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Debbie Shapiro serves herself some trifle
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tablescapes, Trifles and Teas

The Sarasota Garden Club held its second annual Tablescapes, Trifles and Teas, Thursday Nov. 14. Members enjoyed an afternoon of decedent desserts and elaborate tablescapes all made by other members. The theme for the party was 'Celebrate Sarasota', which meant each floral tablescape highlighted a different aspect of Sarasota.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 14, 2013
Poker Tournament to benefit River Dawgs

The 13U River Dawgs will hold a Texas Hold'Em Poker Championship Dec. 7, at Tiki Joe's Neighborhood Bar & Grill, 5802 Longwood Run Blvd., Sarasota.

  • East County
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  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 14, 2013
Fruitville Elementary students to honor veterans

A music and visual arts program put on by elementary school students Tuesday will highlight the collected memories of veterans and pay tribute to their patriotism.

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  • David Conway
  • November 14, 2013
Sarasota draws closer to Sunshine settlement

Attorneys representing both sides of a Sunshine Law case against the city of Sarasota have signed an agreement that would bring an end to the lawsuit.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 14, 2013
Area F1 in Schools team clinches second

Five Manatee County students who make up Allegiance Race Team, placed second in the F1 in Schools World Finals Nov. 13 in Austin, Texas.

  • East County
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Oden C. Deloach III was arrested for burglarizing a Lakewood Ranch home.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • November 14, 2013
Man arrested for burglarizing Lakewood Ranch home

A 23-year-old man was arrested Wednesday afternoon for burglarizing a home in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Lights installed at Five Points Park in 2011 remain in the trees, but have been shut off since June. A new system for lighting the park’s trees could be forthcoming.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 14, 2013
DID follows the lights

After shutting off the tree lights in Five Points Park due to maintenance issues, the Downtown Improvement District considers a new lighting system.

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Courtesy photo. Big Pass, between Siesta Key and Lido Key, has never been dredged.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 14, 2013
Changes surface in Big Pass dredge

A twist in the debate to dredge Big Pass has increased county commissioners' leverage to demand more answers from the Army Corps of Engineers.

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Souvenir displays stand in the doorway at the Beach Baazar in Siesta Key Village to comply with an ordinance restricting them.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 14, 2013
SKVA seeks input on change to county's outdoor display ban

Residents and business owners discuss which metrics to use to regulate the displays in front of stores on the Key.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 14, 2013
Sunshine group scrutinizes emails of BID directors

Citizens for Sunshine seeks to scan the volunteers' personal computers for emails on BID issues.

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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 14, 2013
County agencies prepare for snowbirds

With the county's population set to increase by more than a third during the winter months, area agencies prepare for public services and utilities to adapt to the increased demand.

  • Sarasota
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  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 14, 2013
CONA debates 2050 plan

The Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations calls proposed changes to the 2050 plan 'shortsighted.'

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Heavy rains in September stalled the Beach Road Drainage project, exposing issues with the project's design.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2013
Welcome Back: Since you left ...

It's clear from the traffic jams that summer is officially over and 'season' has arrived in Sarasota. But the summer lull did not mean a lack of news. Here, we've compiled all the big news you missed while you were at your summer homes, traveling the globe or enjoying lazy summer days at the beach.

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On Wednesday afternoon, the lot at 242 S. Washington Blvd. sat empty as food trucks prepare to move on from the site.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 14, 2013
Food trucks plan for loss of picnic site

Due to a forthcoming development, Suncoast Food Trucks prepares for its next phase of operation in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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Siesta Key Beach, 1960. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 14, 2013
SKA marks 65 years

The Siesta Key Association celebrated its anniversary Thursday. It met to discuss its current agenda while looking back at the history of the community group.

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