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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report the daily headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 24, 2012
Oct. 24: Daily Headlines Video

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Haley Preininger, No. 2, bumps the ball over the net.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 24, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA v. CMHS semifinal game

The Out-of-Door Academy brought the thunder and beat the Cardinal Mooney cougars in the semifinals Tuesday, Oct. 23, at Bradenton Christian.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nick Gladding and Steve Queior
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 24, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber Salute to Business

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce hosted its 92nd annual luncheon Monday, Oct. 22 at the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota. More than 500 guests gathered to enjoy a meal and honor local businesses as a part of the theme, 'Salute to Business.' The chamber honored local business leaders in the categories of Hiring our Neighbors, Investing in our Future and Anniversary Milestones. The Chamber also presented its second Chair's Cup Award.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2012
Our View: Federal, state offices ...

When noted economist Arthur Laffer spoke in Sarasota last winter, he cut to the quick while summarizing the Nov. 6 election. Every election, Laffer said, is a referendum on the incumbent's performance.

  • East County
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Step one: Draw your design.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 24, 2012
Area artist helps people become two-faced

Joannie Atkins has been doing special-effects makeup since 2003; she graduated from the Tom Savini School of Special Effects Makeup. She works with area photographers and production companies to produce some authentically scary-looking makeup.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report the daily headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 23, 2012
Oct. 23: Daily Headlines Video

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Dick Beitel with Buddy, 3, Babe Hart with Diamond, 8, and Suzie Lee with Cooper, 4
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 2nd annual Halloween Doggie Parade at Stoneybrook

Some of Stoneybrook's favorite canines put on their best costumes and paraded around the outside of the country club Monday, Oct. 22, during the 2nd annual Halloween Doggie Parade at Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club in Palmer Ranch.

  • Sarasota
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Charles and Danielle Cramblitz and Where’s Waldo zombie Greg Werner
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Zombie Pub Crawl

A Zombie walks into a bar. Actually, hundreds of zombies filled Gulf Gate area bars for the annual Zombie Pub Crawl on Saturday, Oct. 20. Sarasotans don't be weary, they were only costumes. People really got into the spirit of things and covered themselves in fake blood, guts and even prosthetic hands. There were zom-bees, zombie UPS men, sombie Elvis, zombie Sonny and Cher and even some normal-looking people dressed as sombie bait - there were zombies and fake blood everywhere. 'What do we want? Brains!' read one zombie's protest sign. And brains they got - via a brain eating contest. It was a fun evening with no zombie survivors, and can only be remembered with these photos and feint traces of fake blood.

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Dylan Cox, Sue Inman, Mark Inman and Kacie Cox
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Zombie Pub Crawl

A Zombie walks into a bar. Actually, hundreds of zombies filled Gulf Gate area bars for the annual Zombie Pub Crawl on Saturday, Oct. 20. Sarasotans don't be weary, they were only costumes. People really got into the spirit of things and covered themselves in fake blood, guts and even prosthetic hands. There were zom-bees, zombie UPS men, sombie Elvis, zombie Sonny and Cher and even some normal-looking people dressed as sombie bait - there were zombies and fake blood everywhere. 'What do we want? Brains!' read one zombie's protest sign. And brains they got - via a brain eating contest. It was a fun evening with no zombie survivors, and can only be remembered with these photos and feint traces of fake blood.

  • Sarasota
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Mayor Suzanne Atwell sits with students at Girls Inc.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Dream Harbor Elections at Girls Inc.

In preparation for Girls Inc.'s Dream Harbor elections, during which the students elect a mayor, vice-mayor, secretary/historian and treasurer, female politicians paid educational visits to the students. Mayor Suzanne Atwell visited students Thursday, Oct. 18, to tell them about her experience in politics and give tips about how to run a successful campaign.

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Bandit, 8, had lots of bandages and a crutch as part of his costume Saturday, Oct. 20, at the HSSC Howl-o-ween event at the Sarasota Fairgrounds.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: 15th annual Howl-O-Ween Fall Festival

The Humane Society of Sarasota County held their 15th annual Howl-O-Ween Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Sarasota Fairgrounds.

  • Sarasota
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These circle dances often involve handholding.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 22, 2012
VIDEO: The Sarasota Grapeviners

The Sarasota Grapeviners are an international folk dance group that meets every Wednesday from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the John Chidsey Bayfront Community Center.

  • Sarasota
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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report the daily headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 22, 2012
Oct. 22: Daily Headlines Video

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Gia, 4 mos., and Will Nielubowicz, 2, pose together for a photo in the pumpkin patch Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 24th annual Pumpkin Festival

Hundreds of people enjoyed the fun and festivities that took place out at the 24th annual Pumpkin Festival Saturday, Oct. 20, at Fruitville Grove.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The workshop will be held Thursday, Nov. 1, at the SRQ Studio in the Sarasota City Hall Annex, 1565 First Street, in two sessions from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • October 22, 2012
City of Sarasota schedules mobility workshops

The goal is to create a transportation grid that accommodates bicycles, pedestrians, and public transit, in addition to vehicle traffic.

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