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Max Provost high-fives the lower school students during the pep rally, Thursday, Oct. 18.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: ODA Lower School Pep Rally

Out-of-Door Academy's lower school held a pep rally Thursday, Oct. 18. The lower school students were visited by the ODA pep band, cheerleaders and varsity football players and were encouraged to attend the ODA homecoming game Friday, Oct. 19.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Town Hall has copies of a flyer for a free insurance meeting to help reduce insurance policies.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 19, 2012
Insurance class offered to help reduce homeowner policies

The town of Longboat Key is urging Key residents to attend a free class to help them possibly reduce their homeowner insurance policies.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Popcorn Bob
  • October 19, 2012
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch junior Eric Erlenmeyer finished second in the 200 IM and won the 100 backstroke and the 200 medley and 400 freestyle relays.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee County Swimming & Diving Championships

The Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls swim teams scored a combined 1057.5 points to win the 2012 Manatee County Swimming & Diving Championships Oct. 17 at G.T. Bray. The Lady Mustangs scored 560 points to take the girls title while the Mustangs scored 497.5 points to take the boys title. Braden River finished second overall with 576 points followed by St. Stephen's (568), Manatee (437.5), Southeast (397) and Bayshore (314).

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 19, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: AutoRama/Taste of St. Armands

Two events are scheduled for this Saturday in St. Armands Circle Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A win tonight and Sarasota or Braden River will still have a slim chance to advance to the postseason barring some help from their two other district foes.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 19, 2012
Friday Night Clash: Oct. 19

Tonight's games include Sarasota vs. Braden River, ODA vs. Southwest Florida Christian, Lakewood Ranch at Dixie Hollins, Booker vs. Avon Park, Frostproof at Cardinal Mooney and Riverview at East Lake.

  • East County
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The Longboat Key Historical Society Old Time Fish Fry begins at 5 p.m. tonight at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub, 760 Broadway. File photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 19, 2012
Fish Fry takes place tonight

Tickets are still available for tonight's Historical Society Old Time Fish Fry at Mar Vista.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 19, 2012
East County 'pours out' to fight hunger

The Food Bank today will host its Empty Bowl luncheon on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 19, 2012
The Source opens thrift store

The Source Church will open its new thrift store at 11 a.m. today.

  • East County
  • News
Tony and Cheri Bonasto have their food truck parked in front of their home on Winding Way, but hope to move operations to Siesta Village.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 19, 2012
Siesta Key organizations oppose food truck

The Sarasota County Commission will decide Oct. 23, whether to approve a permit for GumboMojo to operate in Siesta Key Village.

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Elise Buck and Suzanne Willis
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 18, 2012
Key to the Cure Kick Off Party

Key to the Cure Kick Off Party

  • Black Tie
Jewel Ash and honoree Lee Peterson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 18, 2012
Goodwill Ambassador of the Year Awards Dinner

Goodwill Ambassador of the Year Awards Dinner

  • Black Tie
  • By Joe Hendricks
  • October 18, 2012
Bring on the noise, it’s Lumpytunes! Live

Bring on the noise, it’s Lumpytunes! Live

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    By
  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • October 18, 2012
The food truck concept comes and goes and grills

The food truck concept comes and goes and grills

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  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 18, 2012
V Foundation Fundraiser at Bella Roma

V Foundation Fundraiser at Bella Roma

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