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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2016
Halloween fun goes on parade

Kids enjoy trick or treating at Kiddie Academy.

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President and CEO of Mote, Michael Crosby, speaks to attendees of the lab's annual fundraising event, Oceanic Evening. Photo by Niki Kottmann.
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  • Katie Johns
  • October 31, 2016
Mote reveals success of Oceans of Opportunity

The $51.7 million campaign total was announced at the lab’s Oceanic Evening on Oct. 29.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 31, 2016
Sarasota officials to discuss Rosemary condos

The city’s development review committee this week will vet plans for a 62-unit, five-story building in the burgeoning Rosemary District.

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Marco Rubio speaks at an event. Courtesy image.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 31, 2016
Rubio makes stop in East County

Mixon Fruit Farms will host the Senate hopeful on Tuesday.

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The Longboat Pass Drawbridge repair operation will be terminated if traffic backs up, according to FDOT. File photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 31, 2016
FDOT work on Longboat Pass Bridge to affect traffic

Maintenance operation will be terminated if traffic backs up, according to FDOT.

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  • Katie Johns
  • October 29, 2016
Beer enthusiasts 'sip the sunshine'

The inaugural All-Florida craft beer festival brought 50 breweries to Nathan Benderson Park on Oct. 29.

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Brittany Parker had an advantage during the Boo Run because she was being chased by a wolf, Ryan Hoppe. The Lakewood Ranch residents were hoping to win the costume contest.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 29, 2016
Can’t mask the enthusiasm in Lakewood Ranch’s Boo Run

Hundreds participate in Boo Run to raise awareness of Duchenne muscular dystrophy

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 29, 2016
Boo Fest returns to Main Street

Thousands of people turn out for trick or treating and other family fun.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 28, 2016
Braden River steals show at homecoming

School uses game to highlight breast cancer awareness.

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Four candidates have now qualified in the race for seats on the Longboat Key Commission, including George Spoll.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 28, 2016
Gene Jaleski makes it four certified Longboat Key commissioner candidates

Jaleski, 75, has become the latest candidate to qualify in the race for seats on the Longboat Key Commission.

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Lorraine Woods
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2016
Voters sound off on local politics

Important issues face county voters, with two half-cent sales tax initiatives on the ballot.

  • East County
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An aerial view is the best way to understand the grandeur of the $2.745 million Lake Club home.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 27, 2016
Take a photo tour of a $2.745 million Lake Club home

Patterson Properties lists a four-bedroom, six-bath masterpiece in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
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FHP wolfpack details use mobile troopers to remove impaired drivers from the roadways.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2016
FHP to target drunken drivers in Manatee County this weekend

FHP wolfpack details use mobile troopers to remove impaired drivers from the roadways.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 27, 2016
Commissioners approve comp plan update

Sarasota County finished its comprehensive plan update, leaving some residents concerned about how citizens will navigate the changes.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 27, 2016
County takes over mangrove management

Sarasota County will now take over mangrove protection from the state.

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