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  • Josh Siegel
  • October 30, 2013
Stoneybrook residents ready to take control

Hundreds of Stoneybrook residents gathered Oct. 28 to hear about how the community turnover will work.

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Kathie Micko and Maggie and Marko Sumney, of the Ghost Hunters SRQ, believe in spirits, but do so cautiously.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • October 30, 2013
Ghost Hunters skeptically chart paranormal activity

The Ghost Hunters SRQ, a Sarasota non-profit that uses science and tools to prove or disprove paranormal activity, shared their tactics with an audience full of believers in the paranormal at Braden River Library.

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Wonder
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  • October 30, 2013
News Briefs

Bradenton woman vies for commission seat; East County Walgreens hosts drug drop-off; Manatee County to hide time capsule; Sandies Awards Brings New Feel this Year; Adoption of rescued dogs begins

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The Solvita model is a three-bedroom home available in the Haddinton section of Country Club East.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 30, 2013
Lakewood Ranch hosts annual 'Tour of Homes'

The 16th annual event features 41 model homes.

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  • October 30, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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ST PETERSBURG, RUSSIA. River Club residents Elaine and David Lunkes recently traveled to Europe. The couple brought their favorite newspaper to Russia, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and Brussels.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 30, 2013
It's Read Everywhere

ST PETERSBURG, RUSSIA. River Club residents Elaine and David Lunkes recently traveled to Europe. The couple brought their favorite newspaper to Russia, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and Brussels.

  • East County
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Siesta Key Oyster Bar offers a menu of fresh seafood as well as a fun atmosphere, with nightly live music, in the heart of the Siesta Key Village.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 30, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Siesta Key Oyster Bar

This week we went in the kitchen with chef Douglas Jennings of Siesta Key Oyster Bar, while he prepares shrimp and avocado ceviche. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's "In the Kitchen."

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Gray
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 30, 2013
High 5

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
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Daniel Smith presents Gilles Canesse a gold medal for winning the Southeast Regional men’s singles competition.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 30, 2013
Qualifying Round

The Sarasota Club de Petanque will host the 2013 FPUSA National Men's Triples Championship and World Championship Qualification Tournament Nov. 2 and Nov. 3.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch senior setter Ali Milbourn finished with 47 assists, seven digs and two aces.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 30, 2013
Return to Form

After sitting out most of the season with a back injury, setter Ali Milbourn returned to the court in time to lead Lakewood Ranch to its third straight district title.

  • East County
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Austin Rushnell brought back an authentic hurley and sliotar from Dublin, after discovering Irish hurling this past summer.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 30, 2013
Luck of the Irish

LWR High School alum Austin Rushnell participated in his first hurling and Gaelic football competition.

  • East County
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The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 30, 2013
Sidelines

Kudos: ODA volleyball; Mustangs headed back to state tourney; Admirals remain unbeaten; Falcons open new athletic center; East County runners earn regional berths

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 30, 2013
Just the Stats

This week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
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Suzanne Horner
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 30, 2013
The Good News: Jeaneen Hall & Suzanne Horner

Jeaneen Hall & Suzanne Horn are volunteers at Historic Spanish Point. Read more about them and watch a video in this week's Good News.

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This Regents Park home, which has three bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,524 square feet of living area, sold for $640,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 30, 2013
Regents Park home sells for $640,000

Phyllis Roth sold her home at 8211 Regents Court to David Sanders and Gayle Sanders, trustees, of University Park, for $640,000.

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