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Marylee Danahy checks out gourds by Gourds by Jan Tonia.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Women's Club Holiday Bazaar

More than 200 ladies in the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club gathered Dec. 5, at the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom for the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club's Cirque du Holidaze Bazaar and Luncheon.

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Lourdes Ramirez is suing Bob Waechter on six counts, including misrepresentation and libel. File photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 4, 2014
Ramirez files suit against Waechter

Lourdes Ramirez, former Sarasota County Commission candidate, is filing a civil suit against Bob Waechter for using her name in Democratic campaign donations.

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Weldon Frost and Cash Register at the 2013 Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party (File photo)
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  • Robin Hartill
  • December 4, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party

There's still time to buy tickets for tomorrow's Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party.

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The Sarasota Open draws some of the top names on the Association of Tennis Professionals Tour.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 4, 2014
Sarasota Open moves to Lakewood Ranch

After six years on Longboat Key, the Sarasota Open will now be held at the Lakewood Ranch Tennis Center.

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The former Quay property has sat unoccupied for years.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2014
Quay site sells for $27 million

A Jacksonville firm will try to redevelop the vacant 15-acre Sarasota waterfront site.

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SMR requested the addition of an additional 796 acres north of 44th Avenue East between state roads 70 and 64.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 4, 2014
Lakewood Centre site to double

Acreage will increase in the Lakewood Centre site but the number of homes planned for the phased development won't change.

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The District at UTC, where the Super Target is located, falls within the project's overall boundaries.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 4, 2014
Planning Commission recommends UTC changes

The Sarasota County Planning Commission raised concerns over traffic and wetland mitigation.

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Carrie Ardgers, Ashley Burroughs, Merete Hermansen and Cindy Hill
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 4, 2014
White Haute

White Haute

  • Black Tie
Jennifer Arreguin, Susana Riedel, Mary Beth Flynn, Santa LaBellman and Lulu Soeder
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 4, 2014
Men, Whiskey and Watches

Men, Whiskey and Watches

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Sandy Cowing and Lee Dougherty Ross
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 4, 2014
Cause 4 Fashion By the Bay

Cause 4 Fashion By the Bay

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Norma Martin, center, stands with Rod Thomas, left, and Laura Martin, right, and thanks a 100-person crowd for attending her party Thursday night.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Norma Martin's 100-year Birthday

Norma Martin celebrated an early 100th birthday party at the Bentley Hotel in Osprey Thursday night. The owner, Rod Thomas, wanted to have her party early so he would be able to attend.

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Nora Patterson thanked the Siesta Key associations for organizing the party Thursday evening at Daiquiri Deck.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key's thank you to Nora Patterson

Siesta Key associations and the Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations threw a celebration to thank former county Commissioner Nora Patterson for her service on the board.

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P.J. O’Rourke addresses guests and gives his satirical approach to current political issues.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club Lunchoen featuring P.J. O'Rourke

The Tiger Bay Club hosted author and political satirist P.J. O'Rourke for the monthly luncheon Thursday at Michael's on East.

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The 700,000 square feet of space would be located at the eastern portion of the project site, which is home to The Mall at University Town Center.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 3, 2014
Sarasota board considers mall site expansion

As part of the approval, county staff recommends a stipulation requiring the formation of a private transportation management association.

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Former Vice Chairwoman Michelle Patterson has been a member of the Heritage Harbour South CDD for about two years.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 3, 2014
Heritage Harbour CDD welcomes new leadership

The Heritage Harbour South CDD elected Michelle Patterson as its chairwoman at the Dec. 2 meeting.

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