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Jay Brady with Deb and Larry Kabinoff
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 25, 2014
Oceanic Evening

Oceanic Evening

  • Black Tie
Members of the Hope Afloat paddling team show off their pink pride.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Pink Paddlers Party

To celebrate the participants of the 2014 Dragon Boat Festival Oct. 25, Lakewood Ranch Main Street hosted a parade and a range of other outdoor activities at the Pink Paddlers Party.

  • East County
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Shannon and Luke Schroeder bust ghosts.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Elementary Trunk or Treat

Braden River Elementary students put on their Halloween costumes and gathered Oct. 25 in the school's parking lot for the Trunk or Treat event. Parents sat in lawn chairs near the trunks of their cars and distributed candy to the trick or treaters.

  • East County
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Diana and Sarah Dill run with Shelby and Lynne Roskamp.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Boo Run

More than 1,000 runners turned out this morning for the Lakewood Ranch Running Club's annual Boo Run event on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
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Dick and Pat Anderson with Gary McKinstry
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 24, 2014
A Night to Remember Gala

A Night to Remember Gala

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Kelly Sobrito gives candy to Craig Goldstein and his and firefighter son, Gabe.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Boo Fest

Children dressed in their Halloween best snacked on candy and said "trick-or-treat" for sweet snacks from vendors at Boo Fest, Oct. 24, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
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Rianne Yap is 9 years old.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Monster Mash

Children at Freedom Elementary School and their families donned costumes and Halloween spirit tonight during the Parent-Teacher Organization's Monster Mash.

  • East County
  • News
Roibin Olersiak, 54, of Sarasota, drove off of McIntosh Road into a retention pond Thursday afternoon. Photo courtesy Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 24, 2014
Sarasota man frees woman from sinking vehicle

David Gaul, 47, of Sarasota, got a woman safely out of her vehicle after she passed out at the wheel and drove into a retention pond.

  • Siesta Key
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The Al Hixon Jazz Group played to a sold-out crowd at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts for the 6th annual Ageless Creativity Concert.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ageless Creativity Concert

The Al Hixon Jazz Group performed for the Ageless Creativity Concert honoring Al Hixon, Thursday night at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts.

  • Longboat Key
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Board President Tony Romanus introduced the board of directors.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Isles Association meeting

The Siesta Isles Association held its semi-annual membership meeting Thursday evening, Oct. 24, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Commission District 2 write-in candidate, Steve McAllister, attended the Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Association meeting Monday, Oct. 13.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 24, 2014
McAllister withdraws from County Commission race

Write-in candidate for District 2, Steve McAllister, decided to drop from the race to focus on filmmaking and to give support to opponent Alexandra Coe.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 24, 2014
Frozen ice palace coming to Mall at University Town Center

The popular Disney animated movie is partnering with Taubman Centers to promote an upcoming sing-along DVD of the film.

  • East County
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Judy Altier and Jayna Hamel
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 23, 2014
Goodwill Ambassador of the Year Awards Dinner

Goodwill Ambassador of the Year Awards Dinner

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Leif and Katherine Anderson with Michelle and Pat Gallagher
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 23, 2014
Music at the Marinaccios'

Music at the Marinaccios'

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Michael Calamaras and Kelly Martella
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 23, 2014
Wine, Women & Shoes Soleman Reception

Wine, Women & Shoes Soleman Reception

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