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Wooden gates from John Ringling Towers add a colorful note of local history.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • November 13, 2013
Home of the Month: Where Style Meets History

One of Sarasota's first model homes retains its star power after almost 90 years.

  • Arts + Culture
Scott Anderson, Ida Zito and Cheryl Loeffler
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 12, 2013
National Philanthropy Day 2013

National Philanthropy Day 2013

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 12, 2013
Braden River opens preseason with wins

The Braden River High girls basketball team went 2-0 at the Preseason Classic Nov. 4 and 5 at Booker High.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Braden River Havoc 8U team is playing its inaugural season this winter.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 12, 2013
Havoc win opening tournament

The Braden River Havoc 8U team won its first tournament Nov. 2 and 3, at Buffalo Creek Little League.

  • East County
  • Sports
Six-year-old Abby Pollard supports her uncle who serves in the U.S. Marine Corps.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Let Freedom Ring Ceremony

Freedom Elementary faculty and students saluted veterans and celebrated the school's 10th year, Nov. 12, during their Let Freedom Ring ceremony.

  • East County
  • News
Democratic Club President Murray Blueglass, Rob Lorei and Andy Maass
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Democratic Club

The Longboat Key Democratic Club assembled Tuesday, Nov. 12, for their monthly general membership meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The lights installed at Five Points Park in 2011 are still in the trees, but have been shut off since June. The DID is considering new systems for lighting the park's trees.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 12, 2013
DID discusses Five Points, Main Street lighting

Lighting was approved for a series of oak trees along Main Street, but the DID is still weighing its options for installing new tree lights in Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Venice High School’s Spoonbills celebrate their victory
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 1st annual Bird-A-Thon

Local children competed in the first annual Celery Fields Bird-A-Thon Saturday Nov. 9. Ninety-seven students from 14 local schools, ranging from 4 to 18 years of age, competed. The Spoonbills, a team from Venice High School made up of zoology club students, won by identifies 43 bird species in an hour.

  • Sarasota
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A 2005 study praised St. Armands Circle as a shopping destination, but warned retail tenants were being overshadowed by restaurants.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 12, 2013
BID directors' emails are scrutinized

Citizens for Sunshine attorney Andrea Mogensen, through a letter received from paralegal Michael Barfield, is looking to scan the personal computers of BID directors.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
CONA President Lourdes Ramirez said existing urban infrastructure should be used to support Sarasota County's projected population growth.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 12, 2013
2050 plan takes center stage at CONA meeting

The Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations (CONA) held a Monday-night panel discussion, debating the impact of proposed changes to the Sarasota 2050 plan on area urban services.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Three unit owners are threatening legal action if the current Colony Beach & Tennis resort buildings aren’t upgraded.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 12, 2013
Three owners want Colony buildings fixed up

A Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association attorney says 'experts in resort properties have advised the board the (resort) buildings are functionally obsolete and cannot support a profitable resort.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Applications are due Thursday, Nov. 14, to the Town Clerk's office at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 12, 2013
Town seeks citizens for ULI committee

Applications are due Thursday, Nov. 14, to the Town Clerk's office.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The move to the Mall at University Town Center in Sarasota is part of an aggressive expansion strategy by Smoothie King.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 12, 2013
Smoothie King coming to Mall at UTC

On its website, Smoothie King lists the Mall at University Town Center, which is set to open in October, as a store location.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Memorial recognized two physicians for their outstanding years of service to the hospital and community
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 12, 2013
Sarasota Memorial honors two physicians

Sarasota Memorial Hospital announces Physician of the Year and Lifetime Achievement winners for 2013

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 12, 2013
Bus tour showcases Farm City Week

The Manatee County Agriculture and Extension Office and the Farm City Week Committee offer a bus tour of area featured farms in honor of Farm City Week.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Zara Barrie
  • November 11, 2013
Factory Girl: Equality Gala

Factory Girl: Equality Gala

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • November 11, 2013
Watch: Sarasota Medieval Fair

Watch: Sarasota Medieval Fair

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michelle Caulkins and Stephen Francher
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 11, 2013
Key Chorale Annual Fall Luncheon

Key Chorale Annual Fall Luncheon

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 11, 2013
Lakewood upsets Port Charlotte

The Lakewood Ranch High football team closed out its season with a 14-13 victory over Port Charlotte Nov. 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
Charlotte Graver and Sandy Wood
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Grand Bay Welcome Back Party

Grand Bay celebrated the return of many of its members with a Welcome Back Party on Monday, Nov. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
General John Casey, Dr. Larry Steagall and Dr. William Evanko
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Tribute to Veterans

On Monday, Nov. 11, the Longboat Island Chapel held a tribute in honor of the brave men and women who made countless sacrifices to protect their country.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rep. Greg Steube was guest speaker
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 11, 2013
Sarasota Veterans Day Ceremony

After the Veterans Day Parade, a ceremony was held to honor those who have served our country.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Don and Sherrie Duich cheer
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Veterans Day Parade

Local families came out to thank and honor veterans at the Veterans Day Parade, Monday Nov. 11. The parade went from Main Street and Osprey Avenue down to Gulfstream Avenue. After the parade, a ceremony was held at J.D. Hamel Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 11, 2013
CONA panel to debate 2050 plan

The Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations (CONA) will hold a meeting Monday night, featuring a panel of speakers set to debate the impact of proposed changes to the Sarasota 2050 plan on area urban services.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Congressman Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, said “it’s just not acceptable to lose your home over rising insurance costs” last week at an insurance roundtable.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 11, 2013
'We are being punished'

Congressman Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, is working to suspend an act that has wreaked havoc on insurance rates for property owners living close to the water.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Twenty Plymouth Harbor residents, staffers and family members volunteered for the cleanup. (Photo by Mary Allyn)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 11, 2013
Shoreline cleanup yields 21 bags of debris

Volunteers gathered for the second consecutive year to clean up Coon Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County Government offices are closed today, but all Manatee County Area Transit routes will run normally.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 11, 2013
Manatee government offices closed today

Manatee County Government offices are closed today for Veterans Day.

  • East County
  • News
Co-Chairs Peggy and Ken Abt
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 10, 2013
2013 Equality Florida Suncoast Gala

2013 Equality Florida Suncoast Gala

  • Black Tie
Joseph and Elena Balzano
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 10, 2013
Brunch on the Bay - 20th Anniversary

Brunch on the Bay - 20th Anniversary

  • Black Tie
Lakewood Ranch freshman Kahlee York reacts following the Mustangs 3-0 loss to Naples Gulf Coast in the Class 7A-Region 3 finals Nov. 9.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Volleyball vs. Naples Gulf Coast

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team saw its season come to an unexpected close with a 3-0 loss to Naples Gulf Coast in the Class 7A-Region 3 finals Nov. 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ralph Franklin cuts the cake.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 238th Marine Corps Birthday

Marine Corps veterans celebrated the U.S. Marine Corps' 238th birthday, Sunday Nov. 10. The celebration included guest speakers and a cake-cutting ceremony. The afternoon concluded with the Marines' Hymn.

  • Sarasota
  • News
East Tennessee State’s Lyn Yee Choo defeated Notre Dame’s Britney Sanders, who is ranked 35th in the nation.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 2013 Dick Vitale LWR Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic

Eighteen men's and women's tennis teams from across the nation competed in singles and doubles at the 2013 Dick Vitale LWR Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic Nov. 8 through Nov. 10, at the Lakewood Ranch Tennis Center.

  • East County
  • Sports
Mike Forson, who currently serves in the Army National Guard, with his wife, Angela, and Robyn and Howie Drourr of Michael Saunders & Company, an event sponsor
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Waterlefe Veteran's Day Charity Golf Invite & Dinner Gala

The Waterlefe Golf & River Club held its first annual Veteran's Day Charity Golf Invitational & Dinner Gala Nov. 9. Proceeds from the event, put on by the Waterlefe Women's Golf Association, benefited the Manasota Operation Troop Support.

  • East County
  • News
Heidi Thomas and the Rev. David Danner
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angels Welcome Back Brunch

On Sunday, Nov. 10, All Angels Episcopal Church came together for a welcome back brunch in celebration of their members return to Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Randy and Nikki Adams with Andrea and Matt McHugh
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Stone Crab Celebration and Wine Tasting

Stone Crab Celebration and Wine Tasting wrapped up the third-annual "Bacchus on the Beach" weekend Nov. 9 at Longboat Key Club and Resort.

  • Arts + Culture
Mary Kenealy and Joe Barbetta
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 9, 2013
St. Martha Church 100 Year Celebration Gala

St. Martha Church 100 Year Celebration Gala

  • Black Tie
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