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Jim and Kathy Valente lost their son, Jimmy, in 2007.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • October 28, 2010
NOPE Vigil lights hope for future
Models from left: Jan Holly, Rena Nietz, Karin Jones, Ronni Minnig, Angela Freeman, Marie Hunter, Alessandra Massaro. Front row: Rena Nietz, age 3, and Louie Massaro, age 4.
  • By Maria Amodio
  • October 28, 2010
BKYC Members fall into fashion
Dozens of pumpkins were entered in the pumpkin carving contest.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • October 28, 2010
Polo Grill celebrates Halloween
"I like to be comfortable and I love found pieces - I can easily go from a more conservative look to something a little more wild." - Stephanie Peters
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • October 27, 2010
Guest Fashion Editor - Stephanie Peters
Terry and Sally Kall.
  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • October 27, 2010
Seaplace's Halloween Potluck
Once the pumpkins were carved, students placed a candle inside.
  • By Loren Mayo
  • October 27, 2010
Brookside Middle gets pumped for school project
Jerry and Terri Finn
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • October 26, 2010
Banyan Theatre 10th Anniversary
Co-chair Beverly Bartner, Design Chair Ian Prosser, Co-chair Helen Sosso
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • October 26, 2010
Asolo 'Studio 54' Kick-Off Party
Sarah Tate and Gail Wyer
  • By Maria Amodio
  • October 26, 2010
Garden club gets a lesson in rainwater collection
Lou Anthony with Marcelo and Tais Gadar
  • By Loren Mayo
  • October 26, 2010
Princesses, ponies and pirates - oh my!
Out-of-Door Academy fifth-grader Alessandro Ciaccio played solid defense for Braden River's U12 boys black team.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • October 26, 2010
BRSC wreaks havoc
Kate and Dex Honea
  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • October 26, 2010
An Artistic Evening: 12th Annual Awards Celebration
Kelsey Fowler, Zach Rand and Holly Rizzo
  • By Loren Mayo
  • October 25, 2010
Asolo introduces 'Bonnie and Clyde' cast and artists
Charlie Brown, Sharon Finkelstein and Larry Face attended the luncheon.
  • By Loren Mayo
  • October 25, 2010
Panelists discuss the meaning of 'journalistic truth'
Mollie and Scott Davis attend the Sarasota Zombie Pub Crawl as a zombie bride and groom.
  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • October 25, 2010
Zombies take over Gulf Gate
Jezebel, 9, English Bulldog, goes to Howl-O-Ween as a pig.
  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • October 25, 2010
Howl-O-Ween goes to the dogs
Olivia Benson and Connor White were eager to get started.
  • By Sarah Barker
  • October 25, 2010
Willis' walk raises funds for school
Stephanie Sundine and Maestro Victor DeRenzi in 2010.
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • October 24, 2010
Curtain Raiser
The congregation dressed in yellow and gold, Baldino's favorite colors.
  • By Maria Amodio
  • October 24, 2010
St. Thomas More honors sister's service
Andre Angelestro, age 6, shows off his pumpkin carving skills.
  • By Maria Amodio
  • October 24, 2010
Kids carve out fun afternoon
Danielle Beatt, Josh Reich and Dr. Tanya Schreibman
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • October 23, 2010
CANDance 'Dancing with Our Stars'
Avery Underahl cuddles up with a kitten.
  • By Maria Amodio
  • October 23, 2010
Cat Depot Carnival hosts purr-fect festivities
Ashton Watson, 1, was in awe of all the pumpkins available at Hunsader Farms.
  • By Michael Eng
  • October 23, 2010
Families flock to fall fun on the farm
Judith Williams, Debbie Mrstik, Kathy Cress, Kris Brown and Danielle Barnes of team Rak Pak.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2010
East County residents lace up for breast cancer
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Latest News Photo Galleries

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Jim and Kathy Valente lost their son, Jimmy, in 2007.
  • October 28, 2010
NOPE Vigil lights hope for future
2
Models from left: Jan Holly, Rena Nietz, Karin Jones, Ronni Minnig, Angela Freeman, Marie Hunter, Alessandra Massaro. Front row: Rena Nietz, age 3, and Louie Massaro, age 4.
  • October 28, 2010
BKYC Members fall into fashion
3
Dozens of pumpkins were entered in the pumpkin carving contest.
  • October 28, 2010
Polo Grill celebrates Halloween
4
"I like to be comfortable and I love found pieces - I can easily go from a more conservative look to something a little more wild." - Stephanie Peters
  • October 27, 2010
Guest Fashion Editor - Stephanie Peters
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Terry and Sally Kall.
  • October 27, 2010
Seaplace's Halloween Potluck

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