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  • October 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bill's Beer Run 25th Anniversary

PHOTO GALLERY: Bill's Beer Run 25th Anniversary

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  • October 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Florida Blue Blues and Music Festival

PHOTO GALLERY: Florida Blue Blues and Music Festival

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  • October 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bill's Beer Run

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  • October 27, 2013
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Good news from a great man

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  • October 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Pumpkin Festival

Local families came to Payne Park for the Sarasota Pumpkin Festival, Sunday Oct. 27. The festival included a pumpkin patch, live entertainment, fried food and family fun.

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  • Marty Fugate
  • October 27, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'Young Frankenstein'

Marty Fugate reviews Manatee Players' "Young Frankenstein."

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Judy Fischer recently moved in to Rosedale and met a new friend, Judy Sanford, who has lived there since 1995.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • October 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Rosedale 20th Anniversary

Rosedale Golf and Country Club celebrated its 20th anniversary with a bevy of activities Oct. 24-27. On Oct. 26, residents participated in a boat regatta on the lake, feasted at a 'Hamburgers in Paradise' cookout, watched fireworks and more.

  • East County
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  • Josh Siegel
  • October 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: International Beer Festival

Lakewood Ranch Main Street hosted the third annual International Beer Festival Oct. 26. Attendees dressed up in costume as they sampled beer, wine and food while listening to music played by Pitbull Toddler.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • October 27, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'The Counselor'

Film critic Pam Nadon reviews 'The Counselor.'

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  • October 27, 2013
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  • October 26, 2013
CANDance 'Dancing with Our Stars'

CANDance 'Dancing with Our Stars'

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  • October 26, 2013
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Oceanic Evening

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  • October 26, 2013
LECOM Scholarship Dinner and Auction Gala

LECOM Scholarship Dinner and Auction Gala

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  • October 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: New Gate School International Children's Day

The New Gate School invited families and students to celebrate International Children's Day, Saturday Oct. 26. The school's campus was taken over by booths representing different nations. Children and families got to learn about different cultures, taste international food and enjoy entertainment from around the world.

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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Monster Mash

Members of the Sarasota Yacht Club celebrated Halloween at the annual Monster Mash dinner, Saturday Oct. 26. Attendees went all out with creations ranging from classic costumes to more original Sarasota references. The evening started with cocktails in the bar and followed with a spooky dinner.

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