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William Marrone submitted this sunset photo, taken in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • November 5, 2014
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  • East County
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Voters turned out in multiple precincts in Sarasota and Siesta Key.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Election Day

Sarasota voters showed up to the polls for the 2014 Midterm Elections.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chief DiPino picks out a teddy bear to ride along in her patrol car.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 4, 2014
SPD accepts 200 bears to distribute to children

At least 200 teddy bears were donated to the Sarasota Police Department from the Tiny Hands Foundation of Sarasota and Manatee Counties.

  • Sarasota
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Vice President Suzanne Reiman and President Arleen Klein
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Women's Golf Association welcome luncheon

On Nov. 4, Longboat Key Women's 18-Hole Golf Association held a luncheon to open the season and welcome members back to town.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Joyce and Art Tankersley
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Election Day 2014

Longboat Key residents came out to Town Hall and Longboat Island Chapel to vote on Nov. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Carol Erickson and founder Sherry Jones
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Singles Society first anniversary

On Nov. 1, the Sarasota Singles Society celebrated its first anniversary at Chart House

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Moe Aye, Cory Ames, Dr. Emily Hall and Andrew McInnis of the Mote Ocean Acidification Program
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Bay Water Festival

On Nov. 1, the third annual Sarasota Bay Water Festival celebrated the importance of the Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bella Vega, Zoe Bouck, Kiana Knuth and Kaila Fitzgerald, Sarasota High School performers
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Fright Night on St. Armands

On Oct. 31, kids and kids at heart celebrated their Halloween on St. Armands.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY:The Glenridge Halloween Party

The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch hosted a Halloween party for residents on Friday night.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Merchants handed out candy to trick-or-treaters in Siesta Key Village.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY:Safe Treats on Siesta

Trick-or-treaters took over the key for Safe Treats, Friday throughout Siesta Key Village.

  • Siesta Key
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Vince and Betty Mascio dressed as first-time visitors to Sarasota complete with brochures to popular attractions.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Boo!-mers Halloween Dance Party

The Friendship Centers of Sarasota hosted the 'Boo!'mers Halloween Dance Party, Thursday, Oct. 30.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota High School zombies wandered St. Armands Circle in 2012 before their performance of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.”
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 31, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Fright Night on St. Armands

Celebrate Halloween on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
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Chef Paul Mattison with the team from Phillippi Shores Elementary.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Kids 'n Chefs Dinner Gala

Chefs Move to Schools hosted the Kids 'n Chefs Dinner Gala on Thursday at Phillippi Shores Elementary School.

  • Sarasota
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Joe Zambino, Ken Simpson, President Dave Carter, Don Prola and Jim McGuire
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Men's Club

On Oct. 30, St. Mary, Star of Sea, Catholic Church Men's Club held its first meeting of the season.

  • Longboat Key
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Grace Gerdes dressed as a groovy hippie and Robbie Hodgson dressed as Tommy Chong.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: BHS Throwback Thursday

For Homecoming week at Booker High School students kicked it old school for Throwback Thursday and dressed for the era of their choice.

  • Sarasota
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