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Ashton Watson, 1, was in awe of all the pumpkins available at Hunsader Farms.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 23, 2010
Families flock to fall fun on the farm

Thousands of residents from throughout the region flooded the East County for a weekend of fall fun at the Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival Oct. 23-24. The festival featured everything from live music and entertainment to games and, of course, the famous pumpkin patch. The festival will be open for one more weekend, Oct. 30-31.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Ballet was one of many arts groups to perform at the Art of Caring Gala.
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • October 23, 2010
Performance of 'Percolator' at The Art of Caring Gala (VIDEO)

The Sarasota Ballet performed "Percolator" at the Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center's The Art of Caring Gala Friday, Oct. 22, at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Judith Williams, Debbie Mrstik, Kathy Cress, Kris Brown and Danielle Barnes of team Rak Pak.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2010
East County residents lace up for breast cancer

Decorated from head to toe in all shades of pink, hundreds of East County residents laced up their tennis shoes and gathered at the Sarasota Polo Club for the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K walk Oct. 23. Following the walk, participants enjoyed a survivor reception and brunch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rita Shewer and Honorary Chairwoman Betty Schoenbaum
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 22, 2010
The Art of Caring 20th Anniversary Gala

The Art of Caring 20th Anniversary Gala

  • Black Tie
Ariane Dart, Jenny Pendry and Libby Pendry
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 22, 2010
Wine, Women & Shoes

Wine, Women & Shoes

  • Black Tie
The Bayflite helicopter is used primarily to transport trauma patients.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 22, 2010
Bayflite takes training to new heights (VIDEO)

The rescue helicopter flew in Friday morning for firefighter training.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mote aquarists carve pumpkins in one of the shark tanks.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 22, 2010
Mote offers frightfully fun night

Mote Marine Aquarium's Night of Fish, Fun & Fright event took place Friday, Oct. 22. Children and adults came dressed in their best Halloween costumes, ranging from pretty princesses to witches to bumble bees and scary vampires.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
New College staff and students celebrate the official ribbon cutting of the New College Public Archaeology Laboratory.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 22, 2010
New College celebrates 50th anniversary

New College of Florida celebrated its 50th anniversary, along with the official ribbon cutting of the Public Archaeology Lab Friday, Oct. 22. The anniversary ceremony was held on Founders' Circle and included speeches from several dignitaries.

  • Sarasota
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Katherine Berg, 17, was one of the rowdiest Thunder fans in the crowd.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 22, 2010
ODA celebrates first campus Homecoming

The Thunder faithful came out it in full force for The Out-of-Door Academy's first on-campus Homecoming Oct. 22. ODA hosted a family picnic at the Upper School before heading to Thunder Stadium for the game against Southwest Florida Christian Academy.

  • East County
  • News
Chris Ragone had his way with the Kings defense during the first quarter. Photo by Michael Eng.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 22, 2010
Thunder trounces Kings in Homecoming rout

The Out-of-Door Academy football team celebrated its first on-campus Homecoming game with a 49-8 thrashing of Southwest Florida Christian Academy on Oct. 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Bayflite helicopter is used primarily to transport trauma patients.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 22, 2010
Bayflite takes training to new heights (VIDEO)

The rescue helicopter flew in Friday morning for firefighter training.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Terry Needell
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Favorite part of fall

The East County Observer caught up with residents enjoying lunch on Lakewood Ranch Main Street today and found out what they love most about the transition to cooler weather.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 22, 2010
ODA's Dailey headlines tennis exhibition

The World Tennis Association's Brittany and Brianna Lashway of Sarasota will face the International Tennis Federation's world-ranked local doubles team of Caroline Dailey and Tristen Dewar at 11 a.m., Nov. 13 at Laurel Oak Country Club in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 22, 2010
Sarasota Crew wins gold

The Sarasota Crew won 11 medals in their first regatta of the 2010-2011 season at the First Coast Head Race Oct. 16 in Jacksonville.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lauren Perchitti, left, passed out samples of mulligatawny soup prepared by the Polo Grill and Bar.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2010
East County fills 'Empty Bowls' (VIDEO)

In just the first hour, more than 300 people had already turned out for the Empty Bowls event on Lakewood Ranch Main Street today benefiting The Food Bank of Manatee County.

  • East County
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