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Tim Clarke, Nick Gladding and Katie Moulton
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Greater Sarasota County Chamber of Commerce Salute to Business

The Greater Sarasota County Chamber of Commerce held the 2013 Salute to Business banquet, Friday Nov. 1. The Chamber recognized the achievements of its members and reviewed the success of the past year. Members also learned about current and future projects such as the Sarasota Tomorrow Next program. The award ceremony marked the beginning of the Chamber's 94th year of investing in the community.

  • Sarasota
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The Sarasota High football team celebrates following its 41-14 victory over Lakewood Ranch Nov. 1.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High Football vs. Lakewood Ranch

The Sarasota High football team captured the Class 7A-District 10 tittle with a 41-14 victory over Lakewood Ranch Nov. 1. With the win, the Sailors clinched a berth in the playoffs for the first time since 2007.

  • Sarasota
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Ahoy! Tim and Beth Self are on board.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber's SandFest

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce kicked off November with a splash, as patrons danced, sang and ate beachside Nov. 1 at the Siesta Beach Pavilion.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tim and Lisa Holler with Melissa and Matt Rixon; Melissa Rixon is co-vice president of the McNeal Parent Teacher Organization.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Elementary 10-year Anniversary Gala

Supporters came out to McNeal Elementary School's 10-year Anniversary Celebration Gala Nov. 1. The event, at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing, featured a Texas Hold 'Em tournament, dancing, cocktails and food.

  • East County
  • Schools
John and Lisa Barnott with Cyndi and Todd Pokrywa
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Polo Grill Relaunch

Polo Grill celebrated its new look and menu Nov. 1 at its 2.0 Grand Relaunch Party. The event at the Lakewood Ranch Main Street-based restaurant, featured hot and cold appetizers, wine, new menu samplings, live entertainment, dancing, raffles and free giveaways.

  • East County
  • News
Mara Kelsch, Lynne Hayden, Leslie Huber and Verna Schultz
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Historical Society Fish Fry

The Longboat Key Historical Society held their annual Old Time Fish Fry Friday, November 1. Guests spent the night dancing to live music performed by Blues Pigs and enjoying a seafood dinner.

  • Longboat Key
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Renee Armbruster and Beth Stephenson
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The Players "A Night to Remember"

The Players hosted its annual gala Nov. 1 at Michael's on East. This year, there were 12 honorees recognized for their work on and off stage from 1990 to the present.

  • Arts + Culture
Caleb, Cole, Leah, Lindsey and Calvin Canna all dressed to the ‘Wild West Fest’ theme of Tabernacle’s Night of Light Family Fall Fest.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Night of Light Family Fall Fest

Tabernacle Church held its annual Night of Light Family Fall Fest Thursday, Oct. 31.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Pastor Brian Bagley-Bonner with Linda and Terry Theiss
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Trunk or Treat

Members of Faith United Church of Christ decorated the trunks of their cars and gave out candy Thursday, Oct. 31.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kyree Clark and Carter Aufmuth
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Woodland Ministries Fall Festival

Families enjoyed the Woodland Ministries Fall Festival Thursday, Oct. 31, at Woodland Community Church.

  • East County
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Marissa Veith, Ilona Van Sprundel and Lexi Bruneman were eager to see their teacher get wet in the dunk tank.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Witt Walk-a-thon

Children at Gene Witt Elementary School helped raise money for their special-education classes, including music and physical education, Nov. 1, during Witt's annual walk-a-thon fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Schools
Audrey Singer and Vicky Urban make a sandwich.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Halloween Party

Peanut butter and jelly, cowboys and pirates filled the room at the Bird Key Yacht Club Halloween party Oct. 31.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ivylene Gill, 4, smiles for candy.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Village Association's Treats for Kids

The Siesta Key Village Association presented Safe Treats for Kids Oct. 31.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Families gathered for the Primrose Parade of Costumes Thursday, Oct. 31.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 1, 2013
Daily Headlines: Nov. 1, 2013

Today's stories: Signs of red tide found near Sarasota County beaches; Sarasota City Commission to consider Street Team funding; Manatee County Commission invites public to review land development regulations; and MORE!

  • Siesta Key
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Ivylene Gill, 4, smiles for candy.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Village Halloween

The Siesta Key Village Association presented Safe Treats for Kids Oct. 31.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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