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Observer Staff
May 8, 2012

UPDATE: Cool Today Monthly Winner: April

Brenna Foster submitted this sunset photo, taken near G.WIZ in Sarasota.

Siesta Key
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Pam Eubanks
May 7, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY:Payton Wright Foundation Golf Outing

East County residents rallied against pediatric brain cancer May 4, as they headed to the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club to support the 2012 Payton Wright Foundation Golf Outing.

East County
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Jen Blanco
May 6, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY:Braden River Bluegrass Festival

Dozens of local residents enjoyed an afternoon of musical entertainment during Braden River Bluegrass Festival May 5 at Linger Lodge. Those in attendance enjoyed listening to a variety of bluegrass bands and perusing several different arts and crafts vendors.

East County
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Jen Blanco
May 6, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY:Manatee County Cattle Barons' Ball

East County residents, business professionals and corporations enjoyed an evening of inspiration and entertainment during the annual Manatee County Cattle Barons' Ball May 5 at the Polo Grill and Bar. Guests enjoyed food and drink, live and silent auctions, drawings, a game area and more. Proceeds from the event will benefit cancer research, education, advocacy and patient services.

East County
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Jen Blanco
May 6, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: C.A.R.E. Be Aware Autism 5K run

Hundreds of East County runners hit the streets for the C.A.R.E. Be Aware Autism 5K run and one mile fun walk May 5 on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Center for Autism Resources and Education.

East County
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Pam Eubanks
May 4, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Gator Club

Hundreds of University of Florida fans gathered May 3, at the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom, for the Sarasota County Gator Club's Gator Gathering event featuring coach Will Muschamp.

East County
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Rachel S. OHara
May 2, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: FSRA Sweep Championships

The FSRA Sweep Championships took place Saturday, April 28, and Sunday, April 29, at Nathan Benderson Park.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
May 2, 2012

FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Tim Parker

Timothy L. Parker II is one of 800 African-American students nationwide to earn the National Achievement Scholarship. Read more about him in our candid "Five Things."

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 2, 2012

Linger Lodge to host festival

Bluegrass fans take note: Linger Lodge will host its first Braden River Bluegrass Festival from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 5, at the restaurant, 7205 85th St. Court E.

East County
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Observer Staff
May 2, 2012

VFW announces contest winners

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12055 members named three students from Haile Middle School as winners of this year's "Patriots Pen" essay contest April 14.

East County
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Observer Staff
May 2, 2012

Tara swings big for children

Members of the Tara Golf & Country Club celebrated their 17th year helping children with life-threatening illnesses.

East County
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Observer Staff
May 2, 2012

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