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Alise Mirikitani, 8, proved she had a good reach.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: YMCA Fall Festival

East County residents gathered Oct. 21 at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA for the Y's annual Fall Festival event. Children and their families enjoyed carnival-style games, music and other festivities.

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Valerie Byford submitted this sunset photo, taken near Marina Jack in downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 21, 2011
Weekly Winner: Boater's Paradise

Valerie Byford submitted this sunset photo, taken near Marina Jack in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dr. Janet Whitlock was surprised by all the people who were in the hospital to greet her and wish her a happy birthday and congratulate her on 30 years as a veterinarian at Beneva Animal Hospital.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 20, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Surprise party at Beneva Animal Hospital

The Beneva Animal Hospital held an open house and surprise birthday and anniversary party on for Dr. Janet Whitlock, Thursday, Oct. 20 at the hospital. Whitlock has been the owner and main veterinarian at the facility for 30 years.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Women’s Club of Lakewood Ranch members Linda McGrath and Gunnel Nilsson both live in Lakewood Ranch Country Club.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 20, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY:Lakewood Ranch Women's Club Bazaar, Boutique and Luncheon

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club enjoyed an afternoon of socializing and shopping during the club's fifth annual Bazaar, Boutique and Luncheon Oct. 19 at Fete Ballroom at the Polo Grill and Bar. Guests enjoyed perusing the various boutiques and vendors who were displaying a variety of items, including quilts, light boys, children's toys, scrapbooking accessories, handmade doll clothes, plants, jewelry and more, before sitting down to lunch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
These doves found a comfy perch on Lakewood Ranch Main Street today.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 20, 2011
PHOTO OF A DAY: Birds of a feather

These doves found a comfy perch on Lakewood Ranch Main Street today.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rev. Dean Taylor
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • October 20, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Rev. Dean Taylor

Rev. Dean Taylor arrived this month at St. Boniface Episcopal Church, do you know these things about him?

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Pictured are Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore, Dr. Andre Renard, School Board member Julie Aranibar and County Commission candidate Vanessa Baugh. Photo courtesy of Michael Polin.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 20, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: LECOM hosts gala

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton on Oct. 15 hosted a fundraiser.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Owen Comora
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 20, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Owen Comora

Do you know the senior senior bird naturalist at Myakka River State Park, Owen Comora?

  • Sarasota
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Photo courtesy of Samantha Ramon
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 20, 2011
USF student crowned countess

Samantha Ramon, a senior criminology major at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, was recently crowned the 2011 Homecoming Countess.

  • Sarasota
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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 20, 2011
Prairie dog digs his new burrow

He's known for getting into all kinds of riffraff beneath the Bobby Jones Golf Club. But Putter the prairie dog has settled into his new digs at Sarasota Jungle Gardens and will be officially welcomed during a homecoming celebration by the gardens, Mayor Suzanne Atwell and the city of Sarasota at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21.

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It’s an overcast, breezy day out at the Celery Fields, and Owen Comora is leaning against his SUV with a set of binoculars draped around his neck.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 20, 2011
Neighbors: Owen Comora

As the senior bird naturalist at Myakka River State Park, Owen Comora has devoted more than 4,000 volunteer hours to his passion.

  • Sarasota
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Michael Dancer, No. 17, makes his way down the field to score a touchdown for the Sarasota Sailors Friday, Oct. 14, during the homecoming game against the East Lake Eagles at Cleland Stadium. Sarasota High lost 38-52. Photo by: Rachel S. O'Hara
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 20, 2011
JUST THE STATS

75 - The percentage of Cardinal Mooney High School students who participate in at least one sport each school year.

  • Siesta Key
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Courtesy Photo.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 20, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Summer Clarkson

Cardinal Mooney High School junior Summer Clarkson was among 80 riders nationally who competed in the equestrian hunter-jumper Marshall and Sterling League National Finals, in upstate New York.

  • Sarasota
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The Village's Safe Treats Halloween observance isn't just for children. File photo.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • October 20, 2011
Island Beat: Tushes slowly make progress on service station plans

The Tush family, owners of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Stickney Point Road, slowly are making progress on their plans for the former BP station just to the west of their store.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Rev. Dean Taylor is an accomplished cellist who already has performed during one St. Boniface service. Rachel O'Hara
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • October 20, 2011
Neighbors: A focus on faith and fun

When the Rev. Dean Taylor arrived this month at St. Boniface Episcopal Church, he told the staff, 'This is your year to do bold and adventurous experiments, because the stakes are so low.'

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