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Yesterday, people around the world celebrated Féte du Beaujolais Nouveau, a red wine from France only corked on the third Thursday of November. Maison Blanche had its own tasting.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 18, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Made in France
Sue Jacobson, Bert Fivelson, Sarah Elbert, Ursula Pearson, Mimi Edlin and Grant Jones pose together, Friday, Nov. 18, at Edlin’s home at the Sarasota Bay Club.
  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • November 18, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sharing birthdays with friends
Sherri Johnson and Bob Kirscher
  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • November 18, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber at Wells Fargo
Jason Moore tries to blow through the bull horn, but fails during his attempt. Photo by Rachel S O'Hara.
  • By Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2011
Photos of the Week
Judy and Steve Altier with Janey and Jon Swift
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • November 17, 2011
Goodwill Ambassador of the Year Awards Dinner
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • November 17, 2011
AJC 2011 Civic Achievement Award Dinner honoring Gwen MacKenzie
Gregg Anderson
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • November 17, 2011
Tri-Chamber Meeting
Laurey Stryker, Darrell Ayers, Lori White, Robert Warren, Kristin Fulkerson and Jim Shirley
  • By Loren Mayo
  • November 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 11th Annual Principals Recognition Luncheon
Dick Moran took the Oath of Office today as he was sworn in as Lakewood Ranch Community Development District 2's newest supervisor.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • November 17, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Sworn into office
Tube Dude owner Scott Gerber could not be reached to comment on the pair of giant hands that are being spray painted on the exterior of the building.
  • By Loren Mayo
  • November 17, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: That's no Tube Dude!
Linda and Ira Abrahamson
  • By Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Promenade Luau
VFW Post 10141 members demonstrated how to fold the American flag.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • November 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Veterans visit Gullett
Mary Haveron, Helen Bradshaw and Elaine Johnson
  • By Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Women's Meeting
Cathy Bishop and Beverly Shapiro
  • By Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Garden Club Meeting
All Angel's by the Sea Men's Group Meeting learn about financial concerns in the current economy
  • By Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church Men Meeting
Cortney Keller and Jonna Keller
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Gala 'Le Jazz Hot'
Back: Tracy and MIchael Lucci, John Troutt, Jeannene Mironack, Kathryn and Kevin Sperber, Cecilia and John Troutt. Seated: Sarah Trout, Pat and Senator Bob Johnson and Alex Troutt.
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • November 16, 2011
YMCA Foundation of Sarasota Annual Donor Appreciation Luncheon honoring Bob Johnson
Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood President Laura Zalkin, left, presented the Savory Kugel trophy to Kala and Kendal Sheckler.
  • By Loren Mayo
  • November 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple enjoys traditional treats
Christmas has come early to St. Armands Circle. They started putting up lights Tuesday, Nov. 15.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 16, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Christmas is here
JFCS volunteers Carol Macphee, Esther Heller, Arnold Elliot, Joel Blumsack and Lee Katz helped serve up food, Wednesday, Nov. 16, during the Celebration of Caregivers luncheon at the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus.
  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • November 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Celebration of Caregivers
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • November 16, 2011
Castaway
A little wet weather couldn’t squelch the fun at BRE's walk-a-thon.
  • By Kathy Keebler
  • November 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River pounds pavement for education
Nikki Clark, Chhun Chhim, J.J. Paone, Charley Halley and Pete Norden with Clear Channel Sarasota
  • By Loren Mayo
  • November 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Greater Sarasota, Manatee and Venice Chambers of Commerce Business After Hours
Brenda Cannon, Sandy Gurley and Joanna Pace
  • By Loren Mayo
  • November 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Founders Garden Club Floral Workshop and Luncheon
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Latest News Photo Galleries

1
Yesterday, people around the world celebrated Féte du Beaujolais Nouveau, a red wine from France only corked on the third Thursday of November. Maison Blanche had its own tasting.
  • November 18, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Made in France
2
Sue Jacobson, Bert Fivelson, Sarah Elbert, Ursula Pearson, Mimi Edlin and Grant Jones pose together, Friday, Nov. 18, at Edlin’s home at the Sarasota Bay Club.
  • November 18, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sharing birthdays with friends
3
Sherri Johnson and Bob Kirscher
  • November 18, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber at Wells Fargo
4
Jason Moore tries to blow through the bull horn, but fails during his attempt. Photo by Rachel S O'Hara.
  • November 18, 2011
Photos of the Week
5
Judy and Steve Altier with Janey and Jon Swift
  • November 17, 2011
Goodwill Ambassador of the Year Awards Dinner

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