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The walk began just after 9 a.m. with the survivors leading the charge.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 24, 2015
Hundreds walk for a cure

The American Cancer Society’s annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K walk was held at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jorja and Jaimi Lowe, of Esplanade, show off their pink pride for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 24, 2015
Lakewood Ranch celebrates anniversary

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch helps East County commemorate the Ranch turning 20.

  • East County
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Franchesca Joseph with EmmaLee and Ted Holmes
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 24, 2015
Cardinal Mooney welcomes back alumni

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School hosts annual homecoming fish fry for families and alumni.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota High School homecoming queen and king Alyssa Sloan and Ryan Jenkins.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 23, 2015
SHS Sailors crown homecoming royalty

Sarasota High School celebrates homecoming game with royal procession and '65 football team.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 23, 2015
Mote has a Spooktacular Night

Mote Marine Aquarium celebrated Halloween at the Night of Fish, Fun & Fright Oct. 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Third-grade teacher Kim Hoy directs students to start the walk.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 23, 2015
Gene Witt students walk for animal wellbeing

The elementary school raised $505 for the humane society.

  • East County
  • Schools
Scott and Jill Levine at the JFCS Gala in 2014.
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 23, 2015
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Black Tie Social Calendar: December 2015

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Zane Zimmerman with his grandmother Jaunita Zimmerman.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 23, 2015
Families flock to Sarasota Pumpkin Festival

The 7th annual Sarasota Pumpkin Festival brings entertainment, food and fall favorites.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Military Academy Sergeant Major Dennis Richardson taught JROTC for seven years.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 23, 2015
Cadets bid farewell to Dennis Richardson

Sarasota Military Academy honors JROTC instructor Sergeant Major Dennis Richardson Sr.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 23, 2015
Trump picks Gruters to lead campaign in Florida

Sarasota GOP Chairman Joe Gruters will lead Donald Trump's presidential campaign in Florida, and Sarasota will boast the candidate's first office in the state.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 23, 2015
Chamber congregates at Longboat Island Chapel

Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Business After Hours Oct. 22, at Longboat Island Chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Dennis Smith replaces Tony Vasile, Jr., who vacated his position on the board in August.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 23, 2015
New resident fills GreyHawk Landing CDD vacancy

The board appointed Dennis Smith at the September meeting.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 23, 2015
Bird Key Yacht Club colors its walls with art

Bird Key Yacht Club held its monthly art opening on Oct. 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Come and experience 5 acres of terror. Walk trough the woods, but remember: you won't be alone..!! Photo courtesy of Belisa Mazzara.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 23, 2015
Upper Manatee River Road gets spooky with haunted trail

An East County family opened Delirium Haunted Trail to the public this year.

  • East County
  • News
Braden River head coach Curt Bradley has five former players on his staff: Malcom Belton, Michael Douglas, Kelvin Albritton, Brett Walker and Tyler Strahs.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2015
Tackling a new challenge

Five of Curt Bradley's former players have assumed roles in his Braden River program.

  • East County
  • Sports
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