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East County residents catch up on their Observer news while sightseeing at Stonehenge in the English countryside.
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  • October 17, 2013
Vote now for your favorite "It's Read Everywhere" photo!

Voting is now live for the Observer's "It's Read Everywhere" photo contest.

  • Sarasota
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Rick Smith talks to the audience about his father, the book and the impact it has had on people.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Reception for Rick Smith and A Land Remembered

The Library Foundation and Conservation Foundation hosts a reception honoring Rick Smith Wednesday, Oct. 16, at Bay Preserve.

  • Sarasota
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Fred and Jean Carleton
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2013
Key couple celebrates 65 years

Fred and Jean Carleton celebrated the anniversary of their Oct. 9, 1948 wedding in Mount Vernon, N.Y., with family and friends at a dinner party.

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  • October 16, 2013
Colton family makes news

Bill Colton and his son, who is also named Bill Colton, were quoted in the Longboat Observer and the New York Times the same day.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2013
Turtle nests continue to hatch

Turtles wrapped up nesting last month, but it's still nesting season through Oct. 31.

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Mixed team winners Mary Lane, Jennifer Davies, Donna Kemp and Justin Powers
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2013
Furry fundraiser

Bailey's Buddies held its second annual Golf Tournament and Luncheon Oct. 5, at Tara Golf and Country Club.

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Lori Guerin presents Caryl Herschman with the award for Woman of the Month.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2013
Wonder woman

Successful Women Aligning Together (SWAT) named Caryl Herschman its Woman of the Month.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2013
Raising hope

Kiddie Academy raised more than $7,000 for Hope Family Services at its fourth annual Apple Gala Oct. 5.

  • East County
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Leila Gompertz
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 16, 2013
Community is recipient of Gompertz's support

Philanthropist Leila Gompertz believed she had an obligation to give back to the community through her time and money.

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Robert ‘Bob’ Tate
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 16, 2013
Bob Tate had mobile vision for community

Philanthropist and community activist Robert 'Bob' Tate died Oct. 5. He was 89.

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Nancy Barrie with Tommy and Jaymie Klauber and Chef Stephane Pierre
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 16, 2013
Newly renovated Polo Grill and Bar prepares to open its doors

Two months ago, Lakewood Ranch's Polo Grill and Bar began renovation. Now, it is preparing for its official opening night Nov. 1.

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  • October 16, 2013
Haunted Happenings

From haunted houses to zombie zip tours, find your perfect Halloween activity.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2013
Pumpkin patch roundup

Check out our listing of pumpkin patches in Manatee and Sarasota counties.

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The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key awarded 25 scholarships totaling $42,500 in August.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 16, 2013
Gourmet Lawn Party is ticket to education

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key uses the money raised at the event for scholarships and local children's charities.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 16, 2013
Longboat Lore: Community built bridges during bridge breakdown

When the New Pass Bridge was stuck in semi-open position for two weeks in October 1983, Larry Marthaler arranged for an alternative route.

  • Longboat Key
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