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

High Tide at High Noon

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    By
  • 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.

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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.

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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.

  • Sarasota
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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.

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Monee Arpin and Kay DeFrances
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  • November 17, 2013
'The Art of Caring for Children'

'The Art of Caring for Children'

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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
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  • 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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Will Zin works on Norman Rockwell’s Freedom of Worship
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Chalk Festival

The annual Sarasota Chalk Festival took over Burns Court, Sunday Nov. 17. The outdoor festival invited visitors to admire the work of international and local chalk artists. This year's festival celebrated the theme 'Legacy of Valor' and featured 500 artists.

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Sue and Rick Berkun
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 17, 2013
Illumination Gala 'Moonlight and Martinis'

Illumination Gala 'Moonlight and Martinis'

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Peggy Albano, Heather McKay and Larry Winegar
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 16, 2013
2013 Miracle Ball

2013 Miracle Ball

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Steve and Kamila Brannan
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 16, 2013
Teen Court of Sarasota Silver Anniversary Celebration

Teen Court of Sarasota Silver Anniversary Celebration

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Charlie and Theresa Bartlett, Charles and Susan Hines and Mike Doyle
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 16, 2013
Dream Maker's Ball 'Celebrating the Roaring Twenties'

Dream Maker's Ball 'Celebrating the Roaring Twenties'

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