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Library Foundation for Sarasota County President Linda Getzen and Fundraising Chair Claudia Cardillo want to see a book in the hands of every child ages 0 to 5.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • November 12, 2015
Library Foundation campaign to help improve early literacy

Imagination Library program gives free books to children every month for a year from age 0 to 5-years-old.

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  • Jack Short
  • November 12, 2015
Welcome Back: Siesta improvements will debut this season

As the season winds up, construction will wind down at Siesta Key Beach.

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The Sarasota Kiwanis Club thanked veterans with a special breakfast on Wednesday morning at Robarts Arena, including a presentation by local leaders and cards made by McIntosh Middle School students, shown here by Ernest Lohmann and Hal Noonan.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 12, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Craft Brews, Homeless rift

A look at what's going on the week of Nov. 12, 2015

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Sarasota Farmers Market Manager Phil Pagano, center, and Save our Sarasota leader Jude Levy manned a booth at the market’s “Save Pineapple Park” day in July. The market will hold another event focused on Pineapple Park this Saturday.
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  • David Conway
  • November 12, 2015
The (final?) push for Pineapple Park

After lengthy discussions regarding the sale of land near Pineapple Park to a developer, the City Commission will consider dedicating that property as parkland.

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The Missing in America Project gives seven veterans and four spouses a final resting place.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • November 12, 2015
A final salute: Missing In America Project gives veterans final honors

The Missing in America Project gives seven veterans and four spouses a final resting place.

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  • Jack Short
  • November 12, 2015
Welcome Back: Shoreline projects to watch this season

How much sand will upcoming local beach projects bring? Enough to fill the Empire State Building’s 1.37 million cubic yards — nearly twice. Read on to learn plans for your favorite beach this season.

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Developer Greg Kveton is spearheading the DeMarcay on Palm condo project.
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  • David Conway
  • November 12, 2015
WELCOME BACK: Development continues in downtown Sarasota

Large projects continue to go through the development process, and key funding mechanisms are changing. How have the past few months changed the landscape in the heart of the city?

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Last year, stakeholders on St. Armands Circle and Longboat Key sought to address severe traffic congestion affecting the region’s barrier islands. Officials are still working on finding solutions.
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  • David Conway
  • November 12, 2015
WELCOME BACK: Can we get out of our traffic jam?

As an influx of part-time residents descends on Sarasota, officials are continuing efforts to address traffic problems in the region.

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Betty Lawson and Navy veteran Dick Erwin of Tara enjoy the Veterans Day Dinner & Dance at Tara Golf & Country Club on Wednesday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 11, 2015
In honor of our veterans

Tara hosts dinner and dance to salute those who have served.

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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 11, 2015
SMR to pitch Lorraine Road, SR 70 shopping center to county

The Manatee County Planning Commission will consider the rezone request tomorrow.

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Tanner Thatcher, a Braden River High School senior, talks about the school's JROTC program.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 11, 2015
Heater: Have faith in our future veterans

Have faith in our future veterans

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  • Jack Short
  • November 11, 2015
Campaign finance reports show some local candidates well-funded

Several local politicians have pushed 2016 fundraising past the $50,000 mark, even without opponents.

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Matt Bruback has partnered with Jennifer Vigne with the Education Foundation of Sarasota County to promote the miracle belt.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • November 11, 2015
Former MLB player turns Sarasota entrepreneur

A minor league baseball player-turned-entrepreneur has a product parents embrace. His next goal: get it into more hands.

  • Sarasota
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 11, 2015
QUIZ: Longboat Key celebrates 60 years

How well do you know the barrier island's history?

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Manatee County School Board members approved a 50% increase to what developers currently pay to build in the county.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 11, 2015
Manatee County School Board says yes to impact fees

The district will recommend to Manatee County Commission to reinstate school impact fees.

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