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  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 19, 2016
Fine art festival brings art to Five Points Park

Residents browsed through artwork from local and regional artists during the fourth annual Sarasota Fine Arts Festival.

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Riverview, the last Sarasota-area football team standing, was bounced from the playoffs by Dr. Phillips, 21-0.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 18, 2016
Sarasota Football Final: 11.18.16

Riverview eliminated from playoffs by Dr. Phillips.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 18, 2016
All Faiths hosts drive-thru turkey giveaway

All Faiths Food Bank takes over Robarts Arena parking lot to host annual turkey giveaway.

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  • Katie Johns
  • November 18, 2016
Super Cat II tennis tournament registration looming

The tournament will return to Longboat Key for its 14th year from Nov. 29 to Dec. 4.

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This mobile carillon, currently at the Sarasota Medieval Fair, could stay in town a little longer if one resident can find a home for it.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 17, 2016
Sarasota resident seeks home for carillon

Wylie Crawford believes an obscure instrument would be a widely embraced addition to the city. Now, he just has to find someone who agrees.

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Visit Sarasota County coordinated with the Sarasota Sailing Squadron to attract the annual conference.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 17, 2016
Sarasota to host 2018 World Sailing Annual Conference

For the first time, sailing’s governing body will hold its annual meeting in the United States.

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Photos by Cat Pennenga Photography
    A time to celebrate |
  • November 17, 2016
Just Married: Nicole Mancini and Matt Lewis

The couple was married at the Powel Crosley Estate on Oct. 14.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 17, 2016
Mayors’ Feed the Hungry Program reports fewer donations

Mayors’ Feed the Hungry Program fears that post-election anxiety may be responsible for decreased donations.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 17, 2016
Sarasota County may shore up film incentives

The County Commission will soon consider earmarking $213,000 to restore an incentive fund aimed at luring filmmakers to the area.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 17, 2016
Sarasota County draws record tourism numbers

Bed tax collections during the 2016 fiscal year nearly reached $20 million, which is a 4.7% increase over the previous year.

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Two of the property’s 19 royal palms frame the front entrance. Over the doorway is a profile bust of a Roman soldier. Wrought iron grills grace the first-floor windows.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • November 17, 2016
A lovely look back

A historic home on St. Armands continues to shine today.

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    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • November 17, 2016
Three Things: Sweet buys

Affordable housing in Sarasota

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 17, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: Nov. 17

John Worrall captured this shot of an alligator and its baby in his Nokomis backyard.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 17, 2016
Sarasota developer plans Arlington Park townhomes

Local native Leonard Meyer hopes to house doctors, nurses and interns in six four-story buildings slated for the neighborhood east of the South Trail.

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Alex Freeman wears a Pikachu hat during one of Dark Side Comic's Sunday Pokemon tournaments.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 17, 2016
Sarasota's Pokemon community stays loyal to the cards

Fads come and fads go, but Sarasota’s Pokemon community is staying loyal the basics.

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