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East County | Neighbors

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  • October 29, 2014
Poker face

As ladies in the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club walked into a Monte Carlo-themed Casino Night Oct. 23, at the Polo Grill and Bar, a Sean Connery-version of James Bond, dressed in a white tuxedo, took them by the arms, and posed for a picture.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2014
Give, get a treat

Residents of Summerfield Glades have made it a Halloween tradition to gather at the driveway of Maggie White and pass out candy.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2014
Fall back an hour

Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Nov. 2, so turn back those clocks before bedtime Saturday night.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Olivia Marie Zimmermann
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2014
Occasions

The East County Observer would like recognize your family's milestones. To have your announcement included in the East County Observer, please email your information to Senior Editor Pam Eubanks, [email protected].

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 28, 2014
Two days remaining to vote for your favorite 'It's Read Everywhere' photo!

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

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Diana and Sarah Dill run with Shelby and Lynne Roskamp.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Boo Run

More than 1,000 runners turned out this morning for the Lakewood Ranch Running Club's annual Boo Run event on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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Rianne Yap is 9 years old.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Monster Mash

Children at Freedom Elementary School and their families donned costumes and Halloween spirit tonight during the Parent-Teacher Organization's Monster Mash.

  • East County
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The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team celebrates a point during its 3-0 victory over Sarasota in the Class 7A-District 10 championship Oct. 23.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 7A-District 10 championship

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team captured its fourth straight district title with a 25-16, 25-16, 25-13 victory over Sarasota in the Class 7A-District 10 championship Oct. 23. Nicole Grant powered the Lady Mustangs with 12 kills, two blocks and eight digs. Layne Thompson added 11 kills and one block. Kaylee York recored seven kills, one block and nine digs. Courtney Rapp dished out 35 assists and had a block. Lakewood will play host to East Lake in a regional quarterfinal match Oct. 29. Sarasota will travel to Seminole for its regional quarterfinal.

  • Sarasota
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George Conover leads guests in a game of craps.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Women's Club Casino Night

Ladies in the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club put on their poker faces Oct. 23 for the club's annual Monty Carlos' Casino Night, at the Polo Grill's Fete Ballroom.

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The Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association recently presented its 2014 GSJGA Tournament Awards.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2014
GSJGA presents awards

The Big Summer Golf Card and the Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association recently presented the 2014 GSJGA Tournament Awards to 16 of the area's top junior golfers.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
On the calendar

It's time for feasting on candy and family fun.

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Hatmaker, left
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
In memoriam

Merchants on Lakewood Ranch Main Street continue to mourn the surprising loss of fellow business owner Rebekah Hatmaker, co-owner of Serendipity Boutique.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
Diamond delight

Ticket sales for the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch's first Uncorked food-and-wine pairing fundraiser have begun, and so has a chance to win a one-karat diamond.

  • East County
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  • October 22, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Voting is now open for the 2014 'It's Read Everywhere' contest. Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to vote for your favorite entries once per day through Oct. 31. One winner will receive two travel certificates, good for travel from SRQ Airport.

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Lakewood Ranch resident William Marrone submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
Weather: East County

Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather photos. Each weekly winner will be entered into a monthly drawing for a $25 gift card. One grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 flooring makeover.*

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