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Planned Parenthood President and CEO Barbara Zdravecky, and event co-chairs Mindy Mast, Carol Williams and Peggy Abt
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 10, 2011
High Tea at High Noon

High Tea at High Noon

  • Black Tie
Susan and Jim Cavanaugh with Kim Cornetet
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  • Loren Mayo
  • November 10, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: NewGate Montessori School "In the Pink"

The NewGate Montessori School held a fun-filled evening under the stars.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Craig and Lin Boggs
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 10, 2011
PHOTO GALERY: Starry Night Dinner

Bacchus the Rascal's Starry Night Dinner was the kick-off to Bacchus on the Beach featuring the history of Bacchus, the god of wine. Bacchus, the god of wine, was a rascal who loved women, wine and adventure explains Jan Shrem, owner of Clos Pegase Winery. Shrem gave a presentation 'Bacchus the Rascal, a Bacchanalian History of Wine Seen through 4,000 years of Art,' at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cpl. Hurb Thompson and Master Sgt. Mark Corradino raised the flag.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 10, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Flag Ceremony

Students at Braden River Middle School today paid tribute to military veteransd uring a special Flag Ceremony at the school. The event included a flag-raising ceremony, patriotic music and guest speakers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ten children at Tara Elementary School today took a limousine ride to The Red Elephant restaurant as a reward for raising the most money school-wide during a recent cookie sale fundraiser.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 10, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Tara Limo

Ten children at Tara Elementary School today took a limousine ride to The Red Elephant restaurant as a reward for raising the most money school-wide during a recent cookie sale fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The ceremony honored both the inception of the United States Marine Corps and Veterans Days.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 10, 2011
VIDEO: Siesta Key Crystal Classic dedicates opening ceremony to U.S. Veterans

Today marks the 236th anniversary of the U.S. Marines. To celebrate, the Siesta Key Crystal Classic kicked off this morning with an opening ceremony in front of an Iwo Jima sculpture.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 10, 2011
Deputies catch home burglars

Four men have been arrested for burglary.

  • East County
  • News
A dispute on how money should be used to clean up an underground landfill under Ed Smith Stadium has emerged.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 10, 2011
City of Sarasota, Orioles spar over stadium cleanup

The city of Sarasota believes a drainage project requested by the Baltimore Orioles for Ed Smith Stadium doesn't fall under the guidelines of an inter-local agreement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Four-year-old Jordyn Jomisko couldn’t wait to show off her patriotic sticker.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 10, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Let Freedom Ring Courtyard Ceremony

Freedom Elementary School students, faculty and staff showed their patriotism during the school's annual Let Freedom Ring Courtyard Ceremony Nov. 10. During the event, Freedom recognized and thanked military veterans for their service, raising a flag in honor of each branch. Students also enjoyed singing songs and listing to guest speakers, including District 67 state Rep. Greg Steube.

  • East County
  • Schools
Tickets are $5 per day, or $10 for a three-day pass. Proceeds go to Mote Marine Lab’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • November 10, 2011
Crystal Classic returns to Siesta Key

From its Nov. 10 tribute to veterans to its Nov. 14 conclusion, the master sandsculpting competition could draw up to 100,000 people.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • November 10, 2011
Sarasota County Commission to backtrack on height vote

Commissioners will pursue a remedy after voting Oct. 12 on a zoning change that could allow Miami Beach-style skyscrapers on the county's barrier islands.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The most recent concept plan for the Siesta Public Beach improvements shows the planned stormwater pond adjacent to the Gulf & Bay Club property, in the right-hand part of the design. Courtesy of Sarasota County.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • November 10, 2011
An extension sought for SWFWMD grant

With construction of a beach stormwater project still delayed, county staff is worried about getting an extension of a grant to cover half the cost of the work.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The radar signs that will be installed on Siesta Key will be similar to the models well known to drivers on Orange Avenue in Sarasota. Photo by Norman Schimmel.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • November 10, 2011
Radar signs expected in December on Key

New radar signs are expected to help traffic adhere to posted speeds on the island.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2011
News Briefs

County staff looking into charging-station grants; County offices to close for Veterans Day; Virtual school enrollment under way

  • Siesta Key
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Read this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2011
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Connie Pittman helps prepare the Publix store for its grand opening.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 10, 2011
Multi-level Publix opens today

A new Publix grocery store at 2031 Bay St. opens today and offers elevator and escalator access from the parking garage and a shopping cart conveyor.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2011
News Briefs

Downtown parking garage update; St. Armands median project on schedule; Veterans Day closings

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 10, 2011
Commission denies fast-track amendment

Two Sarasota city commissioners changed their minds and decided they couldn't support a code amendment that sped up the permitting process for applicants.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 10, 2011
FULL STORY: City mulls suspending impact fees for parks

Sarasota City Commissioner Shannon Snyder is making his case for why he believes the majority of the impact fees Sarasota County levied on city taxpayers should be axed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bruce St. Denis. File photo.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • November 10, 2011
FULL STORY: St. Denis misses cut for administrator

The list of finalists for Sarasota County administrator includes two Floridians and applicants from York County, S.C., and Augusta, Ga.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Photo by Loren Mayo.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 10, 2011
Neighbors: Golden Girl

Ellie Boder will be turning 11 on Nov. 11 - her golden birthday. The date, 11/11/11, only happens only once every 100 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Academic Center is located at New College’s entrance on U.S. 41 and College Drive.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 10, 2011
New College creates central connection

Until three months ago, New College of Florida classrooms were scattered all over campus. The students traveled between the far east and far west corners of the campus just to get to their classes and to meet with faculty members.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo by Loren Mayo.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 10, 2011
Neighbors: Leonard Kessler

Leonard Kessler has just returned from a trip to the mechanic. When he opens the door to his Pelican Cove townhouse, it's not his crop of white hair that stands out, nor his crisp blue-and-white striped shirt beneath his sport coat or even the gray pencil sketch of his sister down the hallway.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The third-floor artists are from France.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 10, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Myriad of murals

This week, artists with the Sarasota Chalk Festival did double duty by also adding colorful murals to the walls of the Palm Avenue parking garage. Each floor of the parking garage has its own theme, and artists created bright, bold images using the themes as inspiration.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2011
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • November 10, 2011
Lawsuit challenges Sarasota County over term-limits action

The commission hired the same attorney who represented the county in a 2005 term limits lawsuit to represent it again in a new lawsuit over term-limits action.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Patty's on Main closed its doors last week. A dueling piano restaurant and bar is expected to open in its place.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 10, 2011
Patty's on Main closes, ending restaurant feud

A feud between two restaurants with similar names ended last month when Patty's on Main announced it was closing. A dueling piano bar is expected to open in its place.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Boaters who use the city's mooring field have tried policing themselves to avoid formal management. Photo by Kurt Schultheis.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 10, 2011
Sarasota boaters denounce regulations

Sarasota boaters told city staff last week they don't want to be told when and how long they can anchor off the shores of Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 10, 2011
Commission denies fast-track amendment

Two Sarasota city commissioners changed their minds, deciding they couldn't support a code amendment that sped up the permitting process for applicants.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 10, 2011
Panhandling draws fine line

The city of Sarasota has a much more lax ordinance for street panhandlers than those enforced by neighboring municipalities and counties.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Remember veterans, attend ceremonies; OWS shows free markets wrong; Fears of tea party turn out unfounded

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Terry Lewis stepped in as interim administrator in May.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2011
WELCOME BACK: What you missed

The general feeling is that Sarasota gets a little sleepier in the summer. Snowbirds have flown the coup, traffic flows once again on Tamiami Trail and parking spots downtown can be found in abundance.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read the best of this summer's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2011
WELCOME BACK: The best of Cops Corner

Sarasota authorities had some interesting cases to deal with, read the best of them!

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Unit 874 condominium at Hudson Landings, 874 Hudson Ave., has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,387 square feet of living area. It sold for $425,000. Photo by Loren Mayo.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 10, 2011
A home in Villagewalk sells for $455,000

Eugene and Marguerite Hollinger sold their home at 5588 Bilbao Place, in Villagewalk, to Stacie Milonas, Sarasota, for $455,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 10, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Matthew O'Donnell

Matthew O'Donnell, 16, is a junior at Cardinal Mooney and a member of both his high school swim team and the YMCA Sharks.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2011
JUST THE STATS

7 - Place overall Out-of-Door cross-country runner Peter Runge finished in the district meet. He will move on to the regional meet.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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