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Steve Thomas, Kassandra Moore and Keith Bomeline
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 30, 2013
Sanctuary turns scary for Halloween

Save Our Seabirds held its Scary Sanctuary Day, Saturday Oct. 26.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 30, 2013
Head back to school

The Longboat Key Education Center adds to its course load next week.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 30, 2013
Clock countdown

Daylight Saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 3, so you can catch up on your sleep.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 30, 2013
Sip and savor

The Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch is selling tickets for its annual Suncoast Food and Wine Festival, to be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Sarasota Polo Club, 8201 Polo Club Lane, Sarasota.

  • East County
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  • October 30, 2013
Ballots ready! IRE contest continues

Voting for The Observer's 'It's Read Everywhere' photo contest continues until midnight Thursday, Oct. 31.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 30, 2013
Riding high

Seventy-five people biked across the state Saturday, Oct. 5, to raise funds and awareness for the Team Tony Foundation.

  • East County
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The Panel: Mark Huey of the EDC of Sarasota County; Sharon Hillstrom of the Bradenton Area EDC; Mark Chait of Benderson Development and Dr. Donald O’Shea, president of New College of Florida
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Market Makers

The Manatee-Sarasota BIA Sales and Marketing Council presented a Market Makers event at Lakewood Ranch Country Club Wednesday morning. Matt Walsh, CEO and co-owner of The Observer Media Group, moderated a discussion by a panel of economic leaders.

  • East County
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Monica Rice and Bobbie Sparks clean up friend, Linda Pretyka.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Pink Wig Party

River Club ladies celebrated breast cancer awareness month Oct. 28 at the Lakewood Ranch Hair Salon.

  • East County
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Follow @SarasotaPD on Twitter for public service announcements and safety messages.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 30, 2013
Sarasota Police to tweet from the streets

The Sarasota Police Department will offer a virtual ride-along for its Twitter followers with 'Tweet from the Beat' Friday, Nov. 1.

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The Solvita model is one of 41 homes featured in this year's tour. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 30, 2013
Home tour traffic on the rise

Nearly 30% more visitors stopped by Lakewood Ranch visitor centers this weekend, compared to last year.

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The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team defeated Seminole 3-0 in a Class 7A-Region 3 quarterfinal match Oct. 29.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 30, 2013
Thunder, Mustangs advance to regional semifinals

The ODA and Lakewood Ranch High volleyball teams both won their regional quarterfinal matches Oct. 29.

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High school students and volunteers Damin Cartwright and Cheyenne Potter say scaring makes for a great date night.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 30, 2013
The Scream Team

The Haunted Ranch, which benefits the YMCA Adventure Guides program, became a scream, after volunteer zombies learned how to scare.

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  • Josh Siegel
  • October 30, 2013
School Board adjusts budget

Manatee School Board members have confidence in their new administration.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 30, 2013
Nordstrom Rack readies for opening

Officials leasing the Mall at University Town Center also say they will be announcing more tenants soon.

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Melissa Wandall still grieves the loss of her husband, Mark, who died Oct. 24, 2003, in a traffic accident caused by a red-light runner.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 30, 2013
Wandall Foundation celebrates 10 years

The organization currently is working to bring a bereavement camp for children to the area.

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