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John and Lisa Barnott with Cyndi and Todd Pokrywa
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Polo Grill Relaunch

Polo Grill celebrated its new look and menu Nov. 1 at its 2.0 Grand Relaunch Party. The event at the Lakewood Ranch Main Street-based restaurant, featured hot and cold appetizers, wine, new menu samplings, live entertainment, dancing, raffles and free giveaways.

  • East County
  • News
Caleb, Cole, Leah, Lindsey and Calvin Canna all dressed to the ‘Wild West Fest’ theme of Tabernacle’s Night of Light Family Fall Fest.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Night of Light Family Fall Fest

Tabernacle Church held its annual Night of Light Family Fall Fest Thursday, Oct. 31.

  • East County
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Pastor Brian Bagley-Bonner with Linda and Terry Theiss
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Trunk or Treat

Members of Faith United Church of Christ decorated the trunks of their cars and gave out candy Thursday, Oct. 31.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kyree Clark and Carter Aufmuth
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Woodland Ministries Fall Festival

Families enjoyed the Woodland Ministries Fall Festival Thursday, Oct. 31, at Woodland Community Church.

  • East County
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Marissa Veith, Ilona Van Sprundel and Lexi Bruneman were eager to see their teacher get wet in the dunk tank.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Witt Walk-a-thon

Children at Gene Witt Elementary School helped raise money for their special-education classes, including music and physical education, Nov. 1, during Witt's annual walk-a-thon fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Schools
Families gathered for the Primrose Parade of Costumes Thursday, Oct. 31.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 1, 2013
Daily Headlines: Nov. 1, 2013

Today's stories: Signs of red tide found near Sarasota County beaches; Sarasota City Commission to consider Street Team funding; Manatee County Commission invites public to review land development regulations; and MORE!

  • Siesta Key
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Nancy Barrie with Polo Grill Owners Tommy and Jaymie Klauber and Chef Stephane Pierre
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 1, 2013
Polo Grill relaunches tonight

Polo Grill, the Lakewood Ranch Main Street-based restaurant, will celebrate its new look and menu Friday night at its 2.0 Grand Relaunch Party.

  • East County
  • News
Lola Seelbach, Madison Huffman and Audrey Rowe
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Primrose Parade of Costumes

Families gathered on the Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch Town Center playground to watch their children parade in costume for the 9th annual Primrose Parade of Costumes Thursday, Oct. 31.

  • East County
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Interim Sarasota County Administrator Tom Harmer discusses leadership and experience.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 31, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 31, 2013

Happy Halloween! Today's stories: City of Sarasota struggles with Sunshine law; Sarasota Interim County Administrator Tom Harmer discusses leadership; Longboat Key Police Union ratifies its contract; and MORE!

  • Longboat Key
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Manatee County staff says the LDC in its current form deters redevelopment and discourages economic development, and is complicated to navigate and implement.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 31, 2013
County revises land development code

The pubic can comment on the revised LDC until Dec. 23.

  • East County
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Beckett Smith, 4, "honked" at the crowd, during a Halloween-themed parade at The Goddard School.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Goddard Halloween Parade

Children at The Goddard School at Lakewood Ranch marched around the playground, during a Halloween-inspired parade Oct. 30.

  • East County
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Dan Stephens, pictured with his daughter, Summer, decorated his tailgate with an ocean theme.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Little Ranchers Trunk or Treat

Children in Lakewood Ranch Baptist's Little Ranchers program enjoyed a trunk-or-treating event Oct. 30.

  • East County
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Lisa Brooks' and Craig Jordan's class made sure to gather for a group photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sprouts Trunk or Treat

Sprouts Child Development Center at Harvest United Methodist Church hosted a Trunk or Treat event for students Oct. 30.

  • East County
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Officials leasing the Mall at University Town Center also say they will be announcing more tenants soon.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 30, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 30, 2013

Today's stories: Longboat Key partners with University of Florida; Sarasota Police to offer virtual ride-along; Nordstrom Rack prepares for grand opening; and MORE!

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 30, 2013
Clock countdown

Daylight Saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 3, so you can catch up on your sleep.

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