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Joy Mahler and Gina Taylor of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 6, 2013
The Good News: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast is seeking good role models in its 100 Real Men Mentor campaign. Read more about it and watch a video in this week's Good News.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Timmy Berg played tennis for Cardinal Mooney for four years before moving on to Bates College in Lewiston, Maine.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 6, 2013
Triumphant return

Cardinal Mooney High alum and Bates College senior Timmy Berg will compete in the 2013 Dick Vitale Lakewood Ranch Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic for the first time.

  • East County
  • Sports
This Rosedale home, which has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,604 square feet of living area, sold for $545,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 6, 2013
Rosedale home tops week's sales at $545,000

Stephen and Joan Shuster sold their home at 5219 88th St. E. to Bruce McCaffrey, of Bradenton, for $545,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Charles Haeussner submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lake Uihlein in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2013
Weather: East County

Charles Haeussner submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lake Uihlein in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Another candidate jumps into the Sarasota County Commission race
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 5, 2013
Daily Headlines: Nov. 5, 2013

Today's stories: Another candidate jumps into the Sarasota County Commission race; Two Longboat Key properties sell for $6 million each; Sarasota City Commission to extend homeless outreach program; and MORE!

  • Siesta Key
  • News
This year’s Farm City Week will celebrate 500 years of Florida agriculture.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 5, 2013
Manatee County proclaims Farm City Week

November 14-22 will recognize the importance of domestic agricultural production, a $500 million industry in Manatee County.

  • East County
  • News
The Longboat Key Town Commission considers planning policies this afternoon.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 4, 2013
Daily Headlines: Nov. 4, 2013

Man stabbed near Siesta Key north bridge; Sarasota Coalition of City Neighborhood Associations asks for oversight of school board levy; Longboat Key Town Commission to consider Urban Land Institute recommendations; and MORE!

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Sarasota Bay Water Festival took over Ken Thompson park, Saturday Nov. 2.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 4, 2013
MONDAY EVENT MASHUP: Sarasota Bay Water Festival

Sarasota Bay Water Festival; Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce's SandFest; Polo Grill 2.0 Relaunch Party; and MORE!

  • Siesta Key
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Half Shell Seafood House, formerly Half Shell Oyster House, moved from Main Street in Sarasota.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 4, 2013
Half Shell Seafood House opens on University Parkway

Formerly the Half Shell Oyster House, the restaurant moved from Main Street in Sarasota to Manatee County, at 5231 University Parkway in the former Red Elephant Pizza space.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 4, 2013
Half Shell Seafood House opens on University Parkway

Half Shell Seafood House opens on University Parkway

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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 4, 2013
Half Shell Seafood House opens on University Parkway

Formerly the Half Shell Oyster House, the restaurant moved from Main Street in Sarasota to Manatee County, at 5231 University Parkway in the former Red Elephant Pizza space.

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American Eagle has thousands of stores and outlet stores across the country, including at Westfield's Sarasota Square Mall and the Ellenton Premium Outlets.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 4, 2013
American Eagle commits to mega mall

American Eagle Outfitters, an apparel retailer targeted at young adults and teenagers, has committed to the Mall at University Town Center.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 3, 2013
Cougars capture district crown

The Cardinal Mooney High football team captured the Class 3A-District 10 crown with a 35-10 victory over Fort Myers Bishop Verot Nov. 1.

  • East County
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The Sarasota High football team celebrates following its 41-14 victory over Lakewood Ranch Nov. 1.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High Football vs. Lakewood Ranch

The Sarasota High football team captured the Class 7A-District 10 tittle with a 41-14 victory over Lakewood Ranch Nov. 1. With the win, the Sailors clinched a berth in the playoffs for the first time since 2007.

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Tim and Lisa Holler with Melissa and Matt Rixon; Melissa Rixon is co-vice president of the McNeal Parent Teacher Organization.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Elementary 10-year Anniversary Gala

Supporters came out to McNeal Elementary School's 10-year Anniversary Celebration Gala Nov. 1. The event, at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing, featured a Texas Hold 'Em tournament, dancing, cocktails and food.

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