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Mayor Suzanne Atwell sits with students at Girls Inc.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Dream Harbor Elections at Girls Inc.

In preparation for Girls Inc.'s Dream Harbor elections, during which the students elect a mayor, vice-mayor, secretary/historian and treasurer, female politicians paid educational visits to the students. Mayor Suzanne Atwell visited students Thursday, Oct. 18, to tell them about her experience in politics and give tips about how to run a successful campaign.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Greg Para with his birds Rocky and Chico
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Save Our Seabirds Fish Fry

Save Our Seabirds and The Old Salty Dog restaurant collaborated for a fundraising fish fry Saturday, Oct. 20. Funds from the event will benefit the Wild Bird Learning Center and the ongoing maintenance needs of the center. Guests enjoyed viewing all of the center's temporary and permanent bird residents, snacked on fish and enjoyed live music.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Andrew Theophilopoulos works on a painting.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Autorama and Taste of St. Armands

Gearheads and foodies alike brought their appetites to St. Armands Circle Saturday, Oct. 20, for a double-header event: Autorama and A Taste of St. Armands. Auto dealers and food vendors convened to show off what St. Armands has to offer in both the car and cuisine industries.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bandit, 8, had lots of bandages and a crutch as part of his costume Saturday, Oct. 20, at the HSSC Howl-o-ween event at the Sarasota Fairgrounds.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: 15th annual Howl-O-Ween Fall Festival

The Humane Society of Sarasota County held their 15th annual Howl-O-Ween Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Sarasota Fairgrounds.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
These circle dances often involve handholding.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 22, 2012
VIDEO: The Sarasota Grapeviners

The Sarasota Grapeviners are an international folk dance group that meets every Wednesday from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the John Chidsey Bayfront Community Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Gia, 4 mos., and Will Nielubowicz, 2, pose together for a photo in the pumpkin patch Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 24th annual Pumpkin Festival

Hundreds of people enjoyed the fun and festivities that took place out at the 24th annual Pumpkin Festival Saturday, Oct. 20, at Fruitville Grove.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ray Hutchins helps Jean Hendry as she fires the cannon during the Change of Watch ceremony Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Sarasota Yacht Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SYC Change of Watch

Members of the Sarasota Yacht Club attended the Change of Watch ceremony Saturday, Oct. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 22, 2012
ODA rolls past Southwest Florida Christian

The Out-of-Door Academy football team rolled to a 52-16 victory over Southwest Florida Christian in its Homecoming game Oct. 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rev. Fausto Stampiglia poses for a photo with Beth Cannata, Chair of the Hospitality Committee.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Marthas Celebrates 85 Years

St. Martha's Catholic Church celebrated their 85 year establishment as a parish on Saturday Oct. 20 at the church. Over 200 members attended Celebrate St. Martha's, Oktoberfest themed party. Parish members served brats, sauerkraut, potato salad and Oktoberfest beer while others listened and danced to the Jimmy Jay band.

  • Sarasota
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Megan Howard brought her dog Karuso and Rebecca Alles came with her dog Sterling to celebrate Pride Fest 2012.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Pride Festival 2012

Sarasota Pride held Pride Fest 2012 'A Celebration of Family' on Saturday Oct. 20 at J.D. Hamel Park from 12 - 6 p.m. This year the festival was more family oriented with face painting and a bouncy house for kids. People listened to music, interacted with the vendors and enjoyed the festive atmosphere.

  • Sarasota
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Debra Larson and Jack Fernandez sell Swarowski Crystal Jewelry.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Craft Festival Downtown Sarasota

The 18th Annual Downtown Sarasota Art & Craft Festival was held Oct. 20 and Oct. 21 on Main Street. Artists and artisans displayed and sold their work to crowds of craft lovers. A variety of jewelry, pottery, ceramics, paintings, clothing and other unique materials ranged from $10 to $5,000.

  • Sarasota
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Whit and Cade Sibley
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: BKYC enjoys an evening with Patsy Cline

Bird Key Yacht Club was packed Saturday, Oct. 20, for the Tribute to Patsy Cline show.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Hal Lenobel, seated in center, surrounded by his family, from left to right, Jeff Lenobel, Allison Elder, Judith Elder, Donna Lenobel, Keith Robinson and Sandy Robinson
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 21, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Hal and Hazel Lenobel Appreciation Day Golf Tournament and Family Picnic

More than 80 people attended the Hal and Hazel Lenobel Appreciation Day Golf Tournament and Family Picnic Sunday, Oct. 21, at the Longboat Key Club Harbourside.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tim and Juliette Johnson, Leana Skye Montalvo, 3, Terjiana Montalvo and Isabella Montalvo, 6, came all the way from Tampa with their handmade “boat” Friday, Oct. 19, to attend MOTE’s Night of Fish, Fun and Fright.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 21, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: MOTE's Night of Fish, Fun and Fright

Hundreds of parents and their children attended MOTE's annual Night of Fish, Fun and Fright Friday, Oct. 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Marta and Mia Windsor got a picture with fellow walkers Ginny Calcutti, Ken Nelson, Diane and Bob Bourlier, Sue Tankersley and Denise Nitty, front.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 21, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: East County fights cancer

Thousands of people converged Oct. 20, at the Sarasota Polo Grounds, as the American Cancer Society hosted its annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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