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Everything is connected.
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  • Pam Nadon
  • November 2, 2012
Film Review: 'Detropia'

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Souhad and Tess Chawi dance to the music at the event.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: The Masque of the Red Death

The Crosley Supper Club held their first event The Masque of the Red Death on Wednesday Oct.31 at the Powel Crosley Estate and Museum. The masquerade was based off the Edgar Allan Poe story The Masque of the Red Death where the main character Prince Prospero holds a masquerade party during a plague. Over 300 people attended the decked out party, complete with actors, music, food, drinks and an amazing view.

  • Arts + Culture
Sweet Sparkman Architects, formerly known as TOTeMS Architecture, designed preliminary plans for the Siesta Key public beach pavilion.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 2, 2012
Open house planned for beach project

Sarasota County staff will answer question and record comments from the public about the Siesta Key public beach improvements Nov. 13.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 2, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Dog Days of Autumn

This weekend's event will combine the cause of animals with family fun.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 2, 2012
Mixon offers sweet treat too servicemen

The fruit farm will offer free ice cream to first responders Nov. 3, 5 and 6.

  • East County
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Diane Stabile shared a table with Bonnie Schiavone and Betty Hon.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Polo Grill 5th Anniversary

Polo Grill and Bar owners Tommy and Jaymie Klauber celebrated their restaurant's fifth anniversary with a special anniversary party Nov. 1.

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Lark Baxter and Peter and Katie Hayes with Ann and Doug Logan
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 1, 2012
34th Annual New England Clambake

34th Annual New England Clambake

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Carolyn and Richard Beebe with Harold Ronson
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 1, 2012
A Taste of Friendship Under the Selby Sunset

A Taste of Friendship Under the Selby Sunset

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Missy and Dave Ackerson
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 1, 2012
Edgar H. Price., Lifetime Achievement Awards Dinner honoring Rhea Chiles

Edgar H. Price., Lifetime Achievement Awards Dinner honoring Rhea Chiles

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Averi Douglas received a balloon hat from a clown.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Night of Light

The Tabernacle Church hosted the Night of Light on Oct. 31, a free family alternative to Halloween. Nearly 1,000 attendees dressed as superheroes as they enjoyed pony rides, hayrides, carnival games, bounce houses, balloons and rock climbing. Food vendors included Chik-Fil-A and Auntie Anne's. The inaugural Night of Light was in 1987.

  • East County
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Luella Sztuska danced at the Woodland Fall Festival.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Woodland Fall Festival

At the annual Woodland Fall Festival on Oct. 31 children experienced an alternative to trick-or-treating at a free public event. Around 2,500 people enjoyed a petting zoo, horse rides, jungle gym, rock climbing and games. The same event also occurred at Buffalo Creek Middle School, where Woodland expects to build a second campus.

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Join Emily Walsh as she reports the daily headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 1, 2012
Nov. 1: 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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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 1, 2012
Coast Guard assists fishermen near Longboat Pass

No injuries were reported after five crew members reported that their boat was taking on water.

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Part of the driveway at 49 Beach Road collapsed Oct. 29, after the Gulf of Mexico surf ripped away the eroded ground underneath.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 1, 2012
County taps Derr for roadway repair

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection stalled plans to repair a portion of Beach Road that buckled early this week from erosion.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 1, 2012
County seeks bids on drainage project

Staff expects the $2.8 million stormwater upgrade project on Beach Road to improve water quality in the Gulf of Mexico.

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