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  • October 31, 2012
Our View: Referendum on performance

On the eve of the 2012 presidential election, it seems inconceivable that anyone intending to vote could be undecided at this moment.

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  • October 31, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Cook with your children; In need of clarification; Series is helpful

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  • October 31, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • October 31, 2012
Victim Advocate position re-budgeted

The police department's Victim Advocate position was eliminated two years ago due to budget constraints, and was recently reinstated for the 2012-2013 budget.

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Happy Halloween!
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  • October 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Martha Halloween Bash

Students at St. Martha Catholic School celebrated Halloween with fun activities such as wrapping each other like mummies.

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  • October 31, 2012
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Pippi, 3 mos., won Best in Show.
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  • October 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Phillippi Farmhouse Market Howl-O-Ween

There were more than 20 dogs that took part in the first Phillippi Farmhouse Market Howl-O-Ween competition Wednesday, Oct. 31.

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Former Police Chief Peter Abbott and his wife, Marcy
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  • October 30, 2012
Wit & Wisdom of Aging Luncheon

Wit & Wisdom of Aging Luncheon

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  • October 30, 2012
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Doors open for the Joe Biden campaign event at 9 a.m. Tickets can be picked up until 8 p.m. tonight. Photo courtesy of whitehouse.gov.
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  • October 30, 2012
Biden to make Sarasota visit

Vice President Joe Biden will visit Sarasota 9 a.m. Wednesday. Oct. 31. The stop is less than a week before election day.

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Alex Stafford and his daughter Chloe and Chloe Maticsek
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  • October 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: AAF Suncoast Dodgeball Tournament

Six teams dipped, ducked dove and dodged Saturday, Oct. 27 at AAF Suncoast's second annual Battle of the Balls fundraiser dodgenball tournament, held at Girls Inc. Prizes were awarded for winning teams as well as for most creative team costumes and victory dances, and all money raised at the tournament and after party benefit AAF's scholarship fund.

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Trinity Lemurian climbs on the garden’s tower of painted tires.
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  • October 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Trick or Treat at the Children's Garden

Children and their families had a chance to try on their costumes a few days early Sunday, Oct. 28 at the Children's Garden. Families brought canned goods to be donated to All Faiths Food Bank in exchange for a chance to tour the gardens in costume and trick or treat.

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Roger and Lisa Barkin with Joseph McManus
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  • October 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy Grand Reopening

Fans of art and whimsy gathered at the Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy Friday, Oct. 26 to celebrate the museum's grand reopening as it heads into its third season. Guests got in the spirit by dressing in whimsical attire, including wigs and accessories, and they enjoyed drinks and appetizers as well as live music, performed by Jimi Gee.

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Bernadette DiPino was named Sarasota's new police chief Oct. 16.
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  • October 29, 2012
DiPino prepares for Sandy in Ocean City

Bernadette DiPino has been busy at work in Ocean City, Md., trying to help make sure the beach town is prepared for Hurricane Sandy.

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