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Ava O’Hara carves her pumpkin
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Pumpkin Carving

Area Geisha, Anakin Skywalker and ninja got together for a Halloween pumpkin carving at Longboat Key Club and Resort Harbourside Grille Deck on Sunday, Oct. 31. The children and their parents enjoyed lunch and some parents joined in the pumpkin carving. There was a costume contest and a pumpkin-shaped piñata.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Stella attended the Morton's Gourmet Market 12th annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 30, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Puppy love

This Weimaraner puppy got lots of love at the 12th Annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off Sunday, where she was seen snoozing on the shoulder of her owner.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tiffany Carr, Andrew Waltrip and Sherrie Rules
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Morton's Gourmet Market's 12th Annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off

Local firehouses competed in the 12th annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off Sunday, on Osprey Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Peter Chin and Connie Manson move the Prince and Witch puppets while Natalia Vasilieva plays the violin and Nicoll Bacharach watches.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Waldorf Sarasota Halloween Fest

Waldorf Sarasota held their annual Halloween Fest and Lantern Walk Sunday, Oct. 30, at Pine Shores Presbyterian.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Co-chairs Kyla Weiner and Liebe Gamble
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 30, 2011
Safe Sex: Halloween Bash

Safe Sex: Halloween Bash

  • Black Tie
Linda and Dr. Kumar Mahadevan
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 29, 2011
Oceanic Evening 'Black, White and Pink All Over'

Oceanic Evening 'Black, White and Pink All Over'

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    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 29, 2011
Payton Wright Foundation Gala 'Ignite Your Senses'

Payton Wright Foundation Gala 'Ignite Your Senses'

  • Black Tie
Golden retrievers Buddy, Clyde and Beck formed a cuddle huddle at the event.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Southeastern Guide Dogs Bark in the Park

Dog owners brought their furry canine friends out for a day of fun at Payne Park. Proceeds from the event benefit Southeastern Guide Dogs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tanya Wood, 7, got her face painted at the festival.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Pumpkin Festival

More than 20,000 people were expected to attend the third annual Sarasota Pumpkin Festival at the Sarasota Fairgrounds.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bill and Patty Bruner
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SYC Halloween

There were devils everywhere, and it seemed to be hell on earth at Sarasota Yacht Club's Halloween dinner and dance on Saturday, Oct. 29. There were also visits from the King and Queen, Marc Antony, Cleopatra and the Wicked Witch of the West. There was a festive fall-themed menu and entertainment by the Big Z Band.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Debi Kleer helps her daughter, Sune Venter, 10, with bedazzling her mask, while her other daughter, Tanya, 8, looks on, Saturday, Oct. 29, during Family Mask Day at Artists on the Court.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Family Mask Day

Kids and parents got very creative Saturday, Oct. 29, during Family Mask Day at Artists on the Court.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Conor O'Neil, 3, watched the dunk tank with his father, Greg.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Boo Fest

A slight rain Oct. 28 didn't keep East County families from flocking to Lakewood Ranch Main Street for Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' annual Boo Fest celebration. Attendees enjoyed face painting, games and other family-friendly activities.

  • East County
  • News
Sophomore Chris Pearcey filled in at running back in the second half, finishing with 33 yards on seven carries.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 29, 2011
Mustangs fall short of district title

With its starting running back sidelined with flu-like symptoms, the Lakewood Ranch High football team fell 42-22 to Largo Oct. 28, allowing the Packers to capture the Class 6A-District 7 title.

  • East County
  • Sports
Linda Harris shows off her ballerina princess skills for Claire Macaluso and Giovanna Hansen.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 28, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Eagle Scout Project

Noah Taylor builds a stage for St. Boniface Episcopal Church Preschool for his Eagle Scout project.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Haylea Ritter and Romely Perez
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 28, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Girls Inc goes trick-or-treating

Girls Inc took between 150-200 girls out to trick-or-treat at the offices of Merrill Lynch, UBS, and Boar's Head.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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