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  • September 14, 2011
Wobbly Feet plans Wifflemania

The East County-based Wobbly Feet Foundation will host Wifflemania for a Cure of A-T, a wiffleball tournament, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 24, at Longwood Park. 6050 Longwood Run Blvd.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Actor Mike Kradlak called SMR Aggregates' shell-mining operation "a perfect setting for a desperate man in a desperate setting."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2011
Lakewood Ranch is out of this world

A Lakewood Ranch shell-mining operation proved to be the perfect location for a space scene for Austin McKinley's newest short film.

  • East County
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Edgar Montes took this photo Sept. 5, on Anna Maria Island.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 14, 2011
Weekly Winner: Moderate Chop

Edgar Montes took this photo Sept. 5, on Anna Maria Island.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Through their foundation, cancer survivors Tony McEachern and Lori Mishos want to help cancer patients cope with their diagnosis.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2011
Riding for a Reason

Team Tony, a local organization that provides support to cancer patients and their spouses, is hosting a 200-mile ride.

  • East County
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Jessica and Gerrid Smith traveled to Ethiopia twice to complete the adoption process. They returned home with Elijah in July. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • September 14, 2011
Lakewood couple completes family with adopted son

On June 28, Lakewood Ranch residents Jessica and Gerrid Smith boarded a plane for Africa. They returned from Ethiopia with their adopted son, whom they have named Elijah.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 14, 2011
Obituary: Florence Mann

Florence Mann, 91, of Canton, Mass., and formerly of New Bedford, Mass., and Longboat Key, died Sept. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sara Ferguson and Melissa DeMore work their thighs in Chair High V pose.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • September 14, 2011
Pure Barre comes to town

This summer saw a new exercise technique added to the options locally available to fitness seekers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"I planted squashes," said Cody Pooler, 11. "It was fun. You poked holes and planted."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 14, 2011
New greenhouse cultivates learning at Pinnacle Academy

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch installed a greenhouse this summer at Pinnacle Academy. Students now are getting their hands dirty and trying to get their garden to grow.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 13, 2011
Ranch readies for interim contractors

Lakewood Ranch CDD boards this week are expected to hire interim landscape contractors

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Can you name this prominent Florida-native plant?
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 13, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Florida-native plant

Can you name this prominent Florida-native plant?

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This little guy makes its home in a sea of purple flowers just outside the gardens' fence, next to the main parking lot.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 13, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Pretty in purple

It's not necessarily one of the most eye-catching flowers at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, but we thought it deserved a little recognition.

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Student Cody Rivard got some help from his mom, Shannon. Photo courtesy of Alison Kendzior.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 13, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Math Fair

Families at Bashaw Elementary School honed their math skills recently during the school's Math Fair Sept. 8.

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Michelle Zirkle works on her serve during her tennis lesson with tennis pro Michael Skwira out at the Siesta Key Public Beach Courts.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 13, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Serve's Up!

Siesta Key Public Beach offers more than just water and sand activities. The public tennis courts out by the beach are a great place to enjoy a game of tennis with friends or to get in a tennis lesson.

  • Siesta Key
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The exhibit will feature "Crown" by Douglas Schatz. The official unveiling is slated for November.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 12, 2011
Season of Sculpture to unveil sixth season

Ten new large-scale sculptures will be installed at Sarasota's Bayfront Park this November.

  • Siesta Key
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Expect lane closures and possible delays on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 758 and state Route 72.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 12, 2011
Roadwork updates for week of Sept. 11

Construction work will take place this week on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 789, state Route 758 and state Route 72.

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