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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as he reports the daily headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 5, 2012
Nov. 5: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Basil, 10, got to attend the Republican rally with Martha Hudson Saturday, Nov. 3, at Dolphin Aviation.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Rally

More than 200 people attended the Republican Party of Sarasota 2012 GOTV Rally Saturday, Nov. 3, at Dolphin Aviation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ruben Poncia works on his piece “Flea Circus”.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chalk Festival - Sunday

Thousands of people came out to see the finished chalk pieces Sunday, Nov. 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chalk artists work on their pieces Saturday, Nov. 3, as spectators walk by and watch them work.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chalk Festival - Saturday

Thousands of people attended the Sarasota Chalk Festival Saturday, Nov. 3, throughout Burns Court. Most of the artwork was on Pineapple Avenue with a few pieces being created on side streets.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Stephen Palladino, of Clearwater, works on a mural on the side of the Shamrock Pub as Wes Roos, of Tampa, looks on.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 5, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Shamrock Pub Goes Vertical

Stephen Palladino, of Clearwater, works on a mural on the side of the Shamrock Pub as Wes Roos, of Tampa, looks on.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jhared Hack and Mark Huber
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Open

The first Longboat Key Open took place over a four-day period starting Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the Longboat Key Club Islandside golf course. The winner of the open with a score of 269 was Jhared Hack from Sanford, FL.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Donna Birnbaum, Marg Aubry, Jim Shields and Gary Aubry
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church Welcome Back Dinner

More than 125 members attended the welcome back dinner Saturday, Nov. 3, at Christ Church of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jesus Carrera and Kevin Cooper pose as Tattoo and Mr. Roarke in a Surf Side Free Ride car.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Fantasy Island Party

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce held their 22nd Annual Sand Fest on Friday Nov. 2 at the Siesta Key Beach Pavilion. This year the celebration was Fantasy Island themed with 300 people in attendance. The party had all the essentials for a good time including live music, dancing, a silent auction, catered dinner, drummers and hula girls.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Joyce and Bill Steele were the hosts for the Welcome Back Seafood Dinner Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Bird Key Yacht Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: BKYC Welcome Back Seafood Dinner

Bill and Joyce Steele hosted a welcome back seafood dinner Saturday, Nov. 3, at Bird Key Yacht Club to celebrate the return of many club members who have returned for the season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Town Commission will also review parking restrictions for Longbeach Village.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 5, 2012
Commission discusses hedge heights tonight

The Town Commission on second reading is poised to approve a revised ordinance that would affect 11 properties on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 5, 2012
Siesta dock on agenda for Sarasota County Commission

The Sarasota County Commission will hear a Siesta Key property owner's request to ease insurance regulations for a dock on the Grand Canal during an agenda that's without many Siesta-topics.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
First America Bank is seeking the zoning change for the vacant property at 521 Broadway.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 5, 2012
Density vote takes place tomorrow

Longboat Key voters will decide on two referenda questions that could increase the island's density by a total of six units.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
St. Armands merchants say the city's current parking enforcement on the Circle is too strict.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 5, 2012
Commissioners to discuss St. Armands parking

Commissioners will discuss possible changes to parking enforcement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Team Silverbacks walked in memory of David Gigliotti.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Light the Night fundraiser

East County residents remembered loved ones lost to leukemia and lymphoma and rallied for a cure, as The Luekemia & Lymphoma Society hosted its annual Light the Night fundraiser Nov. 3, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Colleen Thayer, Christine Jenkins and Lester Rice
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 4, 2012
Brunch on the Bay

Brunch on the Bay

  • Black Tie
Brandon Brown, No. 10, runs with the ball while Dunbar’s Gregory Houston, No. 20, tries to catch up to Brown.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker v. Dunbar

The Booker Tornadoes played the Dunbar Tigers Friday, Nov. 2, at Booker High School. The Tornadoes lost to the Tigers 35 - 0.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Walton Beacham and Deborah Beacham
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 3, 2012
"A Night to Remember" Players Theatre Gala

"A Night to Remember" Players Theatre Gala

  • Black Tie
Models walked the runway in the latest styles from Saks Fifth Avenue.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 2, 2012
Wine, Women and Shoes: The Signature Luncheon

Wine, Women and Shoes: The Signature Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Join Alex Mahadevan as he reports the daily headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 2, 2012
Nov. 2: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Venice City Manager Edward Lavallee with Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club

City managers from Sarasota, Longboat Key, Venice and North Port spoke at the Tiger Bay Club's regular luncheon Thursday, Nov. 1. Guests mingled before listening to the program and enjoying a meal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Professor Stephen R. Diasio from the Ringling College of Art and Design came to support his student Jazz Leeb and enjoy the art.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling Underground

The Ringling Museum of Art held Ringling Underground on Thursday Nov. 1. This was an opportunity for art students to showcase their work. The public listened to live music from bands like Bwedge and The Send Offs as well as shared drinks and mingled.

  • Arts + Culture
Town officials and firefighters gathered for another round of negotiations Thursday, Nov. 1.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 2, 2012
Firefighters present proposed contract

The town didn't declare impasse with firefighters yesterday but expressed hesitance about dragging out the negotiation process.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Williams Testing, a local pipeline inspection firm, is wrapping up a Sarasota County contract on Midnight Pass Road.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 2, 2012
Lane closed on south Siesta

A firm working on a Sarasota County sewer rehabilitation project expects the roadway at the 7700 block of Midnight Pass Road to be clear later today

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Ocean Blues is located at 1936 Hillview St.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 2, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BEST: Craft Beer and Cigar Box Guitar Festival

Relax with a cigar, a beer and guitar music this Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The theme for this year’s 2012 Veterans’ Day ceremony is "For Those Who Serve." Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 2, 2012
Veterans' Day parade planned

The annual event will begin at Main Street and Osprey Avenue at 10 a.m.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Stock image.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 2, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Ferraris on the Circle

More than 75 Ferraris will be on display Saturday on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dr. Iris G. Gonzalez
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Bay Club Halloween

Residents of the Sarasota Bay Club dressed in costume for a Halloween cocktail party Wednesday, Oct. 31. Guests showed off their disguises and enjoyed cocktails before dinner and dancing, and staff-decorated pumpkins sat on display.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bernie Kloppenburg and Courtney Goodman
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Trick or Treat

The Sarasota Yacht Club hosted a trick-or-treat event on its docks Wednesday, Oct. 31 to celebrate Halloween. Guests showed off their costumes and enjoyed appetizers, candy and trick or treating on the docks before the winners of the pumpkin-carving contest were announced.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Everything is connected.
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 2, 2012
Film Review: 'Detropia'

Everything is Connected

  • Sarasota
  • News
Souhad and Tess Chawi dance to the music at the event.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: The Masque of the Red Death

The Crosley Supper Club held their first event The Masque of the Red Death on Wednesday Oct.31 at the Powel Crosley Estate and Museum. The masquerade was based off the Edgar Allan Poe story The Masque of the Red Death where the main character Prince Prospero holds a masquerade party during a plague. Over 300 people attended the decked out party, complete with actors, music, food, drinks and an amazing view.

  • Arts + Culture
Giordana Spagnolo, 6, does her scariest witch impression Wednesday, Oct. 31, on St. Armands Circle. Spagnolo lost her first tooth that day which added to her scary witch persona.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Trick-or-Treating on the Circle

Thousands of people made their way out to St. Armands Circle Wednesday, Oct. 31, to trick-or-treat around the circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sweet Sparkman Architects, formerly known as TOTeMS Architecture, designed preliminary plans for the Siesta Key public beach pavilion.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 2, 2012
Open house planned for beach project

Sarasota County staff will answer question and record comments from the public about the Siesta Key public beach improvements Nov. 13.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 2, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Dog Days of Autumn

This weekend's event will combine the cause of animals with family fun.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 2, 2012
Mixon offers sweet treat too servicemen

The fruit farm will offer free ice cream to first responders Nov. 3, 5 and 6.

  • East County
  • News
Rebecca Taylor and Karen Gallagher had a lot of fun dressing up as witches Wednesday, Oct. 31, at Bird Key Yacht Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: BKYC celebrates Halloween

Members of Bird Key Yacht Club had fun dressing up as a variety of characters Wednesday, Oct. 31, at Bird Key Yacht Club's Halloween Party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Diane Stabile shared a table with Bonnie Schiavone and Betty Hon.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Polo Grill 5th Anniversary

Polo Grill and Bar owners Tommy and Jaymie Klauber celebrated their restaurant's fifth anniversary with a special anniversary party Nov. 1.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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