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James Smith submitted this sunset photo, which shows San Marco Plaza.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 30, 2013
Weather: East County

James Smith submitted this sunset photo, which shows San Marco Plaza.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Betty Jo Haas, Tom Reese and Fred Haas
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Oktoberfest

Following the worship service Sunday, Oct. 27, Longboat Island Chapel members gathered in the garden for the Longboat Island Chapel Oktoberfest.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Liz Rodon and Mary Lou Johnson
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Centre Shops Fall Festival

Centre Shops merchants host Fall Festival Sunday, Oct. 27, at the Centre Shops of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Angie Reed with her son Dylan
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch YMCA Fall Festival

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA held its annual Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 26.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Meg, Mike and Ethan Traeger
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Boo Run

More than 700 people gathered on Lakewood Ranch Main Street for the 10th annual Boo Run Saturday, Oct. 26.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ryan Lochte hangs out with the Sharks and talks to them about what it takes to be a champion swimmer.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Ryan Lochte visits the Sharks

Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte visited the National Champion Sarasota Sharks swim team Thursday, Oct. 24, at Evelyn Sadlier Jones YMCA Selby Aquatics Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mary and Jym Agen
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Monster Mash

Members of the Sarasota Yacht Club celebrated Halloween at the annual Monster Mash dinner, Saturday Oct. 26. Attendees went all out with creations ranging from classic costumes to more original Sarasota references. The evening started with cocktails in the bar and followed with a spooky dinner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lorraine Brooks and Sheila Cyr
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Harbour Welcome Back

Longboat Harbour welcomed seasonal residents' back with an evening social in their clubhouse, Saturday Oct. 26. The social, organized by the Recreational Committee, had drinks and a homemade dinner buffet for residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gavin Lawson, 8, tested his balance.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Grace Fall Festival

Grace Community Church, in the Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park, welcomed families Oct. 26 for its first fall festival.

  • East County
  • News
Chase Polivchak, 6, passed out candy with his sister, Zoe, 9.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Harvest Moon Bash

Families at Braden River Elementary School celebrated the fall season Oct. 26, during the school's Harvest Moon Bash event.

  • East County
  • News
Clara, Miguel and Odimeer Arango all dressed as firemen.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Boo Fest

Thousands of East County residents and their friends gathered Oct. 25, at Lakewood Ranch Main Street, for Lakewood Ranch Community Activities annual Boo Fest event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Developer Michael Adams, architect Guy Peterson and developer Jonathan McCague present the new luxury condominiums.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Discovering Aqua Luxury Condominiums

Community members listened to a presentation Thursday, Oct. 25, at State of the Arts Gallery about the upcoming luxury condominium, Aqua. Developers Michael Adams and Jonathan McCague discussed the new ultra - luxury development and architect Guy Peterson discussed their design.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Melissa and Brian Precourt and their daughter Gwendolyn, 5, get ready to sample a Blue Rooster pulled pork slider.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Taste of SOMA

Community members sampled food from 20 area restaurants Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Taste of SOMA, A South of Main Street Tasting and Awareness Event for The Child Protection Center. Lisa Ridings and Vertigo performed live soul music. Community members donated to the organization and enrolled in a raffle after taking a tour of the facilities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Maradith Meyer, Donna Forsyth and Elaine Steinfurth
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Women's Club Bazaar and Luncheon

Ladies in the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club enjoyed the club's annual Bazaar, Boutique and Luncheon Oct. 23, at the Polo Grill.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2013
Wedding bells

Jennifer Greaves, daughter of Jim and Sheri Greaves, married Jeff Zych, son of Jeffrey and Sandra Zych, at sunset Aug. 3, on Siesta Beach.

  • Sarasota
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