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Steven Walters, 50, allegedly began punching 41-year-old Michael Gatz during an altercation in front of Petco in the Paradise Plaza parking lot Thursday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 7, 2014
Longboat resident charged in road rage stabbing

The Sarasota Police Department charged 50-year-old Steven Walters with aggravated battery in connection with a fight in a Petco parking lot Thursday.

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Gene Burke, Suzanne Silverstein and Christie Dean
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 6, 2014
Le Petit Marche

Le Petit Marche

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Jamie Aymerich, Candice McElyea
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 6, 2014
Heart & Sole: Elegant Fashion Show and Luncheon

Heart & Sole: Elegant Fashion Show and Luncheon

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The Sarasota Police Department arrested a man suspected of stabbing another man in the face during a road rage incident.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 6, 2014
Road rage incident ends in stabbing

The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a stabbing that occurred in the Paradize Plaza parking lot before 3 p.m. today.

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Several residents pointed out the highest building on Main Street right now is three stories.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 6, 2014
Commission approves seven-story building behind Main Street

Despite objections from Lakewood Ranch residents, the Manatee County Commission approved a building height change Thursday.

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Chris Brown purchased the four lots in the Siesta Market complex Oct. 30 and Nov. 3 for $2.8 million
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 6, 2014
Brown buys Siesta Market

Business owner Chris Brown continued adding to his Sarasota and Siesta Key investments with the $2.8 million purchase in the heart of the Village.

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Stacey Rhoads, a bartender at Blue Rooster, said she’s gotten lots of surprised reactions from tourists who want to order a mimosa or bloody Mary with Sunday brunch — only to find out they can’t before noon.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 6, 2014
Sarasota County bags Sunday booze ban

On Wednesday, Sarasota County commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance amending the County Code to allow alcohol sales before noon on Sundays.

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Food Bank of Manatee volunteer Evelyn Parcels serves up a seafood soup.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 6, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Empty Bowls

On Nov. 6, patrons who love sipping on tomato basil, seafood, chicken noodle and a range of other soups flooded Lakewood Ranch Main Street for the 14th annual Empty Bowls event.

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The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) selected Tim Novak for the director position of the Masters in Health Services Administration program.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 6, 2014
LECOM welcomes new masters program director

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine selected Tim Novak as the program director for its new program - Masters in Health Services Administration.

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  • Schools
The planned 18-story condominium at 33 S. Palm Ave. is required to preserve the facade of the historic DeMarcay Hotel building. Rendering courtesy of Premier Sotheby's International Realty
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 6, 2014
Residents make noise about condo

A number of groups have issues with the construction of a proposed Palm Avenue high-rise.

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Bridget Ziegler narrowly defeated challenger Ken Marsh Tuesday. Photo by Jessica Salmond
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 6, 2014
Ziegler to add variety to board

After overcoming an August deficit to retain her seat in Tuesday's runoff, Bridget Ziegler intends to be a unique voice on the school board.

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Early conceptual renderings for the garage and "pad site" — pictured above — may change if a potential buyer renegotiates his terms. Rendering courtesy of Ian Black Real Estate
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 6, 2014
City to revisit State Street garage sale

The high bidder for a liner site at the parking garage has asked the city to reconsider the terms of the sale.

  • Sarasota
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Todd Mathes
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 6, 2014
Benderson works to gain approval for Siesta Promenade development

Residents, nearby merchants and Siesta Key residents remain concerned about the 24-acre development - for different reasons.

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The motorized boat ramp will be installed next week. It will be 58 feet of solid concrete, with about 30 feet under water. Photos by Jessica Salmond
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 6, 2014
Blackburn Point Park project: halfway there

Despite unique construction challenges - including piles of strange rocks - the park should still open in March.

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Shelli Freeland Eddie
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 6, 2014
Forum introduces City Commission applicants

A neighborhood association meeting in Alta Vista served as the first chance for many residents to learn about contenders for openings on the City Commission.

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