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Shannon Holder: 'I love fashion; it's in my heart. You won't get just one look from me - I wear many hats of fashion. I dress for myself and what looks and feels good on me.'
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 23, 2010
Guest Fashion Editor - Shannon Holder

Guest Fashion Editor - Shannon Holder

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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 23, 2010
Teen girl fights off attacker

A man tried to abduct a 16-year-old near Clark Road, but she was able to get away and find help.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 23, 2010
Our View

Faith, hope, thanksgiving

  • Longboat Key
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Griffin Merrit
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 22, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: First Presbyterian Preschool

The Sarasota Observer dropped in on First Presbyterian Preschool today to watch the little ones belt out songs of thanks. Following their stellar performance, they told us who and what they're thankful for this year.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 22, 2010
Property tax deadline nears

Property owners wanting to take advantage of a discounted rate have only a week to do so.

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Co-chairs Larry Benson and Jerry Waterman
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 21, 2010
Season Opener P-Zazzing Jazz Brunch: A Celebration of Life Tribute to Virginia Toulmin

Season Opener P-Zazzing Jazz Brunch: A Celebration of Life Tribute to Virginia Toulmin

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Rebecca Blitz, Maria DeSanto and Father Fausto Stampiglia
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 20, 2010
St. Martha School 60th Anniversary Gala

St. Martha School 60th Anniversary Gala

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Kristy and Tom Cail
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 20, 2010
Dream Makers Ball 'Over the Rainbow'

Dream Makers Ball 'Over the Rainbow'

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Rebecca Donelson, Flora Major and Chairwoman Debbi Benedict
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 20, 2010
The Artful Lobster

The Artful Lobster

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Amazin' Walter McDonald does some detail work on the sand sculpture he and William Lloyd created during the competition.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 20, 2010
Sand competition a crystal clear success

The Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition took place from Nov. 18-21 on Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alexis Sudol goes for the ball during a SpikeKey volleyball clinic.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 20, 2010
SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Ready, Game, SpikeKey!

Maureen Ryan, Alexis Sudol and Kelsey Breda participate in a volleyball clinic with professional beach volleyball player Megan Wallin, far right, on Siesta Key Beach on Saturday, Nov. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Carlene and Robert Baime, Catherine and Arthur Armitage, with Commodore Louis Sanandres and Barbara Sanandres at the Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore's Ball.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 20, 2010
Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore's Ball

The Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore's Ball took place Saturday, Nov. 20, at the club. Commodore Louis Sanandres and his wife, Barbara, hosted the event.

  • Sarasota
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Tre Michel and David Steiner
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 20, 2010
Anniversary Celebration for The Met and Sarasota Ballet

Anniversary Celebration for The Met and Sarasota Ballet

  • Black Tie
Tina Magilson, Nishit Patel, Genet Schaner and Amy Conway
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 19, 2010
YPG kicks-off season with roaring '20s bash

The Sarasota Young Professionals Group members dolled up in flapper dresses, pearls, pinstripes and suspenders for their annual kick-off party Friday.

  • Sarasota
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King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table will entertain, educate and sword fight until Sunday, Nov. 21.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 19, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Medieval Fair

The seventh annual Sarasota Medieval Fair concludes this Saturday and Sunday, at the Sarasota Fair Grounds.

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