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American Education Week runs today through Nov. 22.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 18, 2013
American Education Week kicks off

Public education is celebrated in Manatee County schools this week, Nov. 18 to Nov. 22, with a range of activities for students and parents.

  • East County
  • News
A 68-year-old man was pulled from a hot tub by a witness who started CPR before the victim died.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 18, 2013
Man dies after rescue from hot tub

A 68-year-old man was found unresponsive in a community hot tub in Lakewood Ranch at noon Sunday and was pronounced dead 20 minutes later.

  • East County
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Commodore David and Marilyn Powell
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore's Ball

On Saturday, Nov. 16, the members of Bird Key Yacht Club gathered in their finest and fanciest to honor Commodore David Powell and his wife, Marilyn, for their efforts and contributions throughout the year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 18, 2013
2050 debate on tap for County Commission

Proposed changes to the Sarasota 2050 comprehensive plan will take center stage at Sarasota County Commission meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday.

  • Siesta Key
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Shelia Wynne, Margery Blacklow and Nancy Skadron
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The Sanctuary Welcome Back Party

On Saturday, Nov. 16, the Sanctuary at Longboat Key Club held a Welcome Back Party for returning residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Eat Here's Rooftop Lounge opens Friday, Nov. 22
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 18, 2013
Eat Here opens rooftop lounge with a benefit

The official opening of the downtown Eat Here rooftop lounge this Friday will benefit The Mayors Feed the Hungry program.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 18, 2013
Governor names new Sarasota County judge

Erika Quartermaine, 35, will step into the vacancy on the Sarasota County Court left by outgoing Judge Kimberly Bonner, who was recently appointed to the Circuit Court.

  • Siesta Key
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Monee Arpin and Kay DeFrances
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 17, 2013
'The Art of Caring for Children'

'The Art of Caring for Children'

  • Black Tie
Louise Burderle, Susan and Jim Lanier and Mary Ann Robinson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 17, 2013
Celebrating Legacies

Celebrating Legacies

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Anne Essner, Chris Curie and Carol Bowen
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 17, 2013
65th Anniversary Diamond and Sapphire 'Jewel'bilee Celebration

65th Anniversary Diamond and Sapphire 'Jewel'bilee Celebration

  • Black Tie
Ashley Light from YPG wraps a gift
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Girls Inc. Santa's Helpers

Girls Inc. and Sarasota's Young Professional Group volunteers were Santa's Helpers, Sunday Nov. 17. The volunteers spent the morning wrapping gifts for Girls Inc. families.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sand sculpture by Bred Stocker and Fred Mallet
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Crystal Classic

This weekend, the Crystal Classic returns to Siesta Beach. Visitors from around the world come to witness the local and international sculptors at work. The three-day event takes place until Monday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Will Zin works on Norman Rockwell’s Freedom of Worship
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Chalk Festival

The annual Sarasota Chalk Festival took over Burns Court, Sunday Nov. 17. The outdoor festival invited visitors to admire the work of international and local chalk artists. This year's festival celebrated the theme 'Legacy of Valor' and featured 500 artists.

  • Sarasota
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Sue and Rick Berkun
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 17, 2013
Illumination Gala 'Moonlight and Martinis'

Illumination Gala 'Moonlight and Martinis'

  • Black Tie
Peggy Albano, Heather McKay and Larry Winegar
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 16, 2013
2013 Miracle Ball

2013 Miracle Ball

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Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
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