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News

    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 5, 2010
Local VFW post to sell poppies

Donations collected the distribution of Buddy Poppies will benefit veterans and their families.

  • East County
  • News
Brandon, Sheldon and Darrin Campbell
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • November 5, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Campbell Cabinetry

Campbell Cabinetry will be hosting an open house at its new location at 1531 Main St. from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Unconditional Surrender will remain on the bayfront for at least 10 years as part of a donation agreement.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 5, 2010
Unconditional Surrender to receive plaque

The donated sign will commemorate the famous kiss between the World War II sailor and nurse.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chairwomen Jackie Rolfes, Jamie Becker, Leslie Jones and Donna Pachota
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 4, 2010
Flip Flops & Fashion Luncheon

Flip Flops & Fashion Luncheon

  • Black Tie
The oddest cake request Cameron Curry has received is a dog cake. "It was weird, but I couldn't wait to do it. My dog at home knocked it off the counter, and I ended up making it three times."
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 4, 2010
Ace of Cakes

Fifteen-year-old Cameron Curry has made at least 100 cakes in two years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. Deborah Goldsmith, Melanie Brokaw and Pam Lutz
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • November 4, 2010
LLSA Chamber members meet at Goldsmith Chiropractor

Goldsmith Chiropractor and Acupuncture Center and Cornerstone Solutions co-hosted the Longboat Key, Lido Key and St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event on Thursday, Oct. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Commissioner Phillip Younger is running for his first official two-year term in the town's March election.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 4, 2010
Rajewski changes his mind

At-large Commissioner Phillip Younger still has no official challengers for his seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
District 69 state Rep. Ray Pilon thanks the crowd for its support Election Night at Sarasota Yacht Club.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 4, 2010
Republicans sweep county

In what could be a first in Sarasota County, every Republican on the ballot won his or her race - an event that was spurred on by dissatisfaction with Democrats in Washington, D.C.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 4, 2010
Garage advice: Forget about leasing

An undecided City Commission was unsure whether to sell or lease its retail space at the Palm Avenue parking garage, so it sought a recommendation from an advisory board, which told commissioners to sell.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 4, 2010
City to explore park taxing district

A former commissioner wants to provide better funding for Selby Five Points Park by creating a new downtown taxing district solely dedicated to supporting the park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Five Points roundabout
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 4, 2010
Downtown transformation

In the seven months since Sarasota embarked on a series of four projects that would alter downtown's streetscape, the vision of its creators is becoming realized.

  • Sarasota
  • News
More than 100 Sailing Squadron supporters raise their hands Monday night to show their numbers in the commission chambers.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 4, 2010
Sailing Squadron lease deal lies on the horizon

The City Commission could vote as early as Nov. 15 on the Sarasota Sailing Squadron's 25-year lease.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota historian Jeff LaHurd released his book, "Owen Burns: The Man Who Bought and Built Sarasota," in honor of Burns' 100th anniversary of arriving in Sarasota.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 4, 2010
Historian's book honors local visionary developer

Sarasota will honor Owen Burns, a significant developer and civic leader of Sarasota, with community events next week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Honoree Flori Roberts and her family: Doug Roberts, Daniella Roberts, Bruce Roberts and Nancy Roberts
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 3, 2010
YMCA Foundation of Sarasota Annual Donor Appreciation Luncheon honoring Flori Roberts as YMCA First Citizen

YMCA Foundation of Sarasota Annual Donor Appreciation Luncheon honoring Flori Roberts as YMCA First Citizen

  • Black Tie
Amanda Baranowski
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 3, 2010
Man on the Street: Downtown Improvements

We headed to downtown Sarasota to pose the question: What do you think of the Five Points roundabout in particular and the downtown improvements overall?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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