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Graves were adorned with wreaths last year. Courtesy photo.
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  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 22, 2013
Sarasota Military Academy continues wreath tradition

For the fifth year, the Sarasota-based military charter school is leading an effort to honor America's fallen for the holidays.

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Sarasota County commissioners are pursuing plans to purchase 115 acres for a new sports complex.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 22, 2013
Commission to vet real estate options

Sarasota County commissioners will meet for a workshop Tuesday, Nov. 26, to discuss county-owned land opportunities.

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The festival includes paintings, ceramics, woodwork, jewelry, photography and more. Photographer Paul Marcelli took this photo of mangroves.
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 22, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Fall Fine Art Festival

Artists from around the country return to Sarasota for the city's Fall Fine Art Festival, Saturday Nov. 23.

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Dan and Donna Brierton with Lamborghini Sarasota general manager Darrin Chrisman
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 21, 2013
Sarasota Exotic Car Fest Kick-Off Party

Sarasota Exotic Car Fest Kick-Off Party

  • Black Tie
Nick Lewis and Jagger Wise-Jarvis hang out before the performance.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview Kiltie Band Fall Concert

Riverview High School's Kiltie Band held its fall concert Thursday, Nov. 22 at the school. The concert marked the unofficial end to the marching band's season. Sarasota Middle School's Advance Band program also played at the concert. Director of Bands Mark Spreen led the wind ensemble- opening with Pierre LaPlante's 'March on King's Highway.'

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County Commissioners Christine Robinson, left, Carolyn Mason, center, and Charles Hines at Wednesday's marathon County Commission meeting.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 21, 2013
County takes another look at Sarasota 2050

Plans to modify key provisions of the Sarasota 2050 went before the Sarasota County Commission on Wednesday.

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Homelessness consultant Robert Marbut will present his recommendations to the Sarasota County Commission and the governing bodies of the cities of Sarasota, Venice and North Port on Monday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 21, 2013
Marbut report recommends city homeless shelter

Robert Marbut, the consultant hired by Sarasota County and the city of Sarasota to address homelessness issues, has completed a draft report that outlines his recommendations.

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Patricia Picchi enjoyed lunch at the celebration.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 21, 2013
Ten-year celebration

The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch celebrated 10 years of being a community, Monday Nov. 18.

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Bunny Skirboll, Edward Carraway, Loring Smith and Kathy Maybee
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • November 21, 2013
Compeer program celebrates its volunteers at appreciation tea

Board members and staff of Coastal Behavioral Healthcare held an appreciation tea Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the Glasser Schoenbaum Center, for the volunteers in the Compeer program - a way to thank volunteers for their gift of friendship.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 21, 2013
Calling all angels

The YMCA of Sarasota needs volunteer guardian angels as part of its Holiday Meal Gift Card Drive.

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Courtesy photo. Grace Hodges and Emma Zoller painted coin purses filled with chocolate gelt.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 21, 2013
Tots enjoy traditional fun

Temple Emanu-El children began preparation for Hanukkah with a special Tot Shabbat program Saturday, Nov. 16.

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Construction on a multi-use recreational trail is underway behind Ohio Street, where residents are worried traffic from a planned kayak launch could cause traffic woes.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 21, 2013
Kayak launch worries residents

A forthcoming multiuse recreational trail in Laurel Park - and particularly a kayak launch - has some residents worried about the neighborhood getting too crowded.

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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 21, 2013
County sees silver lining in project's delay

County officials say two construction projects at Siesta Beach will have little impact on beach access and may ultimately lead to increased efficiency and cost savings.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • November 21, 2013
Commission fails to act on paid parking request

Despite a request from the owner of Louies Modern - and the apparent interest of three commissioners in delaying the start date - a paid parking program at the Palm Avenue garage remains slated to begin Jan. 6.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 21, 2013
News Briefs

Sarasota think tank partners with Georgia Tech; One defendant remains in city Sunshine lawsuit; Pine View ranks among nation's best, again

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