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Ruby, 3, drew plenty of smiles with her costume.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Rosedale Pet A Ween

Members of the Rosedale Golf & Country Club enjoyed a Halloween-inspired afternoon with their pets Oct. 27, at the clubhouse, during the 2012 Pet A Ween Party.

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Damian Bruns, 2, stayed close to his mom.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Boo Fest

East County families on Oct. 26 flocked to Lakewood Ranch Main Street for a night of thrills, candy and family fun as Lakewood Ranch Community Activities hosted its annual Boo Fest event.

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  • October 26, 2012
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Lakewood Ranch will play host to Strawberry Crest Oct. 31 in the Class 6A-Region 3 quarterfinals after defeating Seminole Osceola 3-1 in the Class 6A-District 12 championship.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 26, 2012
Lady Mustangs defend district title

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team defended its Class 6A-District 12 title with a 3-1 victory over Seminole Osceola Oct. 25.

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  • October 26, 2012
Friday Night Clash: Oct. 26

Tonight's games include Lakewood Ranch vs. Largo, Riverview at Sarasota, ODA vs. First Baptist Academy and Booker vs. Trinity Catholic.

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Peyton Granata feasted on candy shortly after his arrival at Boo Fest last year.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 26, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: BOO FEST

Boo Fest takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. tonight on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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Melissa Johnson, No. 2, hits the ball over the net at Haley Preininger, No. 2, and Emily Greenwood, No. 7.
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  • October 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA v. St. Stephen's

The Out-of-Door Academy played St. Stephen's Thursday, Oct. 25, in the finals out at Bradenton Christian. St. Stephen's won the Class 3A-District 10 championship in three sets beating ODA 25-20, 25-13, 25-17.

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Amy Halloran, Ed Maguire and Shannon Betlewicz
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Light the Night fundraiser

Supporters of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society-Suncoast hosted a charity bartending night Oct. 25, at the Polo Grill and Bar. The event raised money for the upcoming Light the Night Walk slated for Nov. 3.

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  • October 25, 2012
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  • October 25, 2012
Eatery hosts Customer Appreciation Day

Jimmy John's will be offering select sandwiches for $1 today.

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Helene Levin, Linda Martin and Sue Lilien
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Women's Club Bazaar, Luncheon

Ladies of the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club enjoyed an afternoon of shopping, friendship and fine dining as the organization hosted its annual Bazaar, Boutique and Luncheon event, held Oct. 24 at the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom.

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  • October 25, 2012
Spook-tacular events return

Get your costumes ready for the Lakewood Ranch BOO Fest Friday, Oct. 26, and the Boo Run 5k Run/Walk Saturday, Oct. 27, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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  • October 25, 2012
East County residents ring in Jewish New Year

East County residents celebrated Rosh Hashanah with a festive holiday meal sponsored by Temple Emanu-El Sept. 16 at the Lakewood Ranch Country Club.

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  • October 24, 2012
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Paul Schmidt and John Macy met up at the networking social.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 24, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Morning Express social

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance mingled at the Morning Express Networking Social on Oct. 24 at the YMCA.

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