sister, Grace, 7.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 8, 2010
Imagine students enjoy fall fun

Students at The Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch celebrated the change in season with their 3rd annual Fall Festival Nov. 6. Students enjoyed face painting, bounce houses, carnival-style games, music and refreshments, among other activities.

  • East County
  • Schools
A little more than a dozen residents came out for the Veterans Walk of Honor Nov. 6.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 8, 2010
Residents walk for veterans

A little more than a dozen residents gathered at San Marco Plaza Nov. 6 for the Veterans Walk of Honor and clothesline art show. Residents bundled up and walked two miles up to Main Street and back in support of our local veterans.

  • East County
  • News
The improvements at Selby Five Points Park should be complete before a Christmas tree lighting ceremony Dec. 3.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 8, 2010
Five Points Park receives grant

The Selby Foundation commits to providing $31,000 for lighting in the park's trees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kindergarten teacher Stacy Freeman walked right alongside her students.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 8, 2010
Walkin' Wildcats

McNeal Elementary School students braved the chilly weather Nov. 5, as they spent part of the day outside during the school's 3rd annual Walkathon. In addition to raising more than $13,600 for the school, students enjoyed music, refreshments and a catapult launch, among other activities.

  • East County
  • Schools
Guests enjoyed hot and cold varieties of crab.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2010
Lucky Pelican gets 'crabby'

East County residents flocked to the Lucky Pelican Bistro Nov. 6-7 for the Second Annual Lakewood Ranch Crabfest. Guests enjoyed a variety of fresh crab and other seafood, as well as live music and other activities.

  • East County
  • News
Giuliano Hazan preparing a butternut squash risotto.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 8, 2010
Giuliano Hazan dishes out advice on risotto

Giuliano Hazan gives his tips on making and serving the perfect risotto dish.

  • Arts + Culture
Leonard and Suzanne Weinstein
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • November 8, 2010
Harbor Circle starts off the season

Unusually cool temperatures led to a change in location for the annual start-of-the-season gathering Nov. 8 for Harbor Circle residents. Traditionally held poolside, this year the group moved indoors to the home of hosts Barbara and Gary Huston.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Event chair Lisa Krouse and Dr. Arthur Guilford
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 7, 2010
Brunch on the Bay

Brunch on the Bay

  • Black Tie
Joy Danner with Ed and Ro Wheeler
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • November 7, 2010
All Angels welcome back brunch

There were no speeches but a lot of smiles and warm greetings as members of All Angels by the Sea congregation gathered Sunday, Nov. 7, for a Welcome Back brunch at the Bird Key Yacht Club. The main topic of conversation was "What did you do this summer." The Rev. David Danner visited with members and shared with them news of upcoming church events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Merrill Zinder and Irwin Pastor
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • November 7, 2010
"Holiday Happenings" at Temple Beth Israel

"Holiday Happenings" at Temple Beth Israel on Sunday, Nov. 7 attracted an enthusiastic crowd of shoppers. A highlight of the afternoon was a song and dance performance by students of the Goldie Feldman Academy. The Beth Israel Women organized the event.

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  • Neighbors
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