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Sarasota Exotic Car Fest Kick-Off Party

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Riverview High School's Kiltie Band held its fall concert Thursday, Nov. 22 at the school. The concert marked the unofficial end to the marching band's season. Sarasota Middle School's Advance Band program also played at the concert. Director of Bands Mark Spreen led the wind ensemble- opening with Pierre LaPlante's 'March on King's Highway.'

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County Commissioners Christine Robinson, left, Carolyn Mason, center, and Charles Hines at Wednesday's marathon County Commission meeting.
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County takes another look at Sarasota 2050

Plans to modify key provisions of the Sarasota 2050 went before the Sarasota County Commission on Wednesday.

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Homelessness consultant Robert Marbut will present his recommendations to the Sarasota County Commission and the governing bodies of the cities of Sarasota, Venice and North Port on Monday.
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Marbut report recommends city homeless shelter

Robert Marbut, the consultant hired by Sarasota County and the city of Sarasota to address homelessness issues, has completed a draft report that outlines his recommendations.

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Ten-year celebration

The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch celebrated 10 years of being a community, Monday Nov. 18.

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Compeer program celebrates its volunteers at appreciation tea

Board members and staff of Coastal Behavioral Healthcare held an appreciation tea Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the Glasser Schoenbaum Center, for the volunteers in the Compeer program - a way to thank volunteers for their gift of friendship.

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Calling all angels

The YMCA of Sarasota needs volunteer guardian angels as part of its Holiday Meal Gift Card Drive.

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Courtesy photo. Grace Hodges and Emma Zoller painted coin purses filled with chocolate gelt.
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Tots enjoy traditional fun

Temple Emanu-El children began preparation for Hanukkah with a special Tot Shabbat program Saturday, Nov. 16.

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Construction on a multi-use recreational trail is underway behind Ohio Street, where residents are worried traffic from a planned kayak launch could cause traffic woes.
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Kayak launch worries residents

A forthcoming multiuse recreational trail in Laurel Park - and particularly a kayak launch - has some residents worried about the neighborhood getting too crowded.

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  • November 21, 2013
County sees silver lining in project's delay

County officials say two construction projects at Siesta Beach will have little impact on beach access and may ultimately lead to increased efficiency and cost savings.

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  • November 21, 2013
Commission fails to act on paid parking request

Despite a request from the owner of Louies Modern - and the apparent interest of three commissioners in delaying the start date - a paid parking program at the Palm Avenue garage remains slated to begin Jan. 6.

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News Briefs

Sarasota think tank partners with Georgia Tech; One defendant remains in city Sunshine lawsuit; Pine View ranks among nation's best, again

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Barbetta questions restaurant's compliance

Noise complaints pertaining to Bob's Boathouse from a nearby neighborhood spurred an investigation into the legitimacy of the restaurant's liquor license.

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UPDATE: Anders Ebbeson revered as affable man

The Swedish businessman and husband of Katherine Harris suffered several medical conditions. He was 68.

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Artists draw sidewalk art at this year’s Chalk Festival, which founder Denise Kowal says could be the city’s last.
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  • November 21, 2013
2013 Chalk Festival may be the city of Sarasota's last

Sarasota Chalk Festival founder Denise Kowal says this year's event was a success, but she's already considering moving next year's festival out of the city of Sarasota.

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