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The Herald-Tribune is holding a poll to determine the best high school mascot in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

The "Mascot Madness" poll coincides with Halloween and local high school football games.

Voting for the area's best mascot is open until 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1.

It's the time of year for people when people dress up and go hunting for treats or else they pull some tricks.

But for some, putting on a costume represents school spirit and pride.

With high school football on tap for this Halloween night of Friday, Oct. 31 , it seemed a good time to honor those who dress up for their schools -- the venerable mascots.

As Dorothy and friends would say, "Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!" Sarasota and Manatee county schools have Cougars and Tigers and Fal

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