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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 8, 2012
Oct. 8: Daily Headlines Video

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Suzette Jennings Blue and Chuck Rice pose together Sunday, Oct. 7, at the 38th annual “Pioneer Day” Picnic. Rice wore his old Sarasota High School ball cap to the event.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: "Pioneer Picnic" Day

The Rotary Club of Sarasota held the 38th annual 'Pioneer Day' Picnic Sunday, Oct. 7, at Robarts Arena.

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Erica Bacon, Lynn Bates with her daughter, Elle, Sheila Belknap, Olivia Thomas and Erin Duggan
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  • Nick Friedman
  • October 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Stepping Out Against Violence Walk

Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center of Sarasota hosted a walk Saturday, Oct. 6 in JD Hamel Park to raise awareness of domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, so walkers donned purple shirts and stepped out to fight against the cycle of abuse.

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Lori George
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  • Nick Friedman
  • October 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Going Vertical Party

Artists and art enthusiasts roamed among the aisles of hidden treasures at Sarasota Architectural Salvage, Thursday, Oct. 4, at the Going Vertical party. The event, which featured live chalk artists, mimes and food and drink, raised funds for the upcoming Chalk Festival artists and supplies. Guests celebrated the Going Vertical program as well as the work of artist MTO, whose work adorns the outside of the building.

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Garrett Sennott shows off his face paint.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: World Animal Day

Hundreds of guests braved the rain Thursday, October 4 at Big Cat Habitat to celebrate World Animal Day, an annual event that celebrates mankind's relationship with the animal kingdom. Visitors enjoyed various animal demonstrations, lectures, food and drink and face painting.

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Lee and Fred Brockmann
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 7, 2012
2012 Equality Florida Suncoast Gala

2012 Equality Florida Suncoast Gala

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Larry and Mary Jo Ciscenti
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Republican Club Meeting

The Sarasota Republican Club held its regular meeting Friday, Oct. 5, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. Guests enjoyed socializing and drinks before the meeting commenced.

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Jaden Adams, No. 5, runs up the field with the ball Friday, Oct. 5, during the Riverview homecoming game.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: Riverview Homecoming Game

The Riverview Rams played Palm Harbor University Hurricanes during Riverview's homecoming game Friday, Oct. 5, at the Ram Bowl. The evening included the presentation of the homecoming court, performances by current and alumni Kilties and a homecoming float parade. The final score of was Palm Harbor University 35, Riverview 9.

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Tim Beach, Co-Chairwoman Terri Klauber and Haven Beach
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 6, 2012
Cooking For A Catholic Cause

Cooking For A Catholic Cause

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Swinging Bridge was one of several bands to perform.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Octobergrass

The sounds of upright bass, banjos and fiddles floated along the Braden River Oct. 6, as the Southwest Florida Bluegrass Association presented the Octobergrass festival, at Linger Lodge Restaurant and RV Resort.

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Heidi Anderson, Wendy Norman, Mindy Rollins, Alisa Pettingell and Alicia Chalmers
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 5, 2012
Flip Flops & Fashion Luncheon

Flip Flops & Fashion Luncheon

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The incident is a Florida Highway and Patrol investigation. There is at least one trauma alert to which Bayflite is responding.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 5, 2012
Multiple car crash on I-75 near University

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office reports an accident involving an estimated 30 to 50 vehicles in the southbound lanes of I-75 on the overpass at University Park.

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    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 5, 2012
Oct. 5: Daily Headlines Video

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Town attorney David Persson said "no voting conflict exists" with Commission Jack Duncan on a recent vote at Town Hall.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 5, 2012
Persson makes conflict of interest determination

Town attorney David Persson has ruled that Commissioner Jack Duncan had a duty to vote on a hedge ordinance that affects six condominium owners in the complex where he lives.

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    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Gulf Gate Elementary's Ladybug Day

Gulf Gate Elementary took part in Jumpstart's Read for the Record Day Thursday, Oct. 4. Principal Magac read "Ladybug Girl and the Bug Squad" by David Soman and Jacky Davis, attempting to set a world record for the largest shared reading experience.

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