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City commissioners also agreed to have city staff investigate the possibility of replacing angled parking on Ringling Boulevard.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 8, 2011
City denies construction zoning amendment

The Sarasota City Commission voted 3-2 to deny a proposed zoning code amendment that would have allowed favorability to applicants.

  • Sarasota
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Betsy Kane Hartnett and Stanley Kane
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 7, 2011
Starry Night Dinner, highlighting 'My Fair Lady'

Starry Night Dinner, highlighting 'My Fair Lady'

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 7, 2011
Free workshop 'Beyond Feeling Sad: Helping Kids in Crisis' offered to parents

Experts from the Sarasota County School District will offer a free workshop for parents and teachers to help them be able to identify and respond to depression and self-destructive behavior in young people.

  • Sarasota
  • News
What do you think, should dogs be allowed on the beach?
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 7, 2011
POLL OF THE DAY: Paws on the beach?

In tonight's meeting the Longboat Key Commission will appoint members to the Dog Beach Feasibility Committee to explore the idea of giving dogs limited access to select portions of Longboat Key beaches.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 7, 2011
Commission to discuss former Klauber property tonight

The town's contract to buy the property adjacent to Bayfront Park will be discussed at tonight's meeting.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 7, 2011
Sarasota City Commission reviews construction zoning

The Sarasota City Commission will review a proposed zoning code amendment that would allow favorability to applicants.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 7, 2011
Roadwork updates for week of Nov. 6

Projects continue on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 789, state Routes 758, 72, 78 and 681.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 7, 2011
Esplanade sales center opens

Taylor Morrison opened a sales center for its new development this weekend.

  • East County
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Bryce Andrews had fun racing through an inflatable obstacle course.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 7, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Elementary Fall Festival

Tara Elementary School students and their families enjoyed a day outside with friends during the school's annual fall festival Nov. 5. Festivities included inflatables, carnival-style games, a silent auction, a performance by Tara's Dance Team and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rachel Robertson enjoyed the day with her son, Jordan.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 7, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Risen Savior Fall Festival

Risen Savior Lutheran Church hosted a Fall Family Festival Nov. 5. Festivities included games, a bounce house, face painting and more.

  • East County
  • News
The entrance to the Crosley Estate
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 6, 2011
The Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center Gala honoring Betty Schoenbaum

The Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center Gala honoring Betty Schoenbaum

  • Black Tie
The entrance to the Crosley Estate
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 6, 2011
Brunch on the Bay

Brunch on the Bay

  • Black Tie
Tommy Bahama gift bags
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 5, 2011
'Mai Tai No Tie'

'Mai Tai No Tie'

  • Black Tie
People brought lawn chairs and blankets to sit on while watching the performers at the 21st annual Sarasota Blues Fest, Saturday, Nov. 5, out by Ed Smith Stadium.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Blues Fest

The 21st annual Sarasota Blues Fest took place, Saturday, Nov. 5, out by Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
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Autumn Solomon recently adopted Jasper.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Honor Animal Rescue Ribbon-cutting Ceremony

Honor Animal Rescue celebrated the official opening of its new Ranch adoption center Nov. 5 with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony.

  • East County
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