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  • David Conway
  • November 24, 2014
City scraps plans for Circle events committee

After finalizing new regulations for special events at St. Armands Circle Park, the city will hold workshops next year to gather input on how to further refine its policy.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 24, 2014
Aging in Paradise will screen SILL lecture series

The organization's Global Issues lecture series will be available at Longboat Island Chapel beginning in January.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The newly renovated dock has 14 boat slips.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 24, 2014
Mar Vista anchors new dock

After eight weeks of construction, the north end restaurant has a new structure for diners who come to the restaurant by sea.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
New white parking spaces were painted last week on the south side of Broadway, where parking is permitted.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 23, 2014
Villagers seek to curb parking spaces

Some residents seek an alternative to newly painted parking areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The holiday will impact trash collection in both the city of Sarasota and Sarasota County.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 23, 2014
City, county plan closures for Thanksgiving

In observance of the holiday, most government offices and services in Sarasota County and the city of Sarasota will be closed Thursday.

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Religious leaders, Rev. Glen Bell, Amani Makarita and Elizabeth Deibert each contributed to the interfaith service program.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Interfaith Service

The spirit of gratitude brought together members from 18 local congregations for an interfaith service on Sunday at First Presbyterian Church.

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  • Neighbors
The Kimpton Hotel is slated for completion by October 2016. Image credit: Civix and Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart & Associates.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 23, 2014
Developers release downtown Kimpton Hotel renderings

The proposed 10-story, 150-room hotel planned for the corner of U.S. 301 and Main Street will feature mixed-use space on the ground floor.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
State Attorney General Pam Bondi provided authority Friday for the Manatee County School District to work with local law enforcement to provide armed school security personnel in elementary schools.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 23, 2014
State Attorney General Pam Bondi says armed guards OK in Manatee County schools

Manatee County Schol District receives OK from Attorney General Pam Bondi to hire armed security officers, through a partnership with local law enforcement.

  • East County
  • News
"South Pacific" cast members Meggie Cansler and Ryan Cavanaugh led a motley crew of theater lovers through a remixed rendition of "There Is Nothing Like a Dame" for Asolo Repertory Theatre's family day.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 23, 2014
MONDAY MASHUP: Weekend photo events

Mixon Harvest Festival; Pine View Pinnacle; Asolo Repertory Theatre's Family Day; and MORE!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The car show featured a '59 Thunderbird in flamingo pink.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ponies Under the Palms

Shelby, Mustang and enthusiasts of other Ford-made vehicles gathered Nov. 23 for the 23rd annual Ponies Under the Palms event on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
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Katelyn Bentley prepares for jumping time.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Mixon Harvest Festival

Families enjoyed a breezy afternoon of fried food, circus-style entertainment, crafts, games and a car show at Mixon Harvest Festival, Nov. 23, at Mixon Fruit Farms.

  • East County
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Event chair Meeru Fendt and Pine View Principal Stephen Covert.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Pine View Pinnacle

Pine View School hosted the Pinnacle fundraising event Saturday night at the Chelsea Center.

  • Sarasota
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Dave and Donna Bewley with Lydia and Roger Miles
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 22, 2014
Dream Makers Ball

Dream Makers Ball

  • Black Tie
Eduardo Anaya, Mark Steinwachs, Jarred Wilson, Zara, Richie and Lynn Barrie and KT Curran
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 22, 2014
Suncoast Celebration for Equality Florida

Suncoast Celebration for Equality Florida

  • Black Tie
Ellie Barker runs her first 5K with the support of her friends Lilly and Bethany Lynch.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest Hustle

More than 600 runners participated in the 16th annual Harvest Hustle 5K today.

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