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Jen Blanco
October 16, 2010

Pirates stumble against Hurricanes

The Braden River football team's Homecoming celebration was derailed Oct. 15 as the host Pirates fell to Manatee 24-7.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
October 16, 2010

Mustangs rally past Bayshore Bruins

After trailing by a pair of touchdowns in the first quarter, the Lakewood Ranch High football team scored 33 unanswered points to rally past Bayshore 33-20 Oct. 15.

East County
Sports

Rachel S. OHara
October 16, 2010

SYC's Change in Watch

The Sarasota Yacht Club celebrated their change in fleet Saturday, Oct. 16 at the Yacht Club along John Ringling Blvd. Jeff Birnbach, previously the vice commodore, is now the commodore of the new fleet at SYC.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
October 16, 2010

Light the Night Walk lights up Payne Park

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society held their Light the Night Walk at Payne Park, Saturday, Oct. 16. About 350 people participated and helped to raise funds to fight blood cancers like Leukemia and Lymphoma.

Sarasota
News

Heidi Kurpiela
October 16, 2010

FunFest brings kid-friendly entertainment to RIAF

In keeping with the spirit of Ringling International Arts Festival, the Family FunFest played host to curious dance performances, arts and crafts and more.

Arts + Culture

Pam Eubanks
October 16, 2010

Pirates go 'vintage Hollywood'

Students at Braden River High School celebrated the end of Homecoming week with a special "vintage Hollywood" themed dance Saturday night.

East County
Schools

Rachel S. OHara
October 16, 2010

Big success with 2nd Annual Phillippi 7K

The 2nd Annual Phillippi 7K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run happened this Saturday, Oct. 16 at Phillippi Shores Elementary. The theme of the run was 'Explore the World at Home'.

Sarasota
News

Rachel S. OHara
October 15, 2010

LBK Historical Society's Fish Fry

The Longboat Key Historical Society held its annual fish fry, Friday, Oct. 15 at Mar Vista from 6-10 PM. The event was filled with good food, groovy music and lots of people.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
October 15, 2010

Lakewood Ranch celebrates 15 years

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch celebrated the 15th anniversary of the community's first home sale with a special fall festival event Oct. 15 at the Sarasota Polo Club. Festivities included live music, hayrides, bounce houses, food and drink, raffles and other activities.

East County
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
October 15, 2010

Town attorney responds to Code Enforcement challenge

Town Attorney David Persson wrote that town building-permit requirements and fees don't violate state statutes.

Longboat Key
News

Loren Mayo
October 15, 2010

SSAS: Walk like an Egyptian

Students at the Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences donned elaborate Egyptian fashions and accessories for "Egyptian Day." They presented projects on everything from mummification to pyramids and ate traditional Egyptian foods.