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  • October 16, 2016
Film review: 'The Accountant'

Affleck is at the top of his game as an unsuspecting accountant harboring violent tendencies and a heart of gold.

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  • Katie Johns
  • October 16, 2016
Triathletes race through Longboat

The Longboat Key Triathlon had 350 participants on Oct. 16.

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  • Amanda Morales
  • October 16, 2016
ODA accepts Global Cardboard Challenge

Families build and play games made from cardboard at Out-of-Door Academy.

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Sarasota's Jule Shirley, 1, enjoys a wave of fun at the festival.
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  • Berkley Mason
  • October 16, 2016
Hunsader Farms festival turns 25

Hundreds of visitors enjoyed the first day of Hunsader Farms’ 25th annual Pumpkin Festival this weekend.

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  • October 15, 2016
Raise the Roof Party celebrates Amazing Raise participants

Attendees enjoy a night of food, dance and fundraising benefiting the Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARRC)

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  • Katie Johns
  • October 15, 2016
IDS parties on the pass

The society's 6th annual event benefited the Education Foundation of Sarasota County and TCI Suncoast.

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  • Katie Johns
  • October 15, 2016
Longboat officials putt for Bayfront Park revitalization

The five officials earned $10,000 toward the renovation efforts.

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  • Katie Johns
  • October 15, 2016
St. Armands honors St. Francis of Assisi with pet blessing

A sudden downpour couldn't stop St. Armands pet owners from celebrating their furry friends.

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 14, 2016
Braden River's dreams of perfection foiled by Venice

The Pirates couldn't get a stop when they needed it the most.

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East County Football Final 10.14.16
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  • October 14, 2016
East County Football Final 10.14.16

A rough night for East County teams all-around.

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Sarasota football final 10.14.16
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  • October 14, 2016
Sarasota Football Final 10.14.16

All four teams in the Sarasota area have things to cheer about.

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  • October 14, 2016
Moffitt Sarasota Luncheon educates attendees

Attendees enjoyed lunch and heard from several guest speakers.

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  • Katie Johns
  • October 14, 2016
Bird Key Yacht Club seeks pickleball courts

The club submitted an application for six pickleball courts on Oct. 12.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • October 14, 2016
Ringling International Arts Festival kicks off with courtyard celebration

The performing-arts festival opened with an evening of Brazilian flair.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 13, 2016
Soleman Reception celebrates the men of Wine Women & Shoes

Wine Women & Shoes supporters sipped and socialized at Saks Fifth Avenue.

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