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Betsy Kane Hartnett and Stanley Kane
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 7, 2011
Starry Night Dinner, highlighting 'My Fair Lady'

Starry Night Dinner, highlighting 'My Fair Lady'

  • Black Tie
Enjoy this week's In the Kitchen with Nishit Patel!
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 7, 2011
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Nishit Patel

Nishit Patel learned this stuffed pepper recipe from his mother. Unlike his mom, however, Patel uses poblano peppers instead of jalapeno ones.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 7, 2011
Free workshop 'Beyond Feeling Sad: Helping Kids in Crisis' offered to parents

Experts from the Sarasota County School District will offer a free workshop for parents and teachers to help them be able to identify and respond to depression and self-destructive behavior in young people.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 7, 2011
Sarasota City Commission reviews construction zoning

The Sarasota City Commission will review a proposed zoning code amendment that would allow favorability to applicants.

  • Sarasota
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 7, 2011
Roadwork updates for week of Nov. 6

Projects continue on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 789, state Routes 758, 72, 78 and 681.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
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The entrance to the Crosley Estate
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 6, 2011
The Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center Gala honoring Betty Schoenbaum

The Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center Gala honoring Betty Schoenbaum

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The entrance to the Crosley Estate
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 6, 2011
Brunch on the Bay

Brunch on the Bay

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Tommy Bahama gift bags
    By
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  • November 5, 2011
'Mai Tai No Tie'

'Mai Tai No Tie'

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Members of the Sarasota British Club light up their sparklers as part of their Guy Fawkes celebration, Saturday, Nov. 5, at Twin Lakes Park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota British Club celebrates Guy Fawkes Day

The Sarasota British Club celebrated Guy Fawkes Day, Saturday, Nov. 5, out at Twin Lakes Park.

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Kitty Dyble Thompson works on a catoptic piece.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 5, 2011
VIDEO: Chalk Festival

Watch this video to get a feel for the 2011 Sarasota Chalk Festival.

  • Sarasota
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Thousands of people came out to watch street artists work their magic on the pavement.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Chalk Festival

The 2011 Sarasota Chalk Festival took over Burns Court this weekend with artists and admirers.

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People brought lawn chairs and blankets to sit on while watching the performers at the 21st annual Sarasota Blues Fest, Saturday, Nov. 5, out by Ed Smith Stadium.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Blues Fest

The 21st annual Sarasota Blues Fest took place, Saturday, Nov. 5, out by Ed Smith Stadium.

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Claire Lynch has been named Female Vocalist of the Year twice at the International Bluegrass Music Association Awards.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Bluegrass in the Grove

Grammy-nominated bluegrass/Americana artists the Claire Lynch Band delivered a flawless performance at Bluegrass in the Groves Nov. 4, at Mixon Fruit Farms. The quartet performed many of Lynch's award-winning tunes throughout the night.

  • Arts + Culture
Melanie Massell and Hot Item brought a unique blend of pop, rock, Motown and oldies to Music on Main.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Music on Main

Sarasota's Melanie Massell and Hot Item brought their unique blend of pop, rock, Motown and oldies to Lakewood Ranch for the monthly Music on Main concert Nov. 4, on Main Street. Proceeds from the concert will benefit Dreams Are Free.

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