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Businesses question city of Sarasota's 'nightclub designation' mandate

Two restaurant owners who want to serve liquor in their eateries took offense to a new 'nightclub designation' city code mandates.

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The new school building will house 34 classrooms and an IT room on each of its three floors.
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SSAS students, staff count the days until move-in

In just three weeks, a new three-story classroom building for the Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences will open.

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Christine Johnson will succeed Albert Joerger as The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast's next leader.

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Jonathan Parks and Chris Gallagher, with Sarasota-based Jonathan Parks Architect, led the design process at Citrus Square. The 35,000-square-foot, three-story mixed-use project in downtown Sarasota was completed in 2010. Photo by Mark Wemple.
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  • November 17, 2011
Advice from an award-winning firm, 'Think Like a Raindrop'

An award-winning architecture firm shares its secrets. A big key, for any business: Creativity can come from anywhere.

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  • November 17, 2011
Neighbors: Louise King

This former Broadway star has retained her love for the theater.

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Meet this week's athlete, Courtland Bernard
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  • November 17, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Courtland Bernard

Courtland Bernard's third-place finish at the Class 3A-Region 2 Regionals in Lecanto helped to secure the Sarasota High School boys cross-country team a spot at states this weekend in Dade City.

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JUST THE STATS

1 - Number of goals Out-of-Door seventh-grader Skylar Jungers scored Nov. 8, in her first varsity soccer game against Saint Stephen's. ODA lost to Saint Stephen's 4-1.

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  • November 17, 2011
JUST THE STATS

1 - Number of goals Out-of-Door seventh-grader Skylar Jungers scored Nov. 8, in her first varsity soccer game against Saint Stephen's. ODA lost to Saint Stephen's 4-1.

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This home at 1661 Bonita Lane has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, a pool and 3,330 square feet of living area. It sold for $950,000. Photo by Loren Mayo.
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  • November 17, 2011
Four-bedroom Granada home sells for $950,000

James Arcara, Sarasota, sold his home at 1661 Bonita Lane to Steven Dixon and Peggy Allen, Sarasota, for $950,000.

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Claudia Lewis submitted this sunset photo, taken on Manasota Key.
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  • November 17, 2011
Weekly Winner: Staying In Step

Claudia Lewis submitted this sunset photo, taken on Manasota Key.

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  • November 17, 2011
Siesta Beach home tops sales at $950,000

A home in Siesta Beach tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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Cortney Keller and Jonna Keller
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  • November 16, 2011
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Gala 'Le Jazz Hot'

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Gala 'Le Jazz Hot'

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Back: Tracy and MIchael Lucci, John Troutt, Jeannene Mironack, Kathryn and Kevin Sperber, Cecilia and John Troutt. Seated: Sarah Trout, Pat and Senator Bob Johnson and Alex Troutt.
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  • November 16, 2011
YMCA Foundation of Sarasota Annual Donor Appreciation Luncheon honoring Bob Johnson

YMCA Foundation of Sarasota Annual Donor Appreciation Luncheon honoring Bob Johnson

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