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Comedian Les McCurdy says moving his comedy club downtown will bring some celebrities and surprises.
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  • December 6, 2013
VIDEO: McCurdy's plans move to downtown Sarasota

McCurdy's Comedy Theatre will open next year at the site formerly occupied by Shaner's Pizzeria.

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Army Corps of Engineers project manager Milan Mora outlines details of a proposed Lido Beach renourishment project at a meeting with Lido Key residents Friday.
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  • December 6, 2013
Lido residents strategize to rally support for beach project

At a meeting with the Army Corps of Engineers today, Lido Key residents discussed how to communicate their support for a proposed Lido Beach renourishment project.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Women's Club of Sarasota Holiday luncheon

The Republican Women's Club of Sarasota held its annual holiday luncheon, Friday, Dec. 6. Members were asked to bring gifts for the Children's Guardian Fund.

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Eric Vega drops his letter into the mailbox
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  • December 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Macy's Letters to Santa

Third grade students from Suncoast School for Innovative Studies dropped off their letters to Santa, Friday, Dec. 6. Macy's invited the children to read their letters as well as drop off all of the 1,386 letters collected by the class. The event was a part of Macy's Believe program that benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

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Staff from the Mote Marine Laboratory Stranding Investigations Program secure the body of a juvenile male manatee before removing it from the waterway.
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  • December 6, 2013
VIDEO: Dead manatee discovered near Bird Key

Mote Marine Laboratory staff removed the body of a juvenile male manatee from Bird Key waterways before noon Friday, Dec. 6.

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Santa waves to the crowd from his sleigh during last year's Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade.
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  • December 6, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade

Sarasota's downtown holiday parade returns with lighted floats and Santa Claus.

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Tom Barwin and Joan Beach
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  • December 5, 2013
Visiting Artists Dinner Series: David Greilsammer

Visiting Artists Dinner Series: David Greilsammer

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Phil and Wendy Lamacchia
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  • December 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 2013 Selby Wine, Dine and Pine

Selby Gardens held its annual Wine, Dine and Pine, Thursday, Dec. 5. Guests enjoyed live music, speciality desserts and a silent auction. All proceeds benefitted Selby Gardens.

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Southside Elementary's Hula Club performed in the courtyard
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  • December 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Holiday Splendor at Ringling Museum

The Ringling Museum opened its doors for an evening of music and holiday cheer at its annual Holiday Splendor, Thursday, Dec. 5. Local school children performed for their family and guests in holiday-themed programs. The performances were held throughout the museum grounds and ranged from christmas carols to hula dancing.

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The SCF District Board of Trustees, including Vice Chairman Edward Bailey and Chairman Dr. Craig Trigueiro, present the college seal to President Dr. Carol F. Probstfeld during the inauguration ceremony.
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  • December 5, 2013
SCF Celebrates the Inauguration of President Dr. Carol F. Probstfeld

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) celebrated the inauguration of SCF's sixth president, Dr. Carol F. Probstfeld, on Friday, Nov. 8, at Neel Performing Arts Center with the SCF District Board of Trustees, faculty and staff, and students; public officials, business leaders, community members and university delegates.

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In total, 22 trees downtown were outfitted with strings of LED lights Wednesday as part of a project funded by the Downtown Improvement District.
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  • December 5, 2013
Tree lights come to Main Street

On Wednesday, oak trees along the 1300, 1400 and 1500 block of Main Street were adorned with lights that will remain in place year round; a similar lighting system is under consideration for Five Points Park.

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Michele Grimes and Stephen Walker
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  • December 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club luncheon

Members of the Sarasota Tiger Bay Club met for lunch Thursday, Dec. 5. Local officials and community leaders lead a discussion on North Sarasota's drug problem during the luncheon.

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Troy Roberts, founder of Drum Circle Distilling, looks forward to his rum being featured at Art Basel.
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  • December 5, 2013
Siesta Key Rum goes to Art Basel

The company's silver rum will be featured as the basis for the Floridian Mojito served at Art Basel in Miami Beach, Thursday, Dec. 5 through Sunday, Dec. 8.

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Charles Hines is the newest member of the Sarasota County Commission.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 5, 2013
County Commission elects chairman

Sarasota County commissioners chose Charles Hines as chairman and Christine Robinson as vice chairwoman during a Dec. 5 retreat.

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Courtesy photo. William, Evan, Phineas, Grant and Leonard helping with Thanksgiving baskets for Gocio
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  • December 5, 2013
Turkey tidings

During each of the last eight years, the Out-of-Door Academy families have collected food for Gocio Elementary families.

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