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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 11, 2011
Longboat Town Hall closed today

Longboat Key Town Hall will re-open Monday, Nov. 14.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 11, 2011
Developers to submit new cell tower documents

Jim Eatrides and Kevin Barile will submit new materials next week.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 11, 2011
Hurricanes roll past Mustangs in regular season finale

The Lakewood Ranch High football team turned the ball over on its opening possession and was never able to recover as the host Mustangs fell to Manatee 38-7 in the regular season finale for both teams.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 11, 2011
Pirates win season opener

The Braden River High boys soccer team opened its season with a 7-1 victory over Charlotte Nov. 8.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 11, 2011
Lady Pirates win Preseason Classic

The Braden River High basketball team went 2-0 in the Braden River Preseason Classic Nov. 8-9.

  • East County
  • Sports
Planned Parenthood President and CEO Barbara Zdravecky, and event co-chairs Mindy Mast, Carol Williams and Peggy Abt
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 10, 2011
High Tea at High Noon

High Tea at High Noon

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Susan and Jim Cavanaugh with Kim Cornetet
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 10, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: NewGate Montessori School "In the Pink"

The NewGate Montessori School held a fun-filled evening under the stars.

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Craig and Lin Boggs
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 10, 2011
PHOTO GALERY: Starry Night Dinner

Bacchus the Rascal's Starry Night Dinner was the kick-off to Bacchus on the Beach featuring the history of Bacchus, the god of wine. Bacchus, the god of wine, was a rascal who loved women, wine and adventure explains Jan Shrem, owner of Clos Pegase Winery. Shrem gave a presentation 'Bacchus the Rascal, a Bacchanalian History of Wine Seen through 4,000 years of Art,' at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design.

  • Longboat Key
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Cpl. Hurb Thompson and Master Sgt. Mark Corradino raised the flag.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 10, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Flag Ceremony

Students at Braden River Middle School today paid tribute to military veteransd uring a special Flag Ceremony at the school. The event included a flag-raising ceremony, patriotic music and guest speakers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ten children at Tara Elementary School today took a limousine ride to The Red Elephant restaurant as a reward for raising the most money school-wide during a recent cookie sale fundraiser.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 10, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Tara Limo

Ten children at Tara Elementary School today took a limousine ride to The Red Elephant restaurant as a reward for raising the most money school-wide during a recent cookie sale fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The ceremony honored both the inception of the United States Marine Corps and Veterans Days.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 10, 2011
VIDEO: Siesta Key Crystal Classic dedicates opening ceremony to U.S. Veterans

Today marks the 236th anniversary of the U.S. Marines. To celebrate, the Siesta Key Crystal Classic kicked off this morning with an opening ceremony in front of an Iwo Jima sculpture.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 10, 2011
Deputies catch home burglars

Four men have been arrested for burglary.

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A dispute on how money should be used to clean up an underground landfill under Ed Smith Stadium has emerged.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 10, 2011
City of Sarasota, Orioles spar over stadium cleanup

The city of Sarasota believes a drainage project requested by the Baltimore Orioles for Ed Smith Stadium doesn't fall under the guidelines of an inter-local agreement.

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Four-year-old Jordyn Jomisko couldn’t wait to show off her patriotic sticker.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 10, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Let Freedom Ring Courtyard Ceremony

Freedom Elementary School students, faculty and staff showed their patriotism during the school's annual Let Freedom Ring Courtyard Ceremony Nov. 10. During the event, Freedom recognized and thanked military veterans for their service, raising a flag in honor of each branch. Students also enjoyed singing songs and listing to guest speakers, including District 67 state Rep. Greg Steube.

  • East County
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Tickets are $5 per day, or $10 for a three-day pass. Proceeds go to Mote Marine Lab’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • November 10, 2011
Crystal Classic returns to Siesta Key

From its Nov. 10 tribute to veterans to its Nov. 14 conclusion, the master sandsculpting competition could draw up to 100,000 people.

  • Siesta Key
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