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Anderson Chau runs down the bridge
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY:Children's Rainforest Garden grand opening

Selby Gardens celebrated the grand opening of the Ann Goldstein Children's Rainforest Garden, Saturday Nov. 9. The garden was opened with a dedication ceremony and a ribbon cutting.

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WWII Marine Corps veteran Don Amick and Luise Sheffield
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Portraits of Service

Fifteen local veterans were honored by the Senior Friendship Centers with Portraits of Service, Friday Nov. 9. Artist Melinda Trick painted the veterans' portraits in secret and unveiled them Friday night. Veterans and their families enjoyed snacks and beverages before the ceremony.

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Riverview alumni Trae Gomes, ’03, and Terry Crenshaw,’02
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview and Sarasota High alumni football

Riverview High School hosted an alumni football game against Sarasota High, Friday Nov. 8.

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Booker running back Marlon Mack scored on runs of 6, 82, 24 and 85 yards to lead the Tornadoes to a 26-14 victory over Cardinal Mooney Nov. 8.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High Football vs. Cardinal Mooney

Booker High running back Marlon Mack scored four touchdowns to lead the host Tornadoes to a 26-14 victory over Cardinal Mooney Nov. 8.

  • Sarasota
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Publix anchored The Ringling Shopping Center, which now stands mostly vacant.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 8, 2013
Court upholds Walmart denial

Circuit Court Judge Kimberly Carlton Bonner denied a legal challenge filed by the owners of the Ringling Shopping Center.

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The sale includes thousands of books at 25% off regular Goodwill prices.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 8, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Goodwill Manasota Bookapalooza

This weekend, the annual Goodwill Manasota Bookapalooza returns.

  • Sarasota
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Concerns about the health of Siesta beaches has led SKA to call for public hearings and an independent peer review of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to mine Big Pass for Lido Beach sand.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 8, 2013
SKA celebrates 65 years

The Siesta Key Association celebrated its 65th anniversary Thursday, meeting to discuss its current agenda while looking back at the history of the community. group.

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Sarasota High School will play Riverview High School Friday, Nov. 8.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2013
Gridiron Glory: Rivalry week

Join Sports Editor Jen Blanco for this week's edition of Gridiron Glory, and hear about the hottest high school football match ups.

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Carmen Baskind, Barbara Hansen and Dr. Elaine Marieb
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 7, 2013
Donor Preview of the Ann Goldstein Children's Rainforest Garden

Donor Preview of the Ann Goldstein Children's Rainforest Garden

  • Black Tie
Stacy Alexander and Erin Barker
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 7, 2013
35th annual Old-Fashioned Clambake

35th annual Old-Fashioned Clambake

  • Black Tie
Aggie the English bulldog rides shotgun to Paws on Palm.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 7, 2013
Dogs Night Out: 'Paws on Palm'

Dogs Night Out: 'Paws on Palm'

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Tina and Katie Biter
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 7, 2013
Legacy of Valor Celebration Luncheon

Legacy of Valor Celebration Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Co-Chairwomen Sonjya O’Flynn, Debbie Frank, JoAnn Nevins and Ingrid Bookbinder-Keating
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: SCAN's Taste of Friendship

Members of the Sarasota County Aging Network enjoyed the sunset with cocktails and conversation at the Taste of Friendship, Thursday Nov. 7. The evening was held at the Edson Keith Mansion and proceeds benefitted Senior Friendship Centers Health Clinics.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 7, 2013
Bowden to celebrate birthday in Sarasota

Tickets are still available to Celebrate Life with former Florida State University Football Coach Bobby Bowden Friday, Nov. 8.

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At a special meeting Thursday, city commissioners made a second attempt to settle ongoing Sunshine Law litigation filed against the city by the group Citizens for Sunshine.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 7, 2013
City Commission OKs Sunshine settlement offer

Commissioners approved a settlement offer to the group Citizens for Sunshine that would admit the city violated the Sunshine Law at an Oct. 10 meeting.

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