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Janie Weaver, No. 2, spikes the ball over the net at Lake Worth Christian.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Christian v. Lake Worth Christian volleyball

Lake Worth Christian and Sarasota Christian played one another Saturday, Nov. 10, to see which team would win the Class 2A-Region 3 championship. The Sarasota Christian Blazers lost to the Lake Worth Christian Defenders with the final scores of the four games being 25-22, 25-27, 25-18, 25-13.

  • Sarasota
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Anthony Caiazzo, No. 12, makes his way down the field Friday, Nov. 9, during the Cardinal Mooney versus The Out-of-Door Academy game at Thunder Stadium.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA v. CMHS final game

High school rivals Cardinal Mooney Cougars and the Out-of-Door Academy Thunder faced off one last time during football season Friday, Nov. 9, at Thunder Stadium. The Thunder held the lead during the first quarter but ultimately lost to the Cougars. The final score was Cardinal Mooney 27, ODA 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sherry Richardson and Barry Grooms
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota and Manatee Chamber Expo

Members of the Sarasota and Manatee chambers of commerce gathered Wednesday, Nov. 7 at the Bradenton Convention Center. Members set up booths and guests networked and enjoyed light food and drink.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Larry Larose and John Meyers
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Marine Corps Birthday Luncheon

More than 200 U.S. Marine Corps veterans gathered Saturday, Nov. 10 at Marina Jack to celebrate the 237th birthday of the Marine Corps. Marine veterans of World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam, the Gulf Wars, Iraq and Afghanistan, ranging in age from 24 to 95, were represented at the 10th annual luncheon. Chairman Tom Smith addressed the crowd before members socialized and enjoyed a meal.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
John Ireland poured samples from Pali Wine Co.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Wine Festival

East County residents and their friends and families headed Nov. 10 to the Sarasota Polo Club, for the annual Suncoast Food & Wine Festival.

  • East County
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Sunshine is one of many dogs available for adoption.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Honor Rescue Fall Carnival

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue welcomed the public to its Lorraine Road Ranch adoption facility Nov. 10, during the rescue's Fall Carnival.

  • East County
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Students sang a variety of patriotic songs.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Patriotic Performance

Third-grade students at Bashaw Elementary School showed their patriotism with their musical performance, "Our Country, America" Nov. 8.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Barbara Thompson and Jo Rita Stevens
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Kiwanis Club celebrates 90 years

Members of the Sarasota Kiwanis Club celebrated the club's 90th anniversary Friday, Nov. 9, on board the Marina Jack II.

  • Sarasota
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Event sponsor Bev Meadows, CEO David Pilston and Founder Lee Fox
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Save Our Seabirds Benefit Luncheon

Save Our Seabirds, Inc. held a benefit luncheon Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
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Principal Jim Mennes assisted students with ringing the Freedom Bell in the school courtyard at Freedom Elementary School.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Let Freedom Ring

Freedom Elementary School on Nov. 9 held its annual 'Let Freedom Ring' Courtyard Ceremony, at which students and veterans joined together to raise flags honoring the nation's Armed Forces, sang patriotic songs and learned about the history of Veterans Day.

  • East County
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Jocelyn Lerma sprinted to the front as her class began its walk.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Walk-a-thon

Children at McNeal Elementary School walked - and ran - Nov. 8, during the school's annual Walk-a-thon fundraiser.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 9, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Bacchus on the Beach

The grand finale of the two-day event is a beachside wine tasting and charity auction.

  • Longboat Key
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U.S. Army veteran Billy Coffey assists students at Freedom Elementary School as they raise the Army's flag during a Veteran's Day ceremony today.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Flag raising

U.S. Army veteran Billy Coffey assists students at Freedom Elementary School as they raise the Army's flag during a Veteran's Day ceremony today.

  • East County
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Phyllis Black wears the new elephant pin given to her by Mary Ellen and Bert Criste Friday, Nov. 9, at the Longboat Key Republican Club meeting at the Sarasota Yacht Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Republican Club

The Longboat Key Republican Club met Friday, Nov. 9, at the Sarasota Yacht Club for its monthly meeting. The guest speaker was Dr. Richard Swier, political analyst and editor for Watchdog Wire along with Dr. Swier's friend Yael Ossowski, Florida Bureau Chief of FloridaWatchdog.org.

  • Longboat Key
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Ray DeSilva, Mary Jane Clark with Eileen and Bob Parkinson
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: VIP party at Cafe Gabbiano's

A VIP party was held Thursday, Nov. 8, at Cafe Gabbiano's in Siesta Key Village. The party was one of many events taking place as part of the Siesta Key Crystal Classic.

  • Siesta Key
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