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Chris Lusk and Pamela Hahlbeck enjoy their soups
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bowls of Hope

Locals had soup and bread for lunch at the Bowls of Hope Sunday, November 3. Guests were able to choose three soups out of 42 made by local restaurants. Ceramic bowls created by local artists and school children were available for guests to take home. All proceeds benefited the All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 3, 2013
Cougars capture district crown

The Cardinal Mooney High football team captured the Class 3A-District 10 crown with a 35-10 victory over Fort Myers Bishop Verot Nov. 1.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Suncoast Waterkeeper Party

PHOTO GALLERY: Suncoast Waterkeeper Party

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Julie Anderson and Angie Stringer
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 2, 2013
'Rockin' Lobster' - Lobster Boil and Beach Party

'Rockin' Lobster' - Lobster Boil and Beach Party

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cock & Bull Halloween party

PHOTO GALLERY: Cock & Bull Halloween party

  • Arts + Culture
Nik and Erendira Wallenda
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The Circus Arts Conservatory

Circus Sarasota announced its new identity at a gourmet barbecue Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Sailor Circus Arena. The Sailor Circus students teased their winter performance at the event.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 2, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'All Is Lost'

There's no smooth sailing for Robert Redford in the new film, "All is Lost."

  • Arts + Culture
Joe Combs treated daughter Alayna and son Ethan to ice cream
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 2013 Sarasota Bay Water Festival

The Sarasota Bay Water Festival took over Ken Thompson park, Saturday Nov. 2. The festival offered guests a day full of live music, educational workshops, fun activities and panel discussions. The event was free and celebrated the importance of the Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Max Majorski, 3, makes plans for his new plant.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Family Fall Festival

Rainy weather didn't stop the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast's Family Fall Festival Nov. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Soprano Danielle Walker as Rosalinde and baritone Sean Anderson as Eisenstein in Sarasota Opera's 2013 production of "Die Fledermaus." Photo by Rod Millington
    By
  • June LeBell
  • November 2, 2013
MUSIC REVIEW - Sarasota Opera: 'Die Fledermaus'

June LeBell reviews Sarasota Opera's production of 'Die Fledermaus,' which runs through Nov. 15.

  • Arts + Culture
Kelly Kirschner spoke at Saturday's CCNA meeting regarding a proposal that would create a oversight board to monitor how funds generated by a School Board tax are spent.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 2, 2013
CCNA asks for greater oversight for School Board

At its meeting today, the group endorsed including the creation of an oversight committee in the ballot language of an upcoming School Board tax referendum.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rebecca Bizick, Angie Nutter and Tammy Dentici
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 1, 2013
The Silver Lining Social

The Silver Lining Social

  • Black Tie
Larry and Sheri Ellis with Cari Fallen and Howard Akey
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 1, 2013
Night of Hope Gala

Night of Hope Gala

  • Black Tie
unbox
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 1, 2013
Sunbox art installations brighten up Sarasota

Sunbox art installations brighten up Sarasota

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 1, 2013
Weekend Best Bets: Friday, Nov. 1

Weekend Best Bets: Friday, Nov. 1

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