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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.

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Thomas Arbuckle, Jo Ellyn Yturraspe and Dyrk Dahl
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  • 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
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  • Nick Friedman
  • October 17, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Oct. 17

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Oct. 17

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

WATCH: Gypsy Allure's life in the limelight

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Esther Sabater, of Settimi's Gelato
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Taste of St. Armands

More than 15 restaurants on St. Armands Circle offered samplings of their most popular recipes Oct. 17, at the fifth annual Taste of St. Armands. Vendors had the chance to please nearly any palate, with foods ranging from continental cuisine to Italian, Irish, Spanish and Cuban flavors. Proceeds from Taste of St. Armands will benefit All Faiths Food Bank.

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Cardinal Mooney running back Jaz Mongeon scored on runs of 30 and 39 yards.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney at ODA

The Cardinal Mooney High football team cruised to a 64-0 victory over rival The Out-of-Door Academy in its Class 3A-District 10 opener Oct. 17. With the win, the Cougars earned a berth in the playoffs. Cardinal Mooney will look to defend its district title Oct. 31 versus Bishop Verot.

  • Sarasota
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Doublemint twins Lindsey and Brooke Mitchel sport matching costumes.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Elementary Fall Harvest Dance

Gilbert W. McNeal Elementary students and their parents showed off their best dance moves and costumes at the Oct. 17 Fall Harvest Dance.

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This week’s FYI Friday features a video from the grand opening of the Mall at UTC, a downtown Taco Bus update and more!
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 17, 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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Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 leader Michael Klauber, right, plans to present the insight the group gathers to the City Commission early next year.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 17, 2014
Bayfront group plans public forums

Sarasota Bayfront 20:20, the group developing a vision and master plan for a swath of bayfront land near the Van Wezel, is continuing to seek broad community participation in its efforts.

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Morgan Woods performs a scene about perception.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 17, 2014
ODA student show offers perspective

The last performance of "A Closer Look" will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 18, at The Out-of-Door Academy.

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Longboat Key Town Hall is located at 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 17, 2014
Commission, planning board to hold joint meeting

The boards will discuss revisions to the town's codes and Comp Plan Monday, at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
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"The Table" shows at RIAF through Oct. 18.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 17, 2014
RIAF REVIEW: 'The Table'

Ringling International Arts Festival runs through Oct. 18.

  • Arts + Culture
"Tangram" runs through Oct. 18, at Historic Asolo Theater.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 17, 2014
RIAF REVIEW: Tangram Duet

Ringling International Arts Festival runs through Oct. 18.

  • Arts + Culture
Russ and Diane Chamberlin
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • October 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: The Diplomat Beach Resort host Business After Hours

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosted its monthly networking event Oct. 16.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling International Arts Festival Opening Night

PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling International Arts Festival Opening Night

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