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Phil Murphy
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Salvation Army Worship Center Dedication

The Salvation Army celebrated the opening of its new center for worship and service with a dedication ceremony Sunday, Oct. 7 at its Tuttle Avenue location. The ceremony included a performance by the divisional band, speeches by County Commissioner Carolyn Mason and selected scripture readings.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The excavation will take place at 6:45 p.m. tonight at the Gulfside beach at 4725 Gulf of Mexico Drive. File photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 9, 2012
Tonight's nest opening could be last of season

The nest opening will take place at 6:45 tonight at 4725 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 9, 2012
Tara takes swing for pet foundation

Bailey's Buddies Charitable Pet Foundation hosted a golf tournament Oct. 6, at Tara Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • October 8, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Fred Lopez

Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club resident Fred Lopez loves to entertain. When he does, he usually makes this filet mignon recipe.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Carlo and Henny Calanni with Jack and Joyce Cerny at GartenFest Sunday, Oct. 7, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: GartenFest

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Fall Music Series, GartenFest, began Sunday, Oct. 7.

  • Sarasota
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Suzette Jennings Blue and Chuck Rice pose together Sunday, Oct. 7, at the 38th annual “Pioneer Day” Picnic. Rice wore his old Sarasota High School ball cap to the event.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: "Pioneer Picnic" Day

The Rotary Club of Sarasota held the 38th annual 'Pioneer Day' Picnic Sunday, Oct. 7, at Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
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Guests enjoyed a plethora of activities, including live music, italian food and a gondola photo opportunity.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 8, 2012
VIDEO: Festa Italia

Lakewood Ranch Community Activities held its first Festa Italia event Saturday, Oct. 6. Watch our video of the event.

  • East County
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Erica Bacon, Lynn Bates with her daughter, Elle, Sheila Belknap, Olivia Thomas and Erin Duggan
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Stepping Out Against Violence Walk

Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center of Sarasota hosted a walk Saturday, Oct. 6 in JD Hamel Park to raise awareness of domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, so walkers donned purple shirts and stepped out to fight against the cycle of abuse.

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Lori George
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Going Vertical Party

Artists and art enthusiasts roamed among the aisles of hidden treasures at Sarasota Architectural Salvage, Thursday, Oct. 4, at the Going Vertical party. The event, which featured live chalk artists, mimes and food and drink, raised funds for the upcoming Chalk Festival artists and supplies. Guests celebrated the Going Vertical program as well as the work of artist MTO, whose work adorns the outside of the building.

  • Sarasota
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Garrett Sennott shows off his face paint.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: World Animal Day

Hundreds of guests braved the rain Thursday, October 4 at Big Cat Habitat to celebrate World Animal Day, an annual event that celebrates mankind's relationship with the animal kingdom. Visitors enjoyed various animal demonstrations, lectures, food and drink and face painting.

  • Sarasota
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Larry and Mary Jo Ciscenti
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Republican Club Meeting

The Sarasota Republican Club held its regular meeting Friday, Oct. 5, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. Guests enjoyed socializing and drinks before the meeting commenced.

  • Sarasota
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Zack Jordan, 15, and Luca Galarza, 15, held up signs and pointed the way to the garage sale Saturday, Oct. 6.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sale for Sails

The Sarasota Sailing Squadron held a Sale for Sails Saturday, Oct. 6 at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.

  • Longboat Key
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Michael Hampton, 11, helps his mom, Joanne, tie breast cancer awareness balloons onto the handles of stores that participated in the Circle Me Pink event Saturday, Oct. 6, on St. Armands Circle.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Circle Me Pink

More than 60 St. Armands Circle businesses participated in the Circle Me Pink event to raise breast cancer awareness and promote breast cancer prevention and education Saturday, Oct. 6.

  • Longboat Key
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Jaden Adams, No. 5, runs up the field with the ball Friday, Oct. 5, during the Riverview homecoming game.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: Riverview Homecoming Game

The Riverview Rams played Palm Harbor University Hurricanes during Riverview's homecoming game Friday, Oct. 5, at the Ram Bowl. The evening included the presentation of the homecoming court, performances by current and alumni Kilties and a homecoming float parade. The final score of was Palm Harbor University 35, Riverview 9.

  • Sarasota
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Robin Quinten and her son, Mason, made sure to get a family picture with Robin’s parents, Robin and Rosalie Jones.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Festa Italia

East County residents gathered Oct. 6, at Central Park in Lakewood Ranch, for a taste of Italian culture, fare and garb, during Lakewood Ranch Community Activities first Festa Italia event.

  • East County
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