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

Oceanic Evening 'Black, White and Pink All Over'

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  • 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.
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  • 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
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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
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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
Susan Landau and Madelyn Spoll of the Garden Club get presented a check from Hal Christensen with Harry's Continental Kitchens for the wine tasting fundraiser.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 28, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Garden Club

Susan Landau and Madelyn Spoll of the Garden Club get presented a check from Hal Christensen with Harry's Continental Kitchens for the wine tasting fundraiser.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Susan Landau and Madelyn Spoll of the Garden Club get presented a check from Hal Christensen with Harry's Continental Kitchens for the wine tasting fundraiser.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 28, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Garden Club

Susan Landau and Madelyn Spoll of the Garden Club get presented a check from Hal Christensen with Harry's Continental Kitchens for the wine tasting fundraiser.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The property at 4110 Gulf of Mexico Drive is located between Pattigeorge’s and Bayfront Park.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 28, 2011
Commission to consider purchase of former Klauber property

The town could purchase the property next to Bayfront Park for $452,500.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mason Pawloski and Brycen Mohar wore cuddly lion costumes to the weekly meeting of Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s “Mommies and Babies” group. Photo by Loren Mayo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 28, 2011
SPECIAL EDITION: Photos of the Week

Sarasota and the surrounding area costumes up for Halloween in this special edition of 'Photos of the Week.'

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Dutch artist Leon Keer submitted this image to the 2011 Chalk Festival to show the design he and his team plan to create on the street next week.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • October 28, 2011
'Legoman' linked to Chalk Festival artist

The mysterious 8-foot-tall 'Legoman' appears to be linked to a Dutch artist participating in the 2011 Chalk Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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