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As a tribute to the late Honorary Chairwoman Tana Sandefur, her closest friends, "The Tanettes," donned hats and spoke about her at The Wit and Wisdom of Aging event.
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 12, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

An honored woman; The dirty little secret of philanthropy; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
Michael Gibson surprised his mom, Kristina Gibson, and dad, not pictured, as they disembarked in Hong Kong on one of their stops on a Queen Mary 2 world cruise. They read their Observer while overlooking the Central District of Hong Kong from Kowloon.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 12, 2014
This year's "It's Read Everywhere" contest winners are ...

We took some incredible journeys across seven continents during the 2014 'It's Read Everywhere' contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Licensed mental health counselor Liz Cupo facilitates Transitions Support Group meetings.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 12, 2014
Two groups help members with life's challenges

Two Key churches house weekly support groups for full-time and seasonal Longboaters.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Unit N-1101 at Longboat Key Towers has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,420 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.45 million. File photo
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 12, 2014
Longboat Key Towers condo sells for $1.45 million

A condominium in Longboat Key Towers tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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  • Real Estate
Art Tankersley submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 12, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather photos. Each weekly winner will be entered into a monthly drawing for a $25 gift card. One grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 flooring makeover.*

  • Longboat Key
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Phill Phelan proposes to Kailee Burgess after a flash mob dance routine to Brad Paisley’s "Wrapped Around." Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 12, 2014
Boyfriend orchestrates unique spin on proposal

A flash mob turns into a marriage proposal that surprised the audience and newly engaged Kailee Burgess.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tom Frost is CEO of Lakewood Ranch-based Datum, an IT firm that supports more than 145,000 employees for clients nationwide. Photo by Lori Sax
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • November 12, 2014
Another Gear

Lakewood Ranch-based Datum Corp., which lays cable and fiber optic lines, is expanding company-wide.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This home at 13228 Palmers Creek Terrace has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,512 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.43 million. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 12, 2014
Country Club Village home sells for $1.43 million

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Bradenton resident Rosemary Seto submitted this sunset photo, taken near the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 12, 2014
Weather: East County

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The majority of the commission wants to know what that the cost would be island-wide to bury utilities.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 12, 2014
Underground utilities referenda nixed for March

The majority of the commission expressed a need to research an island-wide project to bury utilities instead of moving forward with just a Gulf of Mexico Drive project.

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Holley Hall filled with educators, artists and public officials at the 14th Annual Principals' Recognition Luncheon.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • November 12, 2014
14th Annual Principals' Luncheon tunes into arts education

The Arts Education Task Force, part of the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County, hosted their 14th Annual Principals' Recognition Luncheon where educators, public officials, and arts leaders reflected and advocated increased arts in public education

  • Arts + Culture
Wawa has plans for two locations in Sarasota County, furthering its expansion strategy in Florida.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 12, 2014
Wawa slated for north Sarasota

The Sarasota County Development Review Committee will discuss plans for a location for the popular convenience store and gas station on North Washington Boulevard during a meeting next week.

  • Sarasota
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An ensemble of children sing "You're a Grand Old Flag" following the flag-raising portion of the ceremony.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Veterans Day Ceremony

Children at Freedom Elementary School celebrated the nation's military veterans and history during a special Veterans Day courtyard ceremony Nov. 12, at the school.

  • East County
  • News
Cafe Baci serves classic Italian dishes with specialties in Roman and Tuscan cuisine.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 12, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cafe Baci

Join us in the kitchen at Cafe Baci with owner Roberto Mei and chef Eldis Rodriguez as they prepare tomato risotto with seared diver scallops.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 12, 2014
Prime for slime

It's slime time!

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  • Neighbors
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