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Matthew McConaughey stars in "Dallas Buyers Club."
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  • Pam Nadon
  • November 24, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Dallas Buyers Club'

The new film, 'Dallas Buyers Club,' not only showcases two phenomenal performances, it also exposes the government playing dirty politics with pharmaceutical companies.

  • Arts + Culture
Ellen Overstreet (Photo by Barbara Banks, courtesy Sarasota Ballet)
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 24, 2013
Iain Webb promotes Sarasota Ballet dancers to soloists

Artistic Director of Sarasota Ballet Iain Webb promotes three members of coryphee to soloists on stage Nov. 22.

  • Arts + Culture
Simona Blanco with her daughter Emma
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • November 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Fall Fine Art Festival

Sarasota Downtown Merchants hosted the Sarasota Fall Fine Art Festival on Gulfstream Ave. Saturday, Nov. 23.

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Janet Beach with Steve and Peggy Christie
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  • November 23, 2013
Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School Gala 'Illuminate'

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School Gala 'Illuminate'

  • Black Tie
Dena Adams, Megan Babin, Madison Robinson and Demi Nott
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 23, 2013
2013 SMA Military Ball

2013 SMA Military Ball

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Charlesette Hudson, Saquess Mapps with her son Tyree Kelly and D’Kai Shaw
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • November 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tree of Life Kick-Off Party

Second Chance Last Opportunity debuted its new community project 'Tree of Life' with a kick-off party Saturday, Nov. 23, at Art Center Sarasota.

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  • Neighbors
Ian Kallay came first and Leesa Brandon was second
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Everyday Blessings' 5K Fun Run

Runners took to Siesta beach for Everyday Blessings' second annual 5K Fun Run, Saturday Nov. 23. The early morning run benefited the nonprofit and allowed runners to give back while getting fit.

  • Siesta Key
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Jeanne Ezcurra picks up trash on Higel Ave.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: SKA/SKVA Adopt-A-Road pickup

The Siesta Key Association and the Siesta Key Village Association did their Adopt-A-Road pickup, Saturday Nov. 23. Volunteers met for breakfast at the Village Cafe and cleaned up from the North Bridge down Higel Ave. to Beach Road.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Vivian Leahy laughs as she turns on the lights for one of the decorated trees.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Christmas Bazaar

On Saturday, Nov. 23, the crowd at St. Mary Star of the Sea was filled with holiday cheer as they shopped the church's annual Christmas Bazaar.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cynthia Simpson starts her morning with a barbecue sandwich.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Mixon Fruit Farms' Harvest Festival

Vendors selling wooden crafts, clothing, accessories, food and an array of other items, filled the lot in front of Mixon Fruit Farms, Bradenton, during its Harvest Festival Nov. 23.

  • East County
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Runners sprint from the starting line.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest Hustle

Runners came together for the Harvest Hustle Nov. 23 at Harvest United Methodist Church, Lakewood Ranch. Proceeds were donated to All Faiths Food Bank.

  • East County
  • News
A 14-year-old girl went missing 9:15 a.m. Thursday
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 23, 2013
UPDATE: Missing 14-year-old girl found

Missing 14-year-old Megan Buckley has been found and returned home safely.

  • East County
  • News
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Nov. 21
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 22, 2013
Weekend best bets: Friday, Nov. 22

Weekend best bets: Friday, Nov. 22

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  • Nick Friedman
  • November 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Mashterpieces Art Selection

PHOTO GALLERY: Mashterpieces Art Selection

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  • Nick Friedman
  • November 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Mashterpieces Art Selection

PHOTO GALLERY: Mashterpieces Art Selection

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