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As the sun was rising, Charles Haeussner took this photo of an osprey landing on the mast top float of his sailboat on Lake Uihlein.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 31, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

As the sun was rising, Charles Haeussner took this photo of an osprey landing on the mast top float of his sailboat on Lake Uihlein.

  • East County
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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report the daily headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 31, 2012
Oct. 31: Daily Headlines Video

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Gary Sandler and his sons Alex and Brandon dressed as astronots and played with balloons at the Freedom Elementary Character Dance.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Elementary Character Dance

Freedom Elementary students dressed as their favorite characters at the Character Dance on Oct. 26. Kids dressed as superheroes, pirates, pumpkins, ghouls and more danced to pop songs and ate snow cones. The PTO sponsored event helps fund school activates and materials. Pre ordered tickets cost $3 a person, while tickets at the door sold for $4.

  • East County
  • Schools
Charity Burke and Cathy Burke posed before the Boo Run.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: BOO RUN

More than 400 runners dressed up as superheroes, hippies, ghouls, characters and more at the 2012 Boo Run 5K Run/Walk. The 9th annual event at Lakewood Ranch Main Street also featured a 1-mile fun run, a raffle, and an award ceremony. The raffle included jewelry, gift cards and even a bike. Awards for Best Couple, Best Hero and Best Villain were awarded. Proceeds from the event went to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County, Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy and Another Day for Gray.

  • East County
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 30, 2012
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Cheerleaders rouse the crowd at the homecoming game.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: Lakewood Ranch High School Homecoming Game

Lakewood Ranch High School lost to Largo High School 38 - 0 on Friday Oct. 26 during their homecoming game. Despite the loss students were in good spirit. The homecoming court tossed candy to eager students after their coronation at half time.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2012
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Danielle Wilkins, Amber Aikman, Faith Martel and Jaquez Fisher, at the Homecoming Dance.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Homecoming

Students at Lakewood Ranch High School celebrated Homecoming Oct. 22 through Oct. 27. Weeklong celebrations included spirit days, a bonfire, the Homecoming game and a dance.

  • East County
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Florida Rep. Bill Galvano, R-Bradenton, who will serve as the group's honorary chairman, made the announcement today.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 29, 2012
Take Stock in Children announces new non-profit

The announcement was made at 10 a.m. today in the Manatee County School Board Chambers.

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Mike Baltzer submitted the winning photo for the October Cool Today Weather Photo Contest. He took this sunset photo near Big Pass.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2012
October Cool Today Monthly Winner

Mike Baltzer submitted the winning photo for the October Cool Today Weather Photo Contest. He took this sunset photo near Big Pass.

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Caitlin and Julie Most
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Beer Festival

East County residents gathered Oct. 27 at Lakewood Ranch Main Street for the second annual Beer Festival. Attendees got to sample craft and specialty beers, while socializing, listening to music and enjoying a costume contest, among other festivities.

  • East County
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Leila Parks and Abigail Widunas passed out candy during the trunk-or-treat.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Harvest Moon Bash

Families at Braden River Elementary School on Oct. 27 enjoyed an evening of trunk-or-treating, carnival-style games, food and fellowship during the school's annual Harvest Moon Bash

  • East County
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Margaret Scheppegrell, Lisa Shumway and Rose Davidson ate together.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Cornerstone Family Fest

Families at Cornerstone Church of Lakewood Ranch enjoyed inflatables, food, live music, crafts, games and more during the church's Fall Family Fest Oct. 27.

  • East County
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Ruby, 3, drew plenty of smiles with her costume.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Rosedale Pet A Ween

Members of the Rosedale Golf & Country Club enjoyed a Halloween-inspired afternoon with their pets Oct. 27, at the clubhouse, during the 2012 Pet A Ween Party.

  • East County
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Damian Bruns, 2, stayed close to his mom.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Boo Fest

East County families on Oct. 26 flocked to Lakewood Ranch Main Street for a night of thrills, candy and family fun as Lakewood Ranch Community Activities hosted its annual Boo Fest event.

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