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Dee Rodgers and Sally Pruna got zombiefied for the event.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Zombie Pub Crawl

It was the night of the living dead Saturday as corpses aimlessly lurched through Gulf Gate.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Jim and Jean Zakovec pose with Bill Steele, Saturday, Oct. 22 at Bird Key Yacht Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Belgian Night at BKYC

The members of Bird Key Yacht Club had a fun time trying out different Belgian beers and enjoying Belgian cuisine, Saturday, Oct. 22 at Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Braden River High football team is still alive in the Class 7A-District 10 race.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 22, 2011
Pirates stay alive in playoff race

The Braden River High football team kept its playoff hopes alive with a 26-11 victory over visiting Sarasota Oct. 21.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch junior Danielle Valley won four events, including the 200-yard individual medley.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee County Swimming and Diving Championships

The Lakewood Ranch High swim team once again showed its dominance, breaking seven meet records and sweeping all of the relay events en route to capturing the boys and girls championships at the Manatee County swimming and diving championships Oct. 19 at the G.T. Bray Aquatic Center. The Lady Mustangs scored 615 points to finish ahead of St. Stephen's (353.5) and Braden River (205) while the Mustangs scored 575 points to finish ahead of Southeast (298) and Braden River (261). Lakewood set new meet records in the boys 200-yard medley relay and 400 freestyle relay. Will Kazokas also set records in the 100 butterfly (53.63) and 500 freestyle (4:47.24). Other Lakewood meet record-setters include: Danielle Valley in the 500 freestyle (5:03.06); Luke Hanner in the 200 individual medley (2:09.39); and Kevin Berkenbusch in the 200 freestyle (1:55.80).

  • East County
  • Sports
Everyone in attendance was able to select a handcrafted ceramic bowl to take home.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY:Empty Bowls

Dozens of East County residents enjoyed hearty bowls of soup during the annual Empty Bowls event Oct. 21 on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Participants were able to sample a variety of soups from local restaurants and take home handcrafted ceramic bowls, which were mad by local potters. Proceeds from the event benefit The Food Bank of Manatee.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lillian Fuller, June Sgarzi and Maureen Grarafalo walked for a friend who died in 2004.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Sporting pink shirts and bras, Sarasota and Manatee county residents walked for a cause Oct. 21 during the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mikaela Campbell, Skylar Homan and Caroline Cestaro are all in fifth grade.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Costume Ball

Donning their Halloween costumes, children at McNeal Elementary School gathered Oct. 21 with their families in the school's cafeteria for a Costume Ball. Attendees enjoyed pizza and ice cream, dancing and a costume contest, among other activities.

  • East County
  • News
Monica Simpson is director of the Planning Zoning & Building Department.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 22, 2011
Investigation reveals issues with P&Z director

Interviews with town employees show concerns about Planning Zoning & Building Director Monica Simpson.

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Under the new process, the School Board will act as the primary information-gathering body and will hold workshops to discuss budget-related issues and gather information from staff, departments and the community.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2011
Superintendent announces new budget process

A new budget development process is being implemented for the Manatee County School District's 2012-2013 school year.

  • East County
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Van and Diana Neely and Mickey Gager
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Pioneer Day Fish Fry

The Historical Society's Pioneer Day Fish Fry begged the question: Grouper or Mullet? But pioneers and other Longboat Key Residents seemed to enjoy both equally on Friday, Oct. 21 at Mar Vista. Mar Vista served the seafood along with other southern comfort foods: fried green tomatoes, okra and cheese grits.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Commissioner Joe Barbetta poses with Linda and Bob Long and Norma Roembke Friday, Oct. 21, at St. Boniface's.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Oktoberfest at St. Boniface

St. Boniface and the Siesta Key/Greater Sarasota Republican Club enjoyed an evening full of bratwurst, pork tenderloin, apple strudel, beer and live German music Friday, Oct. 21, at St. Boniface's.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Commissioner Phill Younger holds one of two at-large seats on the Longboat Key Town Commission.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 21, 2011
Future charter committee to address Younger suggestion

A future charter review committee will discuss Commissioner Phill Younger's suggestion for reconfiguring the commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alise Mirikitani, 8, proved she had a good reach.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: YMCA Fall Festival

East County residents gathered Oct. 21 at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA for the Y's annual Fall Festival event. Children and their families enjoyed carnival-style games, music and other festivities.

  • East County
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch High football team improved to 3-0 in Class 6A-District 7 with a 35-21 victory over Dixie Hollins Oct. 21.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 21, 2011
Mustangs remain perfect in district

The Lakewood Ranch High football team scored a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns to secure a 35-21 victory over visiting Dixie Hollins in a Class 6A-District 7 Oct. 21.

  • East County
  • Sports
Valerie Byford submitted this sunset photo, taken near Marina Jack in downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 21, 2011
Weekly Winner: Boater's Paradise

Valerie Byford submitted this sunset photo, taken near Marina Jack in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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