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Co-Chairs Fran Braverman and Allison Silver-Schwartz
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 5, 2011
Women's Day

Women's Day

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According to a Nov. 22 memo sent by Finance Director Tom Kelley to Town Manager David Bullock, the cost to the town totals $171,993.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 5, 2011
Commission to discuss $1,000 bonuses for town employees

The commission will discuss the budget transfer at tonight's regular meeting.

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The interruption affects about 200 customers of Sarasota County Utilities, including two churches that provide day care services.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • December 5, 2011
Boil water advisory for some Sarasota residents

County Officials have issued a precautionary boil water advisory due to a water main break affecting the north of Bahia Vista Street between Troyer Plaza and McIntosh Road.

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Charles L. Hill, Jr., 31. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • December 5, 2011
Gulf Gate murder suspect arrested

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has arrested Charles L. Hill, Jr., 31, for the shooting death of James Brotherton, 49.

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A proposed mooring field in Sarasota Bay and the regulations for boats outside of it will be discussed tonight at City Hall.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 5, 2011
Commission discusses mooring field tonight

The Sarasota City Commission also has plans to discuss the future State Street parking garage and zoning code amendments today.

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Evan Keever, 8. Could not resist an elf photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Holiday Festival

Families gathered at Bashaw Elementary School Dec. 3 for the school's Holiday Festival & Bobcat Bazaar. Festivities included carnival-style games, performances by choir students, a cakewalk and more.

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Lakewood Ranch High School JROTC student Sarely Gutierrez helped Kristina Tripoli, 9, with a rope challenge.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Imagine Fall Festival

Families at Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch enjoyed carnival-style games, bounce houses, food and more during the school's annual Fall Festival Dec. 3.

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Sponsor Donna D’Agostino and Chair Ida Zito with Bert Minot
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 4, 2011
Designing Women Boutique Fashion Week Gala 'Our Fair Ladies'

Designing Women Boutique Fashion Week Gala 'Our Fair Ladies'

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Hunter Brown, 16, and Rachel Gross, 15, played the roles of Joseph and Mary while 8-year-old Jacob Seminick played the role of a shepherd boy.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: A Night in Bethlehem

East County families traveled back in time to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ during Living Lord Lutheran Church's A Night in Bethlehem Dec. 3. The event was an interactive Christmas experience designed to depict the city of Bethlehem 2,000 years ago.

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Cameron Leff with auction prize Rudolph and Chris Voelker
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 3, 2011
Hot Dogs Cool Cats 'Laugh Your Paws Off'

Hot Dogs Cool Cats 'Laugh Your Paws Off'

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Mason and Neenah Fuste made sure to get their picture taken with Mr. and Mrs. Claus, played by Jeanne and John Larranaga.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Stoneybrook Breakfast with Santa

Families in the Heritage Harbour community enjoyed a special Breakfast with Santa event today at the Stoneybrook Rec Center.

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Michael Schaunnault and his son, Alexander, and wife, Samantha, couldn’t resist a photo with Santa, portrayed by Jeff Spencer.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: River Club Breakfast with Santa

Families in River Club got their first glimpse of Santa today during Caddyshak Sports Bar & Grille's Breakfast with Santa event.

  • East County
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Monica Simpson worked for the town since October 2001.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 3, 2011
Simpson resigns from P&Z director position

Monica Simpson will receive three months' severance pay and will work for the town as an independent contractor.

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Judge David Denkin and Courtney Denkin with Honorary Chair Eric Robinson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 2, 2011
24th annual Festival of Trees, Lights and Holiday Gifts

24th annual Festival of Trees, Lights and Holiday Gifts

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The Venturas performed jazz, blues and holiday favorites during their show at Music on Main.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • December 2, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Music on Main

Hundreds of music lovers packed Lakewood Ranch Main Street for the monthly Music on Main concert Dec. 2. Sarasota mainstays The Venturas performed in front of The Fish Hole miniature golf course.

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