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  • Molly Schechter
  • October 24, 2011
Black Tie Standout of the Week

Dr. Allison Silver and her daughters: Hadleigh, Clementine and Graycen Schwartz. Dr. Silver was one of the competitors at 'CAN Dance - Dancing with Our Stars.'

  • Arts + Culture
Commissioners plan to take comments on the item at 10 a.m. in the first floor chambers of the Manatee County Administrative Building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2011
County to discuss redistricting

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday are seeking public input regarding redistricting at the board's meeting Tuesday.

  • East County
  • News
Dressed as a policeman, 4-year-old Ethan Armor proved to be one of the fastest runners.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Creaky Bones 5K

East County residents on Oct. 22 headed to Nathan Benderson Park for the Creaky Bones 5K & Sarasota Dragon Boat Festival.

  • East County
  • News
Freedom Cafeteria Manager Therese Rickrode stands with Shelby King, owner of King Family Farm. Photo submitted by Therese Rickrode.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: School Lunch Week

Students at Freedom Elementary School learned about farming and food during National School Lunch Week Oct. 10-14.

  • East County
  • News
Scott Bushey, Nora Stephan, Ellyn Hammond and Opera Board President Joe Stephan
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 23, 2011
Sarasota Opera Curtain Raiser Dinner

Sarasota Opera Curtain Raiser Dinner

  • Black Tie
Maureen and Stan Greenway from Bradenton, Brian Hunt from St. Pete and Christina Lima from St. Pete
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Triathlon

Athletes from all over came to Longboat Key Club and Resort to participate in the Second Annual Ziivaa Longboat Key Triathlon and Duathlon on Sunday, Oct. 23. The triathlon consisted of a half-mile swim, a twenty-mile bike and a five-mile run. The Duathlon consists of a two-mile run, twenty-mile bike and a five-mile run.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kindergartner Connor Loukota took a much-needed break from all of the fun and games.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival

Hundreds of East County residents flocked to Hunsader Farms for the 20th annual Pumpkin Festival Oct. 23. Guests enjoyed picking out pumpkins in the pumpkin patch, hayrides, a corn maze, a petting zoo, children's rides and games, a craft fair, music and a plethora of fair food and drinks, among other activities. The Pumpkin Festival will resume this Saturday and Sunday and will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 22, 2011
CANDance: Dancing With Our Stars

CANDance: Dancing With Our Stars

  • Black Tie
Johna Desrosiers
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Thriller Audition

On Friday, Oct. 21 a zombie apocalypse took place at Sarasota High when normal students tapped into their living dead counterparts to audition for a part in its 'Thriller' performance. They will perform around Sarasota for the third year in a row at St. Armands 'Fright Night' on Monday, Oct. 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Seven-year-old Emmalee Adams with Sarasota Dance Academy
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Kids, Cats and Cupcakes

Cat Depot's fundraiser with cat themed cupcakes, games, dancers, face paint and prizes made already cool cats, even cooler on Saturday, Oct. 22. There were 16 games, a bouncy house and live entertainment provided by area dance academies. The cats were getting lots of love in the adoption center, too.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dee Rodgers and Sally Pruna got zombiefied for the event.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Zombie Pub Crawl

It was the night of the living dead Saturday as corpses aimlessly lurched through Gulf Gate.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Jim and Jean Zakovec pose with Bill Steele, Saturday, Oct. 22 at Bird Key Yacht Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Belgian Night at BKYC

The members of Bird Key Yacht Club had a fun time trying out different Belgian beers and enjoying Belgian cuisine, Saturday, Oct. 22 at Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Braden River High football team is still alive in the Class 7A-District 10 race.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 22, 2011
Pirates stay alive in playoff race

The Braden River High football team kept its playoff hopes alive with a 26-11 victory over visiting Sarasota Oct. 21.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch junior Danielle Valley won four events, including the 200-yard individual medley.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee County Swimming and Diving Championships

The Lakewood Ranch High swim team once again showed its dominance, breaking seven meet records and sweeping all of the relay events en route to capturing the boys and girls championships at the Manatee County swimming and diving championships Oct. 19 at the G.T. Bray Aquatic Center. The Lady Mustangs scored 615 points to finish ahead of St. Stephen's (353.5) and Braden River (205) while the Mustangs scored 575 points to finish ahead of Southeast (298) and Braden River (261). Lakewood set new meet records in the boys 200-yard medley relay and 400 freestyle relay. Will Kazokas also set records in the 100 butterfly (53.63) and 500 freestyle (4:47.24). Other Lakewood meet record-setters include: Danielle Valley in the 500 freestyle (5:03.06); Luke Hanner in the 200 individual medley (2:09.39); and Kevin Berkenbusch in the 200 freestyle (1:55.80).

  • East County
  • Sports
Everyone in attendance was able to select a handcrafted ceramic bowl to take home.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY:Empty Bowls

Dozens of East County residents enjoyed hearty bowls of soup during the annual Empty Bowls event Oct. 21 on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Participants were able to sample a variety of soups from local restaurants and take home handcrafted ceramic bowls, which were mad by local potters. Proceeds from the event benefit The Food Bank of Manatee.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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