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Michele Carlo, Michelle Snyder and Eduardo Cobiella
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  • October 11, 2014
Beautiful and Well at L.

Celebrating 10 years of L. Boutique

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Jimmy Scott Jr., Dave Perkowski and Rich Schineller
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SUP Sarasota's stand up paddleboard competition

On Oct. 11, SUP Sarasota hosted the final races of its second annual race series at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.

  • Longboat Key
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Eileen and Scott Lubore find a spot in the shade to listen to live music.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Linger Lodge Kayak and Music Fest

Attendees of the 2nd annual Linger Lodge Kayak and Music Fest sipped on cold beer while listening to live music performances from bands such as Steel Relic, Oct. 11 at Linger Lodge restaurant and campground. Interested individuals rented kayaks and took to the river for an afternoon in the water.

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Brie Burgess plays around in the pumpkin patch.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival

Pumpkins, kettle corn, candy apples, pony rides and 100 acres of other foods and activities brought in the crowds Oct. 11, for the opening weekend of Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival.

  • East County
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Joanne Cassandra receives club information from Natalie Abrams.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Club Day

The Lakewood Ranch Women's Club, Arts Club and a range of other groups introduced themselves to the Ranch community Oct. 11, at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall. Club Day featured more than 10 local groups that gave information on their club, along with open enrollment for individuals interested in joining a club.

  • East County
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Destiny Bonner runs the Phillippi Shores 7K Run Saturday morning.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • October 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Phillippi Shores Elementary 7K Run

Local runners came out for the Phillippi Shores Elementary 7K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run Saturday morning.

  • Sarasota
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Meredith Carroll, Abbi Geiger and Lilly Irelan made sure to bring their favorite stuffed animals for the sleepover at Selby Library.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • October 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Scout About the Library

Girl scouts of Gulfcoast Florida had the Selby Public Library all to themselves Friday evening for the Scout About the Library event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Members of the Cardinal Mooney swim team helped serve guests at the Homecoming Fish Fry.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney Homecoming Fish Fry

Cardinal Mooney High School students, families and alumni were invited to the Homecoming Friday Fish Fry and Tailgating event Friday evening.

  • Sarasota
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Honorees Ed Miracle, Margy Rich, Ron Johnson, Anne Abgott and Al Hixon
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: AGELESS CREATIVITY honors six local artists

The sixth annual AGELESS CREATIVITY awards and exhibition on Oct. 10 honored a diverse group of accomplished artists: watercolorist Anne Abgott, jeweler Ed Brickman, musician Al Hixon, photographer Ron Johnson, sculptor and painter Ed Miracle and painter Margy Rich.

  • Longboat Key
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SarasotaMOD Festival Weekend Chairman Carl Abbot, keynote speaker Larry Scarpa and Gene Leedy
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 10, 2014
SarasotaMOD Festival: Ringling Museum Ca' d'Zan Dinner honoring Lawrence Scarpa

SarasotaMOD Festival: Ringling Museum Ca' d'Zan Dinner honoring Lawrence Scarpa

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Weekend's best bets: Friday, Nov. 21
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  • Nick Friedman
  • October 10, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Oct. 10

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Oct. 10

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  • October 10, 2014
TWIS Asks: Jason Neulander, creator and director of 'The Intergalactic Nemesis'

TWIS Asks: Jason Neulander, creator and director of 'The Intergalactic Nemesis'

  • Arts + Culture
Varsity cheerleaders Alexa and Ashley Debartolo pose with Anne Keen.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA homecoming game

Out-of-Door Academy students and their families cheered and snacked on concession snacks as they watched the upper school's football team play the homecoming game, Oct. 10.

  • East County
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Cardinal Mooney tight end Mitch Arimura caught a 13-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter of the Cougars 49-7 victory over St. Pete Catholic.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney vs. St. Pete Catholic

The Cardinal Mooney football team improved to 5-1 with a 49-7 victory over St. Pete Catholic in non-distirct action tonight. Quarterback Reese Vita threw a pair of touchdown passes to Mitch Arimura (13 yards) and Sean Morris (34 yards). Vita also broke the all-time passing mark of 3,375 yards set back in 2001. Jaz Mongeon rushed for a pair of touchdowns on runs of 11 and 50 yards. Bryce Williams scored on a 1-yard run and Sam Leonard scored on a 3-yard carry. Backup quarterback Jake Jessup threw his first varsity touchdown on a 10-yard pass to Tristan Hillerich. Cardinal Mooney opens its district season next Friday at rival ODA.

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This week's FYI Friday features news about the Mall at University Town Center, a $19 million real estate sale and Team Tony!
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 10, 2014
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

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