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Haven Beach and Victoria Snyder
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  • November 15, 2013
Wine, Women and Shoes

Wine, Women and Shoes

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ODA’s Jose Juncosa attempts to maneuver the ball past SMA’s Connor Moriarty.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: SMA vs. ODA Soccer

The Sarasota Military Academy boys and girls soccer teams played host to The Out-of-Door Academy Nov. 14. The ODA boys team defeated SMA 2-1. Tait Lystad and Trevor Gorji each scored a goal for ODA. The ODA girls team won 3-0. Caitlyn Camire, Katie Lang and Kimmy Comito all scored goals for ODA.

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Fred and Gilda Nobel had fun with their costumes for their performance of Young at Heart
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Flim Flam II

Residents of The Fountains held their annual variety show, Flim Flam II Friday Nov. 15. The performers sang, danced and acted in the two-hour show for other residents.

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James Trippe, 31, was released on $7,500 bail following his arrest for grand theft on Thursday. Courtesy Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 15, 2013
Deputies nab tractor thief

A Sarasota man was arrested for stealing an $82,000 tractor.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 15, 2013
World pentathlon event may come to Sarasota

Officials representing Nathan Benderson Park hope to bring the Pentathlon World Cup to the facility.

  • East County
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Euphemia Haye is one of 30 restaurants that will participate in tomorrow's Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 15, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party

The Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party is the must-attend event this weekend. Not only will there be a variety of signature dishes and delicious drinks, but this Kiwanis Club event will benefit local children's charities.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 15, 2013
Town collects items for Toys for Tots

Drop off items at Longboat Key Town Hall or the Longboat Key Police Department.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sam Woolf sang and played a self-written song, “The Same.”
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River's Got Talent

Singers, dancers and performers showed their skills at the Braden River's Got Talent Showcase at Braden River High School Nov. 14.

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At-large Commissioner Terry Gans intends to run against unopposed District 3 challenger Ray Rajewski.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 15, 2013
Gans switching commission races

Commissioner Terry Gans intends to run against District 3 opponent Ray Rajewski instead of at-large challenger Armando Linde.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • November 15, 2013
City Commission to revisit paid parking at Palm Avenue

At Monday's commission meeting, the owner of Louies Modern will ask commissioners to delay the implementation of paid parking at the Palm Avenue garage.

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This free event features Italian food, beer and performances.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 15, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Festa Italiana

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities presents the second Festa Italiana Saturday at the Central Park amenity center.

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The Siesta Key Crystal Classic brings 30,000 to 50,000 visitors to Siesta Key each year.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 15, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BETS: Chalk Festival and Crystal Classic

Two of Sarasota's most loved outdoor art events return.

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Cardinal Mooney plays host to St. Pete Catholic in a Class 3A-Region 3 semifinal tonight.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2013
Gridiron Glory: The playoffs

Join Sports Editor Jen Blanco for this week's edition of Gridiron Glory, and hear about the hottest high school football match ups.

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Downtown Sarasota radio show host Phil Grande has long been critical of the city's response to vagrant activity in Five Points Park.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 15, 2013
Fournier fires back at Grande

Sarasota City Attorney Bob Fournier has asked for a 'civil conversation' with downtown radio show host Phil Grande regarding city ordinances affecting vagrancy.

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A three-dimensional installation on the floor at the Re-Imagining Sarasota Chalk Artists Art Show
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 14, 2013
Sarasota Chalk Show at the Ice House

Sarasota Chalk Show at the Ice House

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