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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 17, 2013
New Balance announces 5K run series

New Balance recently announced its new 5K run series, which kicks off Nov. 2.

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With his parents Monica and Joe Sweeney looking on, Kevin, 12, began his third season playing TOPSoccer at the end of September with his older brother Tom, 14, serving as his buddy.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 17, 2013
Just for Kicks

Twelve-year-old Kevin Sweeney began playing soccer for the Braden River Soccer Club's TOPSoccer program last fall.

  • East County
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East County residents catch up on their Observer news while sightseeing at Stonehenge in the English countryside.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 17, 2013
Vote now for your favorite "It's Read Everywhere" photo!

Voting is now live for the Observer's "It's Read Everywhere" photo contest.

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Sarasota Police investigate suspicious incidents.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 16, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 16, 2013

Today's Stories: Sarasota Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation respond to suspicious incidents; East County Publix set to open; Old friends unite for Doctor Idol; and MORE!

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Mixed team winners Mary Lane, Jennifer Davies, Donna Kemp and Justin Powers
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2013
Furry fundraiser

Bailey's Buddies held its second annual Golf Tournament and Luncheon Oct. 5, at Tara Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
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Lori Guerin presents Caryl Herschman with the award for Woman of the Month.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2013
Wonder woman

Successful Women Aligning Together (SWAT) named Caryl Herschman its Woman of the Month.

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  • October 16, 2013
Raising hope

Kiddie Academy raised more than $7,000 for Hope Family Services at its fourth annual Apple Gala Oct. 5.

  • East County
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Joseph and daughter Lilly Younan,4, have a glazed and coconut donut
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Gene Witt Elementary Dads with Donuts

Gene Witt Elementary students spent the morning with their fathers at the school's Dads with Donuts, Wednesday, Oct. 16. The school invited dads to join their children in the cafeteria before school for a hot cup of coffee and a fresh donut.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 16, 2013
ODA falls to Northside Christian

The Out-of-Door academy volleyball team fell to Northside Christian 25-19, 22-25, 25-23, 25-15 in non-district action Oct. 15.

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Primo! Ristorante is an established local restaurant that features traditional Italian fare and a wood burning oven.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Primo! Ristorante

This week we went in the kitchen with Maurizio Colucci, owner and chef of Primo! Ristorante, while he prepares risotto alla parmigiana with braised beef short ribs. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's "In the Kitchen."

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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 16, 2013
Stalled project moves forward

Sarasota County Commission approves a revised transportation agreement that allows SMR to begin residential construction on its Villages of Lakewood Ranch South project.

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This Publix opening Oct. 17, in the new Lockwood Commons project, adds to the offerings of an underserved area.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 16, 2013
Lockwood Ridge Publix set to open

The Oct. 17 grand opening of a new Publix at State Road 70 and Lockwood Ridge Road adds to the progress of Benderson Development projects.

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Paige Lewandrowski, a Pirate freshmen swimmer, and John Graves, a senior swimmer, hope some certainty can help them close the gap with their rival, Lakewood Ranch High School.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 16, 2013
Swim team makes splashy effort to retain its home pool

After Manatee County threatened to close it, Braden River High School's swim team learned it can practice at John H. Marble Pool for another year.

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Signage has been installed and parking lots lined, signaling the opening of a nature park that almost wasn’t.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 16, 2013
Nature park officially opens

Conservatory Park was nearly developed into homes before neighborhood homeowners associations intervened. Now, the 55 acres of wetlands and trails is open for public use.

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East County residents Jeff Ellis and Herb Pegues II played in a band together at Grinnell University but failed to stay in touch. “We were close enough, but not the closest,” Pegues said.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 16, 2013
Doctors, former bandmates reunite for competition

Herb Pegues II and Jeff Ellis are playing music again together - preparing for Doctor Idol - after not seeing each other for 40 years.

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