Carol and Barrie Farrar fish in Overlook Park daily. Barrie hasn't caught any keepers so far today.

India Lambert and Seaman HR Clarence Cheaves, U.S. Navy at the NAACP Freedom Awards Dinner, October 6 at the Hyatt. Seaman Cheaves is stationed in Pensacola; "HR" stands for Hospitalman Recruit. His step father is Sarasota County Chapter NAACP president Trevor Harvey.

Lakewood Ranch residents looking for social groups to join gathered Oct. 8 at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall for Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp.'s Club Day event. Attendees were able to speak with representatives of more than 30 Lakewood Ranch clubs.

When you mix Dr. Seuss and G Wiz, you get a science museum full of 150 people wearing Cat in the Hat caps. On Sunday, Oct. 9, G Wiz and The Players joined forces to encourage kids to learn and think outside of the box, and it was a fundraiser benefiting both groups. The event also acted as a kick-off for The Players' 'Seussical the Musical,' which starts Oct. 20.

Selby Botanical Gardens held their first performance of their Fall performance series, GartenFest, Sunday, Oct. 9 out by the Banyan trees at the Botanical Gardens. The Fuzion Dance Artists performed under the Banyan trees to a large crowd.

Sam Sneade's Tavern hosted its first Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 8 with proceeds benefiting The Humane Society. They served brats, pretzels, rotisserie chicken and - of course - beer. And Northern Sounds provided authentic German music for the event.

East County residents rallied against breast cancer Oct. 8 during the Hornback Chiropractic High Heel-A-Thon event in the parking lot of Crowder's Gifts & Gadgets.

The Braden River High football team fell to Manatee 63-0 in the Class 7A-District 10 opener for both teams. The Pirates had a punt blocked for a safety on their opening possession, giving Manatee an early 2-0 lead. Manatee scored 61 unanswered points in the rout as the Pirates fell to 1-5 on the season. Braden River returns to non-district action Oct. 14 versus Bayshore in its Homecoming game.

TDA Global Sports hosted a party to thank past sponsors and new sponsors at the Longboat Key Club and Resort Tennis Gardens on Friday, Oct. 7. The title sponsors for the 2012 Sarasota Open were officially announced: Robrady Design and Ziivva. Tickets for the open go on sale Nov. 1 and will be $5 to $1,000 for the Sarasota Open from April 14 to 22. TDA is also a sponsor for the Longboat Key Triathalon on Oct. 23.

Sailor Circus students and families were invited to come out Friday, Oct. 7 to the Sailor Circus Big Top on Bahia Vista to celebrate the new collaboration with Circus Sarasota. The short meeting allowed students and parents to not only celebrate the exciting news but also allowed for a question and answer session with CEO of Circus Sarasota Pedro Reis, Dolly Jacobs and Sailor Circus program director Susan Loeffler.

Lakewood Ranch High School tonight battled Tarpon Springs for its Homecoming game.

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce held a networking luncheon Friday, Oct. 7 at Buffalo Wild Wings at 4067 Clark Road.