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Bailey Pickett and her son, Liam, wear matching costumes.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Night of Light

As a not-so-spooky alternative to traditional Halloween celebrations, Oct. 31, The Tabernacle Church hosted its annual Night of Light event. Games, food and drink vendors, and a booth that offered free clothing to interested individuals, took over the church grounds for the evening.

  • East County
  • News
Sisters Julianne, Reagan and Shannon Mathews play dress up.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Woodland Community Church Fall Festival

Families dressed in a range of costumes celebrated fall rather than Halloween, Oct. 31, at the Woodland Community Church Fall Festival.

  • East County
  • News
Tina Fontaine, Mary Hallenback and Barb Blevins bewitch the crowd.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Golf & Country Club Halloween Party

The ghouls and goblins of the Tara Golf & Country Club celebrated Halloween with food, drinks and a plethora of costumes, Oct. 31.

  • East County
  • News
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY:The Glenridge Halloween Party

The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch hosted a Halloween party for residents on Friday night.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Merchants handed out candy to trick-or-treaters in Siesta Key Village.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY:Safe Treats on Siesta

Trick-or-treaters took over the key for Safe Treats, Friday throughout Siesta Key Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Vince and Betty Mascio dressed as first-time visitors to Sarasota complete with brochures to popular attractions.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Boo!-mers Halloween Dance Party

The Friendship Centers of Sarasota hosted the 'Boo!'mers Halloween Dance Party, Thursday, Oct. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The restoration volunteers and museum staff add final touches to the four banners.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • October 31, 2014
100-year-old circus banners ready for their debut

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is in its final stage of debuting four banners by Belgian designer Frans De Vos that have taken seven years and countless hours to restore.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota High School zombies wandered St. Armands Circle in 2012 before their performance of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.”
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 31, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Fright Night on St. Armands

Celebrate Halloween on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dr. Richard and Barbara Basch
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • October 31, 2014
Basches give gift of $3 million toward new visual arts center

The Ringling College of Art and Design receives a $3 million gift from Dr. Richard and Barbara Basch toward a new visual arts center slated for completion in late 2016.

  • Arts + Culture
Christine Meeker Lange
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • October 31, 2014
Christine Meeker Lange named COO of Suncoast Science Center

Formerly the special assistant to the Ringling College of Art and Design President Larry R. Thompson, Christine Meeker Lange is ready to enter the world of Sarasota science.

  • Arts + Culture
Florida ACLU Vice Presiident Michael Barfield developed the idea for the signs, which he said were designed to present an alternate perspective.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 31, 2014
Signs strike back at anti-panhandling campaign

A series of signs posted downtown yesterday discouraged readers from shopping in the area, a response to a merchant-led effort to cut down on panhandling.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chef Paul Mattison with the team from Phillippi Shores Elementary.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Kids 'n Chefs Dinner Gala

Chefs Move to Schools hosted the Kids 'n Chefs Dinner Gala on Thursday at Phillippi Shores Elementary School.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Joe Zambino, Ken Simpson, President Dave Carter, Don Prola and Jim McGuire
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Men's Club

On Oct. 30, St. Mary, Star of Sea, Catholic Church Men's Club held its first meeting of the season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Grace Gerdes dressed as a groovy hippie and Robbie Hodgson dressed as Tommy Chong.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: BHS Throwback Thursday

For Homecoming week at Booker High School students kicked it old school for Throwback Thursday and dressed for the era of their choice.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The home at 624 S. Palm Avenue could eventually be replaced by a high-rise building.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 31, 2014
Commission to hear historic demolition appeal

At Monday's Sarasota City Commission meeting, the board will discuss the proposed - and contested - demolition of a historically designated Palm Avenue property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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