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Florida Studio Theatre has bought one single-family home and sold three similar properties on 4th Street this month.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 19, 2013
Florida Studio Theatre sells three properties

Palsar Developments Inc. purchased three single-family homes on the 1600 block of 4th Street Nov. 14, for $1 million.

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  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 19, 2013
Commissioners blast 2050 report draft

Sarasota County Commissioners pushed back against a draft consultant report analyzing the impact of proposed changes the Sarasota 2050 comprehensive plan, criticizing the scope and focus of the analysis.

  • Siesta Key
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  • David Conway
  • November 19, 2013
City Commission keeps paid parking start date

Despite a request from the owner of Louies Modern - and the apparent interest of three commissioners to delay the start date - paid parking at the Palm Avenue garage will be implemented on schedule.

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Sarasota Police block a portion of Bay Point Drive Tuesday, Nov. 19.
  • By Alex Mahadevan and Robin Hartill
  • November 19, 2013
Anders Ebbeson, husband of Katherine Harris, dies in reported suicide

Sven Anders Axel Ebbeson, 68-year-old husband of former U.S. Congresswoman and Secretary of State Katherine Harris, committed suicide at the couple's home this morning, according to Sarasota Police.

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Richard Bouchard, co-chair Jimmy Neal and Carl Zimmerman
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 18, 2013
Black & White Gayla

Black & White Gayla

  • Black Tie
Scott Anderson and Hillary Steele
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 18, 2013
High Tide at High Noon

High Tide at High Noon

  • Black Tie
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  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 18, 2013
CONA braces for 2050 fight

Sarasota County's community neighborhood association alliance held a press conference on Monday, addressing proposed changes to the Sarasota 2050 plan, which the Sarasota County Commission will discuss this week.

  • Siesta Key
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This year's Sarasota Chalk Festival celebrated the theme "Legacy of Valor" and featured 500 artists.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2013
Sarasota Chalk Festival

See a time-lapse video and complete coverage of the Sarasota Chalk Festival, which took over Burns Court this past weekend.

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  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 18, 2013
2050 debate on tap for County Commission

Proposed changes to the Sarasota 2050 comprehensive plan will take center stage at Sarasota County Commission meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday.

  • Siesta Key
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Eat Here's Rooftop Lounge opens Friday, Nov. 22
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 18, 2013
Eat Here opens rooftop lounge with a benefit

The official opening of the downtown Eat Here rooftop lounge this Friday will benefit The Mayors Feed the Hungry program.

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  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 18, 2013
Governor names new Sarasota County judge

Erika Quartermaine, 35, will step into the vacancy on the Sarasota County Court left by outgoing Judge Kimberly Bonner, who was recently appointed to the Circuit Court.

  • Siesta Key
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Monee Arpin and Kay DeFrances
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 17, 2013
'The Art of Caring for Children'

'The Art of Caring for Children'

  • Black Tie
Louise Burderle, Susan and Jim Lanier and Mary Ann Robinson
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 17, 2013
Celebrating Legacies

Celebrating Legacies

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Anne Essner, Chris Curie and Carol Bowen
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 17, 2013
65th Anniversary Diamond and Sapphire 'Jewel'bilee Celebration

65th Anniversary Diamond and Sapphire 'Jewel'bilee Celebration

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Ashley Light from YPG wraps a gift
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Girls Inc. Santa's Helpers

Girls Inc. and Sarasota's Young Professional Group volunteers were Santa's Helpers, Sunday Nov. 17. The volunteers spent the morning wrapping gifts for Girls Inc. families.

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