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Donna and Wellington Chen enjoy a happy moment. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 25, 2013
UPDATE: Plea deal expected for fatal 2012 DUI crash

The man who, while driving drunk, struck and killed a 53-year-old woman as she was running along Midnight Pass Road in 2012 is expected to enter a plea deal Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Simona Blanco with her daughter Emma
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • November 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Fall Fine Art Festival

Sarasota Downtown Merchants hosted the Sarasota Fall Fine Art Festival on Gulfstream Ave. Saturday, Nov. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Janet Beach with Steve and Peggy Christie
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 23, 2013
Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School Gala 'Illuminate'

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School Gala 'Illuminate'

  • Black Tie
Dena Adams, Megan Babin, Madison Robinson and Demi Nott
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 23, 2013
2013 SMA Military Ball

2013 SMA Military Ball

  • Black Tie
Charlesette Hudson, Saquess Mapps with her son Tyree Kelly and D’Kai Shaw
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • November 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tree of Life Kick-Off Party

Second Chance Last Opportunity debuted its new community project 'Tree of Life' with a kick-off party Saturday, Nov. 23, at Art Center Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Graves were adorned with wreaths last year. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 22, 2013
Sarasota Military Academy continues wreath tradition

For the fifth year, the Sarasota-based military charter school is leading an effort to honor America's fallen for the holidays.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota County commissioners are pursuing plans to purchase 115 acres for a new sports complex.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 22, 2013
Commission to vet real estate options

Sarasota County commissioners will meet for a workshop Tuesday, Nov. 26, to discuss county-owned land opportunities.

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  • News
The festival includes paintings, ceramics, woodwork, jewelry, photography and more. Photographer Paul Marcelli took this photo of mangroves.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 22, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Fall Fine Art Festival

Artists from around the country return to Sarasota for the city's Fall Fine Art Festival, Saturday Nov. 23.

  • Sarasota
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Dan and Donna Brierton with Lamborghini Sarasota general manager Darrin Chrisman
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 21, 2013
Sarasota Exotic Car Fest Kick-Off Party

Sarasota Exotic Car Fest Kick-Off Party

  • Black Tie
Nick Lewis and Jagger Wise-Jarvis hang out before the performance.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview Kiltie Band Fall Concert

Riverview High School's Kiltie Band held its fall concert Thursday, Nov. 22 at the school. The concert marked the unofficial end to the marching band's season. Sarasota Middle School's Advance Band program also played at the concert. Director of Bands Mark Spreen led the wind ensemble- opening with Pierre LaPlante's 'March on King's Highway.'

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  • News
County Commissioners Christine Robinson, left, Carolyn Mason, center, and Charles Hines at Wednesday's marathon County Commission meeting.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 21, 2013
County takes another look at Sarasota 2050

Plans to modify key provisions of the Sarasota 2050 went before the Sarasota County Commission on Wednesday.

  • Siesta Key
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Homelessness consultant Robert Marbut will present his recommendations to the Sarasota County Commission and the governing bodies of the cities of Sarasota, Venice and North Port on Monday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 21, 2013
Marbut report recommends city homeless shelter

Robert Marbut, the consultant hired by Sarasota County and the city of Sarasota to address homelessness issues, has completed a draft report that outlines his recommendations.

  • Sarasota
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Patricia Picchi enjoyed lunch at the celebration.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 21, 2013
Ten-year celebration

The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch celebrated 10 years of being a community, Monday Nov. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bunny Skirboll, Edward Carraway, Loring Smith and Kathy Maybee
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • November 21, 2013
Compeer program celebrates its volunteers at appreciation tea

Board members and staff of Coastal Behavioral Healthcare held an appreciation tea Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the Glasser Schoenbaum Center, for the volunteers in the Compeer program - a way to thank volunteers for their gift of friendship.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 21, 2013
Calling all angels

The YMCA of Sarasota needs volunteer guardian angels as part of its Holiday Meal Gift Card Drive.

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