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Co-chairs Chuck and Margie Barancik, co-chairs David and Edie Chaifetz, honoree Teri Hansen, AJC West Coast Florida Chapter Executive Director Brian Lipton and co-chairs Stacy and Ben Hanan
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  • November 4, 2013
AJC Sponsor Kick-Off

AJC Sponsor Kick-Off

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  • David Conway
  • November 4, 2013
City Commission to extend Street Team program

The Street Team program, a collaborative homeless outreach effort between the city and the Salvation Army, received broad support from the commission for its success.

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  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 4, 2013
BCC set to discuss lawsuits, Ed Smith lighting

The Sarasota Board of County Commissioners (BCC) will meet in Venice on Tuesday to discuss issues ranging from public works improvements to financial planning.

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The Longboat Key Town Commission considers planning policies this afternoon.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 4, 2013
Daily Headlines: Nov. 4, 2013

Man stabbed near Siesta Key north bridge; Sarasota Coalition of City Neighborhood Associations asks for oversight of school board levy; Longboat Key Town Commission to consider Urban Land Institute recommendations; and MORE!

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Sarasota Police arrested 55-year-old David Christner Saturday, Nov. 2, for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 4, 2013
Man stabbed with ice pick during parking scuffle

The victim, found at the middle of the Siesta Key north bridge, required a blood transfusion.

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The Sarasota Bay Water Festival took over Ken Thompson park, Saturday Nov. 2.
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  • November 4, 2013
MONDAY EVENT MASHUP: Sarasota Bay Water Festival

Sarasota Bay Water Festival; Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce's SandFest; Polo Grill 2.0 Relaunch Party; and MORE!

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Ron and John Gricius check out the 1970 Mercedes Benz 280 SL
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Southside Village SECA Car Show

Car lovers came out for The Southside Village SECA Car Show Sunday, November 3. Over 150 sports, exotic, classic, and antique cars were on display for the public. Many reminisced, while some just enjoyed the collection of colorful cars. All proceeds benefited The Life of Riley Foundation.

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Chris Lusk and Pamela Hahlbeck enjoy their soups
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bowls of Hope

Locals had soup and bread for lunch at the Bowls of Hope Sunday, November 3. Guests were able to choose three soups out of 42 made by local restaurants. Ceramic bowls created by local artists and school children were available for guests to take home. All proceeds benefited the All Faiths Food Bank.

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  • November 3, 2013
Cougars capture district crown

The Cardinal Mooney High football team captured the Class 3A-District 10 crown with a 35-10 victory over Fort Myers Bishop Verot Nov. 1.

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Julie Anderson and Angie Stringer
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  • November 2, 2013
'Rockin' Lobster' - Lobster Boil and Beach Party

'Rockin' Lobster' - Lobster Boil and Beach Party

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Max Majorski, 3, makes plans for his new plant.
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  • November 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Family Fall Festival

Rainy weather didn't stop the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast's Family Fall Festival Nov. 2.

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Kelly Kirschner spoke at Saturday's CCNA meeting regarding a proposal that would create a oversight board to monitor how funds generated by a School Board tax are spent.
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  • David Conway
  • November 2, 2013
CCNA asks for greater oversight for School Board

At its meeting today, the group endorsed including the creation of an oversight committee in the ballot language of an upcoming School Board tax referendum.

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Rebecca Bizick, Angie Nutter and Tammy Dentici
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  • November 1, 2013
The Silver Lining Social

The Silver Lining Social

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Larry and Sheri Ellis with Cari Fallen and Howard Akey
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  • November 1, 2013
Night of Hope Gala

Night of Hope Gala

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Doris Berkey, Carol Butera, Denise Mei, Paul Bowman and Lea Mei
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  • November 1, 2013
Flip Flops & Fashion

Flip Flops & Fashion

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