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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 12, 2012
Lady Pirates wrap up district season with win

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated Charlotte 25-16, 25-17, 25-18 Oct. 11.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 12, 2012
Mustangs win Vinoy Classic

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team shot a combined 5-under par 279 to win the 23-team Vinoy Classic Oct. 11 in St. Petersburg.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota County Natural Resources staff hopes to, in the near future, hold an educational event at Turtle Beach Park about legally trimming protected plants.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 12, 2012
Tree Convocation set for November

The Sarasota Tree Advisory Council invited the public to the Nov. 8 event at Twin Lakes Park to determine leafy policy priorities.

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Pictured are East County winners Barbara Pfeifer, Jane Beach, Sharon Clabby, Kendall Carrier, Angela Hughes, Mim Thomas and Frances Vila with Manatee Education Foundation Executive Director Mary Glass, left. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 12, 2012
Teachers honored at ceremony

Manatee County teachers were honored Oct. 10, during the Teacher Appreciation Awards ceremony, held at Gettel Toyota of Lakewood, off State Road 64 in the East County.

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Jim Pollet tended bar.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Supporters toast to Goodwill

Supporters of Goodwill Industries Manasota tipped their glasses Oct. 11, at the Polo Grill and Bar, to help raise money for the organization during its Charity Bartending Night.

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  • By Popcorn Bob
  • October 12, 2012
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

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  • By Jessi Smith
  • October 11, 2012
TWIS Talks RIAF: Rousing Start to Gulf Coast's Culture Season With Ringling's 'Art of Our Time'

TWIS Talks RIAF: Rousing Start to Gulf Coast's Culture Season With Ringling's 'Art of Our Time'

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  • By Joe Hendricks
  • October 11, 2012
Sunday, Sunday, Sunday ... it's the WSLR Beach Bash!

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday ... it's the WSLR Beach Bash!

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  • By Tyler Whitson
  • October 11, 2012
Clergy, CIW and community members gather for Publix protest in support of Reverend Clay Thomas

Clergy, CIW and community members gather for Publix protest in support of Reverend Clay Thomas

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Sara Ferguson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 11, 2012
Le Petit Marche

Le Petit Marche

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  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • October 11, 2012
When is a "pop-up" restaurant more than just a pop-up?

When is a "pop-up" restaurant more than just a pop-up?

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  • By Bonnie Silvestri
  • October 11, 2012
RIAF opening night "inspires" audience for start of Sarasota's cultural season

RIAF opening night "inspires" audience for start of Sarasota's cultural season

  • Arts + Culture
Shellfish collected in the immediate area or any beach water with a brown tint should not be consumed. It is safe; however, to fish and consume fin-fish from these waters.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 11, 2012
'No swim' advisory for Bird Key Park

A 'no swim' advisory has been issued for Bird Key Park west of Ringling Causeway Bridge, due to elevated levels of harmful bacteria.

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Sara Ferguson attended Temple Beth Sholom "Le Petit Marche" today at Michael's On East.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 11, 2012
Who, What, Wear: Sara Ferguson

Sara Ferguson rocks purple leggings, legwarmers and boots!

  • Arts + Culture
City Manager Tom Barwin expects to name the city's new police chief sometime next week.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • October 11, 2012
Decision on new police chief expected next week

The city is conducting background checks and further vetting the five finalists for the position

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