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Kelly Kirschner spoke at Saturday's CCNA meeting regarding a proposal that would create a oversight board to monitor how funds generated by a School Board tax are spent.
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  • David Conway
  • November 2, 2013
CCNA asks for greater oversight for School Board

At its meeting today, the group endorsed including the creation of an oversight committee in the ballot language of an upcoming School Board tax referendum.

  • Sarasota
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Rebecca Bizick, Angie Nutter and Tammy Dentici
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 1, 2013
The Silver Lining Social

The Silver Lining Social

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Larry and Sheri Ellis with Cari Fallen and Howard Akey
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 1, 2013
Night of Hope Gala

Night of Hope Gala

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Doris Berkey, Carol Butera, Denise Mei, Paul Bowman and Lea Mei
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 1, 2013
Flip Flops & Fashion

Flip Flops & Fashion

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Tim Clarke, Nick Gladding and Katie Moulton
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Greater Sarasota County Chamber of Commerce Salute to Business

The Greater Sarasota County Chamber of Commerce held the 2013 Salute to Business banquet, Friday Nov. 1. The Chamber recognized the achievements of its members and reviewed the success of the past year. Members also learned about current and future projects such as the Sarasota Tomorrow Next program. The award ceremony marked the beginning of the Chamber's 94th year of investing in the community.

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The Sarasota High football team celebrates following its 41-14 victory over Lakewood Ranch Nov. 1.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High Football vs. Lakewood Ranch

The Sarasota High football team captured the Class 7A-District 10 tittle with a 41-14 victory over Lakewood Ranch Nov. 1. With the win, the Sailors clinched a berth in the playoffs for the first time since 2007.

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Ahoy! Tim and Beth Self are on board.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber's SandFest

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce kicked off November with a splash, as patrons danced, sang and ate beachside Nov. 1 at the Siesta Beach Pavilion.

  • Sarasota
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Audrey Singer and Vicky Urban make a sandwich.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Halloween Party

Peanut butter and jelly, cowboys and pirates filled the room at the Bird Key Yacht Club Halloween party Oct. 31.

  • Sarasota
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Ivylene Gill, 4, smiles for candy.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Village Association's Treats for Kids

The Siesta Key Village Association presented Safe Treats for Kids Oct. 31.

  • Sarasota
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Families gathered for the Primrose Parade of Costumes Thursday, Oct. 31.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 1, 2013
Daily Headlines: Nov. 1, 2013

Today's stories: Signs of red tide found near Sarasota County beaches; Sarasota City Commission to consider Street Team funding; Manatee County Commission invites public to review land development regulations; and MORE!

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Ivylene Gill, 4, smiles for candy.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Village Halloween

The Siesta Key Village Association presented Safe Treats for Kids Oct. 31.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 1, 2013
Daily Headlines: Nov. 1, 2013

Today's stories: Signs of red tide found at Sarasota County beaches; Sarasota City Commission to consider Street Team Funding; Manatee County Commission invited public to review proposed changes for land development regulations; and MORE!

  • Sarasota
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The Street Team program is currently funded through the end of February 2014, but the City Commission will consider whether to continue the program beyond that point.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 1, 2013
City Commission to consider Street Team funding

The Street Team program, a collaborative homeless outreach effort between the city and the Salvation Army, may receive an extension that could keep it in place through 2016.

  • Sarasota
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Amarilis Abreu, Danuel Calderon, Angel Calderon and Delcy Calderon
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Fright Night

Hundreds of people celebrated Halloween on St. Armands Circle Thursday, Oct. 31. Families took their children trick-or-treating on the circle before enjoying Sarasota High School students' flash-mob performance to Michael Jackson's "Thriller."

  • Sarasota
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Teachers got creative with Halloween-themed treats
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Saint Martha's School Halloween Parties

Saint Martha's School celebrated Halloween with classroom parties, Thursday, Oct. 31. Students wore black and orange for the day and played games, enjoyed snacks and did arts and crafts.

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