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Roseanne Talcott caught up with Kaye Kuzell.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Fashion Show

Ladies in the Tara community gathered Nov. 9, for the "Harvest of Fashion" Fashion Show and Luncheon, at the Tara Golf & Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as he reports the daily headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 12, 2012
Nov. 12: Daily Headlines Video

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

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Anthony Caiazzo, No. 12, makes his way down the field Friday, Nov. 9, during the Cardinal Mooney versus The Out-of-Door Academy game at Thunder Stadium.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA v. CMHS final game

High school rivals Cardinal Mooney Cougars and the Out-of-Door Academy Thunder faced off one last time during football season Friday, Nov. 9, at Thunder Stadium. The Thunder held the lead during the first quarter but ultimately lost to the Cougars. The final score was Cardinal Mooney 27, ODA 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 12, 2012
County offices closed today

Trash pick up will not be affected.

  • East County
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John Ireland poured samples from Pali Wine Co.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Wine Festival

East County residents and their friends and families headed Nov. 10 to the Sarasota Polo Club, for the annual Suncoast Food & Wine Festival.

  • East County
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Sunshine is one of many dogs available for adoption.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Honor Rescue Fall Carnival

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue welcomed the public to its Lorraine Road Ranch adoption facility Nov. 10, during the rescue's Fall Carnival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Students sang a variety of patriotic songs.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Patriotic Performance

Third-grade students at Bashaw Elementary School showed their patriotism with their musical performance, "Our Country, America" Nov. 8.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Principal Jim Mennes assisted students with ringing the Freedom Bell in the school courtyard at Freedom Elementary School.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Let Freedom Ring

Freedom Elementary School on Nov. 9 held its annual 'Let Freedom Ring' Courtyard Ceremony, at which students and veterans joined together to raise flags honoring the nation's Armed Forces, sang patriotic songs and learned about the history of Veterans Day.

  • East County
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The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team will play in the Class 6A state semifinals Nov. 13 in Kissimmee.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 10, 2012
Lady Mustangs gallop into state semifinals

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team cruised to a 25-18, 25-20, 25-21 victory over Winter Haven in the Class 6A-Region 3 finals Nov. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
Anne Miller held her bagpipe.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Scottish St. Andrew's Festival

MacAllisters Grill & Tavern hosted the fourth annual Scottish St. Andrew's Festival Nov. 10 at Lakewood Ranch Main Street. This year's free event, which featured face painting, balloon artists, a rock wall, beer and wine samples, pictures with Santa and live music from the Jacobites Pipe & Drum Band and the Billy Rice band, benefited the Wobbly Feet Foundation, an organization that raises awareness and support for Ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T), a rare and progressive neurological disease.

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Kendall Douley won the cake walk competition.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Thunder Fun Day

Out-of-Door Academy held its 7th annual Thunder Fun Day event on Nov. 10. This free event included games, inflatable rides, tournaments, a craft tent, bake sale and more. Trophies were awarded for a chili cook off and cake walk competition.

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Gabriel Rodriguez chose a ball over a book.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Elementary Fall Festival

Tara Elementary School students and their families enjoyed a day outside with friends at the school's annual fall festival Nov. 10. Activities at this free event included a bungee jump, inflatable slide and silent auction, among more. The Tara Elementary School Dance Team also performed.

  • East County
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Tony Shinholster, Connie Shinholster, Gwendolyn Campbell and George Baker
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Community Haven Hoedown

The Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities held its annual Haven Hoedown on Nov. 9. Country singer Adrian Ray performed songs off his self-titled album. A free event, the Haven Hoedown featured barbeque food, a pretzel stand, a hayride, an auction and a raffle. Vendors sold baked goods and crafts. Proceeds of the event benefited Community Haven.

  • East County
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Avery Engelberger, Hannah Wood, Ella Brauch and Mya Brauch
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Elementary Fall Festival in the Field

Students and parents listened to live music at the Freedom Elementary Fall Concert in the Field. This Parent/Guardian-Teacher Organization (PTO) event, held on Nov. 9 at 6:00 p.m., raised money to help buy school equipment and fund field trips. The event also featured food, drinks and vendors.

  • East County
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Daniel Morris played guitar with his grandfather Greg Deas.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Nolan's Got Talent

Nolan Middle School's HOSA Chapter celebrated HOSA Week Nov. 5-9, by sponsoring a special Nolan's Got Talent Show Nov. 8. Performers showed off a variety of talents, including song, dance, piano and more.

  • East County
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