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Charisse May, Joann Hutchinson and Sara Kasten
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Survivors and supporters gathered at Sarasota Polo Club Saturday, Oct. 19, for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Colonel John W. Saputo, president/owner of Gold Coast Eagle Distributing and former Marine, showed his 2013 C. John A. Clarke Humanitarian Award to the audience.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Grant Awards

The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund distributed $68,402 in grants at its 2013 Grant Awards Oct. 15. At Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, Colonel John W. Saputo, president/owner of Gold Coast Eagle Distributing and former Marine, accepted the 2013 C. John A. Clarke Humanitarian Award for his company's support to more than 700 charitable events annually.

  • East County
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Jessica Hanson and Bailey dressed up as skeletons
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Doggie Bones 5K Run and Walk

Dog lovers came together Saturday Oct. 19 to run for a cause at the 2nd Annual Doggie Bones 5K Run and Walk. Families and their dogs dressed in costume for the 5K Run, kid dashes and 1 mile walk. All proceeds benefited Nate's Honor Animal Rescue.

  • East County
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Vertie Hayward, Ryelee Carpenter, Sheyenne Carpenter and Cassandra Hayward enjoy snow cones and the sun
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Elementary Fall Festival

Freedom Elementary held their annual Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 19. Students and their families were invited to play games, enjoy a snow cone and go down the jumbo slide. An auction took place that benefited the teachers and classroom supplies.

  • East County
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The Cardinal Mooney football team improved to 5-1 with its 62-0 victory over ODA Oct. 18.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 19, 2013
Cougars bound for the postseason

The Cardinal Mooney football team clinched its first playoff berth since 2008 with a 62-0 victory over Class 3A-District 6 rival The Out-of-Door Academy Oct. 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High quarterback Chad Rex scrambles for yardage in the first half of the Mustangs district game versus Palmetto Oct. 18.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch football vs Palmetto

The Lakewood Ranch High football team fell to Palmetto 33-19 in Class 7A-District 10 action tonight.

  • East County
  • Sports
The space has been left exactly as it was after the previous tenant filed for bankruptcy.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 18, 2013
USF Sarasota-Manatee takes over Viking Space

The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee has signed a lease to run its culinary program out of the former Viking Space on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
The Oct. 19 walk starts at 9 a.m. with pre-registration beginning at 7:30 a.m.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 18, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

This year's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, held at the Sarasota Polo Club, celebrates the 100th anniversary of the American Cancer Society.

  • East County
  • News
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association parts ways with another developer.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 18, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 18, 2013

Today's stories: Colony Association parts ways with developer; Woman's Exchange begins expansion; Woman's Resource Center adds new executive director; and MORE!

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Proliferation of homeless encampments through the city of Sarasota means the local transient population is at "critical mass," according to an expert.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 17, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 17, 2013

Today's stories: Westfield Southgate Mall shutdown result of grieving man scattering fiancee's ashes; City of Sarasota homeless population at "critical mass"; German sculptor questions city of Sarasota request; and MORE!

  • Siesta Key
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Mark Lichon, Aimee Varnum and Gregory Fabijanczuk of CBIZ KRMT
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Mega Mingle

Business people and non-profit workers came together for a Mega Mingle at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing Oct. 16. The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce event was meant as a casual networking platform where attendees enjoyed appetizers and drinks.

  • Sarasota
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The Lakewood Ranch High boys swim team finished second at the 18th annual Tri-County High School Swimming and Diving Championship Meet Oct. 12.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 17, 2013
High 5

The top five moments of the week in local sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Out-of-Door Academy senior punter Bryan Kirshe recently was named a 2013 Preseason First Team All-American by the Ray Guy Prokicker.com Kicking, Punting and Long-snapping Academy.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 17, 2013
Climbing the Ranks: Bryan Kirshe

Prokicker.com ranks Bryan Kirshe, an ODA senior, as the No. 1 punter in the nation. He averages 47.2 yards per punt.

  • East County
  • Sports
The 17.1% increase in premiums for Town Hall employees equates to $127 per month per employee and about $1,500 per year.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 17, 2013
IDA to subsidize employees for health costs' increase

The Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority voted today to provide money to Town Hall employees to pay for a 17.1% increase in their health insurance premiums for 2014.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 17, 2013
Orioles announce Spring Training schedule

The Baltimore Orioles recently announced their 2014 Grapefruit League schedule, which opens Feb. 28 against the Tampa Bay Rays in Port Charlotte.

  • East County
  • Sports
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