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Katie Dick, 9, picks out her new mug.
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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 11, 2019
Bowls of Hope: A day for soup and appreciation

The 17th annual event was held on Nov. 10.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 11, 2019
Michael's On East delivers 425 lobsters to New College Foundation clambake

Lobster armies and therapy horses headline a busy week.

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Ryan Praerke and Kendra Simpkins, co-founders of Operation Warrior Resolution.
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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 11, 2019
Sarasota's Veterans Day parade salutes those who served

Young and old take part in the annual celebration of veterans.

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    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • November 8, 2019
Riverview defense outscores offense in drubbing of Lake Nona

Defensive back Sambo Ung led the way with three interceptions and two touchdowns as Riverview waltzed into the regional semifinals.

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BBC Main Street initially announced a three-phase plan for redeveloping the Main Plaza site, but a project did not come to fruition ahead of the sale of the property.
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • November 8, 2019
Main Plaza property sells for $20 million

The new owners intend to develop apartments and office space on the downtown Sarasota property.

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Mayor Jen Ahearn-Koch and Vice Mayor Shelli Freeland Eddie pose for a photo following today's City Commission meeting.
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  • David Conway
  • November 8, 2019
City Commission selects Jen Ahearn-Koch as mayor

At an annual statutory meeting, outgoing Mayor Liz Alpert gave a speech focused on the city’s planning efforts during a period of growth.

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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 8, 2019
Thanksgiving comes early to Temple Emanu-el

Temple Emanu-el preschool held its annual Thanksgiving Feast on Nov. 8.

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Dr. Richard Brown, Medical Director of Cancer Care Services at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, signs the wall of the linear accelerator vault. His message was dedicated to his late cousin, Kenny Freed.
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  • Brendan Lavell
  • November 7, 2019
Staff, patients sign walls of incoming cancer care facility

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System's Radiation Oncology Center is slated for completion in August 2020

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  • November 7, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: November 7

Allison Forsyth captured these boats docked at Island Park near Marina Jack.

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Dennis Yoder, owner and founder of Siesta Key Creamery, started in the ice cream business in 1982.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 7, 2019
What's the scoop: Siesta Key gets new creamery

Veteran ice cream shop owner opens store in Siesta Key South Village.

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Heather Hooper, Mote's senior aquarium biologist and dive safety officer, cleans the Selby Library fish tank.
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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 7, 2019
What's in the tank?

Selby Public Library gets a visit from Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

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Adrien Lucas, Connie Deramo, Dennis Robertson and Guy DiLullo protest against potential development on the Quads ahead of Wednesday's Sarasota County Commission meeting, where plans for the land will be discussed.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 7, 2019
Protestors want undeveloped Celery Fields as County Commission approves easement

Sarasota County has controlled the land since 1985, and leaders approved a conservation easement for three of the four quadrants.

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Riverview sophomore Jacqueline Putrino won the Class 3A girls individual golf title at the state championships.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 7, 2019
Rams golfer remains unsatisfied after title win

Riverview's Jacqueline Putrino won the 3A girls golf individual state championship as a sophomore. Now what?

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Riverview senior quarterback Sean White said the team is feeling confident but needs to make sure it doesn't commit self-inflicted mistakes.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 7, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Steady Rams ready for playoffs

Riverview High football knows what it is, and it isn't trying to change.

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Cardinal Mooney volleyball won its regional championship match against Calvary Christian in straight sets. Photo courtesy Chad Sutton.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 7, 2019
Cougars advance to volleyball semi-finals

Cardinal Mooney advances past Calvary Christian in straight sets.

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Cardinal Mooney girls basketball fans cheer from the stands at RP Funding Center in Lakeland. They witnessed the Cougars bring home the first state championship in program history last season, and now, can watch the team vie for a holiday tournament title.
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