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Heidi Thomas and the Rev. David Danner
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angels Welcome Back Brunch

On Sunday, Nov. 10, All Angels Episcopal Church came together for a welcome back brunch in celebration of their members return to Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Randy and Nikki Adams with Andrea and Matt McHugh
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Stone Crab Celebration and Wine Tasting

Stone Crab Celebration and Wine Tasting wrapped up the third-annual "Bacchus on the Beach" weekend Nov. 9 at Longboat Key Club and Resort.

  • Arts + Culture
Mary Kenealy and Joe Barbetta
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 9, 2013
St. Martha Church 100 Year Celebration Gala

St. Martha Church 100 Year Celebration Gala

  • Black Tie
Hannah Bartholomew and Julia Ryserson had their faces painted.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bay Haven Fall Festival

Bay Haven students and their families celebrated fall at the Bay Haven Fall Festival, Saturday Nov. 9. Families enjoyed music, games, races and other outdoor activities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bill Hamilton, Carol Fillmore and Fred Fillmore
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church Welcome Back Picnic

Christ Church of Longboat Key cheerfully gathered together for a Welcome Back Picnic on Saturday, Nov. 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Octavio and Jessica Ortiz with Lisa and John Shepard
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Suncoast Food & Wine Fest

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch welcomed hundreds of wine lovers to the Sarasota Polo Club Nov. 9, for the Suncoast Food and Wine Festival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 9, 2013
FILM REVIEW: '12 Years a Slave'

The new film, '12 Years a Slave,' is the most powerful and horrific depiction of slavery ever.

  • Arts + Culture
Brian Hersh came out with his family: Lillian, Lauren and Gideon.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Thunder Fun Day

Families at The Out-of-Door Academy enjoyed a morning of school spirit and fun, as ODA hosted its annual Thunder Fun Day event Nov. 9.

  • East County
  • Schools
Anderson Chau runs down the bridge
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY:Children's Rainforest Garden grand opening

Selby Gardens celebrated the grand opening of the Ann Goldstein Children's Rainforest Garden, Saturday Nov. 9. The garden was opened with a dedication ceremony and a ribbon cutting.

  • Sarasota
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Linda Bengston, Anita Didio and Raye Winthrop
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Fashion Show

Women at the Tara Golf and Country Club enjoyed lunch during the "Fall into Fashion" fashion show and luncheon Nov. 8.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 8, 2013
Watch: Season of Sculpture

Watch: Season of Sculpture

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling Underground

PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling Underground

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  • Nick Friedman
  • November 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: YPG After Hours

PHOTO GALLERY: YPG After Hours

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WWII Marine Corps veteran Don Amick and Luise Sheffield
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Portraits of Service

Fifteen local veterans were honored by the Senior Friendship Centers with Portraits of Service, Friday Nov. 9. Artist Melinda Trick painted the veterans' portraits in secret and unveiled them Friday night. Veterans and their families enjoyed snacks and beverages before the ceremony.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview alumni Trae Gomes, ’03, and Terry Crenshaw,’02
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview and Sarasota High alumni football

Riverview High School hosted an alumni football game against Sarasota High, Friday Nov. 8.

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