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Gavin Lawson, 8, tested his balance.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Grace Fall Festival

Grace Community Church, in the Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park, welcomed families Oct. 26 for its first fall festival.

  • East County
  • News
Chase Polivchak, 6, passed out candy with his sister, Zoe, 9.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Harvest Moon Bash

Families at Braden River Elementary School celebrated the fall season Oct. 26, during the school's Harvest Moon Bash event.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 26, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'Crazy for You'

'Crazy for You' runs through Nov. 3, at The Players Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Mirella Costa Neto. Photo by Barbara Banks
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 26, 2013
Sarasota ballet dancer promoted during 'Theatre of Dreams'

Sarasota Ballet's Mirella Costa Neto was promoted by director Iain Webb from Apprentice to Corps de Ballet this weekend.

  • Arts + Culture
Clara, Miguel and Odimeer Arango all dressed as firemen.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Boo Fest

Thousands of East County residents and their friends gathered Oct. 25, at Lakewood Ranch Main Street, for Lakewood Ranch Community Activities annual Boo Fest event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jose Albors, Eze Marti, Javi Estudiante, Carlos Canario and Paula Devalencia
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 26, 2013
Safe Sex Halloween Bash: 'Studio 13, The Undead Disco'

Safe Sex Halloween Bash: 'Studio 13, The Undead Disco'

  • Black Tie
Local musicians/physicians battled for the titled of 'Doctor Idol' Friday, Oct. 28, at the Hyatt.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 25, 2013
Doctor Idol!

Doctor Idol!

  • Black Tie
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    By
  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • October 25, 2013
Matto Matto: A slice of Europe in Burns Square

Matto Matto: A slice of Europe in Burns Square

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  • Nick Friedman
  • October 25, 2013
TWIS Asks: Special-effects artist Greg Baker

TWIS Asks: Special-effects artist Greg Baker

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Circus City Architectural Salvage Big Top Benefit

PHOTO GALLERY: Circus City Architectural Salvage Big Top Benefit

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 25, 2013
Levoie's Salads bids a fond farewell

Levoie's Salads bids a fond farewell

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Designing Daughters Celebrity Bartending

PHOTO GALLERY: Designing Daughters Celebrity Bartending

  • Arts + Entertainment
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The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team won the Class 3A-District 10 title Oct. 24.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 25, 2013
ODA captures district crown

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team captured its first district title since 2007 with a 25-20, 22-25, 25-12, 25-11 victory over rival Cardinal Mooney in the Class 3A-District 10 championship Oct. 24.

  • East County
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Brooke Devine and boyfriend John Rodman were announced Cardinal Mooney Homecoming King and Queen
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney Homecoming

Cougar County was taken over by students and alumni for the homecoming game, Friday Oct. 25. Cardinal Mooney won against Victory Christian Academy, 43 to 33. At halftime, John Rodman and Brooke Devine were announced 2013's Homecoming King and Queen

  • Sarasota
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Nancy Mynatt, Sandra Delaney with Madison and Katherine Lee
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Garden Club Sale

The Sarasota Garden Club held their garage and plant sale, Friday, Oct. 25. The sale included a wide variety of home items and plants. All proceeds benefited to Garden Club, which is a non-profit organization that takes care of public gardens and supports scholarships.

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