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Principal Jim Mennes assisted students with ringing the Freedom Bell in the school courtyard at Freedom Elementary School.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Let Freedom Ring

Freedom Elementary School on Nov. 9 held its annual 'Let Freedom Ring' Courtyard Ceremony, at which students and veterans joined together to raise flags honoring the nation's Armed Forces, sang patriotic songs and learned about the history of Veterans Day.

  • East County
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Anne Miller held her bagpipe.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Scottish St. Andrew's Festival

MacAllisters Grill & Tavern hosted the fourth annual Scottish St. Andrew's Festival Nov. 10 at Lakewood Ranch Main Street. This year's free event, which featured face painting, balloon artists, a rock wall, beer and wine samples, pictures with Santa and live music from the Jacobites Pipe & Drum Band and the Billy Rice band, benefited the Wobbly Feet Foundation, an organization that raises awareness and support for Ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T), a rare and progressive neurological disease.

  • East County
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Kendall Douley won the cake walk competition.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Thunder Fun Day

Out-of-Door Academy held its 7th annual Thunder Fun Day event on Nov. 10. This free event included games, inflatable rides, tournaments, a craft tent, bake sale and more. Trophies were awarded for a chili cook off and cake walk competition.

  • East County
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Gabriel Rodriguez chose a ball over a book.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Elementary Fall Festival

Tara Elementary School students and their families enjoyed a day outside with friends at the school's annual fall festival Nov. 10. Activities at this free event included a bungee jump, inflatable slide and silent auction, among more. The Tara Elementary School Dance Team also performed.

  • East County
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Tony Shinholster, Connie Shinholster, Gwendolyn Campbell and George Baker
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Community Haven Hoedown

The Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities held its annual Haven Hoedown on Nov. 9. Country singer Adrian Ray performed songs off his self-titled album. A free event, the Haven Hoedown featured barbeque food, a pretzel stand, a hayride, an auction and a raffle. Vendors sold baked goods and crafts. Proceeds of the event benefited Community Haven.

  • East County
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Avery Engelberger, Hannah Wood, Ella Brauch and Mya Brauch
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Elementary Fall Festival in the Field

Students and parents listened to live music at the Freedom Elementary Fall Concert in the Field. This Parent/Guardian-Teacher Organization (PTO) event, held on Nov. 9 at 6:00 p.m., raised money to help buy school equipment and fund field trips. The event also featured food, drinks and vendors.

  • East County
  • Schools
Daniel Morris played guitar with his grandfather Greg Deas.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Nolan's Got Talent

Nolan Middle School's HOSA Chapter celebrated HOSA Week Nov. 5-9, by sponsoring a special Nolan's Got Talent Show Nov. 8. Performers showed off a variety of talents, including song, dance, piano and more.

  • East County
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Jocelyn Lerma sprinted to the front as her class began its walk.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Walk-a-thon

Children at McNeal Elementary School walked - and ran - Nov. 8, during the school's annual Walk-a-thon fundraiser.

  • East County
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Scott Anderson and Renee Hamad
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 9, 2012
Night of Hope Gala "A Night in White Satin"

Night of Hope Gala "A Night in White Satin"

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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as he reports the daily headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 9, 2012
Nov. 9: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Scottish St. Andrew's Festival

This weekend's brings the Scottish culture to life.

  • East County
  • News
Jane Weir and Evonne Collins
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Palm-Aire Women's Club Fashion Show Fundraiser

PHOTO GALLERY: Palm-Aire Women's Club Fashion Show Fundraiser

  • East County
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It's been a disappointing season for first-year coach Curt Bradley and the Braden River Pirates who have been plagued with injuries all season long.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 9, 2012
Friday Night Clash: Nov. 9

Regular seasons close out tonight as match ups include: Braden River vs. Palmetto Ridge, Lakewood Ranch at Manatee, ODA vs. Cardinal Mooney and more.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota Tree Advisory Council Chair Chris Hice chats with Sarasota County staff yesterday during the Tree Convocation, at Twin Lakes Park.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 9, 2012
STAC seeks unusual suspects

Sarasota County staff and the Tree Advisory Council collected public input on tree-policy priorities and how to engage the community yesterday during the first Tree Convocation.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A new Longboat Key Fire Rescue boat was dedicated last week.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 9, 2012
Commissioners praise new fire boat

A new Longboat Key Fire Rescue boat was dedicated last week and is already being utilized.

  • Longboat Key
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