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Ceiliah Epner and Valarie Wadsworth.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 9, 2010
Junior League hosts Oktoberfest

The Junior League of Sarasota celebrated Oktoberfest Sarasota 2010 Oct. 9 at Gold Coast Eagle Distributors in Lakewood Ranch. The event included a silent auction, food and an assortment of beers to enjoy. The money raised by the event went to the Community Outreach Program in Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sam Rovhana with 2009 Doctor Idol winner Bob Koser
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 8, 2010
Doctors make some noise

Doctor Idol, a battle of the bands featuring local musician-physicians that drew more than 600 people and raised more than $10,000 last year to benefit the Ear Research Foundation, returned again to Michael's On East. Proceeds will benefit Florida's Vision Quest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Motorcycles took over Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 8, 2010
Bikers cruise into Lakewood Ranch

The fifth annual West Coast Bike Rally took place Friday, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. From 5 to 11 p.m. the street was blocked off so that attendees could enjoy bands, food and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Senior tailback Taryn Laws rushed for more than 100 yards and three touchdowns in the Mustangs district opener.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 8, 2010
POUNDING THE ROCK

Lakewood Ranch opened its Class 4A-District 11 season with a 42-21 victory over Port Charlotte during the Mustangs' Homecoming game Oct. 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch High students decked out in black and green to support their team.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 8, 2010
RANCH HOMECOMING: The Game

Lakewood Ranch High students had plenty to celebrate Oct. 8 as the Mustangs defeated Port Charlotte 42-21 in the school's Homecoming Game.

  • East County
  • Schools
Ariana Ortega and Rose Higginbotham, both 10, couldn’t stop dancing.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 8, 2010
McNeal kids showcase costumes at dance

Students at McNeal Elementary School and their families gathered in the school's cafeteria Oct. 8 for a costume ball. Guests enjoyed pizza, dancing and a costume contest, among other festivities.

  • East County
  • Schools
Kayla Fisher and her dad Chris stopped for a picture-perfect moment.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 8, 2010
Imagine hosts Princess Ball

Girls at Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch dressed like royalty for the school's Princess Ball Oct. 8. Attendees enjoyed dinner, dancing and photos.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 8, 2010
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Be-boppin' bee

The Observer spotted this bee shaking its bum and performing questionable dance moves this afternoon at Marina Jack. Scroll down for video.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Vern Buchanan and Jack Black
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • October 8, 2010
LBK Republican Club meets with candidates

The Republican Club of Longboat Key met Friday, Oct. 8 at The Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tara residents filled the commission chambers to oppose the Lake Lincoln proposal.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 8, 2010
County sides with Tara residents

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners voted 6-1 to prevent development at the southwest corner of State Road 70 and Tara Boulevard.

  • East County
  • News
Gov. Charlie Crist stopped for a photo with a group of teenagers from Community Youth Development.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • October 8, 2010
Crist addresses Tiger Bay Club

In his bid for a U.S. senate seat, Gov. Charlie Crist makes a stop in Sarasota to tout his independence and opposition to oil drilling.

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  • News
Georgina Clamage, Jane Kiebitz and Mary Pat Radford
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 7, 2010
Black Tie Bash 'Season Shaker'

Black Tie Bash 'Season Shaker'

  • Black Tie
Chairwomen Jacqueline Jones and Cynthia Howard
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 7, 2010
Freedom Awards Banquet

Freedom Awards Banquet

  • Black Tie
The Sarasota Roller Girls, Linda Bruno, J. Goodrich, Beth Noble, Courtney Matejik and Kim Dziuk
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • October 7, 2010
Party in the Street: Rosemary Rising

It was a party in the street in the Rosemary District as locals gathered to listen to live music, shop and socialize at Rosemary Rising on Thursday, Oct. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Thyrza Jacocks and Pat Kaufman with 'Ageless Creativity' artist Eleanor Merritt
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 7, 2010
Arts Center doubles up for opening reception

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts held the opening for its "Common Grounds" and "Ageless Creativity" exhibits.

  • Longboat Key
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