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"What's mine is yours": Luke Stanaland and Laura Donovan show off their favorite stuffed animals during playtime.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 15, 2010
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Playtime pals

First Presbyterian preschoolers spent Monday morning singing, marching and hugging cute and cuddly stuffed animals.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Robert Servian, 61, was last seen alive more than seven months ago.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 15, 2010
Servian's missing husband's remains may be found

The husband of former mayor Mary Anne Servian has been missing since April. Vermont police have located human remains, which may be his.

  • Sarasota
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The Plaza Hotel had been proposed for this lot at South Palm Avenue and Alderman Street.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 15, 2010
Commission to debate Palm Avenue zoning

A group of residents wants to create a new zoning district in their neighborhood to prevent certain kinds of commercial development.

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Alex Stieff, Caroline Calloway, and Lorin, Harriet and Lorin Stieff with "Owen Burns"
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 14, 2010
Owen Burns week culminates with street party

Sunday afternoon was the perfect time to wrap up the weeklong celebration honoring Owen Burns. The party, co-hosted by The Owen Burns Celebration Committee and Owen's Fish Camp, featured live music, food, vintage cars and antiques, plus an official City of Sarasota Tribute to Owen Burns.

  • Sarasota
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Handcrafted necklaces made from recycled paper.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • November 14, 2010
Gift fair goes global

The 9th annual St. Boniface Global Gift Fair was held Saturday, Nov. 13 and Sunday, Nov. 14, at St. Boniface Church. The fair featured Fair Trade items which were handcrafted by artisans from all over the world.

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Co-chairs Dr. Anne Chauvet and Sue Engelhart
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 13, 2010
Hot Dogs and Cool Cats 'Murder Mystery'

Hot Dogs and Cool Cats 'Murder Mystery'

  • Black Tie
Caitlyn Collerin, Erin Collerin, Event Chair Kevin Roberts and Lynn Rasys
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 13, 2010
Pawpurr's Ball

Pawpurr's Ball

  • Black Tie
Lauren Walsh
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 13, 2010
'Magic of Dance'

'Magic of Dance'

  • Black Tie
Michelle and Dr. Leon Fournet and Janet Huelster
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 13, 2010
'A Night in Chicago'

'A Night in Chicago'

  • Black Tie
Thousands of people wander the Circle during the 21st annual St. Armands Art Festival.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 13, 2010
Art Festival brings thousands to St. Armands Circle

The 21st annual St. Armands Art Festival took place Saturday, Nov. 13 and Sunday, Nov. 14 on St. Armands Circle. The festival included more than 175 artists showing off their artwork.

  • Sarasota
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Sue Stearns and her daughter, Hannah Rudo, talk to Gangi the parrot while they attend the second birthday party for Save Our Seabirds.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 13, 2010
A sweet birthday for Save Our Seabirds

Save Our Seabirds enjoyed its second birthday party Saturday, Nov. 13. The party, 'Just Desserts,' was sponsored by the Sarasota Bay Parrot Head Club and included music by Jim Morris and Sunny Jim White.

  • Sarasota
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Participants in the Sarasota Walk make their way across the John Ringling Bridge.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 13, 2010
Sarasota Walk brings out walkers and raises awareness

The Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Foundation held its sixth annual walkathon Saturday, Nov. 13. The walk started at J.D. Hamel Park, in Sarasota, with a few quick speakers, including Sarasota Mayor Kelly Kirschner.

  • Sarasota
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Dr. Richard Aranibar and Sandra Boyle
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 12, 2010
Building Hope Grand Opening

Building Hope Grand Opening

  • Black Tie
The St. Martha Catholic School teachers rock the hand jive.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 12, 2010
Born to hand jive, baby

Students at St. Martha's Catholic School engaged in everything from relay races to the hand jive to get ready for their sock hop party Friday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Air Force team took first place for the second year in a row.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • November 12, 2010
Golf Tournament raises funds for vets

The Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club hosted the 7th annual Armed Forces Cup on Friday, Nov. 12. This year the tournament, which had 84 participants, raised over $4000 for the Sarasota VA Medical Clinic.

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