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A ribbon-cutting was held Nov. 4.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 15, 2011
Woodbrook opening yields home sales

A dozen homebuyers signed contracts for homes in Neal Communities' Woodbrook during the community's grand opening.

  • East County
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Harriet Schaye and Chairman Edward Schaye
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 14, 2011
Divas after Dark presents 'Burlesque'

Divas after Dark presents 'Burlesque'

  • Black Tie
Bradenton native C.C. Sardinha won the singles consolation final with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Temple's Yana Mavrina.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 14, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Home Sweet Home

Bradenton native and Oklahoma State University junior C.C. Sardinha returned home Nov. 11-13 to compete in the 2011 Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic at the Lakewood Ranch Athletic Center.

  • East County
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Taylor Caldwell is 5-foot-3, weighs about 125 pounds and has long brown hair and brown eyes.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 14, 2011
Police searching for missing Parrish girl

Taylor Caldwell left her Parrish home Monday morning for Palmetto High School.

  • East County
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Jace Conger, Rage Shaw, Steve Flinn and Robert Sykes began camping out as early as 4 a.m.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 14, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: King's crew

When you want Stephen King's autograph that badly, nothing else will do. This group of people began camping out as early as 4 a.m. today at the Barnes and Noble bookstore to claim their place in line. King's book signing takes place at 7 p.m. tonight.

  • Arts + Culture
Bullock became interim town manager Nov. 1. He served 14 years as Sarasota County deputy administrator.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 14, 2011
PIC to hold reception for Bullock

The Public Interest Committee will host new Town Manager David Bullock at a membership reception.

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The school is located at 1900 E. Laurel Road, Nokomis.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • November 14, 2011
Public comments sought on review of schools

A company undertaking a study of the efficiency of the Sarasota County School District will hold a community open house from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, in the Laurel Nokomis School cafeteria to take public comment on the process.

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Residents and business owners are invited to a Main Street streetscape workshop presented by the Downtown Improvement District at 4 p.m. today at City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 14, 2011
Downtown Sarasota Main Street workshop today

Residents and business owners are invited to choose a Main Street project concept today that will help shape the future downtown project.

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iStock photo. Not a Duval's New World Cafe dish.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 14, 2011
Duval's New World Cafe holds grand opening

A new downtown eatery called Duval's New World Cafe is holding a grand opening celebration today.

  • Sarasota
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Hot Chicks Chili won first place two years ago and won best in show last year.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Fourth annual Chili Cook-Off

East County residents enjoyed an afternoon of food and fun during the fourth annual Chili Cook-Off Nov. 13 on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch. Guests sampled a variety of chili, as Manatee County Emergency Services battled for the title of the county's best chili. Those in attendance also enjoyed listening to the sounds of Paper Airplanes, got an up close look at several fire trucks and ambulances and climbed a rock wall, among other games and activities.

  • East County
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Rob Beaumont performed with Trail Dogs.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 12, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Rocky Bottom Bluegrass Festival

Ten Florida-based bluegrass bands strummed into the East County for the first Rocky Bottom Bluegrass Festival Nov. 12, at Linger Lodge. The daylong event featured plenty of music, food and a variety of vendors. Performers included The Florida Mountain Boys, Passerine, Ernie Evans and the Florida State Bluegrass Band, Highway 41, Swinging Bright, Generations Bluegrass, Trail Dogs, Ramblegrass, Little Girl and the Dreadful Snakes and Sharla June and the Mayhaws.

  • Arts + Culture
Ella and Mya Brauch had a blast at Bennett Park's grand opening.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 12, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Bennett Park Grand Opening

Manatee County commissioners, county officials and Tom Bennett's extended family celebrated the completion of a dream during the Bennett Park grand opening celebration and festival Nov. 12. Former commissioner Jonathan Bruce spoke about the park's long history, and Lakewood Ranch High School's JROTC presented the colors during the ceremony. Commissioner and veteran Larry Bustle raised the American flag for the first time at the park.

  • East County
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1. Terry McKee-President & CEO Nuovo Salon Group, Sally Schule-General Manager Saks, James Amato-VP & Technical Director of Nuovo Salon Group
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 12, 2011
Saks Fifth Avenue and Nuovo Salon Anniversary Celebration

Saks Fifth Avenue and Nuovo Salon Anniversary Celebration

  • Black Tie
Beth and Steve Knopik
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 12, 2011
Night of Hope Gala 'Over the Moon'

Night of Hope Gala 'Over the Moon'

  • Black Tie
Guitarist Frank Reck played with the Florida Suncoast Mummers.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 11, 2011
Photo Gallery: University Park 20-year Celebration

The University Park Golf & Country Club hosted a special party for its members Nov. 11 in honor of University Park's 20th anniversary. Guest enjoyed live music, socializing, food and drink and a fireworks show.

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