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PHOTO GALLERY: Fall Family Festival

The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast hosted a fall family festival at the Bay Preserve at Osprey Saturday, Nov. 3. Children and their families enjoyed activities, including face painting, games, a fitness center, exploring a fire truck, trolley rides and live music.

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Niocholas Clifton, Ari Ginsberg-Klemmt and Jaden Probus pose after finishing their games.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Scholastic Chess Tournament

Young chess enthusiasts from all over the city gathered in the gymnasium of Faith Lutheran Church Saturday, Nov. 3 for a citywide youth tournament, hosted by Sarasota Scholastic Chess, a nonprofit organization formed to promote youth involvement in the game. Students put their skills to the test for the chance to win trophies and medals.

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  • November 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Christian Homecoming

Sarasota Christian School hosted its homecoming event Saturday, Nov. 3 at its campus. Alumni and students gathered to participate in fall festivities and sports, including kickball games. Guests enjoyed food and drink and reuniting with alumni.

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Ken and Lois Seropian
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  • November 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SECA Car Show

Approximately 150 cars rolled onto Hillview Street for the second annual SECA Car Show, which benefits the Life of Riley Foundation. Guests admired the display of cars, which included classics, muscle cars and luxury cars of all eras.

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St. Armands merchants say the vote is a step forward.
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  • November 6, 2012
Commissioners move forward with St. Armands parking changes

The first change is for staff to come up with an immediate plan to remove parking "boxes" on the Circle.

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Scott Anderson and Lee Peterson
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  • November 6, 2012
Second Annual Keeping the Dream Alive

Second Annual Keeping the Dream Alive

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Asolo Board President Bob Bartner and Warren Coville
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Starry Night Dinner #1- "1776"

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  • November 5, 2012
Annual Fall Fundraising Luncheon

Annual Fall Fundraising Luncheon

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The gala was white themed with white decorations. Partygoers wore white as well.
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  • November 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Sinai Annual Illumination Fundraiser Gala

Temple Sinai held their Annual Illumination Fundraiser. The gala was white themed complete with a photo booth, dinner, and dancing. Partygoers bid on silent auction items ranging from jewelry to scuba diving lessons and all proceeds went to the Temple Sinai preschool.

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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as he reports the daily headlines.
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  • November 5, 2012
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Basil, 10, got to attend the Republican rally with Martha Hudson Saturday, Nov. 3, at Dolphin Aviation.
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  • November 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Rally

More than 200 people attended the Republican Party of Sarasota 2012 GOTV Rally Saturday, Nov. 3, at Dolphin Aviation.

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Ruben Poncia works on his piece “Flea Circus”.
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  • November 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chalk Festival - Sunday

Thousands of people came out to see the finished chalk pieces Sunday, Nov. 4.

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Chalk artists work on their pieces Saturday, Nov. 3, as spectators walk by and watch them work.
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  • November 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chalk Festival - Saturday

Thousands of people attended the Sarasota Chalk Festival Saturday, Nov. 3, throughout Burns Court. Most of the artwork was on Pineapple Avenue with a few pieces being created on side streets.

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Stephen Palladino, of Clearwater, works on a mural on the side of the Shamrock Pub as Wes Roos, of Tampa, looks on.
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  • November 5, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Shamrock Pub Goes Vertical

Stephen Palladino, of Clearwater, works on a mural on the side of the Shamrock Pub as Wes Roos, of Tampa, looks on.

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St. Armands merchants say the city's current parking enforcement on the Circle is too strict.
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  • Roger Drouin
  • November 5, 2012
Commissioners to discuss St. Armands parking

Commissioners will discuss possible changes to parking enforcement.

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