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Bride Jessica Sweeney was searching for a gown that fit her taste and budget.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Brides Against Breast Cancer Tour of Gowns

Brides Against Breast Cancer hosted more than 100 guests for the Nationwide Tour of Gowns at the Westfield Southgate on Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Event volunteer Brooke Cutchen gives samples of the hospital's 10-year anniversary cake.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: LWR Medical Center 10-year anniversary/Health & Wellness Expo

In celebration of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's 10-year anniversary, the annual Health & Wellness Expo featured more booths that provided screenings and other health services, Sept. 27, at the hospital.

  • East County
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Charlotte Griffin receives makeup tips from Amy Kolbe.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Make-A-Wish Little Black Dress

Women received makeup and accessory tips as they snacked on light refreshments and sported their favorite little black dresses for the Make-A-Wish Foundation's Little Black Dress event, Sept. 27, at River Club.

  • East County
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Tana Sandefur
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 27, 2014
In memoriam: Tana Sandefur

Tana Sandefur, 81, of Sarasota and formerly of Longboat Key, died Sept. 24.

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  • Neighbors
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  • Nick Friedman
  • September 26, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, Sept. 26

Weekend's best bets: Friday, Sept. 26

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Art Cavazzi, Lynn Trusal, Mike Raynor and Alan Glassman play together.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Men's Club Golf Tourney

The Lakewood Ranch Men's Club hosted a golf tournament benefiting Manatee County Habitat for Humanity.

  • East County
  • News
This week's FYI Friday features news about the Mall at University Town Center, a drug bust and more!
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 26, 2014
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

  • Siesta Key
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Sandra Stone will step into the position of regional chancellor at USF Sarasota-Manatee on Nov. 1.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 26, 2014
USF Sarasota-Manatee selects regional chancellor

Sandra Stone, the vice president for academic affairs at Dalton State College, will take the position of USF Sarasota-Manatee regional chancellor in November.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 26, 2014
Braden River and Booker football cancelled

Tonight's non-district game between Braden River and Booker has been cancelled due to impending weather.

  • East County
  • Sports
Interested individuals should submit photos by Sept. 30 of the letters U, T and C for a chance to win shopping sprees and other prizes.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 26, 2014
UTC photo contest deadline approaches

All submissions to the "Show Off Your UTC" photo contest are due by Sept. 30.

  • East County
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Hunter Montague listens to the heartbeat of his stuffed friend — Dinorex.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 26, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Health & Wellness Expo

From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 27, attendees of the Health & Wellness Expo, at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, will showcase a range of booths that offer tips on healthy living, free screenings and other fitness-related materials.

  • East County
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    By
  • David Conway
  • September 26, 2014
Casey Key property sells for $8 million

A Casey Key gulf-to-bay estate was purchased for $8 million Thursday, the highest-priced sale on the island in nearly five years.

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The town faces unfunded pension liabilities of approximately $23 million.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 26, 2014
Report flunks firefighter pension plan

The LeRoy Collins Institute gave all three town pension plans low marks - but there's still reason for optimism.

  • Longboat Key
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Ralph, Sheri, Kennedy, Addison, Isabella, Gage, Jamie and Barry Trine of the Wicker Inn on Longboat Key
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • September 26, 2014
Wicker Inn hosts Business After Hours on Longboat Key

The Chamber of Commerce hosted nearly 70 people at its latest networking event on the Key.

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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SCOPE Boundary Crosser Award

Members of the community were invited for the SCOPE Annual Celebration & Boundary Crosser Award ceremony Thursday evening at Michael's On East.

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