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Musician Jim Camastro performs with Goodbyeddie as part of the festivities.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 14, 2010
Firemen cook up fun

East County residents flocked to Lakewood Ranch Main Street Nov. 14 for the second annual Chili Cook Off event. Festivities included live entertainment, fire trucks, chili tasting and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Co-chairs Dr. Anne Chauvet and Sue Engelhart
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 13, 2010
Hot Dogs and Cool Cats 'Murder Mystery'

Hot Dogs and Cool Cats 'Murder Mystery'

  • Black Tie
Caitlyn Collerin, Erin Collerin, Event Chair Kevin Roberts and Lynn Rasys
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 13, 2010
Pawpurr's Ball

Pawpurr's Ball

  • Black Tie
Lauren Walsh
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 13, 2010
'Magic of Dance'

'Magic of Dance'

  • Black Tie
Michelle and Dr. Leon Fournet and Janet Huelster
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 13, 2010
'A Night in Chicago'

'A Night in Chicago'

  • Black Tie
Kat Bouchard and Blake Halverson hold up some stone crab legs from their work table during the Wine & Stone Crab Celebration.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 13, 2010
LBKC has great success with inaugural Wine & Stone Crab Celebration

The inaugural Wine & Stone Crab Celebration took place Friday, Nov. 12 and Saturday, Nov. 13 at the Longboat Key Club to kick off the stone-crab season.

  • Longboat Key
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Thousands of people wander the Circle during the 21st annual St. Armands Art Festival.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 13, 2010
Art Festival brings thousands to St. Armands Circle

The 21st annual St. Armands Art Festival took place Saturday, Nov. 13 and Sunday, Nov. 14 on St. Armands Circle. The festival included more than 175 artists showing off their artwork.

  • Sarasota
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Sue Stearns and her daughter, Hannah Rudo, talk to Gangi the parrot while they attend the second birthday party for Save Our Seabirds.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 13, 2010
A sweet birthday for Save Our Seabirds

Save Our Seabirds enjoyed its second birthday party Saturday, Nov. 13. The party, 'Just Desserts,' was sponsored by the Sarasota Bay Parrot Head Club and included music by Jim Morris and Sunny Jim White.

  • Sarasota
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Participants in the Sarasota Walk make their way across the John Ringling Bridge.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 13, 2010
Sarasota Walk brings out walkers and raises awareness

The Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Foundation held its sixth annual walkathon Saturday, Nov. 13. The walk started at J.D. Hamel Park, in Sarasota, with a few quick speakers, including Sarasota Mayor Kelly Kirschner.

  • Sarasota
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Rusty, owned by the Walker family, won the prize for best costume.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 13, 2010
Paws on parade for 'pink cause'

Hundreds of dogs and their owners gathered at Central Park in Lakewood Ranch Nov. 13 for the Paws for the Pink Cause event. Festivities included a dog costume parade, raffles and other activities. Proceeds from the event benefited Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.

  • East County
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Dr. Richard Aranibar and Sandra Boyle
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 12, 2010
Building Hope Grand Opening

Building Hope Grand Opening

  • Black Tie
SFC Scott Driscoll and Bob Craft
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • November 12, 2010
Veterans share their stories

Veterans of four U.S. wars were honored guests at the Republican Club of Longboat Key's Nov. 12 meeting, held at the Sarasota Yacht Club. Each speaker held the rapt attention of the audience as they vividly described their experiences in the service.

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Clockwise from bottom left: Barbara Beam, Pat Abbotoy, Paula Kelly, Michel Callahan, Rose Vinopal, Margie Jaudon, Jeanne Larranaga and Norma Lake
  • By Carol Eichert
  • November 12, 2010
'Tropical Dreams' fashion show benefits Adopt-A-Family

Dreams came true Nov. 6 during the "Tropical Dreams" Fashion Show and Luncheon at Stoneybrook in Heritage Harbour. The sixth annual event, which was sponsored by Stoneybrook's Dining Out Club, raised more than $5,500 for Adopt-A-Family of Manatee.

  • East County
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The Air Force team took first place for the second year in a row.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • November 12, 2010
Golf Tournament raises funds for vets

The Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club hosted the 7th annual Armed Forces Cup on Friday, Nov. 12. This year the tournament, which had 84 participants, raised over $4000 for the Sarasota VA Medical Clinic.

  • Sarasota
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Nicki Caffaro and Judi Graybill have been members of the Women’s Club for more than 15 years.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 12, 2010
'Bells ring for Bealls' at Palm Aire fashion show

More than 230 ladies flocked to the Palm Aire Country Club Nov. 12 for the Palm Aire Women's Club's "Bells are Ringing for Bealls" event. Guests enjoyed lunch and raffles before getting a glimpse of the latest fashions during the fashion show.

  • East County
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