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Booker running back Marlon Mack scored on runs of 6, 82, 24 and 85 yards to lead the Tornadoes to a 26-14 victory over Cardinal Mooney Nov. 8.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High Football vs. Cardinal Mooney

Booker High running back Marlon Mack scored four touchdowns to lead the host Tornadoes to a 26-14 victory over Cardinal Mooney Nov. 8.

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Publix anchored The Ringling Shopping Center, which now stands mostly vacant.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 8, 2013
Court upholds Walmart denial

Circuit Court Judge Kimberly Carlton Bonner denied a legal challenge filed by the owners of the Ringling Shopping Center.

  • Sarasota
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Mollie Lafferman, Barbara Faulkner and Lee Gerber enjoy each other's company.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Palm Aire Fashion Show

The Palm Aire Country Club, Sarasota, housed its annual fashion show Nov. 8. Women of all ages came together to dine and check out the newest trends.

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Four-year-olds Luke Ziegler and Camilla Mohammadbhoy race around the lot.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: All God's Children Trike-a-thon

Children, with their parents and bicycles by their sides, raced around the parking lot of All God's Children Church, Lakewood Ranch, Nov. 8.

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The sale includes thousands of books at 25% off regular Goodwill prices.
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 8, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Goodwill Manasota Bookapalooza

This weekend, the annual Goodwill Manasota Bookapalooza returns.

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Concerns about the health of Siesta beaches has led SKA to call for public hearings and an independent peer review of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to mine Big Pass for Lido Beach sand.
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  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 8, 2013
SKA celebrates 65 years

The Siesta Key Association celebrated its 65th anniversary Thursday, meeting to discuss its current agenda while looking back at the history of the community. group.

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Allie Daniel, an eighth grader, played the violin.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Nolan's Got Talent!

Nolan Middle School celebrated its 10-year anniversary with its ninth annual Nolan's Got Talent! show Nov. 7. The talent show's former two-time winner, Daniel Shelvin, returned as a guest judge and performer.

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Longboat Island Chapel is located at 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 8, 2013
Chapel to hold Veterans Day tribute

The Rev. Vincent Carroll, a Navy veteran, will speak about his wartime experience.

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Sam Schoenfeld climbed the rock wall at last year's Thunder Fun Day.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 8, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: ODA Thunder Fun Day

The Out of Door Academy presents Thunder Fun Day 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, at the Lakewood Ranch campus.

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Armando Linde performed financial work for governments in more than 60 countries for 33 years
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 8, 2013
Armando Linde qualifies for at-large seat

Armando Linde's qualification secures the first commission race for the town's March election.

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Carmen Baskind, Barbara Hansen and Dr. Elaine Marieb
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 7, 2013
Donor Preview of the Ann Goldstein Children's Rainforest Garden

Donor Preview of the Ann Goldstein Children's Rainforest Garden

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Stacy Alexander and Erin Barker
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 7, 2013
35th annual Old-Fashioned Clambake

35th annual Old-Fashioned Clambake

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Aggie the English bulldog rides shotgun to Paws on Palm.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 7, 2013
Dogs Night Out: 'Paws on Palm'

Dogs Night Out: 'Paws on Palm'

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Tina and Katie Biter
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 7, 2013
Legacy of Valor Celebration Luncheon

Legacy of Valor Celebration Luncheon

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Co-Chairwomen Sonjya O’Flynn, Debbie Frank, JoAnn Nevins and Ingrid Bookbinder-Keating
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: SCAN's Taste of Friendship

Members of the Sarasota County Aging Network enjoyed the sunset with cocktails and conversation at the Taste of Friendship, Thursday Nov. 7. The evening was held at the Edson Keith Mansion and proceeds benefitted Senior Friendship Centers Health Clinics.

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Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
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Andrew Carrillo poses for a photo on Dec. 16 at Out-of-Door Academy. He's been the go-to guy on attack for the Thunder throughout their 2025-26 season.
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Manatee County commissioners approve reducing speed limits throughout the county.
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The library will be constructed on the light green area depicted on this map within Longboat Key's Town Center Green. The entire library would be around 11,230 square feet with the possible enhancements.
  • December 22, 2025
Buchanan's $1 million donation formally accepted for library
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