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Molly Nichols poses in the foreground while Caitlin McMullen and Wendy Rucci perform their duet in Fuzion Dance’s “3-DANCE” Monday, Nov. 5, on Kurt Wenner’s chalk piece.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 3-DANCE

Fuzion Dance and the Sarasota Chalk Festival teamed up to put on a one-of-a-kind show Monday, Nov. 5, in Burns Court. The dancers performed a production called "3-DANCE" on Kurt Wenner's 3-D chalk piece that he and dozens of other artists created for the 2012 Sarasota Chalk Festival.

  • Sarasota
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Alexis Zinkl a sophomore at Canterbury High School competes in the girls 100-yard breaststroke.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 2012 FHSAA Class 1A Region 3 Swim Meet

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School hosted 2012 FHSAA Class 1A Region 3 Swim Meet on Saturday Nov. 3 at The Selby Aquatic Center. Preliminary races started at 9:00 a.m. and finals began at 5:30 p.m.

  • Sarasota
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Austin Kuicken, Jada Prescod, Aysha Mohamed and Jaiden Kuicken dance to the music.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Chalk Chill VIP Party

Festivalgoers attended the Chalk Chill VIP Party of Friday Nov.2 on Laurel Street. Electrical violinist Willie Royal, from Willie & Lobo and Nicolaas Kraster from Lotus Fire performed while partygoers danced to the music. The atmosphere was fun and festive as people chatted on lounge couches and sipped on drinks.

  • Sarasota
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Paola Ovies and Clara May Homeister
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Fall Family Festival

The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast hosted a fall family festival at the Bay Preserve at Osprey Saturday, Nov. 3. Children and their families enjoyed activities, including face painting, games, a fitness center, exploring a fire truck, trolley rides and live music.

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Niocholas Clifton, Ari Ginsberg-Klemmt and Jaden Probus pose after finishing their games.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Scholastic Chess Tournament

Young chess enthusiasts from all over the city gathered in the gymnasium of Faith Lutheran Church Saturday, Nov. 3 for a citywide youth tournament, hosted by Sarasota Scholastic Chess, a nonprofit organization formed to promote youth involvement in the game. Students put their skills to the test for the chance to win trophies and medals.

  • Sarasota
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Dave Christner and Julie Miller
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  • Nick Friedman
  • November 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Christian Homecoming

Sarasota Christian School hosted its homecoming event Saturday, Nov. 3 at its campus. Alumni and students gathered to participate in fall festivities and sports, including kickball games. Guests enjoyed food and drink and reuniting with alumni.

  • Sarasota
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Ken and Lois Seropian
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SECA Car Show

Approximately 150 cars rolled onto Hillview Street for the second annual SECA Car Show, which benefits the Life of Riley Foundation. Guests admired the display of cars, which included classics, muscle cars and luxury cars of all eras.

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The gala was white themed with white decorations. Partygoers wore white as well.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Sinai Annual Illumination Fundraiser Gala

Temple Sinai held their Annual Illumination Fundraiser. The gala was white themed complete with a photo booth, dinner, and dancing. Partygoers bid on silent auction items ranging from jewelry to scuba diving lessons and all proceeds went to the Temple Sinai preschool.

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Basil, 10, got to attend the Republican rally with Martha Hudson Saturday, Nov. 3, at Dolphin Aviation.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Rally

More than 200 people attended the Republican Party of Sarasota 2012 GOTV Rally Saturday, Nov. 3, at Dolphin Aviation.

  • Sarasota
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Ruben Poncia works on his piece “Flea Circus”.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chalk Festival - Sunday

Thousands of people came out to see the finished chalk pieces Sunday, Nov. 4.

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Chalk artists work on their pieces Saturday, Nov. 3, as spectators walk by and watch them work.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chalk Festival - Saturday

Thousands of people attended the Sarasota Chalk Festival Saturday, Nov. 3, throughout Burns Court. Most of the artwork was on Pineapple Avenue with a few pieces being created on side streets.

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Stephen Palladino, of Clearwater, works on a mural on the side of the Shamrock Pub as Wes Roos, of Tampa, looks on.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 5, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Shamrock Pub Goes Vertical

Stephen Palladino, of Clearwater, works on a mural on the side of the Shamrock Pub as Wes Roos, of Tampa, looks on.

  • Sarasota
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Donna Birnbaum, Marg Aubry, Jim Shields and Gary Aubry
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church Welcome Back Dinner

More than 125 members attended the welcome back dinner Saturday, Nov. 3, at Christ Church of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Jesus Carrera and Kevin Cooper pose as Tattoo and Mr. Roarke in a Surf Side Free Ride car.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Fantasy Island Party

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce held their 22nd Annual Sand Fest on Friday Nov. 2 at the Siesta Key Beach Pavilion. This year the celebration was Fantasy Island themed with 300 people in attendance. The party had all the essentials for a good time including live music, dancing, a silent auction, catered dinner, drummers and hula girls.

  • Siesta Key
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Joyce and Bill Steele were the hosts for the Welcome Back Seafood Dinner Saturday, Nov. 3, at the Bird Key Yacht Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: BKYC Welcome Back Seafood Dinner

Bill and Joyce Steele hosted a welcome back seafood dinner Saturday, Nov. 3, at Bird Key Yacht Club to celebrate the return of many club members who have returned for the season.

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