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Venice High School’s Spoonbills celebrate their victory
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 1st annual Bird-A-Thon

Local children competed in the first annual Celery Fields Bird-A-Thon Saturday Nov. 9. Ninety-seven students from 14 local schools, ranging from 4 to 18 years of age, competed. The Spoonbills, a team from Venice High School made up of zoology club students, won by identifies 43 bird species in an hour.

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CONA President Lourdes Ramirez said existing urban infrastructure should be used to support Sarasota County's projected population growth.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 12, 2013
2050 plan takes center stage at CONA meeting

The Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations (CONA) held a Monday-night panel discussion, debating the impact of proposed changes to the Sarasota 2050 plan on area urban services.

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Sarasota Memorial recognized two physicians for their outstanding years of service to the hospital and community
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 12, 2013
Sarasota Memorial honors two physicians

Sarasota Memorial Hospital announces Physician of the Year and Lifetime Achievement winners for 2013

  • Sarasota
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  • By Zara Barrie
  • November 11, 2013
Factory Girl: Equality Gala

Factory Girl: Equality Gala

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • November 11, 2013
Watch: Sarasota Medieval Fair

Watch: Sarasota Medieval Fair

  • Sarasota
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Michelle Caulkins and Stephen Francher
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 11, 2013
Key Chorale Annual Fall Luncheon

Key Chorale Annual Fall Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Rep. Greg Steube was guest speaker
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 11, 2013
Sarasota Veterans Day Ceremony

After the Veterans Day Parade, a ceremony was held to honor those who have served our country.

  • Sarasota
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Don and Sherrie Duich cheer
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Veterans Day Parade

Local families came out to thank and honor veterans at the Veterans Day Parade, Monday Nov. 11. The parade went from Main Street and Osprey Avenue down to Gulfstream Avenue. After the parade, a ceremony was held at J.D. Hamel Park.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 11, 2013
CONA panel to debate 2050 plan

The Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations (CONA) will hold a meeting Monday night, featuring a panel of speakers set to debate the impact of proposed changes to the Sarasota 2050 plan on area urban services.

  • Siesta Key
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Co-Chairs Peggy and Ken Abt
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 10, 2013
2013 Equality Florida Suncoast Gala

2013 Equality Florida Suncoast Gala

  • Black Tie
Joseph and Elena Balzano
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 10, 2013
Brunch on the Bay - 20th Anniversary

Brunch on the Bay - 20th Anniversary

  • Black Tie
Ralph Franklin cuts the cake.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 238th Marine Corps Birthday

Marine Corps veterans celebrated the U.S. Marine Corps' 238th birthday, Sunday Nov. 10. The celebration included guest speakers and a cake-cutting ceremony. The afternoon concluded with the Marines' Hymn.

  • Sarasota
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Randy and Nikki Adams with Andrea and Matt McHugh
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Stone Crab Celebration and Wine Tasting

Stone Crab Celebration and Wine Tasting wrapped up the third-annual "Bacchus on the Beach" weekend Nov. 9 at Longboat Key Club and Resort.

  • Arts + Culture
Mary Kenealy and Joe Barbetta
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 9, 2013
St. Martha Church 100 Year Celebration Gala

St. Martha Church 100 Year Celebration Gala

  • Black Tie
Hannah Bartholomew and Julia Ryserson had their faces painted.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bay Haven Fall Festival

Bay Haven students and their families celebrated fall at the Bay Haven Fall Festival, Saturday Nov. 9. Families enjoyed music, games, races and other outdoor activities.

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