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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 21, 2016
Pollo Tropical signs lease near Sarasota Memorial

The chain is slated to replace the former Square 1 Burgers restaurant on South Tamiami Trail.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 19, 2016
Riverview Foundation rendezvoused for downtown disco

The Riverview Foundation hosted its annual Riverview Rendezvous fundraiser.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 19, 2016
Buttonwood Harbour welcomes back snowbirds

Residents enjoyed a "Burgers, Breasts, & Bluegrass" outdoor block party on Nov. 19.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 19, 2016
Fine art festival brings art to Five Points Park

Residents browsed through artwork from local and regional artists during the fourth annual Sarasota Fine Arts Festival.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 19, 2016
Save our Seabirds thanks donors

The fourth annual Arias in Flight served as the first donor-appreciation luncheon for the bird sanctuary.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 19, 2016
St. Mary gets in the holiday spirit

St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church hosted its annual Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bradenton woman dies in Lakewood Ranch accident.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 19, 2016
Bradenton woman dies in Lakewood Ranch accident

Early-morning crash occurs at intersection of State Road 64-Lakewood Ranch Boulevard

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 18, 2016
Braden River falls in rematch against Venice

The Pirates could not stop the Indians' ground game, again.

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Riverview, the last Sarasota-area football team standing, was bounced from the playoffs by Dr. Phillips, 21-0.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 18, 2016
Sarasota Football Final: 11.18.16

Riverview eliminated from playoffs by Dr. Phillips.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 18, 2016
All Faiths hosts drive-thru turkey giveaway

All Faiths Food Bank takes over Robarts Arena parking lot to host annual turkey giveaway.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 18, 2016
'Drawing-Re-Imagined' premieres at art center

The exhibit features artwork by Jack King and Will Corr.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Octavio Ortiz, shown celebrating the one-year anniversary of The Mall of University Town Center in October, 2015 with Benderson Development Executive Mark Chait, has been replaced in his role as Mall at UTC general manager.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 18, 2016
Mall at UTC shops for new executives

Taubman Company spokesperson confirms changes.

  • East County
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  • Katie Johns
  • November 18, 2016
Super Cat II tennis tournament registration looming

The tournament will return to Longboat Key for its 14th year from Nov. 29 to Dec. 4.

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Mayor Jack Duncan was hospitalized Friday. 2015 file photo
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • November 18, 2016
Longboat Mayor Jack Duncan recovering after hospitalization

Vice Mayor Terry Gans will be in charge of the Longboat Key Town Commission during Duncan’s convalescence.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 17, 2016
Longboat Key Chamber chairmen mingle with members

The Chamber Chairman's reception brought 100 people to Amore for the annual event.

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This mobile carillon, currently at the Sarasota Medieval Fair, could stay in town a little longer if one resident can find a home for it.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 17, 2016
Sarasota resident seeks home for carillon

Wylie Crawford believes an obscure instrument would be a widely embraced addition to the city. Now, he just has to find someone who agrees.

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Visit Sarasota County coordinated with the Sarasota Sailing Squadron to attract the annual conference.
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  • David Conway
  • November 17, 2016
Sarasota to host 2018 World Sailing Annual Conference

For the first time, sailing’s governing body will hold its annual meeting in the United States.

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    A time to celebrate |
  • November 17, 2016
Just Married: Nicole Mancini and Matt Lewis

The couple was married at the Powel Crosley Estate on Oct. 14.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 17, 2016
Mayors’ Feed the Hungry Program reports fewer donations

Mayors’ Feed the Hungry Program fears that post-election anxiety may be responsible for decreased donations.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 17, 2016
Longboat Library welcomes back volunteers

The volunteers enjoyed a buffet-style lunch and ice-breaker game.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 17, 2016
Sarasota County may shore up film incentives

The County Commission will soon consider earmarking $213,000 to restore an incentive fund aimed at luring filmmakers to the area.

  • Sarasota
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Richard Gonzmart is building a restaurant on the site of the former Pattigeorge's Waterfront Restaurant on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • November 17, 2016
Longboat planners want Pattigeorge’s site to always have a restaurant

The former 7,241-square-foot Pattigeorge’s Waterfront Restaurant on Longboat Key will soon be torn down.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 17, 2016
Sarasota County draws record tourism numbers

Bed tax collections during the 2016 fiscal year nearly reached $20 million, which is a 4.7% increase over the previous year.

  • Sarasota
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Two of the property’s 19 royal palms frame the front entrance. Over the doorway is a profile bust of a Roman soldier. Wrought iron grills grace the first-floor windows.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • November 17, 2016
A lovely look back

A historic home on St. Armands continues to shine today.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • November 17, 2016
Three Things: Sweet buys

Affordable housing in Sarasota

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 17, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: Nov. 17

Mary Tygh Parks captured this shot of ibises in a tree early one morning on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 17, 2016
East County weather page photo: Nov. 17

Catherine Smith captured this shot of pink sky at sunset at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 17, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: Nov. 17

John Worrall captured this shot of an alligator and its baby in his Nokomis backyard.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
East County Golf Roundup: 11.17.16
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 17, 2016
East County Golf Roundup: 11.17.16

East County Golf Roundup: 11.17.16

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 17, 2016
Sarasota developer plans Arlington Park townhomes

Local native Leonard Meyer hopes to house doctors, nurses and interns in six four-story buildings slated for the neighborhood east of the South Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alex Freeman wears a Pikachu hat during one of Dark Side Comic's Sunday Pokemon tournaments.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 17, 2016
Sarasota's Pokemon community stays loyal to the cards

Fads come and fads go, but Sarasota’s Pokemon community is staying loyal the basics.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Madison Pack - Sarasota. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 17, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups this week in Sarasota sports.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Patrick Skladanowski. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 17, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 11.17.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 11.17.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Tomasin Brennan.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 17, 2016
Foil your other plans and try Sarasota Fencing Academy and Club

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview sophomore running back Ali Boyce and senior quarterback Mike Welcer share a silly sideline moment.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 17, 2016
Unlikely stars emerge for Riverview football

The Rams have assembled their best football team in a decade.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The 521-space garage will be built at the public lot at North Adams Drive.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 17, 2016
City prepares Circle garage contracts

Plans for a parking garage on St. Armands Circle continue to move ahead, as the city has selected a preferred architect and contractor for the project.

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