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More than 300 dogs and other animals were confiscated from Napier's Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary Feb. 5. Nate's Honor Animal Rescue and other organizations took in the animals. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 20, 2014
UPDATE: Napier trial postponed

The trail for the owners of Napier's Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary has been moved to Dec. 1.

  • East County
  • News
Cheetah owners have had their property, which is located at 3939 N. Washington Blvd., appraised at market value of more than $5 million.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 20, 2014
Cheetah Lounge to sue county

Owners of the north Sarasota County strip club have asked county officials for $5.1 million in relief under the Bert Harris Act for code provisions restricting their operations.

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The “Sisterhood Rockettes” performed a skit for the luncheon. Diane Browne, Barbara Gerber, Sylvia Gross, Renee Gold, Sabrina Silverberg, Suzan Brodsky, Alice Cotman and Linda Weiss.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood Luncheon

The Sisterhood of Temple Emanu-El held a membership luncheon Sunday afternoon.

  • Sarasota
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Members of the Bird Key Yacht Club Paul and Jane Cockrel with Carlene and Bob Baime attend a beach barbecue on Saturday evening.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: BKYC Lido Beach BBQ

Members of the Bird Key Yacht Club made the trip to Ted Sperling Park on South Lido Beach for a beach barbecue on Saturday night.

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A crowd gathers to support Shea Dotson as she finishes her workout for the competition.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: RFS Festivus Games

Real Fitness Sarasota hosted the Festivus Games a CrossFit competition on Saturday. The competition was only open to novice and intermediate level athletes.

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Gerri Aaron, Eve Caballero and Jan Chester
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 18, 2014
CANDance

CANDance

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Dr. Anne Chauvet and Dr. Howard Small
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 18, 2014
Donte's Den Presents: Top Dog 2014

Donte's Den Presents: Top Dog 2014

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    By
  • June LeBell
  • October 18, 2014
RIAF REVIEW: Pedrito Martinez Group & Duo Amal

Ringling International Arts Festival runs through Oct. 18.

  • Arts + Culture
"Intergalactic Nemesis: Book One: Target Earth" runs through Oct. 18, at Mertz Theatre.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 18, 2014
RIAF REVIEW: 'Intergalactic Nemesis'

Ringling International Arts Festival runs through Oct. 18.

  • Arts + Culture
Destiny Goggins with Sherrisa, Jordan and Lazaro Sauchay and Dianna Burchett and Justina Welch walk with Steps for Steph.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Thousands of pink-and-white clad walkers rallied in the fight against breast cancer Oct. 18, during the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota High School marching band takes the field during halftime for the Homecoming game.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SHS Homecoming Game

Fans and alumni of Sarasota High School cheered on the sailors during the Friday night Homecoming game against the North Port Bobcats.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Divers carved pumpkins underwater in the shark tank at the Mote Night of Fish, Fun and Fright.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Mote Night of Fish, Fun and Fright

The Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium welcomed trick-or-treaters for a Night of Fish, Fun and Fright on Friday night.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Thomas Arbuckle, Jo Ellyn Yturraspe and Dyrk Dahl
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 17, 2014
Brandi's Wish 2nd annual Silver Lining Social

Brandi's Wish 2nd annual Silver Lining Social

  • Black Tie
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Oct. 17
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 17, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Oct. 17

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Oct. 17

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  • Nick Friedman
  • October 17, 2014
WATCH: Gypsy Allure's life in the limelight

WATCH: Gypsy Allure's life in the limelight

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