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

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

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

Gold Coast Eagle Distributing expands to markets north of Cincinnati.

  • Black Tie
Proposed changes include restricted parking on Linley Street.
    By
  • 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.

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

Brunch on the Bay

  • Black Tie
The county ordinance would restrict where a dispensary or farm could be located. File photo.
    By
  • 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.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Julie Anderson and Leslie Jones
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 1, 2014
Rockin' Lobster

Rockin' Lobster

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Pearl and Joel Bailes show off their dance moves.
    By
  • 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

  • Black Tie
Nic Hotsenpiller must carry a dead-weight dummy to the finish line.
    By
  • 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.

  • East County
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Scott Allen and Mimi Carlin
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • 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.
    By
  • 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
  • News
Sisters Julianne, Reagan and Shannon Mathews play dress up.
    By
  • 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.

  • East County
  • News
Tina Fontaine, Mary Hallenback and Barb Blevins bewitch the crowd.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Golf & Country Club Halloween Party

The ghouls and goblins of the Tara Golf & Country Club celebrated Halloween with food, drinks and a plethora of costumes, Oct. 31.

  • East County
  • News
Merchants handed out candy to trick-or-treaters in Siesta Key Village.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY:Safe Treats on Siesta

Trick-or-treaters took over the key for Safe Treats, Friday throughout Siesta Key Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Florida ACLU Vice Presiident Michael Barfield developed the idea for the signs, which he said were designed to present an alternate perspective.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 31, 2014
Signs strike back at anti-panhandling campaign

A series of signs posted downtown yesterday discouraged readers from shopping in the area, a response to a merchant-led effort to cut down on panhandling.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chef Paul Mattison with the team from Phillippi Shores Elementary.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Kids 'n Chefs Dinner Gala

Chefs Move to Schools hosted the Kids 'n Chefs Dinner Gala on Thursday at Phillippi Shores Elementary School.

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