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The Downtown Improvement District's park-improvement project includes a paver walkway and small performance stage.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • December 1, 2010
Five Points park improvements near completion

The majority $142,000 facelift to downtown's signature park will be finished this afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
School of Russian Ballet Artistic Director Sergiy Mykhaylov will perform as the Nutcracker Prince.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • December 1, 2010
Passion Plia

The East County's first ballet school, School of Russian Ballet, will ring in the Christmas season with its production of 'The Nucracker' this Saturday.

  • Arts + Culture
Jackie Anderson and Beverly Fleming
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 30, 2010
Holidays at the Crosley, Festival of Trees Preview Party

Holidays at the Crosley, Festival of Trees Preview Party

  • Black Tie
Debbie Comer admires one of the trees up for grabs in the silent auction.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • November 30, 2010
Selby event has guests "pine-ing" for holiday decorations

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Great Room by the Bay was transformed into a holiday wonderland for the Marie Selby Gardens Associates' Wine, Dine and Pine event, held Tuesday, Nov. 30. Guests enjoyed wine and hors d'oeuvres as they bid on a selection of 30 trees, wreaths and centerpieces, creatively decorated by local artists and designers. The event was chaired by Karen LaBonte and Jane Paulishak.

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Joe Gruters said he wants the state Republican Party to focus on the core principles on which it was founded.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 30, 2010
Gruters campaigns for state chairmanship

The head of the Republican Party of Sarasota County is touring the state, seeking support for his run for the head of the Republican Party of Florida.

  • Sarasota
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Hurricane Jeanne ripped off the roof of the Apollo condominium on Longboat Key in 2004.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 30, 2010
Hurricane season comes to an end

This year's active hurricane season spared Florida residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Some Sarasotans who raise chickens say their eggs are more nutritious than eggs bought in stores.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 30, 2010
Planners deny zoning change for chickens

Planning Board members vote against a zoning change that would allow chickens to be kept in backyards within the city limits.

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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 30, 2010
Business Observer 11.30.10

Anheuser-Busch recognized America Recycles Day by donating $500,000 to mark the occasion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tervis Tumbler's store in Osprey is located at 928 S. Tamiami Trail.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 29, 2010
County may reconsider business grant

County commissioners promised $450,000 in economic-development grants to Tervis Tumbler, but the company is not able to deliver on all the requirements.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 29, 2010
Local shelter needs help

Napier's Log Cabin Horse & Animal Sanctuary needs dog food and other items to care for about 50 dogs it took in recently.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Danielle Petersen and the color guard added visual elements to complete Lakewood's show.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 29, 2010
Lakewood performs at Tropicana Field

The Lakewood Ranch High School marching band competed at the 2010 FMBC State Championships Nov. 20 at Tropicana Field. The band earned a seventh-place finished in Class 4A with its show, "It Was a Good Year."

  • Arts + Culture
Grace Huston was excited to perform at this year's FMBC championships.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 29, 2010
Pirate band competes at state championships

Braden River High School's marching band took its competition show to the 2010 FMBC State Championships Nov. 20 at Chamberlain High School in Tampa. The band competed against the best in the state and earned a ninth-place finish in Class 3A.

  • Arts + Culture
Jordyn Hanwright tells Santa Claus what she wants for Christmas.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 27, 2010
Siesta Key glows with holiday splendor (WITH VIDEO)

The Siesta Key Village Association held its "Light Up the Village" Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kaitlyn Alvarez, Allison Kramer and Russell Kramer wrap up some toys while Elijah Read, Lily Schlosberg, Eden Glickman and Olivia Milholland make holiday cards during Tot Shabbat on Saturday, Nov. 27 at Temple Emanu El.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 27, 2010
Tot Shabbat kids wrap up holiday cheer

Children and their parents participated in an extra special Tot Shabbat at Temple Emanu El this past Saturday, Nov. 27. The children created cards and wrapped presents to be donated to the Jewish Family & Children's Service of Sarasota-Manatee, Inc.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Best Buy store on South Tamiami Trail opened its doors to a throng of shoppers at 5 a.m. this morning.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 26, 2010
Shoppers search for bargains

Long before the sun rose this morning, bargain hunters were scanning the aisles of Sarasota's retail stores.

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