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Maradith Meyer, Donna Forsyth and Elaine Steinfurth
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Women's Club Bazaar and Luncheon

Ladies in the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club enjoyed the club's annual Bazaar, Boutique and Luncheon Oct. 23, at the Polo Grill.

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Brooke Meyers with Deanna DelFabro, from Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue, with Brooke’s winning design
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
The cat's meow

Four-year-old Brooke Meyers from All God's Children Preschool won the 2nd annual Doggie Bones 5K Run and Walk T-shirt contest.

  • East County
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Braden River High School’s Key Club cleaned up their adopted road.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
Kids adopt roads for cleanup

Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch's K-Kids and Builders Club and Braden River High's Key Club participated in the Adopt-A-Road Cleanup Saturday, Oct. 5.

  • East County
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PARIS. Peter and Robin Miller recently took a trip to Europe. On the last day of their adventure, they stopped to catch up on their Observer news while exiting the Louvre.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
It's Read Everywhere

PARIS. Peter and Robin Miller recently took a trip to Europe. On the last day of their adventure, they stopped to catch up on their Observer news while exiting the Louvre.

  • East County
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Kathleen McDonald. Photo by Nick Friedman.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • October 23, 2013
The Good News: Kathleen McDonald

Kathleen McDonald is a philanthropist and the former president of Art Center Sarasota. Learn more about her in this week's Good News feature.

  • Siesta Key
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Demardre Patterson
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Demardre Patterson

Cardinal Mooney High School senior running back Demardre Patterson rushed for 148 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Cougars Oct. 18 to a 62-0 Class 3A-District 6 victory over rival The Out-of-Door Academy.

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Willy Lee submitted this reflective photo, taken on the Myakka River.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
Weather

Willy Lee submitted this reflective photo, taken on the Myakka River.

  • East County
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Gullet teacher Jennifer Santora, far left, walks with her daughter, Isabella, near left.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
Walk this way

Students, parents and teachers of Gullett Elementary walked to school Wednesday, Oct. 9, to celebrate Walk to School Day.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
Wrappers, movers ready

Adopt A Family Manatee needs volunteers to help set up as it moves into its warehouse Oct. 25 and Oct. 28.

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Models wore bridal gowns that were donated to Brides Against Breast Cancer.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
Fashion for a cause

'Makeup Your Mind' Fashion Show and Luncheon was held Saturday, Oct. 5, at River Club Clubhouse.

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Judy Bjork and Brady Theisen
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Empty Bowls

The Food Bank of Manatee held its 13th annual Empty Bowls luncheon Saturday, Oct. 19, on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch.

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Charisse May, Joann Hutchinson and Sara Kasten
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Survivors and supporters gathered at Sarasota Polo Club Saturday, Oct. 19, for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.

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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.

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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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Mixed team winners Mary Lane, Jennifer Davies, Donna Kemp and Justin Powers
    By
  • 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.

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