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Professor Stephen R. Diasio from the Ringling College of Art and Design came to support his student Jazz Leeb and enjoy the art.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling Underground

The Ringling Museum of Art held Ringling Underground on Thursday Nov. 1. This was an opportunity for art students to showcase their work. The public listened to live music from bands like Bwedge and The Send Offs as well as shared drinks and mingled.

  • Arts + Culture
Town officials and firefighters gathered for another round of negotiations Thursday, Nov. 1.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 2, 2012
Firefighters present proposed contract

The town didn't declare impasse with firefighters yesterday but expressed hesitance about dragging out the negotiation process.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Williams Testing, a local pipeline inspection firm, is wrapping up a Sarasota County contract on Midnight Pass Road.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 2, 2012
Lane closed on south Siesta

A firm working on a Sarasota County sewer rehabilitation project expects the roadway at the 7700 block of Midnight Pass Road to be clear later today

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Ocean Blues is located at 1936 Hillview St.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 2, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BEST: Craft Beer and Cigar Box Guitar Festival

Relax with a cigar, a beer and guitar music this Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The theme for this year’s 2012 Veterans’ Day ceremony is "For Those Who Serve." Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 2, 2012
Veterans' Day parade planned

The annual event will begin at Main Street and Osprey Avenue at 10 a.m.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Stock image.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 2, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Ferraris on the Circle

More than 75 Ferraris will be on display Saturday on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bernie Kloppenburg and Courtney Goodman
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Trick or Treat

The Sarasota Yacht Club hosted a trick-or-treat event on its docks Wednesday, Oct. 31 to celebrate Halloween. Guests showed off their costumes and enjoyed appetizers, candy and trick or treating on the docks before the winners of the pumpkin-carving contest were announced.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Everything is connected.
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 2, 2012
Film Review: 'Detropia'

Everything is Connected

  • Sarasota
  • News
Souhad and Tess Chawi dance to the music at the event.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: The Masque of the Red Death

The Crosley Supper Club held their first event The Masque of the Red Death on Wednesday Oct.31 at the Powel Crosley Estate and Museum. The masquerade was based off the Edgar Allan Poe story The Masque of the Red Death where the main character Prince Prospero holds a masquerade party during a plague. Over 300 people attended the decked out party, complete with actors, music, food, drinks and an amazing view.

  • Arts + Culture
Sweet Sparkman Architects, formerly known as TOTeMS Architecture, designed preliminary plans for the Siesta Key public beach pavilion.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 2, 2012
Open house planned for beach project

Sarasota County staff will answer question and record comments from the public about the Siesta Key public beach improvements Nov. 13.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 2, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Dog Days of Autumn

This weekend's event will combine the cause of animals with family fun.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 2, 2012
Mixon offers sweet treat too servicemen

The fruit farm will offer free ice cream to first responders Nov. 3, 5 and 6.

  • East County
  • News
Diane Stabile shared a table with Bonnie Schiavone and Betty Hon.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Polo Grill 5th Anniversary

Polo Grill and Bar owners Tommy and Jaymie Klauber celebrated their restaurant's fifth anniversary with a special anniversary party Nov. 1.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lark Baxter and Peter and Katie Hayes with Ann and Doug Logan
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 1, 2012
34th Annual New England Clambake

34th Annual New England Clambake

  • Black Tie
Carolyn and Richard Beebe with Harold Ronson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 1, 2012
A Taste of Friendship Under the Selby Sunset

A Taste of Friendship Under the Selby Sunset

  • Black Tie
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