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    By
  • Daniel Perales
  • October 29, 2017
Sarasota Opera hosts Curtain Raiser Dinner

Sarasota Opera kicked off the season with the annual dinner on Oct. 29 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Dogs and cats dancing together? Yes, it happens at Putts Fore Mutts. Humane Society Treasurer Christine Legge wore the dog suit and that's volunteer Regina Marsh in her cat outfit.
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  • Jay Heater
  • October 29, 2017
Fundraising drive draws golfers to Lakewood Ranch

Eighty golfers support Humane Society at annual Putts Fore Mutts.

  • East County
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Ashleigh Haydu, Element front of house manager, General Manager (both restaurants) John Platt, Executive Head Chef Nils Tarantik and Jordan Keen, Element sous chef
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 29, 2017
PBnT and Element restaurants to open on Main Street

Two new restaurants are opening next to each other in downtown Sarasota. But each will offer a different dining experience.

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Bob and Ruth German
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 29, 2017
Longboat Island Chapel reunites for Oktoberfest

On Oct. 29, chapel members enjoyed brats and live music.

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 29, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Chargers take part in Luis Figo tournament

The IVP World Cup Qualifier by FIGO7 was held at Premier Sports Complex Oct. 28-29.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 29, 2017
Selby sprouts spooktacular Halloween fun

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens hosted its annual Halloween event on Oct. 29.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 29, 2017
Longboat Harbour revels in tricks and treats

Residents dined and danced at the condominium's Halloween party on Oct. 28.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • October 29, 2017
Movie review: 'Lucky'

Harry Dean Stanton leads in his best performance ever.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 29, 2017
LECOM auction benefits student scholarships

The annual Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine — Bradenton Student Scholarship Auction was held on Oct. 28 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

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  • Jay Heater
  • October 29, 2017
Cops Corner: Sheriff's Office looks for missing bulldozer

A round up of this week's most interesting police reports from Manatee County.

  • East County
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Mike and Donna Baker
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 29, 2017
Halloween haunts Bird Key Yacht Club

Club members dressed to impress at the annual Halloween party on Oct. 28.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Southeast High School band braved a steady rain to help Lake Club's Kevin Swan ask Shaina Frisch a very important question on Oct 28 at the Mandeville Beer Garden in Sarasota.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 28, 2017
A different kind of wedding band in Sarasota

Southeast High School Marching Band serves key role in "Operation Proposal."

  • East County
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 28, 2017
Van Wezel hosts Giving Hunger the Blues

Giving Hunger the Blues and Jazz on the Bay rocked the bay front on Oct. 28.

  • Sarasota
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Andrei Nesterenko as Brom Bones gets a stern talking to from Farmer Stuyvesant, portrayed by Bob Fahey.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 28, 2017
'Sleepy Hollow' postponed due to inclement weather

Tonight's show in Lakewood Ranch will be moved to Sunday, Oct. 29.

  • East County
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 28, 2017
Sarasota hosts first Age Friendly Festival

The Patterson Foundation sponsored the festival to invite community members and stakeholders to learn about Sarasota’s age-friendly features.

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