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The congregation dressed in yellow and gold, Baldino's favorite colors.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • October 24, 2010
St. Thomas More honors sister's service

St. Thomas More Church celebrated the 50th anniversary of sister Judith Baldino, affectionately known throughout the parish as "Sister Judy," on Sunday, Oct. 24.

  • Sarasota
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Andre Angelestro, age 6, shows off his pumpkin carving skills.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • October 24, 2010
Kids carve out fun afternoon

The Longboat Key Club and Resort hosted an afternoon of Halloween fun at their Pumpkin Carving Luncheon held Sunday, October 24, at the Harbourside Grill.

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Danielle Beatt, Josh Reich and Dr. Tanya Schreibman
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 23, 2010
CANDance 'Dancing with Our Stars'

CANDance 'Dancing with Our Stars'

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Avery Underahl cuddles up with a kitten.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • October 23, 2010
Cat Depot Carnival hosts purr-fect festivities

The Kids, Cats and Cupcake Carnival, which featured a petting zoo, moon bounce, cupcake decorating and games galore, was held Saturday, Oct. 23 at the Cat Depot.

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Judith Williams, Debbie Mrstik, Kathy Cress, Kris Brown and Danielle Barnes of team Rak Pak.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2010
East County residents lace up for breast cancer

Decorated from head to toe in all shades of pink, hundreds of East County residents laced up their tennis shoes and gathered at the Sarasota Polo Club for the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K walk Oct. 23. Following the walk, participants enjoyed a survivor reception and brunch.

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Rita Shewer and Honorary Chairwoman Betty Schoenbaum
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 22, 2010
The Art of Caring 20th Anniversary Gala

The Art of Caring 20th Anniversary Gala

  • Black Tie
Ariane Dart, Jenny Pendry and Libby Pendry
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 22, 2010
Wine, Women & Shoes

Wine, Women & Shoes

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The Bayflite helicopter is used primarily to transport trauma patients.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 22, 2010
Bayflite takes training to new heights (VIDEO)

The rescue helicopter flew in Friday morning for firefighter training.

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Mote aquarists carve pumpkins in one of the shark tanks.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 22, 2010
Mote offers frightfully fun night

Mote Marine Aquarium's Night of Fish, Fun & Fright event took place Friday, Oct. 22. Children and adults came dressed in their best Halloween costumes, ranging from pretty princesses to witches to bumble bees and scary vampires.

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New College staff and students celebrate the official ribbon cutting of the New College Public Archaeology Laboratory.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 22, 2010
New College celebrates 50th anniversary

New College of Florida celebrated its 50th anniversary, along with the official ribbon cutting of the Public Archaeology Lab Friday, Oct. 22. The anniversary ceremony was held on Founders' Circle and included speeches from several dignitaries.

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Katherine Berg, 17, was one of the rowdiest Thunder fans in the crowd.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 22, 2010
ODA celebrates first campus Homecoming

The Thunder faithful came out it in full force for The Out-of-Door Academy's first on-campus Homecoming Oct. 22. ODA hosted a family picnic at the Upper School before heading to Thunder Stadium for the game against Southwest Florida Christian Academy.

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The Bayflite helicopter is used primarily to transport trauma patients.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 22, 2010
Bayflite takes training to new heights (VIDEO)

The rescue helicopter flew in Friday morning for firefighter training.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lauren Perchitti, left, passed out samples of mulligatawny soup prepared by the Polo Grill and Bar.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2010
East County fills 'Empty Bowls' (VIDEO)

In just the first hour, more than 300 people had already turned out for the Empty Bowls event on Lakewood Ranch Main Street today benefiting The Food Bank of Manatee County.

  • East County
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Nolan Middle School's Green Team will host the school's Naturalist Night Out Oct. 26.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2010
Green Team hosts workshop for community

Master Gardner and Master Naturalist Bob Egolf will speak on Florida native plants and invasive species during a presentation Oct. 26.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2010
Second man charged in Summerfield burglaries

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies yesterday obtained three warrants for Jamar Sanders, charging him with three counts of burglary.

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