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City attorney Bob Fournier told commissioners its three commission districts must be redrawn Monday.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 22, 2011
City districts will be redrawn

The Sarasota City Commission must approve new commission district maps by next April.

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We have our favorite dishes, what are yours?
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 22, 2011
POLL: What is your favorite traditional Thanksgiving dish?

Thanksgiving is only two days from today! What traditional dish are you most excited for?

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Aleiah, 4, and Sheli Rodriguez pose together at the Thanksgiving Luncheon, Tuesday, Nov. 22, at First United Methodist Church.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 22, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Being Thankful

The First United Methodist Church held a Thanksgiving Luncheon for the parents and children that attend the Early Child Care program at the church.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The discovery of the body was reported at 12:33 a.m. Nov. 22.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • November 22, 2011
Dead body discovered in Gulf Gate

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is working to learn the identity of a white male found dead in the road early the morning of Nov. 22 near the intersection of Curtiss Avenue and Gulf Gate Drive.

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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • November 22, 2011
Castaway

Enjoy this week's special Thanksgiving Castaway cartoon.

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  • Opinion
I am thankful for the beautiful sunsets every night on our beaches.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 22, 2011
Our View: Giving thanks

Thanksgiving Day is one of the great American holidays, because it is the time when everyone of different backgrounds, political persuasions and faiths can focus on being thankful for what we have.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Author Michelle Phillips. File photo.
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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • November 22, 2011
Scene & Heard

'Beauty Blueprint' soars on Amazon; FST prepares for a $5.6 million makeover; Finally, Sarasota Opera finds its 'Nemo'; Teen actress vies for spot on TV's 'Glee'

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Zoe Anderson, Terry Neuss, Virginia Tashian and Anne Roberts with Pat and Dick Anderson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 21, 2011
Friends of the Sarasota Ballet Showcase Luncheon

Friends of the Sarasota Ballet Showcase Luncheon

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A white, four-door Toyota attempted to make a left turn while heading eastbound on Fruitville Road onto Beneva Road. The Toyota was hit by a SCAT bus and a Chevrolet pickup truck driving westbound on Fruitville.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 21, 2011
UPDATE: Crash at Fruitville Road & Beneva Road Intersection

Sarasota police are investigating the crash that occurred today at 12:36 p.m., involving three vehicles.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Senior Judge Jack Schoonover also ruled that the 2005 decision in Moore v. Sarasota County 'should not be ignored.'
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • November 21, 2011
Judge calls term limit ballot language 'deficient'

Senior Judge Jack Schoonover Monday, Nov. 21, declared 'very deficient' the language approved last week by the Sarasota County Commission for a proposed county charter amendment scheduled to go on the Jan. 31 ballot.

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According to police, a white car heading east on Fruitville Road and attempted to make a left turn onto Beneva Road, crossing the path of a SCAT bus.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 21, 2011
BREAKING NEWS: Accident at intersection of Beneva and Fruitville injures two

Three vehicles collided at the intersection of Beneva Road and Fruitville Road late this morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Stage performances were held all day at the "Children's Reading and Art Day."
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 21, 2011
VIDEO: Children's Reading and Art Day

The Children's Garden held 'Children's Reading and Art Day' from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 20, to promote literacy and art.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Conservation Foundation of the Gulfcoast held their annual members reception in conjunction with the grand opening of the new Center for the Arts, Sunday, Nov. 20, out at Bay Preserve.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Center for the Arts opens at Bay Preserve

The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast held their annual members' reception and the grand opening of the Floyd C. and Flo Singer Johnson Center for the Arts, Sunday, Nov. 20, out at Bay Preserve at Osprey.

  • Sarasota
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City commissioners meet today at 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. for their regular meeting at City Hall.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 21, 2011
City of Sarasota discusses grants today

The Sarasota City Commission will decide whether or not to do away with Community Redevelopment Agency grants today.

  • Sarasota
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Jamie Marshall and Victor Mongillo
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 20, 2011
'All Jazzed Up!' Season Opener Brunch

'All Jazzed Up!' Season Opener Brunch

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