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A ULI meeting has been scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at Town Hall.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 28, 2013
ULI meeting scheduled

ULI spent last week on the Key, interviewing residents and business owners, touring the island and drafting recommendations that will be submitted officially to the town in a 40-page document in the next 60 to 90 days.

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The Manatee County School Board is considering selling a 10-acre undeveloped parcel at Braden River High School to save money it can set aside for reserves.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 28, 2013
School board considers selling property at Braden River HS

The Manatee County School Board will vote to potentially designate land it owns at Braden River High School as surplus property at a workshop today.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 28, 2013
Longboat Library to resume full-day schedule

The nonprofit library will return its winter hours Friday, Nov. 1.

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Gail Briley, Frances Vitale and Rachel Assi
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 27, 2013
Curtain Raiser

Curtain Raiser

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Marcos, Edxon and Maria Castenada
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Pumpkin Festival

Local families came to Payne Park for the Sarasota Pumpkin Festival, Sunday Oct. 27. The festival included a pumpkin patch, live entertainment, fried food and family fun.

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Judy Fischer recently moved in to Rosedale and met a new friend, Judy Sanford, who has lived there since 1995.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Rosedale 20th Anniversary

Rosedale Golf and Country Club celebrated its 20th anniversary with a bevy of activities Oct. 24-27. On Oct. 26, residents participated in a boat regatta on the lake, feasted at a 'Hamburgers in Paradise' cookout, watched fireworks and more.

  • East County
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Ryan and Hanako Owen with their children Calvin, 3, and Anna, 1
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: International Beer Festival

Lakewood Ranch Main Street hosted the third annual International Beer Festival Oct. 26. Attendees dressed up in costume as they sampled beer, wine and food while listening to music played by Pitbull Toddler.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2013
FILM REVIEW:

FILM REVIEW:

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Co-Chairs Peggy and Ken Abt
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 26, 2013
CANDance 'Dancing with Our Stars'

CANDance 'Dancing with Our Stars'

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Tom Alburn and Patrice Boeke
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 26, 2013
Oceanic Evening

Oceanic Evening

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Deborah Burge and Dana Moon
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 26, 2013
LECOM Scholarship Dinner and Auction Gala

LECOM Scholarship Dinner and Auction Gala

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Hanako Owen, Mayuko Seto, Chieko Bransome, Emiko Seto with Cocomi Bransome and Mirai Menta represented Japan
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: New Gate School International Children's Day

The New Gate School invited families and students to celebrate International Children's Day, Saturday Oct. 26. The school's campus was taken over by booths representing different nations. Children and families got to learn about different cultures, taste international food and enjoy entertainment from around the world.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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