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Luke Palmer
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  • Nick Friedman
  • October 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Harry Potter Costume Contest

Hogwarts hopefuls gathered at Barnes and Noble Saturday, Oct. 13 for a Harry Potter costume contest and scavenger hunt. Fans of the book series donned glasses, robes and lightning scars before roaming the aisles of books to complete the scavenger hunt.

  • Sarasota
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Isaiah Beaton, David Beaton, Jeff Cantor, Arlene Sweeting, Haile Burke and Michele Demperio
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: WSLR's 5th annual Beach Bash

WSLR held their 5th annual Beach Bash out on Siesta Key Sunday, Oct. 14 at the Siesta Key Beach Pavilion.

  • Siesta Key
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Foxy Lady and Sassy Hair Salon teamed to raise money for Team Believe, a group of eight that will be participating in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Breast Cancer Walk the weekend of October 26th in Tampa.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Martinis and Makeovers

Foxy Lady and Sassy Hair Salon on Siesta Key teamed up for the 3rd annual Martinis and Makeover event Sunday, Oct. 14, to help Team Believe raise money for the Susan G. Komen 3-day walk

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Veterans Appreciation Day

In an effort to recognize all of Sarasota's local veterans, Ken Chester, owner of Chester's Reef in Gulf Gate, hosted a Veteran's Appreciation Day event in front of his bar Saturday, Oct. 13. The event featured live music, food, raffles and prizes, and all the proceeds benefited the Wounded Warrior Project.

  • Sarasota
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Demardre Patterson, No. 7, makes his way through the players and down the field Friday, Oct. 12, during Cardinal Mooney’s homecoming game against St. Petersburg Catholic.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney Homecoming

The Cardinal Mooney Cougars played the St. Petersburg Catholic Barons Friday, Oct. 12, during their homecoming game at Austin Smithers Stadium. The Cougars won their homecoming game 35-9.

  • Sarasota
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Steve Anderson with his daughter Angelina
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Gullett Elementary Fall Frolic

Gullett Elementary invited students and their families to enjoy an evening of fall festivities Thursday, Oct. 11. Families gathered in the cafeteria to play games, sing karaoke and enjoy some food with their friends.

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Stonefish sets the mood with a rendition of The Allman Brothers’ “Soulshine.”
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Party on the Pass

Sarasota Sailing Squadron hosted a sunset cookout party Saturday, Oct. 13. Guests enjoyed food and drink near the water, while Stonefish serenaded the crowd with blues and classic rock songs.

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George Papas
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Center for the Arts Ageless Creativity Award

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts honored George Papas with its fourth annual Ageless Creativity award Friday, Oct. 12. The event also displayed Papas' exhibit, titled 'The First 60 Years,' which consists of 25 paintings. Guests enjoyed food and drink before Papas accepted his award.

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Tom Aposporos, Giulia Salustri and David Brenner
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber Luncheon

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce met for its regular luncheon at Le Colonne on St. Armand's Circle, Thursday, Oct. 11. Members enjoyed conversation before a presentation, which was followed by lunch.

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Sitting among the pumpkins, 8-month-old Emma Pillsbury made for a picture-perfect moment.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival

East County residents and thousands of others flocked to Hunsader Farms Oct. 13-14 for the first weekend of the annual Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival.

  • East County
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Brad Ward and Robert Martini with their paddleboards.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Paddling for a cause

Siesta Key lifeguards Brad Ward and Robert Martini participated in a 24-hour paddleboarding challenge to raise money for a van for the Sarasota Y Youth Shelter starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, until 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, out in the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Siesta Key
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...
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Republican Club

Members of the Longboat Key Republican attended a special luncheon meeting Friday, Oct. 12, at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
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Manatee-Sarasota Sierra Group Chair Linda Jones, Sandi Dillon and Gerlinde Kohl
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee-Sarasota Sierra Group Meeting

The Manatee-Sarasota Sierra Group held their general meeting Thursday, Oct. 11, at the Sarasota Garden Club. The meeting included guest speaker, Thomas Becnel.

  • Sarasota
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Lara Hines, a local sand sculptor, starts the second session of Crystal Classic sand sculpting Oct. 13, at Siesta Key beach.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Crystal Classic sand sculpting lessons

Award winning sand sculptors Lara Hines and Libby Bennett this morning led the first day of free sand sculpting lessons offered by organizers of the Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting competition. The local sculptors gave hands-on guidance during two 45-minute sessions at Siesta Key public beach. The pair will teach two more sessions Oct. 20, and Nov. 3.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Out-of-Door Academy senior quarterback Evan Wilson surpassed the 5,000-yard passing mark in the second half of the Thunder’s 27-14 victory over the Imagine School of North Port Oct. 12.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 12, 2012
Evan Wilson surpasses 5,000 passing yards as ODA tops Imagine School of North Port

The Out-of-Door Academy senior quarterback Evan Wilson eclipsed 5,000 career passing yards while lead the host Thunder to a 27-14 victory over the Imagine School of North Port Oct. 12

  • Sarasota
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