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Panther Ridge's Denise Millett-Olverson loves being able to choose what glazes, colors and designs to use on her pieces. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
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  • Liz Ramos
  • November 2, 2022
East Bradenton potter makes bowls for Empty Bowls

Panther Ridge's Denise Millett-Olverson uses her pottery talents to support Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee County.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 1, 2022
Siesta Key plays host to Halloween trick or treaters

Kids dress up in their Oct. 31 best to make their rounds for candy.

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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 31, 2022
Preparing for Halloween on St. Armands Circle

The shop owners agree: No matter how much candy they buy, they always run out.

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Brooke Welch shows off her underwater pumpkin carving skills. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
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  • October 31, 2022
Scuba divers carve pumpkins in Mote shark tank

Two volunteer scuba divers carved pumpkins instead of cleaning the tank on Halloween.

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Solar panels in 2019 on the roof of Longboat Key residents Rusty Chinnis and Chris Killeen's house. Rooftop solar panels are a relatively rare sight on Longboat Key.
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 31, 2022
Solar power users have different experiences during a storm

Battery backup power kept one Longboat household lit up during Hurricane Ian.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • October 31, 2022
Dog lovers play up costumes in Sarasota's 14th annual Dog-O-Ween

Dozens showed up for the Halloween event in downtown Sarasota.

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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 31, 2022
Operation Oktoberfest is a success for St. Armand's church

More than 150 people attended the seasonal event on Saturday.

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The Headless Horseman (Carmen Hansen) was the highlight of the 2022 performance of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 29, 2022
'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' delivers thrills at Sarasota Polo Club

The Headless Horseman's ride through Lakewood Ranch caps another run of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."

  • East County
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  • Ian Swaby
  • October 29, 2022
Bumper to bumper charity event in Lakewood Ranch

Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church hosts its annual Knights of Columbus Car Show and Cookout.

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Grayson Tullio, Monika Oberer and Grayson's dog, Panda, head to the finish line of the 2022 Boo Run 5K. They dressed in a "Wizard of Oz" theme.
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  • Jay Heater
  • October 29, 2022
Boo Run 5K in Lakewood Ranch draws 450 runners

The annual event benefits Another Day for Gray and the Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch

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  • Harry Sayer
  • October 29, 2022
Bazaar offers tricks and treats for Halloween

Kids picked up candy and played during the Bazaar's Halloween event in Sarasota.

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Paul, 1-year-old Mya and Leah Baumgert make no bones about it: They love BooFest.
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  • Jay Heater
  • October 28, 2022
BooFest again a scary hit at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

After a two-year break, BooFest drew hundreds to Lakewood Main Street.

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  • Jay Heater
  • October 28, 2022
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund sells out Wine & Giving event

The fundraiser at the Esplanade Golf & Country Club brought in more than $50,000.

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  • October 27, 2022
East County weather page photo: October 27

John Colon captured this photo of a black-bellied whistling duck up in a tree at University Park Country Club.

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  • October 27, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: October 27

Jon Boscia captured these storm clouds looming over Sarasota from Golden Gate Point.

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