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Charles Haeussner submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lake Uihlein in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • November 6, 2013
Weather: East County

Charles Haeussner submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lake Uihlein in Lakewood Ranch.

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Another candidate jumps into the Sarasota County Commission race
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 5, 2013
Daily Headlines: Nov. 5, 2013

Today's stories: Another candidate jumps into the Sarasota County Commission race; Two Longboat Key properties sell for $6 million each; Sarasota City Commission to extend homeless outreach program; and MORE!

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This year’s Farm City Week will celebrate 500 years of Florida agriculture.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • November 5, 2013
Manatee County proclaims Farm City Week

November 14-22 will recognize the importance of domestic agricultural production, a $500 million industry in Manatee County.

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The Longboat Key Town Commission considers planning policies this afternoon.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 4, 2013
Daily Headlines: Nov. 4, 2013

Man stabbed near Siesta Key north bridge; Sarasota Coalition of City Neighborhood Associations asks for oversight of school board levy; Longboat Key Town Commission to consider Urban Land Institute recommendations; and MORE!

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The Sarasota Bay Water Festival took over Ken Thompson park, Saturday Nov. 2.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 4, 2013
MONDAY EVENT MASHUP: Sarasota Bay Water Festival

Sarasota Bay Water Festival; Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce's SandFest; Polo Grill 2.0 Relaunch Party; and MORE!

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Half Shell Seafood House, formerly Half Shell Oyster House, moved from Main Street in Sarasota.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • November 4, 2013
Half Shell Seafood House opens on University Parkway

Formerly the Half Shell Oyster House, the restaurant moved from Main Street in Sarasota to Manatee County, at 5231 University Parkway in the former Red Elephant Pizza space.

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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 4, 2013
Half Shell Seafood House opens on University Parkway

Half Shell Seafood House opens on University Parkway

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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 4, 2013
Half Shell Seafood House opens on University Parkway

Formerly the Half Shell Oyster House, the restaurant moved from Main Street in Sarasota to Manatee County, at 5231 University Parkway in the former Red Elephant Pizza space.

  • East County
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American Eagle has thousands of stores and outlet stores across the country, including at Westfield's Sarasota Square Mall and the Ellenton Premium Outlets.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • November 4, 2013
American Eagle commits to mega mall

American Eagle Outfitters, an apparel retailer targeted at young adults and teenagers, has committed to the Mall at University Town Center.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 3, 2013
Cougars capture district crown

The Cardinal Mooney High football team captured the Class 3A-District 10 crown with a 35-10 victory over Fort Myers Bishop Verot Nov. 1.

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The Sarasota High football team celebrates following its 41-14 victory over Lakewood Ranch Nov. 1.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High Football vs. Lakewood Ranch

The Sarasota High football team captured the Class 7A-District 10 tittle with a 41-14 victory over Lakewood Ranch Nov. 1. With the win, the Sailors clinched a berth in the playoffs for the first time since 2007.

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Tim and Lisa Holler with Melissa and Matt Rixon; Melissa Rixon is co-vice president of the McNeal Parent Teacher Organization.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Elementary 10-year Anniversary Gala

Supporters came out to McNeal Elementary School's 10-year Anniversary Celebration Gala Nov. 1. The event, at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing, featured a Texas Hold 'Em tournament, dancing, cocktails and food.

  • East County
  • Schools
John and Lisa Barnott with Cyndi and Todd Pokrywa
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Polo Grill Relaunch

Polo Grill celebrated its new look and menu Nov. 1 at its 2.0 Grand Relaunch Party. The event at the Lakewood Ranch Main Street-based restaurant, featured hot and cold appetizers, wine, new menu samplings, live entertainment, dancing, raffles and free giveaways.

  • East County
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Caleb, Cole, Leah, Lindsey and Calvin Canna all dressed to the ‘Wild West Fest’ theme of Tabernacle’s Night of Light Family Fall Fest.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Night of Light Family Fall Fest

Tabernacle Church held its annual Night of Light Family Fall Fest Thursday, Oct. 31.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Pastor Brian Bagley-Bonner with Linda and Terry Theiss
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Trunk or Treat

Members of Faith United Church of Christ decorated the trunks of their cars and gave out candy Thursday, Oct. 31.

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