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Publix anchored The Ringling Shopping Center, which now stands mostly vacant.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 8, 2013
Court upholds Walmart denial

Circuit Court Judge Kimberly Carlton Bonner denied a legal challenge filed by the owners of the Ringling Shopping Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mollie Lafferman, Barbara Faulkner and Lee Gerber enjoy each other's company.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Palm Aire Fashion Show

The Palm Aire Country Club, Sarasota, housed its annual fashion show Nov. 8. Women of all ages came together to dine and check out the newest trends.

  • East County
  • News
Phyllis Black and Ruth Strauss
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club of Longboat Key

The Republican Club of Longboat Key met at the Harbourside Clubhouse on Friday, Nov. 8 for their monthly meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Four-year-olds Luke Ziegler and Camilla Mohammadbhoy race around the lot.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: All God's Children Trike-a-thon

Children, with their parents and bicycles by their sides, raced around the parking lot of All God's Children Church, Lakewood Ranch, Nov. 8.

  • East County
  • News
The sale includes thousands of books at 25% off regular Goodwill prices.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 8, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Goodwill Manasota Bookapalooza

This weekend, the annual Goodwill Manasota Bookapalooza returns.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Concerns about the health of Siesta beaches has led SKA to call for public hearings and an independent peer review of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to mine Big Pass for Lido Beach sand.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 8, 2013
SKA celebrates 65 years

The Siesta Key Association celebrated its 65th anniversary Thursday, meeting to discuss its current agenda while looking back at the history of the community. group.

  • Siesta Key
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Allie Daniel, an eighth grader, played the violin.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Nolan's Got Talent!

Nolan Middle School celebrated its 10-year anniversary with its ninth annual Nolan's Got Talent! show Nov. 7. The talent show's former two-time winner, Daniel Shelvin, returned as a guest judge and performer.

  • East County
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Sarasota High School will play Riverview High School Friday, Nov. 8.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2013
Gridiron Glory: Rivalry week

Join Sports Editor Jen Blanco for this week's edition of Gridiron Glory, and hear about the hottest high school football match ups.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboat Island Chapel is located at 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 8, 2013
Chapel to hold Veterans Day tribute

The Rev. Vincent Carroll, a Navy veteran, will speak about his wartime experience.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sam Schoenfeld climbed the rock wall at last year's Thunder Fun Day.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 8, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: ODA Thunder Fun Day

The Out of Door Academy presents Thunder Fun Day 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, at the Lakewood Ranch campus.

  • East County
  • News
Armando Linde performed financial work for governments in more than 60 countries for 33 years
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 8, 2013
Armando Linde qualifies for at-large seat

Armando Linde's qualification secures the first commission race for the town's March election.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Loren Gray, Andy Gayler, Renee Gray, Clare Koene and Shannon and Jim Bennett at last year’s Bacchus on the Beach.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 8, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Bacchus on the Beach

While Bacchus on the Beach promises to deliver tasty food, creative cocktails and live entertainment both Friday and Saturday, this year's main event, Stone Crab Celebration and Wine Tasting, is sure to be the highlight of the festival.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Carmen Baskind, Barbara Hansen and Dr. Elaine Marieb
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 7, 2013
Donor Preview of the Ann Goldstein Children's Rainforest Garden

Donor Preview of the Ann Goldstein Children's Rainforest Garden

  • Black Tie
Stacy Alexander and Erin Barker
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 7, 2013
35th annual Old-Fashioned Clambake

35th annual Old-Fashioned Clambake

  • Black Tie
Aggie the English bulldog rides shotgun to Paws on Palm.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 7, 2013
Dogs Night Out: 'Paws on Palm'

Dogs Night Out: 'Paws on Palm'

  • Black Tie
Tina and Katie Biter
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 7, 2013
Legacy of Valor Celebration Luncheon

Legacy of Valor Celebration Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Co-Chairwomen Sonjya O’Flynn, Debbie Frank, JoAnn Nevins and Ingrid Bookbinder-Keating
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: SCAN's Taste of Friendship

Members of the Sarasota County Aging Network enjoyed the sunset with cocktails and conversation at the Taste of Friendship, Thursday Nov. 7. The evening was held at the Edson Keith Mansion and proceeds benefitted Senior Friendship Centers Health Clinics.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Molly Gummin strikes a pose
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Foxy Lady Joseph Ribkoff Show

Foxy Lady of Siesta Key invited customers to a night of fashion at their Joesph Ribkoff fashion show, Thursday Nov. 7. The night included shopping, drinks, fashion and a raffle. Proceeds from the night benefitted Mothers Helping Mothers.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 7, 2013
Bowden to celebrate birthday in Sarasota

Tickets are still available to Celebrate Life with former Florida State University Football Coach Bobby Bowden Friday, Nov. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • News
At a special meeting Thursday, city commissioners made a second attempt to settle ongoing Sunshine Law litigation filed against the city by the group Citizens for Sunshine.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 7, 2013
City Commission OKs Sunshine settlement offer

Commissioners approved a settlement offer to the group Citizens for Sunshine that would admit the city violated the Sunshine Law at an Oct. 10 meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team won its third state title by 15 strokes.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 7, 2013
Mustangs win third state crown

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team shot a combined 593 to win the Class 3A state tournament Nov. 5 and 6 in Howey-in-the-Hills.

  • East County
  • Sports
Pastor Elizabeth Deibert will finally get the keys to her church’s new home (background) this afternoon. The property has lush green space and a pond.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 7, 2013
Peace church lands a home

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners approved Peace Presbyterian Church's general development plan to take over an unoccupied office building at 12705 State Road 64 E.

  • East County
  • News
The AQUA condominium development will be an 'iconic' addition to Sarasota’s bayfront, developers said.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2013
AQUA featured in Times Square

A downtown Sarasota condominium development, set to break ground at the beginning of 2014, stepped into the national spotlight on Tuesday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Joe McClash objects to a terminal groin being built on Beer Can Island closest to Longboat Pass, on property owned by Manatee County, and two other groins.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 7, 2013
Town prepares for groin challenge hearing

The town is preparing for an upcoming state hearing in response to a challenge to place three north-end groins on the north end of the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Veterans of all military branches attended the event.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River salutes veterans

Students at Braden River Middle School celebrated U.S. military veterans, during a special courtyard ceremony Nov. 6.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sarasota Police believe Victor Foreman failed to obey a traffic signal before being struck by a van Wednesday, Nov. 6.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 7, 2013
Cyclist killed in traffic accident

A van collided with Victor Foreman, 20, near the Salvation Army Wednesday, Nov. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Princess Teeja
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2013
Royal treatment

Four-year-old Teeja Johnson was unaware when she arrived at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, Oct. 25- to a red carpet rolled out just for her - that Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida would be granting her wish to be a princess.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dr. Roger Brindley, Principal Dr. Stephen Covert and Kun Shi
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2013
Gift of knowledge

Pine View School celebrated the dedication of its Confucius Classroom Tuesday, Oct. 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Barwin
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 7, 2013
Barwin awaits new process

For Tom Barwin's first evaluation since taking over as city manager, commissioners will have to navigate a different process than the one used for his predecessors.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Blue Rooster and Darwin's on Fourth are bright spots in the Rosemary District, but gaps remain unfilled elsewhere in the neighborhood.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 7, 2013
Optimism remains intact in Rosemary

The Rosemary District hasn't developed as quickly post-recession as some hoped it might, but the prevailing attitude throughout the area is that growth is inevitable.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 7, 2013
Homeless debate shifts focus

Homelessness expert Dr. Robert Marbut said his upcoming report makes addressing the 'crisis' of homeless families and children a top priority.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 7, 2013
SKVA debates outdoor displays and dredging

New twists on familiar debates drove the discussion during Siesta Key Village Association's Tuesday meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2013
News Briefs

Closures planned for Veterans Day; City Commission to extend Street Team program; Broken Egg closes in Siesta Key Village

  • Sarasota
  • News
Richardson
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 7, 2013
Return with honor

Three area veterans reflect on their military service, the challenges of transitioning to civilian life and the how lessons from war shaped their lives in peace.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kelly Kirschner spoke at Saturday's CCNA meeting regarding a proposal that would create a oversight board to monitor how funds generated by a School Board tax are spent.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 7, 2013
CCNA backs push for School Board oversight

The Coalition of City Neighborhood Associations endorsed creating a citizen oversight committee to report where funds from the 1-mill school board tax go, if it's approved by voters.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Cabana Inn has received some criticism regarding its design, but co-manager Scott Woolridge believes, after the building undergoes some renovations, the motif is worth preserving.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 7, 2013
Cabana Inn manager seeks to preserve property

Scott Woolridge, co-manager of the Cabana Inn since January, has a radical vision for the future of the property: He wants to maintain its image.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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