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Don Burhart, Hermione Gilpin and Jo Ann Burhart
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  • November 3, 2014
Starry Night Dinner 1, highlighting the production of 'South Pacific'

Starry Night Dinner 1, highlighting the production of 'South Pacific'

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Barbara Bart and Pat Shutello
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  • November 3, 2014
Lilly Pulitzer Fashion Show and Luncheon

Lilly Pulitzer Fashion Show and Luncheon

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Nik Wallenda will walk roughly 200 yards along a high wire as part of a grand reopening event at Sarasota Ford.
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  • David Conway
  • November 3, 2014
Wallenda plans local tightrope walk for December

On the heels of Sunday's high-profile walk between Chicago skyscrapers, Nik Wallenda is scheduled to take on the high-wire later this year at a Sarasota car dealership.

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Polling locations, such as Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 4, for the general election.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 3, 2014
2014 General Election breakdown: What you need to know to vote

The East County Observer provides photo identification guidelines, polling locations and other information for Election Day, Nov. 4.

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The Summerfield Information Center building is being used as a sales and information center.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 3, 2014
Information center workshop held tonight

Community Development Districts are discussing the possibility of acquiring the Summerfield Information Center.

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Gold Coast Eagle President John Saputo, right, expands his company.
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  • Mark Gordon
  • November 3, 2014
Gold Coast Eagle acquires Ohio-based distributorship

Gold Coast Eagle Distributing expands to markets north of Cincinnati.

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Proposed changes include restricted parking on Linley Street.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 3, 2014
Commission to vote on Village parking tonight

The proposed restrictions include a ban on parking on the north side of Linley Street.

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Michael and Sandy Albano with Sheryl Vieira and Tom Waters
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 2, 2014
Brunch on the Bay

Brunch on the Bay

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The county ordinance would restrict where a dispensary or farm could be located. File photo.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 2, 2014
County commission to vote on marijuana ordinance

Sarasota County commissioners will be voting on the county's ordinance relating to medical marijuana at Tuesday's meeting in anticipation of Amendment 2 passing in the state.

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Julie Anderson and Leslie Jones
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  • November 1, 2014
Rockin' Lobster

Rockin' Lobster

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Pearl and Joel Bailes show off their dance moves.
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 1, 2014
36th annual New College Old-Fashioned New England Style Clambake

36th annual New College Old-Fashioned New England Style Clambake

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Nic Hotsenpiller must carry a dead-weight dummy to the finish line.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: First Responders Challenge

Manatee Technical Institute's law enforcement and firefighter students competed in a physical endurance obstacle course, Nov. 1, at the First Responder's Challenge. The school's East campus also housed demonstrations by East Manatee Fire Rescue District.

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Scott Allen and Mimi Carlin
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  • October 31, 2014
Bacchus on the Beach, Bacchanalian Beach Ball

Bacchus on the Beach, Bacchanalian Beach Ball

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Bailey Pickett and her son, Liam, wear matching costumes.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Night of Light

As a not-so-spooky alternative to traditional Halloween celebrations, Oct. 31, The Tabernacle Church hosted its annual Night of Light event. Games, food and drink vendors, and a booth that offered free clothing to interested individuals, took over the church grounds for the evening.

  • East County
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Sisters Julianne, Reagan and Shannon Mathews play dress up.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Woodland Community Church Fall Festival

Families dressed in a range of costumes celebrated fall rather than Halloween, Oct. 31, at the Woodland Community Church Fall Festival.

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