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According to Sarasota Fire Department spokesperson Susan Pearson, eight Sarasota firefighters have been sent to Sarasota Memorial Hospital for possible chemical exposure and respiratory problems.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 4, 2012
Lido Key condo evacuated for fire

Chemicals and oxygen tanks found in a 12th floor Lido Key condominium forced the evacuation of approximately 40 residents.

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Sarasota’s Anthony Hardy-Bear, No. 21, guards Riverview’s Austin Walker, No. 30.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota v. Riverview boys basketball

The Sarasota High School varsity boys basketball team played Riverview High School's team Monday, Dec. 3, at Sarasota High School.

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Unconditional Surrender was removed in April after a driver accidentally smashed into the base.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • December 4, 2012
Unconditional Surrender goes up

Work to re-install the sculpture is expected to be completed by Friday.

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  • December 4, 2012
November Cool Today Monthly Weather Photo Contest Winner

Jocelyne Cloutier submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.

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Commissioners agreed to eliminate Saturday and evening parking enforcement downtown.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • December 4, 2012
Commissioners ease downtown parking restrictions

At their Monday meeting, Commissioners also postponed a decision on Laurel Park buffer zone.

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Join Alex Mahadevan and Emily Walsh for the daily headlines
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • December 4, 2012
Dec. 3: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: 'Unconditional Surrender' returns to Sarasota; Longboat Key commissioners address Longbeach Village concerns; Hurricane season spares Longboat; and Sarasota embraces holiday spirit

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Terry and Robyn Sullivan with Robert Stanton
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 3, 2012
Sonata a Due

Sonata a Due

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Bonnie Sussman, Jane Glusman and Joanne Trachtenberg
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  • December 3, 2012
Women's Day with Steve Guttenberg

Women's Day with Steve Guttenberg

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Santa waves to the crowd from his sleigh Saturday, Dec. 1, during the Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade.
  • By Nick Friedman and Rachel S. OHara
  • December 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Annual Downtown Holiday Parade

Thousands of people filled the sidewalks along Main Street Saturday, Dec. 1, for the Annual Downtown Holiday Parade.

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Superstorm Sandy delayed the delivery of the damaged sculpture back to Sarasota. File photo.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • December 3, 2012
'Unconditional Surrender' returns to Sarasota

The installation will begin at 8 a.m. Tuesday, as a crane lifts the sculpture into place. Work will be complete by Friday, Dec. 7.

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Ross Allen plays the bagpipe as guests arrived.
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 2, 2012
SPARCCle for the Holidays

SPARCCle for the Holidays

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Erika Gonsalves, 7, and her mom, Lisa, wore colorful reindeer antler headbands for the 2nd Annual Achieva Reindeer Trot Saturday, Dec. 1, at Payne Park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Achieva Second Annual Reindeer Trot

Achieva held their 2nd Annual Reindeer Trot Saturday, Dec. 1, at Payne Park. Those who participated in the trot had the option of running or walking in a 5K/10K. All proceeds raised benefited Sarasota County classrooms.

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Co-Chairs Christine Goodall and John Ralaigh with Blake
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 1, 2012
Hot Dogs & Cool Cats

Hot Dogs & Cool Cats

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Stacy Alexander and Tom Water
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  • December 1, 2012
Sea Lion Soiree

Sea Lion Soiree

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Renee Sheade
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  • November 30, 2012
Designing Women Boutique 10-Year Anniversary "Winter Wonderland" Style Show and Gala

Designing Women Boutique 10-Year Anniversary "Winter Wonderland" Style Show and Gala

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