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  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 7, 2013
SKVA debates outdoor displays and dredging

New twists on familiar debates drove the discussion during Siesta Key Village Association's Tuesday meeting.

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  • November 7, 2013
News Briefs

Closures planned for Veterans Day; City Commission to extend Street Team program; Broken Egg closes in Siesta Key Village

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Richardson
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  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 7, 2013
Return with honor

Three area veterans reflect on their military service, the challenges of transitioning to civilian life and the how lessons from war shaped their lives in peace.

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Kelly Kirschner spoke at Saturday's CCNA meeting regarding a proposal that would create a oversight board to monitor how funds generated by a School Board tax are spent.
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  • David Conway
  • November 7, 2013
CCNA backs push for School Board oversight

The Coalition of City Neighborhood Associations endorsed creating a citizen oversight committee to report where funds from the 1-mill school board tax go, if it's approved by voters.

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The Cabana Inn has received some criticism regarding its design, but co-manager Scott Woolridge believes, after the building undergoes some renovations, the motif is worth preserving.
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  • David Conway
  • November 7, 2013
Cabana Inn manager seeks to preserve property

Scott Woolridge, co-manager of the Cabana Inn since January, has a radical vision for the future of the property: He wants to maintain its image.

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Co-chairs Marvin Albert, Gerri Aaron and Pamela and David Steves
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  • November 6, 2013
Visiting Artists Dinner Series: Lukas Vondracek and Anu Tali

Visiting Artists Dinner Series: Lukas Vondracek and Anu Tali

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Dianne Anderson and Charles Knowles
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  • November 6, 2013
Annual Donor Appreciation Luncheon

Annual Donor Appreciation Luncheon

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Gregory Pacitti, Callan Rivera and David Mercier enjoy food and drinks.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Social

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance met Nov. 6, at Truman's Tap and Grill, Lakewood Ranch, to socialize and network.

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Sarasota does not currently have an Apple store.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • November 6, 2013
Apple store coming to Sarasota

Apple's job website lists Sarasota as one of 23 sites for stores in Florida with job openings.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 6, 2013
Johnson book showcases 'Lure of Longboat'

Longboat Key photographer Mary Lou Johnson's new coffee table book features 150 photos she took on the Key over the past 10 years.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 6, 2013
Daily Headlines: Nov. 6, 2013

Today's stories: Broken Egg closes on Siesta Key; Longboat Key realtors bullish on market; Mixon Fruit Farms celebrates 75th season; and MORE!

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 6, 2013
Daily Headlines: Nov. 6, 2013

Today's stories: Broken Egg closes on Siesta Key;

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Cafe Venice Restaurant and Wine Bar is located on Venice island and offers a menu of continental cuisine with an emphasis on homemade items.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cafe Venice

This week we went in the kitchen with chef Scott Raiche, of Cafe Venice, while he prepares chicken scaloppine marengo. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's "In the Kitchen."

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cafe Venice

This week we went in the kitchen with chef Scott Raiche of Cafe Venice, while he prepares chicken scaloppine marengo. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's "In the Kitchen."

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Chef Paul Mattison leads the school garden project at Philippi Shores Elementary.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 6, 2013
Phillippi Shores breaks ground on school garden

Volunteers laid the dirt this morning in the school's future vegetable garden.

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