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Yaryna Klimchak
November 12, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: 2012 Crystal Classic Sand Sculpting Competition

Twenty-four sand sculptors competed in the 2012 Siesta Key Crystal Classic Competition on Siesta Beach Nov. 8 through Nov. 12. Sculptors from all over the U.S. and the world came to the third annual competition to show of their creations. The public also participated in sand sculpting demonstrations and browsed the vendor booths.

Arts + Culture

Rachel S. OHara
November 12, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Christian v. Lake Worth Christian volleyball

Lake Worth Christian and Sarasota Christian played one another Saturday, Nov. 10, to see which team would win the Class 2A-Region 3 championship. The Sarasota Christian Blazers lost to the Lake Worth Christian Defenders with the final scores of the four games being 25-22, 25-27, 25-18, 25-13.

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Rachel S. OHara
November 12, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: ODA v. CMHS final game

High school rivals Cardinal Mooney Cougars and the Out-of-Door Academy Thunder faced off one last time during football season Friday, Nov. 9, at Thunder Stadium. The Thunder held the lead during the first quarter but ultimately lost to the Cougars. The final score was Cardinal Mooney 27, ODA 17.

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Nick Friedman
November 12, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota and Manatee Chamber Expo

Members of the Sarasota and Manatee chambers of commerce gathered Wednesday, Nov. 7 at the Bradenton Convention Center. Members set up booths and guests networked and enjoyed light food and drink.

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Nick Friedman
November 12, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Marine Corps Birthday Luncheon

More than 200 U.S. Marine Corps veterans gathered Saturday, Nov. 10 at Marina Jack to celebrate the 237th birthday of the Marine Corps. Marine veterans of World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, the Gulf Wars, Iraq and Afghanistan, ranging in age from 24 to 95, were represented at the 10th annual luncheon. Chairman Tom Smith addressed the crowd before members socialized and enjoyed a meal.

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Alex Mahadevan
November 12, 2012

'Dead' buses on County Commission agenda

Sarasota County commissioners will consider a contract to buy buses past their "useful life" from Palm Beach County. The deal is five buses for five bucks.

Siesta Key
News

Roger Drouin
November 12, 2012

Palm Avenue garage receives green building award

Features of the parking garage include an underground cistern used to retain rainwater for irrigation, LED lighting and a solar carport on the top deck.

Sarasota
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Rachel S. OHara
November 11, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Kiwanis Club celebrates 90 years

Members of the Sarasota Kiwanis Club celebrated the club's 90th anniversary Friday, Nov. 9, on board the Marina Jack II.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Black Tie Staff
November 9, 2012

Night of Hope Gala "A Night in White Satin"

Black Tie

Eddie Kirsch
November 9, 2012

Nov. 9: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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Alex Mahadevan
November 9, 2012

STAC seeks unusual suspects

Sarasota County staff and the Tree Advisory Council collected public input on tree-policy priorities and how to engage the community yesterday during the first Tree Convocation.