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School impact fees are used to build the infrastructure, such as roads, to support new residential development.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 9, 2010
County may suspend impact fees

The school board asked county commissioners to halt for two years collection of the $2,000 impact fee on each new single-family home.

  • Sarasota
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Peggy and Ken Abt and host Stanley Kane
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 8, 2010
Starry Night Dinner Series highlighting 'Bonnie and Clyde'

Starry Night Dinner Series highlighting 'Bonnie and Clyde'

  • Black Tie
Katie Biter, Crystal Lahners and Daria Spina
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 8, 2010
The Gathering of the Goddesses 'Black and Bling'

The Gathering of the Goddesses 'Black and Bling'

  • Black Tie
Former Mayor Joan Webster will not seek another two-year term this March.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 8, 2010
Webster not running for commissioner

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

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Harrison Keaser, 3, couldn't wait to slide down the slide with his older sister, Grace, 7.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 8, 2010
Imagine students enjoy fall fun

Students at The Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch celebrated the change in season with their 3rd annual Fall Festival Nov. 6. Students enjoyed face painting, bounce houses, carnival-style games, music and refreshments, among other activities.

  • East County
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A little more than a dozen residents came out for the Veterans Walk of Honor Nov. 6.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 8, 2010
Residents walk for veterans

A little more than a dozen residents gathered at San Marco Plaza Nov. 6 for the Veterans Walk of Honor and clothesline art show. Residents bundled up and walked two miles up to Main Street and back in support of our local veterans.

  • East County
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The improvements at Selby Five Points Park should be complete before a Christmas tree lighting ceremony Dec. 3.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 8, 2010
Five Points Park receives grant

The Selby Foundation commits to providing $31,000 for lighting in the park's trees.

  • Sarasota
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Kindergarten teacher Stacy Freeman walked right alongside her students.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 8, 2010
Walkin' Wildcats

McNeal Elementary School students braved the chilly weather Nov. 5, as they spent part of the day outside during the school's 3rd annual Walkathon. In addition to raising more than $13,600 for the school, students enjoyed music, refreshments and a catapult launch, among other activities.

  • East County
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Guests enjoyed hot and cold varieties of crab.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2010
Lucky Pelican gets 'crabby'

East County residents flocked to the Lucky Pelican Bistro Nov. 6-7 for the Second Annual Lakewood Ranch Crabfest. Guests enjoyed a variety of fresh crab and other seafood, as well as live music and other activities.

  • East County
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Event chair Lisa Krouse and Dr. Arthur Guilford
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 7, 2010
Brunch on the Bay

Brunch on the Bay

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Nina and John Arico, owners of Zest! of Sarasota, serve up some tortilla soup.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • November 7, 2010
Thousands chow down for charity at Bowls of Hope

Hundreds of families filled up their bowls at the Sarasota Bowls of Hope Lunch on Sunday, Nov. 7, at Phillippi Estate Park. All proceeds from the event, where guests purchased tickets to sample different varieties of soup and chowder from over 40 local eateries, went to All Faiths Food Bank.

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A few of the SASSY girls and Gators do a final cheer to end their session.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • November 7, 2010
SASSY swimmers host Florida Gators

The Sarasota YMCA Synchronized Swim Team, SASSY, hosted the University of Florida Synchronized Swim Team for a clinic on Sunday, Nov. 7 at the Selby Aquatics Complex. The Gators Synchro team worked with the SASSY girls on new routines for their upcoming season.

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Braden River High School won the competition with a 78.9 score — almost four points higher than second place.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 7, 2010
Braden River wins Music in Motion competition

Braden River High School was crowned Grand Champion of the Lakewood Ranch Music in Motion marching band competition Nov. 6. The Marching Band of Pirates competed against seven other bands to earn the victory.

  • Arts + Culture
Auctioneer Scott Anderson, model Jennifer Tarasi and Tony Strong
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 6, 2010
Baubles, Bids and Bubbles

Baubles, Bids and Bubbles

  • Black Tie
Jamie Becker, Co-Chairwomen Monica Barth and Caryn Patterson and Shana Zamikoff
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 6, 2010
Beach Ball 'La Plage Bleue'

Beach Ball 'La Plage Bleue'

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