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  • November 2, 2011
East women complete 3-Day

Freedom Elementary Cafeteria Manager Theresa Rickrode, her sister, Cheryl Burrell, and Nolan Middle School's Kim Coffey endured a 60-mile journey as part of the Tampa Bay Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure Oct. 26-28.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 2, 2011
Did you forget your Boo Fest card?

East County families who didn't pick up their Observer trading cards at Boo Fest Oct. 28 can stop by the Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. office to claim their prized photos.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 2, 2011
Got candy? Help the troops!

An Out-of-Door Academy student is asking his fellow students to share their Halloween candy to support the U.S. military.

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Nora White visits students at a pre-school in Tagbilaran, Philippines. Courtesy photos.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 2, 2011
Neighbors: Nora White

This medical missions volunteer doesn't clown around on the job.

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Mallory Gnaegy
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 2, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Eddie Rodriguez

Eddie Rodriguez is the new head golf pro at the Longboat Key Club and Resort. The 40-year-old is originally from West Palm Beach but moved in 1993 to Sarasota.

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Scott Hase returns the ball in a doubles match Tuesday at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center. His team won the match. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 2, 2011
JUST THE STATS

17 - Number of skippers who participated in the Great Pumpkin Regatta Oct. 29, at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.

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Prices in Woodbrook range from the low $100,000s to the high $200,000s.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 2, 2011
Neal Communities opens Woodbrook neighborhood

The East County's newest community opens Nov. 5 to the public.

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  • Neighbors
Manatee County School District officials are hoping a new budget process will provide the public more opportunity for input while also giving Manatee County School Board members better information with which to make budgetary decisions.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 2, 2011
Superintendent changes budget strategy

Manatee County School District officials hope the new process will encourage public input.

  • East County
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Freshman Justin Ross and senior Ryan Fischer read the "The Quiltmaker's Gift" to a group of fifth-grade students.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 2, 2011
Pirate football players share time, stories with Tara students

The Braden River football team read to fourth- and fifth-grade students at Tara Elementary Oct. 27 during the school's Sports Day. A group of players also read to Dehlia Garrity's first-grade class at Braden River Elementary Oct. 26.

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  • November 2, 2011
Obituary: Pamela Mary Guthrie

Pamela Mary Guthrie, 85, of Sarasota, and formerly of London and Longboat Key, died Oct. 24.

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  • November 2, 2011
Obituary: Caleb Livingston Batten

Caleb Livingston Batten, 90, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 6.

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  • November 2, 2011
Obituary: Stuart Curtiss Allen

Stuart Curtiss Allen, 102, of Bradenton, and formerly of Longboat Key, died Oct. 19.

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Kevin Kegler submitted this sunset photo, taken at Casa del Mar on Longboat Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 2, 2011
Weekly Winner: Dynamic Duo

Kevin Kegler submitted this sunset photo, taken at Casa del Mar on Longboat Key.

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  • November 2, 2011
Business Observer

Ranch company films ShleterBox documentary; Pope Financial launches in Ranch; SMR introduces assistance program

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Gabe White tried on an entire firefighter outfit.
  • By Dianne Trask
  • November 2, 2011
Goddard education heats up with firefighters' visit

In keeping with its 'In the Neighborhood' theme during October, The Goddard School at Lakewood Ranch hosted a variety of professionals throughout the month. Children enjoyed a visit by a fire truck and ambulance Oct. 21.

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