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Religious leaders, Rev. Glen Bell, Amani Makarita and Elizabeth Deibert each contributed to the interfaith service program.
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  • November 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Interfaith Service

The spirit of gratitude brought together members from 18 local congregations for an interfaith service on Sunday at First Presbyterian Church.

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The Kimpton Hotel is slated for completion by October 2016. Image credit: Civix and Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart & Associates.
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  • November 23, 2014
Developers release downtown Kimpton Hotel renderings

The proposed 10-story, 150-room hotel planned for the corner of U.S. 301 and Main Street will feature mixed-use space on the ground floor.

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"South Pacific" cast members Meggie Cansler and Ryan Cavanaugh led a motley crew of theater lovers through a remixed rendition of "There Is Nothing Like a Dame" for Asolo Repertory Theatre's family day.
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  • November 23, 2014
MONDAY MASHUP: Weekend photo events

Mixon Harvest Festival; Pine View Pinnacle; Asolo Repertory Theatre's Family Day; and MORE!

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Event chair Meeru Fendt and Pine View Principal Stephen Covert.
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  • November 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Pine View Pinnacle

Pine View School hosted the Pinnacle fundraising event Saturday night at the Chelsea Center.

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Dave and Donna Bewley with Lydia and Roger Miles
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  • November 22, 2014
Dream Makers Ball

Dream Makers Ball

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Eduardo Anaya, Mark Steinwachs, Jarred Wilson, Zara, Richie and Lynn Barrie and KT Curran
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  • November 22, 2014
Suncoast Celebration for Equality Florida

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Noah Schinault with Angie, Olivia and Joe Garland, from the Manatee Performing Arts Center, welcomed guests.
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  • November 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club's Commodore's Ball

On Nov. 22, Bird Key Yacht Club held its annual Commodore's Ball.

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Veronika Sehachtner volunteered with YPG at Girls Inc.
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  • November 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: YPG volunteers at Girls Inc.

Members of the Sarasota Young Professionals Group pitched in to help wrap gifts for Project Santa's Helpers on Saturday at Girls Incorporated.

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Kelsey Alholm, Stephanie Hannum, Nicole Kaney and Victoria Snyder
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  • November 21, 2014
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The Tito Puente Jr. Band performed at Havana Nights – Party at the Point Friday, Nov. 21, at Historic Spanish Point.
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  • November 21, 2014
'Havana Nights - A Party at the Point'

'Havana Nights - A Party at the Point'

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The Riverview High School drum line takes the stage for the “Smackdown” portion of the concert.
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  • November 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview Kiltie Band Concert

The Riverview High School Kiltie Band kicked off the 2014-15 concert season with a performance Thursday night at the Riverview Performing Arts Center.

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This week's FYI Friday features news about a Sheriff's Office sting, a big announcement from Westfield Southgate and more!
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  • November 20, 2014
FYI Friday: Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

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Kimberli Radtke will serve under the assistant county administrator in her new role.
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  • November 20, 2014
County taps Radtke for financial management director

Kimberli Radtke has been a Sarasota County employee for more than 9 years.

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New Media is managed by an affiliate of Fortress Investment Group, an industry giant with $66 billion of assets under management.
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  • November 20, 2014
Herald-Tribune parent firm sold for $280 million

The sale marks the second owner for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune since late 2011.

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  • November 19, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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