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Recording secretary Gerri Nagle, Vice President Vivian Leahey, Corresponding secretary Mary Ann Fair and President Michaele McKenna
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Welcome back luncheon for St. Mary Star of the Sea Women's Guild

St. Mary Star of the Sea Women's Guild held their welcome back luncheon at noon Tuesday, Oct. 16, at Stella Maris Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bernadette DiPino will manage a police force of 174 sworn officers.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • October 16, 2012
City Manager names new police chief

Bernadette DiPino is the first woman to lead Sarasota's police department.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tommi Arlegbetingbe, Devin Miller and Babatosin Arlegbetingbe traveled from the U.K. for the championship.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Strider World Championships

Strider bike riders ages 2 through 5 traveled from all over the world Saturday, Oct. 13 for the Strider World Championships. Racers used their feet to pedal over the Sarasota BMX track to compete for world titles.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 16, 2012
Developer announces Gulf Gate community

Taylor Morrison plans to open model homes in the Esplanade by Siesta Key in early 2013.

  • Siesta Key
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Helen Dixon, a class of 1964 Booker alumna, and Charlie Jones IV
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High School Homecoming

Booker High School hosted its homecoming game Friday, Oct. 12 against LaBelle High School. Booker defeated LaBelle 27 - 0, and fans enjoyed cheering from the stands and watching a halftime show from the band.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tom Aposporos became interim Chamber president in February 2009 and took on the official role four months later.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 16, 2012
Aposporos stepping down as chamber president

Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce President Tom Aposporos will resign from his role by the end of the year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Town Commission on Monday also discussed future uses for a proposed community center.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 16, 2012
Commission postpones telecommunications decision

The Town Commission wants town staff to come back with revised language.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The property at 1440 Boulevard of the Arts has sat vacant for several years.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • October 16, 2012
City seeks catalyst project for vacant land

City Manager Tom Barwin said he sees the property as a "catalyst opportunity" for the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Luke Palmer
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Harry Potter Costume Contest

Hogwarts hopefuls gathered at Barnes and Noble Saturday, Oct. 13 for a Harry Potter costume contest and scavenger hunt. Fans of the book series donned glasses, robes and lightning scars before roaming the aisles of books to complete the scavenger hunt.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A ground-breaking ceremony was held off Cattlemen Road, across the street from Sports Authority, at 2 p.m. today.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 15, 2012
Mega mall construction begins

Taubman and Benderson Development today officially broke ground on The Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report the daily headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 15, 2012
Oct. 15: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
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Isaiah Beaton, David Beaton, Jeff Cantor, Arlene Sweeting, Haile Burke and Michele Demperio
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: WSLR's 5th annual Beach Bash

WSLR held their 5th annual Beach Bash out on Siesta Key Sunday, Oct. 14 at the Siesta Key Beach Pavilion.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Foxy Lady and Sassy Hair Salon teamed to raise money for Team Believe, a group of eight that will be participating in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Breast Cancer Walk the weekend of October 26th in Tampa.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Martinis and Makeovers

Foxy Lady and Sassy Hair Salon on Siesta Key teamed up for the 3rd annual Martinis and Makeover event Sunday, Oct. 14, to help Team Believe raise money for the Susan G. Komen 3-day walk

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The property at 1440 Blvd. of the Arts has sat vacant for several years.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • October 15, 2012
Commissioners to discuss vacant parcel

At Monday's City Commission meeting, commissioners will discuss the vacant parcel on Boulevard of the Arts in the Rosemary District.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Veterans Appreciation Day

In an effort to recognize all of Sarasota's local veterans, Ken Chester, owner of Chester's Reef in Gulf Gate, hosted a Veteran's Appreciation Day event in front of his bar Saturday, Oct. 13. The event featured live music, food, raffles and prizes, and all the proceeds benefited the Wounded Warrior Project.

  • Sarasota
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Demardre Patterson, No. 7, makes his way through the players and down the field Friday, Oct. 12, during Cardinal Mooney’s homecoming game against St. Petersburg Catholic.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney Homecoming

The Cardinal Mooney Cougars played the St. Petersburg Catholic Barons Friday, Oct. 12, during their homecoming game at Austin Smithers Stadium. The Cougars won their homecoming game 35-9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Steve Anderson with his daughter Angelina
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Gullett Elementary Fall Frolic

Gullett Elementary invited students and their families to enjoy an evening of fall festivities Thursday, Oct. 11. Families gathered in the cafeteria to play games, sing karaoke and enjoy some food with their friends.

  • East County
  • Schools
Stonefish sets the mood with a rendition of The Allman Brothers’ “Soulshine.”
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Party on the Pass

Sarasota Sailing Squadron hosted a sunset cookout party Saturday, Oct. 13. Guests enjoyed food and drink near the water, while Stonefish serenaded the crowd with blues and classic rock songs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
George Papas
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Center for the Arts Ageless Creativity Award

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts honored George Papas with its fourth annual Ageless Creativity award Friday, Oct. 12. The event also displayed Papas' exhibit, titled 'The First 60 Years,' which consists of 25 paintings. Guests enjoyed food and drink before Papas accepted his award.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tom Aposporos, Giulia Salustri and David Brenner
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber Luncheon

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce met for its regular luncheon at Le Colonne on St. Armand's Circle, Thursday, Oct. 11. Members enjoyed conversation before a presentation, which was followed by lunch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Susan Landau has become known on Longboat Key for her salmon in the dishwasher.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 15, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Susan Landau

Susan Landau stems from Ohio, but has lived on Longboat Key for ten years. Landau cooks three to five times a week, and loves to entertain at her home.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 15, 2012
Lady Thunder finish third at Invitational

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team finished third at the Northside Christian Invitational Oct. 12-13.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 15, 2012
Lakewood Ranch girls win Manasota Track Club Invitational

The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross-country team scored 45 points to win the Manasota Track Club Invitational Oct. 13.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 15, 2012
Mustangs win Manatee County Championship

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team shot a combined 287 to capture the 2012 Manatee County Championship Oct. 12, at the River Club Golf Course.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 15, 2012
Rage U11 boys win Halloween Havoc

The Braden River Rage U11 boys team won the 2012 Halloween Havoc Tournament Oct. 12-14, at the Braden River Soccer Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid has said his multi-jurisdictional background will help increase cooperation with local towns and cities.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 15, 2012
Venice asks for county to add staff

The Sarasota County Commission will meet with the Venice City Council tomorrow and discuss a request to add four employees to take over Venice's emergency dispatch.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Town Commission will also hear an update about a new community center for the island at Town Hall today.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 15, 2012
Commission reviews telecommunications options today

The Town Commission will discuss a telecommunications study that will likely lead to more discussions about cellular towers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
About 14,000 of raw wastewater spilled into Sarasota Bay at Ringling Causeway Park.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 15, 2012
Bird Key Park 'no swim' advisory lifted

Health Department officials determined that the amount of bacteria in the waters had returned to acceptable levels over the weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sitting among the pumpkins, 8-month-old Emma Pillsbury made for a picture-perfect moment.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival

East County residents and thousands of others flocked to Hunsader Farms Oct. 13-14 for the first weekend of the annual Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Brad Ward and Robert Martini with their paddleboards.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Paddling for a cause

Siesta Key lifeguards Brad Ward and Robert Martini participated in a 24-hour paddleboarding challenge to raise money for a van for the Sarasota Y Youth Shelter starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, until 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, out in the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
...
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Republican Club

Members of the Longboat Key Republican attended a special luncheon meeting Friday, Oct. 12, at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee-Sarasota Sierra Group Chair Linda Jones, Sandi Dillon and Gerlinde Kohl
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee-Sarasota Sierra Group Meeting

The Manatee-Sarasota Sierra Group held their general meeting Thursday, Oct. 11, at the Sarasota Garden Club. The meeting included guest speaker, Thomas Becnel.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Linda Smith
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 13, 2012
RIAF 2012 Closing Night Party

RIAF 2012 Closing Night Party

  • Black Tie
Braden River freshman Breyon Pittman attempts to break for the outside during the Pirates non-district game at Bayshore Oct. 11.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River at Bayshore

The visiting Braden River High football team fell to Bayshore 35-0 in a non-district game Oct. 11.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lara Hines, a local sand sculptor, starts the second session of Crystal Classic sand sculpting Oct. 13, at Siesta Key beach.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Crystal Classic sand sculpting lessons

Award winning sand sculptors Lara Hines and Libby Bennett this morning led the first day of free sand sculpting lessons offered by organizers of the Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting competition. The local sculptors gave hands-on guidance during two 45-minute sessions at Siesta Key public beach. The pair will teach two more sessions Oct. 20, and Nov. 3.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Out-of-Door Academy senior quarterback Evan Wilson surpassed the 5,000-yard passing mark in the second half of the Thunder’s 27-14 victory over the Imagine School of North Port Oct. 12.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 12, 2012
Evan Wilson surpasses 5,000 passing yards as ODA tops Imagine School of North Port

The Out-of-Door Academy senior quarterback Evan Wilson eclipsed 5,000 career passing yards while lead the host Thunder to a 27-14 victory over the Imagine School of North Port Oct. 12

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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