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Kimberley Pelyk, Bonnie McIntyre, Sue Wilson, Barbara Gardener and Jo Ann Heisen
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  • Janet Combs
  • November 5, 2023
SPARCCle Gala comes to Selby Gardens

The Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center's annual event moved venues for a spectacular evening of dining and dancing.

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90% of Ka Papa's menu is gluten-free or gluten-friendly.
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  • Emma Burke
  • November 5, 2023
Where to find the best vegan food in Sarasota, Bradenton

Celebrate World Vegan Month in November at these local eateries.

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Rockin' Lobster co-chairs are Bob and Laurin Ripley and Board Member Rebecca Lieberher and her husband Philip, who took a moment to share a photo with Board Chair Brock Leach.
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  • Janet Combs
  • November 5, 2023
Guests enjoy New England's finest at Rockin' Lobster

The 11th annual event served up sand, a beautiful sunset and fireside s'mores.

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Bulls senior Lane Tomlinson (8) brushes off a George Jenkins High defender on a big play. Parrish Community High's win against George Jenkins High on Nov. 3 clinched the team's first playoff appearance.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 5, 2023
Parrish High football expects to land first playoff berth when brackets announced

The Bulls (7-3) finished the regular season with a 43-6 win over George Jenkins High at home Nov. 3.

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Sarasota's Mark Dietz dresses for the occasion with his 10-year-old daughter Livia Dietz, 8-year-old son Marek Dietz and wife, Erin Dietz. Livia Dietz says she loves the human chess matches at the fair.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • November 5, 2023
Sarasota Medieval Fair begins its run in Myakka City

Attendees dress for a day of jousting, human chess matches, live music and more.

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Veterans and supporters marched in Sarasota's 2021 Veterans Day parade.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2023
Downtown Sarasota road closures scheduled for Veterans Day Parade

The parade will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11.

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Sarasota County's OnDemand service could cover all of Longboat Key under an agreement with Manatee County.
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  • Carter Weinhofer
  • November 5, 2023
Possible deal would unify transit service across Longboat Key

Officials near an agreement to extend Sarasota’s Breeze OnDemand service to the entirety of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Leila Schaedler-Luera, 10, goes all-in for the challenge.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • November 4, 2023
Ice cream eating championship helps support Rise Up Cafe

The competition helped support Rise Up Cafe, a nonprofit-run coffee and ice cream shop in downtown Sarasota operated by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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The Original Wolfie’s Deli and Wolfie Cohen’s Rascal House will serve breakfast, lunch and dinner.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • November 4, 2023
Sarasota deli closes temporarily two days after opening, citing staffing issues

The Original Wolfie's and Wolfie Cohen's Rascal House, a New York-style and Jewish deli from executive chef Sol Shenker, opened Nov. 2 in the Rosemary District.

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"I've gone around like 20 times," Kaitlin Verrinder said of choosing a bowl.
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 4, 2023
Empty Bowls fundraiser fills need in Lakewood Ranch

The 23rd annual soup tasting was held on Nov. 3 at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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Santa is making his grand entrance at University Town Center Nov. 11.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • November 4, 2023
Santa is making his way to University Town Center in Sarasota

UTC will kickoff the holiday season with Santa's Grand Arrival Parade and After-Party Show on Saturday, Nov. 11.

  • East County
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 4, 2023
High school football roundup: Week 11

The FHSAA regular season comes to an end, while the SSAA played its playoff semifinals.

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Bulls senior Lane Tomlinson (8) brushes off a George Jenkins High defender on a big play. Parrish Community High's win against George Jenkins High on Nov. 3 clinched the team's first playoff appearance.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 4, 2023
Parrish Community High football ends regular season with blowout win

The Bulls beat George Jenkins High 43-6 on Nov. 4 at home while celebrating Senior Night.

  • East County
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Soiree on the Bay Clambake Co-chairs Elizabeth Moore and Don Patterson
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 3, 2023
New College hosts Soiree on the Bay Clambake

The event, in its 44th year, raised money for the college, including its vision for its master's degree programs.

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Derek Almy, Terry Almy, Earl Almy, Talon Almy, Mark Hall, Jaxson Almy and Sara Almy
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • November 3, 2023
Mote A-scare-ium provides a safe place for children on Halloween

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium hosted families for a scavenger hunt, underwater pumpkin carving, candy and more.

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