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Lauren Mitchell of The Lauren Mitchell Band performed for the crowd.
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Bay Water Festival

The Sarasota Bay Water Festival took place at Ken Thompson Park on Saturday, Nov. 17. The festival celebrated the bay and educated the public about keeping the bay and the environment healthy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michelle Aguirre
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 17, 2012
Dream Makers Ball honoring Nathan Benderson

Dream Makers Ball honoring Nathan Benderson

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Steve Adler, Joel Elkes, Dale Adler and Sally Elkes
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 17, 2012
The Annual Artful Lobster

The Annual Artful Lobster

  • Black Tie
Elaine Adair, Joanne Walker and Sandra Appignani
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 16, 2012
Goodwill Manasota Tribute Luncheon

Goodwill Manasota Tribute Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan for the daily headlines
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 16, 2012
Nov. 16: Daily Headlines Video

Join Alex Mahadevan and Emily Walsh as they report on a crash on Longboat Key, a commissioner not seeking re-election, Stuff the Bus campaign kicking off and Weekend Best Bets!

  • Longboat Key
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Regional Director of the American Heart Association Whitney Carney and Heart Specialist of Sarasota Dr. Chippy Nalluri.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Go Red '80s Dance Party

The American Heart Association hosted an 80's dance party on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at Darwins on Fourth to celebrate a decade of heart disease awareness for women. The Go For Red campaign dispels the myth that heart disease is only a man's disease: since 1984 more women have died from heart disease than men. Boston Scientific sponsored the dance party, which promoted cardiovascular exercise and a good time for guests.

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File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 16, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Chili Cook-Off

Main Street and Manatee County Emergency Services will battle for the title of "Best Chili" this weekend during a fourth annual Chili Cook-Off at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
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Steve Arvey will perform as a special guest with Longboat Key blues band Blues Pig. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 16, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party

Twenty-nine restaurants will participate in tomorrow's event, which will raise money for local children's charities.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 16, 2012
Siesta Chamber taking annual award submissions

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its Business of the Year Awards through Dec. 7, to be announced Jan. 29.

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File photo
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 16, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Bay Water Festival

The Sarasota Bay Water Festival takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ken Thompson Park.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 16, 2012
Stuff the Bus campaign kicks off

Local businesses are partnering with the Manatee County School District this weekend to help The Food Bank of Manatee.

  • East County
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Two recent events might impact the availability of such funding—including President Barack Obama's re-election. File photo.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 16, 2012
Planners make streetcar presentation

Funding sources, ranging from state funding to federal grants, are available for building streetcar systems.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 16, 2012
County re-surfacing starts in Siesta Isles

Contractors hired by Sarasota County grinded a layer of asphalt off of Shadow Lawn Way yesterday, and will re-surface the street after minor curb repairs.

  • Siesta Key
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Gladys Blair's 2004 Oldsmobile sustained approximately $5,000 worth of damage.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 16, 2012
Longboat woman injured in crash

Gladys Blair, 95, was injured when she drove her car into the path of another vehicle near Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
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Lynn and Richie Barrie
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 15, 2012
Dog's Night Out

Dog's Night Out

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