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Wawa has plans for two locations in Sarasota County, furthering its expansion strategy in Florida.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 12, 2014
Wawa slated for north Sarasota

The Sarasota County Development Review Committee will discuss plans for a location for the popular convenience store and gas station on North Washington Boulevard during a meeting next week.

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Cafe Baci serves classic Italian dishes with specialties in Roman and Tuscan cuisine.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 12, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cafe Baci

Join us in the kitchen at Cafe Baci with owner Roberto Mei and chef Eldis Rodriguez as they prepare tomato risotto with seared diver scallops.

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Cheryl Loeffler is the new board of trustees chairwoman at Ringling College. Photo by Jessica Salmond
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 12, 2014
Community drives Loeffler in Ringling College role

Cheryl Loeffler has two passions: visual arts and work. Her new role as chairwoman of the board of trustees for the Ringling College of Art and Design combines those passions.

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Veteran Shane Burggraff watches the Veterans Day Parade with his son Kyle and Joel.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Veterans Day Parade

From Osprey Avenue to JD Hamel Park, Main Street was lined with supporters and veterans to honor military personal for the Veterans Day Parade on Tuesday.

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The parking lot at Orange Avenue and Laurel Street closed last summer after the city let its lease of the land lapse. Laurel Park residents hope to secure the use of the lot for the long-term.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 11, 2014
Laurel Park residents push for parking lot purchase

At Tuesday night's Laurel Park Neighborhood Association meeting, residents agreed to send a letter requesting that the city purchase a nearby Burns Square parking lot.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 11, 2014
VIDEO: Veterans Day parade packs downtown

The annual Veterans Day parade in downtown Sarasota highlighted retired and active local servicemen.

  • Siesta Key
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Joseph and Ora Mendels with President Murray Blueglass
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Democratic Club luncheon

The meeting on Nov. 11 featured esteemed political scientist Susan MacManus.

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Sura Kochman, leader of the Pine Shores Neighborhood Alliance, shows CONA attendants at last night's meeting where Benderson's Siesta Promenade will be located.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 11, 2014
Pine Shores presents concerns on Benderson project

Sura Kochman gave a presentation on the proposed Siesta Promenade on U.S. 41 and Stickney Point Road to the Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations.

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Will Brown, Chuck Frith and Toshi Takahashi
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 10, 2014
Divas After Dark 'An Evening in White Gayla'

Divas After Dark 'An Evening in White Gayla'

  • Black Tie
Denise Barker and Albert Marsh
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 10, 2014
30th Anniversary Luncheon & Auction

30th Anniversary Luncheon & Auction

  • Black Tie
Elliot Metcalfe, Tom Smith, Larry Larose and Capt. Geoff Smith.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Marine Corps Birthday Luncheon

Sarasota veterans and enlisted Marines gathered to celebrate the 239th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. on Monday, at Marina Jack.

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Abstract Artist Jim Dee
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Fall Art Festival

On Nov. 8 and 9, St. Armands held its 26th annual Fall Art Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
The downtown Sarasota Veterans Day parade is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning at Main Street and Osprey Avenue.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 10, 2014
Street, office closures planned for Veterans Day

In honor of the holiday, most city and county facilities will be closed Tuesday. Several street closures are scheduled for downtown Sarasota's Veterans Day parade.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rob and Jodi Caragiulo enjoy the octopus appetizer from The Crab+Fin at the Art of Food Festival.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 10, 2014
MONDAY MASHUP: Weekend photo events

Art of Food Festival; Braden River High School Homecoming Dance; Louis Cabot Exhibit; Bowls of Hope; St. Jude Trike-a-Thon; and MORE!

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Barb Thomason decides which bowl to take home from Bowls of Hope.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bowls of Hope

The weather was just right for cozying up with a bowl or two of soup at the All Faiths Food Bank Bowls of Hope event on Sunday at Phillippi Estate Park.

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