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Ashton Watson, 1, was in awe of all the pumpkins available at Hunsader Farms.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 23, 2010
Families flock to fall fun on the farm

Thousands of residents from throughout the region flooded the East County for a weekend of fall fun at the Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival Oct. 23-24. The festival featured everything from live music and entertainment to games and, of course, the famous pumpkin patch. The festival will be open for one more weekend, Oct. 30-31.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Judith Williams, Debbie Mrstik, Kathy Cress, Kris Brown and Danielle Barnes of team Rak Pak.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2010
East County residents lace up for breast cancer

Decorated from head to toe in all shades of pink, hundreds of East County residents laced up their tennis shoes and gathered at the Sarasota Polo Club for the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K walk Oct. 23. Following the walk, participants enjoyed a survivor reception and brunch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Mote aquarists carve pumpkins in one of the shark tanks.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 22, 2010
Mote offers frightfully fun night

Mote Marine Aquarium's Night of Fish, Fun & Fright event took place Friday, Oct. 22. Children and adults came dressed in their best Halloween costumes, ranging from pretty princesses to witches to bumble bees and scary vampires.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
New College staff and students celebrate the official ribbon cutting of the New College Public Archaeology Laboratory.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 22, 2010
New College celebrates 50th anniversary

New College of Florida celebrated its 50th anniversary, along with the official ribbon cutting of the Public Archaeology Lab Friday, Oct. 22. The anniversary ceremony was held on Founders' Circle and included speeches from several dignitaries.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Terry Needell
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Favorite part of fall

The East County Observer caught up with residents enjoying lunch on Lakewood Ranch Main Street today and found out what they love most about the transition to cooler weather.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lauren Perchitti, left, passed out samples of mulligatawny soup prepared by the Polo Grill and Bar.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 22, 2010
East County fills 'Empty Bowls' (VIDEO)

In just the first hour, more than 300 people had already turned out for the Empty Bowls event on Lakewood Ranch Main Street today benefiting The Food Bank of Manatee County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Peyton Wells
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 21, 2010
Students erupt in smiles during lesson

Out-of-Door Academy first-graders performed an experiment with underwater volcanoes Wednesday in Lisa Cheney's marine science room.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 21, 2010
Nominations needed for unsung heroes

The Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota County and the Women's Leadership Council are looking for people who exemplify kindheartedness and generosity for the Men and Women of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The final action scene of the new TV series, "Miami 24/7" includes a fiery explosion on the John Ringling Causeway.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 21, 2010
Bridge stunts conclude with a fiery explosion

Sanborn Studios filmed the final action scene of its new TV series, "Miami 24/7," Sunday, Oct. 17, on the John Ringling Causeway.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Conner Lapek, Tucker Pope and Leroy Sebourn had a blast at the Fall Frolic.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 21, 2010
Families enjoy fall fun at Gullett frolic

Children and their families gathered at Gullett Elementary School the evening of for the school's Fall Frolic Oct. 20. Attendees enjoyed pizza and snacks, dancing and other festivities.

  • East County
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Ed Boehme and Virginia Sanders
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 20, 2010
Harry's raises glass to Garden Club

The event was Harry's Continental Kitchens' first wine tasting of the 2010-11 season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ann Race, president of Episcopal Church Women's Group, and Road Scholar Program Director Lynne Anast
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • October 20, 2010
All Angels Women's Group meeting

Lynne Anast, Director of Road Scholar Programs Sarasota, described the not-for-profit organization's program offerings at the Episcopal Church Women's Group meeting at All Angels by the Sea on Wednesday, Oct. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Troy Myers, Jean Weidner, Pamela Day, Mayor Kelly Kirschner. Susan Blais, Bob Johnson, Carole Samuels and Caroline Zumbano
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • October 20, 2010
DWB hosts stylish celebration

Designing Women Boutique held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the expansion of their estate division and a champagne reception honoring local attorney Troy Myers, Jr., Wednesday, Oct. 20, at the boutique.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The chair dancers raise their hands up towards the ceiling.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 20, 2010
Chair dancing class at SBC offers fun and exercise

Residents of the Sarasota Bay Club are getting into a new exercise class: chair dancing. The class is taught by Wendy Canning and allows the participants to enjoy doing dance moves to 1940's music without actually leaving their seat.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Advertisers can expect to have their logo or company name cut into Alexander's hair for at least a week, along with several other marketing surprises.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 20, 2010
Local actress uses her head for some creative advertising

Lazy Fairy Improv performer Christine Alexander is auctioning off the back of her head on eBay as advertising space and will be parading the results before the thousands of people expected to attend the Sarasota Blues Festival Nov. 6.

  • Sarasota
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