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  • November 23, 2010
Teen girl fights off attacker

A man tried to abduct a 16-year-old near Clark Road, but she was able to get away and find help.

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  • November 22, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: First Presbyterian Preschool

The Sarasota Observer dropped in on First Presbyterian Preschool today to watch the little ones belt out songs of thanks. Following their stellar performance, they told us who and what they're thankful for this year.

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  • November 22, 2010
Property tax deadline nears

Property owners wanting to take advantage of a discounted rate have only a week to do so.

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Co-chairs Larry Benson and Jerry Waterman
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  • November 21, 2010
Season Opener P-Zazzing Jazz Brunch: A Celebration of Life Tribute to Virginia Toulmin

Season Opener P-Zazzing Jazz Brunch: A Celebration of Life Tribute to Virginia Toulmin

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Rebecca Blitz, Maria DeSanto and Father Fausto Stampiglia
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  • November 20, 2010
St. Martha School 60th Anniversary Gala

St. Martha School 60th Anniversary Gala

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Kristy and Tom Cail
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  • November 20, 2010
Dream Makers Ball 'Over the Rainbow'

Dream Makers Ball 'Over the Rainbow'

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Rebecca Donelson, Flora Major and Chairwoman Debbi Benedict
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  • November 20, 2010
The Artful Lobster

The Artful Lobster

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Amazin' Walter McDonald does some detail work on the sand sculpture he and William Lloyd created during the competition.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 20, 2010
Sand competition a crystal clear success

The Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition took place from Nov. 18-21 on Siesta Key Beach.

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Alexis Sudol goes for the ball during a SpikeKey volleyball clinic.
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  • November 20, 2010
SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Ready, Game, SpikeKey!

Maureen Ryan, Alexis Sudol and Kelsey Breda participate in a volleyball clinic with professional beach volleyball player Megan Wallin, far right, on Siesta Key Beach on Saturday, Nov. 20.

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Carlene and Robert Baime, Catherine and Arthur Armitage, with Commodore Louis Sanandres and Barbara Sanandres at the Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore's Ball.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 20, 2010
Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore's Ball

The Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore's Ball took place Saturday, Nov. 20, at the club. Commodore Louis Sanandres and his wife, Barbara, hosted the event.

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Tre Michel and David Steiner
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  • November 20, 2010
Anniversary Celebration for The Met and Sarasota Ballet

Anniversary Celebration for The Met and Sarasota Ballet

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Tina Magilson, Nishit Patel, Genet Schaner and Amy Conway
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  • Loren Mayo
  • November 19, 2010
YPG kicks-off season with roaring '20s bash

The Sarasota Young Professionals Group members dolled up in flapper dresses, pearls, pinstripes and suspenders for their annual kick-off party Friday.

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King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table will entertain, educate and sword fight until Sunday, Nov. 21.
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  • November 19, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Medieval Fair

The seventh annual Sarasota Medieval Fair concludes this Saturday and Sunday, at the Sarasota Fair Grounds.

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Shannon Snyder announced Nov. 18 his intention to run for City Commission.
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  • Robin Roy
  • November 19, 2010
Snyder announces commission candidacy

Charter Review Committee member Shannon Snyder will compete for outgoing Mayor Kelly Kirschner's City Commission seat.

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Honorees Matt and Lisa Walsh with their family
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  • November 18, 2010
AJC Civic Achievement Award Dinner honoring Matt and Lisa Walsh

AJC Civic Achievement Award Dinner honoring Matt and Lisa Walsh

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