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Daniel Morris played guitar with his grandfather Greg Deas.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Nolan's Got Talent

Nolan Middle School's HOSA Chapter celebrated HOSA Week Nov. 5-9, by sponsoring a special Nolan's Got Talent Show Nov. 8. Performers showed off a variety of talents, including song, dance, piano and more.

  • East County
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Jocelyn Lerma sprinted to the front as her class began its walk.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Walk-a-thon

Children at McNeal Elementary School walked - and ran - Nov. 8, during the school's annual Walk-a-thon fundraiser.

  • East County
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Scott Anderson and Renee Hamad
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 9, 2012
Night of Hope Gala "A Night in White Satin"

Night of Hope Gala "A Night in White Satin"

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  • By Lisa Nisenson
  • November 9, 2012
The Vision Thing - How to get it done

The Vision Thing - How to get it done

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  • By Kimberly Braun
  • November 9, 2012
Win-Win with Dwell Green

Win-Win with Dwell Green

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Braden River High wide receiver Justin Ross celebrates with offensive lineman Kelvin Albritton following Ross' 23-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 9, 2012
Pirates win season finale

The Braden River High football team captured its first win of the season with a 28-7 victory over Naples Palmetto Ridge on Senior Night.

  • East County
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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as he reports the daily headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 9, 2012
Nov. 9: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Scottish St. Andrew's Festival

This weekend's brings the Scottish culture to life.

  • East County
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Jane Weir and Evonne Collins
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Palm-Aire Women's Club Fashion Show Fundraiser

PHOTO GALLERY: Palm-Aire Women's Club Fashion Show Fundraiser

  • East County
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It's been a disappointing season for first-year coach Curt Bradley and the Braden River Pirates who have been plagued with injuries all season long.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 9, 2012
Friday Night Clash: Nov. 9

Regular seasons close out tonight as match ups include: Braden River vs. Palmetto Ridge, Lakewood Ranch at Manatee, ODA vs. Cardinal Mooney and more.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 9, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Bacchus on the Beach

The grand finale of the two-day event is a beachside wine tasting and charity auction.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
U.S. Army veteran Billy Coffey assists students at Freedom Elementary School as they raise the Army's flag during a Veteran's Day ceremony today.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Flag raising

U.S. Army veteran Billy Coffey assists students at Freedom Elementary School as they raise the Army's flag during a Veteran's Day ceremony today.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Tree Advisory Council Chair Chris Hice chats with Sarasota County staff yesterday during the Tree Convocation, at Twin Lakes Park.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 9, 2012
STAC seeks unusual suspects

Sarasota County staff and the Tree Advisory Council collected public input on tree-policy priorities and how to engage the community yesterday during the first Tree Convocation.

  • Siesta Key
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Phyllis Black wears the new elephant pin given to her by Mary Ellen and Bert Criste Friday, Nov. 9, at the Longboat Key Republican Club meeting at the Sarasota Yacht Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Republican Club

The Longboat Key Republican Club met Friday, Nov. 9, at the Sarasota Yacht Club for its monthly meeting. The guest speaker was Dr. Richard Swier, political analyst and editor for Watchdog Wire along with Dr. Swier's friend Yael Ossowski, Florida Bureau Chief of FloridaWatchdog.org.

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Ray DeSilva, Mary Jane Clark with Eileen and Bob Parkinson
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: VIP party at Cafe Gabbiano's

A VIP party was held Thursday, Nov. 8, at Cafe Gabbiano's in Siesta Key Village. The party was one of many events taking place as part of the Siesta Key Crystal Classic.

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