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  • By Pam Eubanks
  • October 13, 2016
Creativity uncorked at Payton Wright Foundation event
Seventh-grader Cemia Gough wins the hula hoop competition.
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  • October 13, 2016
A kiss hogs spotlight at Haile Middle School
Sarasota High School Assistant Principal Merlin Schenk completed his outfit with binoculars.
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  • October 13, 2016
SHS students, faculty get tacky for spirit week
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  • October 11, 2016
Siesta Key Kiwanis installs new officers, directors
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  • October 9, 2016
Rotary Club celebrates Sarasota pioneers
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Families enjoy Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival harvest
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  • October 8, 2016
Bird Key gets jazzy
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Taste of St. Armands brings flavor to the Circle
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  • October 8, 2016
Women in a Changing World inspires attendees to give back
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Beer, Boats and Bacon festival crafts flavor, fun
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Phillippi Shores 7k ends with photo finish
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‘Old Florida’ makes its debut at art center
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  • October 7, 2016
Chamber salutes businesses, prepares for new leadership
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  • October 7, 2016
Passing Hurricane Matthew helps break up red tide stranglehold on Longboat Key
Outgoing Sarasota Chamber President and CEO Steve Queior is recognized by Rep. Vern Buchanan for his 13 years of service.
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  • October 7, 2016
Chamber salutes businesses, prepares for new leadership
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(Beauty) Bar Crawl pampers guests
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  • October 5, 2016
Republican Club reunites for season
Emma Littlefield, a second-grader at Braden River Elementary, leads the pack as she safely uses the crosswalk.
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  • October 5, 2016
Braden River takes charge on the crosswalk
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  • October 4, 2016
A Savory Palate cooks up monthly chef series
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  • October 3, 2016
Joe Biden slams Donald Trump in Sarasota stop
Sofia Rodriguez performs with the Bay Haven School of Basics Plus Broadway Club during a school assemble to celebrate the 90th anniversary. Friday, Sept. 30.
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  • October 3, 2016
Bay Haven hosts spirited 90th anniversary
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  • October 1, 2016
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Tara Golf and Country Club members celebrate German culture
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Sarasota High School Assistant Principal Merlin Schenk completed his outfit with binoculars.
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