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The Free family is excited about the installation of a playground at Risen Savior Lutheran. It marks the start of a preschool program. Pictured are Kristin and Pastor Caleb Free with their children, JoJo, Clay and Aaron.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 23, 2019
Lakewood Ranch church aims to open preschool

Risen Savior Lutheran Church in Lakewood Ranch preps for preschool opening.

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Abby Simpson. Photo by Liz Ramos.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • October 23, 2019
McNeal Elementary student spreads the love

McNeal Elementary student spreads the love through goodie bags

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Kylo Phillips, 3, tries on a pair of vision impairment goggles.
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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 22, 2019
Mobility Challenge takes over Selby Library

Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center celebrated White Cane Safety Day with Mobility Challenge Without Sight on Oct. 19.

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Caitlin Loewe and Kat Grimmett pick flowers.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 22, 2019
Sarasota schools celebrate farm to school month

Farm to School is an initiative from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

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Bradenton's Nadine O'Connor won the first Bingo game of the night to claim a designer purse.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 21, 2019
Bingo calls Sisters to action

Sisterhood for Good hosts Designer Bag Bingo in Lakewood Ranch to raise money for charity.

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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 21, 2019
Slime squishes its way into Sarasota

The first-ever Slime Festival took place at Robarts Arena on Oct. 19.

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To Sarasota students, this artwork is what health looks like.
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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 21, 2019
Students’ art takes top prizes

Sarasota students participated in a Southwest Florida wide art contest.

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Alex Peric poses with Gilly the shark.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 21, 2019
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium holds scary fun Halloween event

The annual event brought out the creative costumes and scientific minds.

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Tom and Barbara Gardner.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • October 21, 2019
Bird Key Yacht Club parties on despite rain

Members of the club still got together for an evening celebration — indoors.

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The Woman in White (Yvonne Clark) was a haunting figure during The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 20, 2019
Headless Horseman arrives day late in Lakewood Ranch

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow has a successful run a day late at the Sarasota Polo Club.

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 20, 2019
Runners triumph at First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon

The event made adjustments in light of the rainy weekend, but carried on strong.

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The 2019 youth delegates for the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 17, 2019
Sarasota teen sparks passion at world summit

Abigail Koester was chosen as one of the youth delegates for the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 17, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: October 17

Sheila Pies caught this image of an American bald eagle at Blackburn Point Park in Osprey.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 17, 2019
East County weather page photo: October 17

Connie Callison captured this beautiful hibiscus flowering in her yard in Rosedale Golf and Country Club.

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  • October 17, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: October 17

Tahniya Smith captured this reflecting sunset on Greer Island, Longboat Key.

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