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Tim Clarke, Nick Gladding and Katie Moulton
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Greater Sarasota County Chamber of Commerce Salute to Business

The Greater Sarasota County Chamber of Commerce held the 2013 Salute to Business banquet, Friday Nov. 1. The Chamber recognized the achievements of its members and reviewed the success of the past year. Members also learned about current and future projects such as the Sarasota Tomorrow Next program. The award ceremony marked the beginning of the Chamber's 94th year of investing in the community.

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The Sarasota High football team celebrates following its 41-14 victory over Lakewood Ranch Nov. 1.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High Football vs. Lakewood Ranch

The Sarasota High football team captured the Class 7A-District 10 tittle with a 41-14 victory over Lakewood Ranch Nov. 1. With the win, the Sailors clinched a berth in the playoffs for the first time since 2007.

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Ahoy! Tim and Beth Self are on board.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber's SandFest

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce kicked off November with a splash, as patrons danced, sang and ate beachside Nov. 1 at the Siesta Beach Pavilion.

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Audrey Singer and Vicky Urban make a sandwich.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Halloween Party

Peanut butter and jelly, cowboys and pirates filled the room at the Bird Key Yacht Club Halloween party Oct. 31.

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Ivylene Gill, 4, smiles for candy.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Village Association's Treats for Kids

The Siesta Key Village Association presented Safe Treats for Kids Oct. 31.

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Families gathered for the Primrose Parade of Costumes Thursday, Oct. 31.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 1, 2013
Daily Headlines: Nov. 1, 2013

Today's stories: Signs of red tide found near Sarasota County beaches; Sarasota City Commission to consider Street Team funding; Manatee County Commission invites public to review land development regulations; and MORE!

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Ivylene Gill, 4, smiles for candy.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Village Halloween

The Siesta Key Village Association presented Safe Treats for Kids Oct. 31.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 1, 2013
Daily Headlines: Nov. 1, 2013

Today's stories: Signs of red tide found at Sarasota County beaches; Sarasota City Commission to consider Street Team Funding; Manatee County Commission invited public to review proposed changes for land development regulations; and MORE!

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The Street Team program is currently funded through the end of February 2014, but the City Commission will consider whether to continue the program beyond that point.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 1, 2013
City Commission to consider Street Team funding

The Street Team program, a collaborative homeless outreach effort between the city and the Salvation Army, may receive an extension that could keep it in place through 2016.

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Amarilis Abreu, Danuel Calderon, Angel Calderon and Delcy Calderon
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Fright Night

Hundreds of people celebrated Halloween on St. Armands Circle Thursday, Oct. 31. Families took their children trick-or-treating on the circle before enjoying Sarasota High School students' flash-mob performance to Michael Jackson's "Thriller."

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Teachers got creative with Halloween-themed treats
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Saint Martha's School Halloween Parties

Saint Martha's School celebrated Halloween with classroom parties, Thursday, Oct. 31. Students wore black and orange for the day and played games, enjoyed snacks and did arts and crafts.

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Interim Sarasota County Administrator Tom Harmer discusses leadership and experience.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 31, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 31, 2013

Happy Halloween! Today's stories: City of Sarasota struggles with Sunshine law; Sarasota Interim County Administrator Tom Harmer discusses leadership; Longboat Key Police Union ratifies its contract; and MORE!

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Medium levels of Karenia brevis caused fish kills on Siesta Key in January. There were no signs of the organism near any Siesta beaches in recent samples.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 31, 2013
South County beaches show signs of red tide

Water samples collected by the Sarasota County Health Department show medium levels of the organism that causes red tide near Manasota Beach and Blind Pass.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota High School students dressed as zombies circled St. Armands at last year's Fright Night. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 31, 2013
St. Armands offers 'Thriller' night

Fright Night: Halloween on St. Armands Circle begins at 6 p.m. tonight.

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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • October 31, 2013
Sheriff offers Halloween safety tips

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office reminded trick-or-treaters to stay safe this Halloween, issuing a list of safety recommendations for area parents and children.

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