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Anderson Chau runs down the bridge
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY:Children's Rainforest Garden grand opening

Selby Gardens celebrated the grand opening of the Ann Goldstein Children's Rainforest Garden, Saturday Nov. 9. The garden was opened with a dedication ceremony and a ribbon cutting.

  • Sarasota
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Linda Bengston, Anita Didio and Raye Winthrop
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Fashion Show

Women at the Tara Golf and Country Club enjoyed lunch during the "Fall into Fashion" fashion show and luncheon Nov. 8.

  • East County
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WWII Marine Corps veteran Don Amick and Luise Sheffield
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Portraits of Service

Fifteen local veterans were honored by the Senior Friendship Centers with Portraits of Service, Friday Nov. 9. Artist Melinda Trick painted the veterans' portraits in secret and unveiled them Friday night. Veterans and their families enjoyed snacks and beverages before the ceremony.

  • Sarasota
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Riverview alumni Trae Gomes, ’03, and Terry Crenshaw,’02
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview and Sarasota High alumni football

Riverview High School hosted an alumni football game against Sarasota High, Friday Nov. 8.

  • Sarasota
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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.
    By
  • 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.

  • Sarasota
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Publix anchored The Ringling Shopping Center, which now stands mostly vacant.
    By
  • 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.
    By
  • 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.

  • East County
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Four-year-olds Luke Ziegler and Camilla Mohammadbhoy race around the lot.
    By
  • 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.

  • East County
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The sale includes thousands of books at 25% off regular Goodwill prices.
    By
  • 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.
    By
  • 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.

  • East County
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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.

  • Longboat Key
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Sam Schoenfeld climbed the rock wall at last year's Thunder Fun Day.
    By
  • 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.

  • East County
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Armando Linde performed financial work for governments in more than 60 countries for 33 years
    By
  • 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.

  • Longboat Key
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Carmen Baskind, Barbara Hansen and Dr. Elaine Marieb
    By
  • 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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