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The workshop will be held in the Green Room at the Sarasota County Twin Lakes Complex, 6700 Clark Road, Sarasota.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • October 31, 2011
New workshop planned on metals ordinance

Sarasota County and the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office will hold a workshop at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, to discuss proposed changes to a county ordinance regulating the purchase of secondhand goods, precious metals and scrap metal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
NewGate students hold up the peace dove.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 31, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: NewGate International Children's Day

Students at the NewGate School celebrated International Children's Day, Monday, Oct. 31, at the NewGate campus.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Marybeth Damico and Katie Dumas dressed in cat costumes.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 31, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Southside Elementary Book Character Parade

First-graders today paraded around Southside Elementary School's campus to show off their favorite book characters.

  • Sarasota
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The city of Sarasota is encouraging residents to utilize what’s left of an appliance rebate program.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 31, 2011
City encourages appliance rebate program

Time is running out to replace home appliances and receive rebate money through a program offered to residents living within city limits.

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Read this week's roadwork updates.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 31, 2011
Roadwork updates for week of Oct. 30

Projects continue on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 789, state Routes 758, 72, 78 and 681.

  • Siesta Key
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Stella attended the Morton's Gourmet Market 12th annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 30, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Puppy love

This Weimaraner puppy got lots of love at the 12th Annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off Sunday, where she was seen snoozing on the shoulder of her owner.

  • Sarasota
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Tiffany Carr, Andrew Waltrip and Sherrie Rules
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Morton's Gourmet Market's 12th Annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off

Local firehouses competed in the 12th annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off Sunday, on Osprey Avenue.

  • Sarasota
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Co-chairs Kyla Weiner and Liebe Gamble
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 30, 2011
Safe Sex: Halloween Bash

Safe Sex: Halloween Bash

  • Black Tie
Linda and Dr. Kumar Mahadevan
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 29, 2011
Oceanic Evening 'Black, White and Pink All Over'

Oceanic Evening 'Black, White and Pink All Over'

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    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 29, 2011
Payton Wright Foundation Gala 'Ignite Your Senses'

Payton Wright Foundation Gala 'Ignite Your Senses'

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Golden retrievers Buddy, Clyde and Beck formed a cuddle huddle at the event.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Southeastern Guide Dogs Bark in the Park

Dog owners brought their furry canine friends out for a day of fun at Payne Park. Proceeds from the event benefit Southeastern Guide Dogs.

  • Sarasota
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Tanya Wood, 7, got her face painted at the festival.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Pumpkin Festival

More than 20,000 people were expected to attend the third annual Sarasota Pumpkin Festival at the Sarasota Fairgrounds.

  • Sarasota
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Debi Kleer helps her daughter, Sune Venter, 10, with bedazzling her mask, while her other daughter, Tanya, 8, looks on, Saturday, Oct. 29, during Family Mask Day at Artists on the Court.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Family Mask Day

Kids and parents got very creative Saturday, Oct. 29, during Family Mask Day at Artists on the Court.

  • Sarasota
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Haylea Ritter and Romely Perez
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 28, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Girls Inc goes trick-or-treating

Girls Inc took between 150-200 girls out to trick-or-treat at the offices of Merrill Lynch, UBS, and Boar's Head.

  • Sarasota
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Susan Landau and Madelyn Spoll of the Garden Club get presented a check from Hal Christensen with Harry's Continental Kitchens for the wine tasting fundraiser.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 28, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Garden Club

Susan Landau and Madelyn Spoll of the Garden Club get presented a check from Hal Christensen with Harry's Continental Kitchens for the wine tasting fundraiser.

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