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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
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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
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    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
  • Neighbors
Nolan Middle School's Green Team will host the school's Naturalist Night Out Oct. 26.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2010
Green Team hosts workshop for community

Master Gardner and Master Naturalist Bob Egolf will speak on Florida native plants and invasive species during a presentation Oct. 26.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2010
Second man charged in Summerfield burglaries

Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies yesterday obtained three warrants for Jamar Sanders, charging him with three counts of burglary.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2010
School district to host 'Post-Secondary Night'

More than 100 universities and colleges will be represented at the Oct. 25 event.

  • East County
  • Schools
Liz Groth and Ulla Searing
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 21, 2010
Ulla Searing's Birthday Party

Ulla Searing's Birthday Party

  • Black Tie
Co-Chairwomen Kyla Weiner, Sally Schule, Susan Jones and emcee Matt Orr
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 21, 2010
Key to the Cure

Key to the Cure

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Co-chairs Roger Capote and Donna Heap
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 21, 2010
Wine, Women & Shoes VIP Patron Reception

Wine, Women & Shoes VIP Patron Reception

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