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Community Activities Corp. Director Lori Basilone is the organization's only employee.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 16, 2010
Community Activities moves headquarters

The not-for-profit will move its headquarters to the Summerfield Information Center this week.

  • East County
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Travelers will have two new destinations to choose from at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport: Boston and Milwaukee.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 16, 2010
SRQ airport adds two new destinations

A non-stop flight to Boston is one of new flights coming to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

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Pelican Harbor Association Vice President Gus Swoboda and Sheldon Kahn.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • November 16, 2010
Pelican Harbor residents bid farewell to association president

Pelican Harbor residents said goodbye to their association president, Sheldon Kahn, with a farewell party on Tuesday, Nov. 16, at the home of fellow Pelican Harbor resident Ken Bennett. Kahn had been president of the condo association for 5 years and a resident at Pelican Harbor for 45 years.

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"I thank the citizens of our great city for allowing me to serve them," said Mayor Kelly Kirschner.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 16, 2010
Mayor won't seek re-election

Kelly Kirschner decided after one term to end his political career at City Hall.

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Artisans' World Marketplace president Sandy Ramsey said the store represents artisans from more than 60 countries across the world.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 16, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Artisans' World Marketplace

Artisans' World Marketplace opened its new Lakewood Ranch location Nov. 12.

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Marina Jack received a $1.5 million tax bill, but its operator plans to sue to stop collection.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 16, 2010
City to allow Marina Jack suit

Marina Jack's operator asked the city, its landlord, to approve its desire to sue the property appraiser's office over a $1.5 million tax bill.

  • Sarasota
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Miss Em aka co-chair Jim Neal
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 15, 2010
Divas After Dark: 'Midnight in Gay Paris'

Divas After Dark: 'Midnight in Gay Paris'

  • Black Tie
  • By Loren Mayo and Sean Roth
  • November 15, 2010
P.F. Chang's may come to downtown Sarasota

A proposal to develop the Chinese restaurant was submitted last week.

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Robert Servian, 61, was last seen alive more than seven months ago.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 15, 2010
Servian's missing husband's remains may be found

The husband of former mayor Mary Anne Servian has been missing since April. Vermont police have located human remains, which may be his.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 15, 2010
More judges needed for history fair

More than 1,700 students are entered in this year's Manatee County History Fair, which will be held Nov. 17 at the Manatee Convention and Civic Center.

  • East County
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Pension board chairman Keith Tanner said an audit needs to be performed because of suspicions about the pension plan.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 15, 2010
Pension audit discussion looming

The Longboat Key Town Commission will be allowed to discuss a decision by the Firefighters' Pension Board to hire a company to perform a $50,000 audit.

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Harry's General Manager Hal Christensen and his daughter, Ella, at last month's wine tasting.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 15, 2010
Historical Society to celebrate town's 55th anniversary

The event will take place Wednesday at Harry's Continental Kitchens.

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The Plaza Hotel had been proposed for this lot at South Palm Avenue and Alderman Street.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 15, 2010
Commission to debate Palm Avenue zoning

A group of residents wants to create a new zoning district in their neighborhood to prevent certain kinds of commercial development.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 15, 2010
Commission welcomes new members

Newly elected county commissioners Michael Gallen and Robin DiSabatino will take their oaths of office Tuesday. The board also is set to discuss the design of the Fort Hamer Bridge.

  • East County
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Handcrafted necklaces made from recycled paper.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • November 14, 2010
Gift fair goes global

The 9th annual St. Boniface Global Gift Fair was held Saturday, Nov. 13 and Sunday, Nov. 14, at St. Boniface Church. The fair featured Fair Trade items which were handcrafted by artisans from all over the world.

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