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  • 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

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

Brunch on the Bay - 20th Anniversary

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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
  • News
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

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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.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Anderson Chau runs down the bridge
    By
  • 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.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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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  • News
Riverview alumni Trae Gomes, ’03, and Terry Crenshaw,’02
    By
  • 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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  • News
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.

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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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  • News
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
  • News
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.
    By
  • 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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