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Gabriel Rodriguez chose a ball over a book.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • November 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Elementary Fall Festival

Tara Elementary School students and their families enjoyed a day outside with friends at the school's annual fall festival Nov. 10. Activities at this free event included a bungee jump, inflatable slide and silent auction, among more. The Tara Elementary School Dance Team also performed.

  • East County
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Tony Shinholster, Connie Shinholster, Gwendolyn Campbell and George Baker
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  • Josh Siegel
  • November 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Community Haven Hoedown

The Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities held its annual Haven Hoedown on Nov. 9. Country singer Adrian Ray performed songs off his self-titled album. A free event, the Haven Hoedown featured barbeque food, a pretzel stand, a hayride, an auction and a raffle. Vendors sold baked goods and crafts. Proceeds of the event benefited Community Haven.

  • East County
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Avery Engelberger, Hannah Wood, Ella Brauch and Mya Brauch
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Elementary Fall Festival in the Field

Students and parents listened to live music at the Freedom Elementary Fall Concert in the Field. This Parent/Guardian-Teacher Organization (PTO) event, held on Nov. 9 at 6:00 p.m., raised money to help buy school equipment and fund field trips. The event also featured food, drinks and vendors.

  • East County
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Daniel Morris played guitar with his grandfather Greg Deas.
    By
  • 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"

  • Black Tie
  • 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.
    By
  • 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
  • Sports
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as he reports the daily headlines.
    By
  • 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
  • News
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
  • News
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
  • Sports
    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.
    By
  • 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
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