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Alexandra Griffin, 5, stocked up on candy during Braden River Elementary’s Harvest Moon Bash Oct. 29.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest Moon Bash

Students at Braden River Elementary School enjoyed a trunk-or-treat, games, inflatables and more during the school's Harvest Moon Bash Oct. 29.

  • East County
  • Schools
Jennifer Watson and her daughter, Madison Armstrong, met up with Amber Winterbottom and her mom, Corina Geiger.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Boo Run

Dressed in their Halloween best, East County residents ran to support Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Manatee during the annual Boo Run event Oct. 29 at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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Co-chairs Kyla Weiner and Liebe Gamble
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 30, 2011
Safe Sex: Halloween Bash

Safe Sex: Halloween Bash

  • Black Tie
Linda and Dr. Kumar Mahadevan
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 29, 2011
Oceanic Evening 'Black, White and Pink All Over'

Oceanic Evening 'Black, White and Pink All Over'

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  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 29, 2011
Payton Wright Foundation Gala 'Ignite Your Senses'

Payton Wright Foundation Gala 'Ignite Your Senses'

  • Black Tie
Conor O'Neil, 3, watched the dunk tank with his father, Greg.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Boo Fest

A slight rain Oct. 28 didn't keep East County families from flocking to Lakewood Ranch Main Street for Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' annual Boo Fest celebration. Attendees enjoyed face painting, games and other family-friendly activities.

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Susan Landau and Madelyn Spoll of the Garden Club get presented a check from Hal Christensen with Harry's Continental Kitchens for the wine tasting fundraiser.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 28, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Garden Club

Susan Landau and Madelyn Spoll of the Garden Club get presented a check from Hal Christensen with Harry's Continental Kitchens for the wine tasting fundraiser.

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The property at 4110 Gulf of Mexico Drive is located between Pattigeorge’s and Bayfront Park.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 28, 2011
Commission to consider purchase of former Klauber property

The town could purchase the property next to Bayfront Park for $452,500.

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Dutch artist Leon Keer submitted this image to the 2011 Chalk Festival to show the design he and his team plan to create on the street next week.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • October 28, 2011
'Legoman' linked to Chalk Festival artist

The mysterious 8-foot-tall 'Legoman' appears to be linked to a Dutch artist participating in the 2011 Chalk Festival.

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Enjoy the top Cops Corner stories featured in all Observers.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 28, 2011
Top Cops of the Week

Read the top Cops Corner stories for all Observers.

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Manatee County Commissioner Donna Hayes announced she will run for re-election.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 28, 2011
Hayes, Stehle enter commission race

Manatee County Commissioner Donna Hayes will file to run for office on Monday. Local businessman Paul Stehle has filed to run for a commission seat, as well.

  • East County
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The Sarasota County Sheriff's office responded to a call 9:56 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27 at 2875 Ashton Road.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 28, 2011
Carjacking and attempted burglary on Ashton Road

Burglars threatened victim with a gun, stole her car, and attempted to kidnap victim.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 28, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Retrieving a lob

This week, University Park Country Club Tennis Director Jared Grose shares tips for retrieving a lob.

  • East County
  • News
Public Works staff put the orange tape in place this week to direct beach-goers toward a safe beach access path.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 27, 2011
Sand loss prompts warning from Public Works

Public Works is monitoring sand loss at the north end to determine if the North Shore Road beach access needs to close temporarily.

  • Longboat Key
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Lakewood Ranch High School teacher Greg McGrew has taken top honors from a state technology organization.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2011
Ranch educator honored

A Lakewood Ranch High School teacher has been named Manufacturing Secondary Educator of the Year.

  • East County
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