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The update shed little light on what the investigator's have learned so far.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • November 13, 2012
Audit firm begins investigation into Manatee Schools spending woes

Investigators from Navigant interviewed former superintendent Tim McGonegal and have begun to contact other key district figures to find the cause of a $3.4 million deficit, according to Internal Auditor Ed Daugherty.

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Sgt. Brian Craycraft, 2nd Lt. Mohammed Rasheid, 1st Lt. Brad Smith and Pvt. 1st Class Jacob O’Reilly
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  • Nick Friedman
  • November 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Veterans Day Mass

Sarasota National Cemetery and the Diocese of Venice Sunday, Nov. 11 hosted a Veterans Day Mass to honor U.S. servicemen and women and those who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. The Reverend Frank J. Dewane delivered mass.

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Rick Oelschlaeger
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  • Nick Friedman
  • November 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: RC Plane Competition

RC plane competitors and enthusiasts gathered Saturday, Nov. 10 at the Sarasota Radio Control Squadron Flying Field for the 25th Annual Corvin Miller Memorial Contest. In all the years of competition, this was the first year that RC jets, complete with miniature turbine jet engines, flew in competition.

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Rob Ploof, Jason Roznos and Lawson Mitchell
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  • Nick Friedman
  • November 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club 12th Annual Regatta kickoff Party

Members of the Sarasota Yacht Club and participating sailors gathered for a kickoff party Friday, Nov. 9, before its 12th annual regatta to benefit the Sarasota Youth Sailing program. Boaters competed in classes including spinnaker, racer cruiser, non-spinnaker, true cruising, pocket cruiser and multihull.

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  • Roger Drouin
  • November 13, 2012
Former city plan receives planning award

Mike Taylor was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Florida Sun Coast Chapter of the American Planning Association.

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Brown purchased the building at 1718 Main Street (shown here) for $2 million and the building at 1734 Main Street for $800,000. Courtesy photos.
  • By Sean Roth and Roger Drouin
  • November 13, 2012
Beach Club owner buys Main Street buildings

The purchase offered an attractive investment for a potential redevelopment site sometime in the future, said Chris Brown.

  • Sarasota
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Jen Hutchens and her son, Jack.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Southside Elementary Jog-a-thon

Southside students participated in their annual fundraiser Friday, Nov. 9. Each year, students participate in a T-shirt contest, and all students wear the winning shirt. This year's theme was Move to Groove, and funds raised at the event will go to the PTO to sponsor field trips and other activities.

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Harvard Jolly Inc. oversaw design of the estimated $10.08 million Gulf Gate Library replacement.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 13, 2012
Gulf Gate Library collection headed to the mall

Sarasota County commissioners will consider a 25-month lease to open a temporary location for the Gulf Gate Library in Sarasota Square Mall.

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Roseanne Talcott caught up with Kaye Kuzell.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Fashion Show

Ladies in the Tara community gathered Nov. 9, for the "Harvest of Fashion" Fashion Show and Luncheon, at the Tara Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
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Bill Ainsworth, Peter Cossette, Heather DeHaven, Robie Saylor and Scott Brann
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 12, 2012
Divas After Dark

Divas After Dark

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Barbara Brizdle and Judy Bloch
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 12, 2012
Key Chorale Annual Fall Luncheon

Key Chorale Annual Fall Luncheon

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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as he reports the daily headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 12, 2012
Nov. 12: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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Matt Long and Andy Gertler sculpted Subway Under Pressure to represent the current events with Hurricane Sandy.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: 2012 Crystal Classic Sand Sculpting Competition

Twenty-four sand sculptors competed in the 2012 Siesta Key Crystal Classic Competition on Siesta Beach Nov. 8 through Nov. 12. Sculptors from all over the U.S. and the world came to the third annual competition to show of their creations. The public also participated in sand sculpting demonstrations and browsed the vendor booths.

  • Arts + Culture
Sherry Richardson and Barry Grooms
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota and Manatee Chamber Expo

Members of the Sarasota and Manatee chambers of commerce gathered Wednesday, Nov. 7 at the Bradenton Convention Center. Members set up booths and guests networked and enjoyed light food and drink.

  • Sarasota
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Larry Larose and John Meyers
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Marine Corps Birthday Luncheon

More than 200 U.S. Marine Corps veterans gathered Saturday, Nov. 10 at Marina Jack to celebrate the 237th birthday of the Marine Corps. Marine veterans of World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, the Gulf Wars, Iraq and Afghanistan, ranging in age from 24 to 95, were represented at the 10th annual luncheon. Chairman Tom Smith addressed the crowd before members socialized and enjoyed a meal.

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