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  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 19, 2015
Triathletes race to Longboat Key

Four hundred ninety racers participated in the Longboat Key Triathlon on Oct. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Nick Reichert
  • October 19, 2015
Veni, Verdi, Vici: The Sarasota Opera conquers the Verdi Cycle

This month, the Sarasota Opera kicks off the final season of its Verdi Cycle, a project nearly 30 years in the making — and something that’s never been done in the history of opera.

  • Arts + Culture
Sisters Leila and Brynlee Brewer pain pumpkins together.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 18, 2015
Fruitville Grove hosts families for fall fun

Hayrides, a pumpkin patch and vendors attract families for a day at Fruitville Grove.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Front: Suzanne Dameron, Kathryn Young, Jeanne Dubi, Betty Matthews, Linda Verceles. Back: Ray Young, Mike Dubi, Wade Matthews and Fred Verceles.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 18, 2015
Conservation Foundation honors Audubon Society

The Sarasota Audubon Society received the 2015 Conservation Partner of the Year award from the Conservation Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jake Bolds wears his father's gear with his mother Tricia Bolds.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 18, 2015
Southside Village heats up for Morton's Chili Cook Off

Sarasota firefighters mix up winning recipes for the 16th annual Morton's Chili Cook Off.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota City Commissioner Susan Chapman and Margaret Cass.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 18, 2015
Hudson Bayou neighbors come together for picnic

The Hudson Bayou Neighborhood Association hosted a gathering for residents.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • October 18, 2015
SPARCC's "Amazing Raise" Scavenger Hunt and Party

SPARCC's "Amazing Raise" Scavenger Hunt and Party

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    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • October 18, 2015
2nd annual Art of Food Festival

2nd Annual Art of Food Festival

  • Black Tie
Guests formed a conga line and went around the room.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 17, 2015
First Church celebrates 25th anniversary for Early Care Center

The Early Care Center at First Church invites families for reunion.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 17, 2015
Longboat Key Club gets charitable

Seven charities were honored during the OPL Charity Golf Tournament Oct. 17.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 17, 2015
Hundreds get a taste of St. Armands

Approximately 20 restaurants sampled their food and drinks at the sixth annual Taste of St. Armands Oct. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Donald and Kara Bunch hold their 5-month-old baby Jaxson during a fundraiser on Saturday at the Ellenton Ice and Sports Complex to help pay medical costs for the baby's illness.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 17, 2015
Overwhelming support for Baby Jax

Community supports fundraiser for baby fighting tumor

  • East County
  • News
Jackson Lewicke of Clearwater is making Hunsaders' pumpkins look stylish.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 17, 2015
Hunsader Farms launches 2015 pumpkin festival

Flooding delayed its start by one week.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The king and queen lead the 1 mile walk.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 17, 2015
Buddy walk brings hundreds to Hunsader Farms

Manasota B.U.D.S. held the annual walk Saturday.

  • East County
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Braden River running back Raymond Thomas carried the ball 23 times for 203 yards and two touchdowns.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 17, 2015
Braden River remains unbeaten

The Braden River High football team beat Venice 30-20 in Class 7A-District 11 action Oct. 16.

  • East County
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