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

Night of Hope Gala

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unbox
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  • November 1, 2013
Sunbox art installations brighten up Sarasota

Sunbox art installations brighten up Sarasota

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  • November 1, 2013
Weekend Best Bets: Friday, Nov. 1

Weekend Best Bets: Friday, Nov. 1

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  • November 1, 2013
Clasico: The name might sound Italian ...

Clasico: The name might sound Italian ...

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  • November 1, 2013
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Flip Flops & Fashion

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  • 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.

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The Sarasota High football team celebrates following its 41-14 victory over Lakewood Ranch Nov. 1.
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  • 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.

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Ahoy! Tim and Beth Self are on board.
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  • 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.

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Tim and Lisa Holler with Melissa and Matt Rixon; Melissa Rixon is co-vice president of the McNeal Parent Teacher Organization.
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  • 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.

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John and Lisa Barnott with Cyndi and Todd Pokrywa
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  • 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.

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Mara Kelsch, Lynne Hayden, Leslie Huber and Verna Schultz
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  • 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.

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Renee Armbruster and Beth Stephenson
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  • 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.

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Caleb, Cole, Leah, Lindsey and Calvin Canna all dressed to the ‘Wild West Fest’ theme of Tabernacle’s Night of Light Family Fall Fest.
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  • 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.

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Pastor Brian Bagley-Bonner with Linda and Terry Theiss
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  • 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
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Kyree Clark and Carter Aufmuth
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  • 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.

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