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Unidentified bird molting
  • By Otus
  • November 20, 2013
Ask Otus: 'MOLTING: It's for the Birds'

Otus Rufous, an Eastern Screech-owl, was born on Siesta Key and is a full-time resident there. An avid hunter, accomplished vocalist and genuine night owl, Otus is a keen observer of our local wildlife and knows many of nature's secrets. Otus will answer your questions about our amazing wildlife, but only if you Ask Otusâ„¢.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The eastbound left turn lane at U.S. 301 is one of several stretches of Ringling Boulevard that will be repaved this week as part of a city project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 20, 2013
Street paving project comes to Ringling Boulevard

Turn lanes along Ringling Boulevard, between U.S. 301 and Orange Avenue, are being repaved this week as part of an ongoing city project.

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Bay Guardians is the area’s largest and most active volunteer program focused on Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 20, 2013
SBEP Bay Guardians win Sea Preservation Award

The Sarasota Bay Estuary Program Bay Guardians have been recognized for the volunteer work.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Richard Herzog's piece in Season of Sculpture Season VII called "It's All About Electricity"
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 20, 2013
VIDEO: Season of Sculpture artists speak about their work

Attendees of the Nov. 16 Season VII 'Shared Ground' celebration raised their glasses of champagne as booms sounded overhead. It was a surprise fireworks show to culminate the planning and installation of the biannual free outdoor art exhibition that decorates the bayfront.

  • Arts + Culture
Kayla Gardner, Donovan Cinilli, Kayten Brinn and Emily Townsend
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw American Education Week Musical

As part of American Education Week, Bashaw Elementary School third-graders performed a patriotic musical Nov. 19. The show was dedicated to third grade student Alexia Wolf and her father, Sgt. Troy Wood, who is serving the U.S. Army in Afghanistan.

  • East County
  • Schools
Pine View School is ranked among the best schools in Florida by U.S. News & World Report.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 20, 2013
Pine View ranks among nation's best, again

Pine View School was recently named by Newsweek as one of the country's top high schools for turning out college-ready graduates.

  • Siesta Key
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Courtesy photo. Charlotte Graver and Rich and Clare Segall
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2013
JFCS honors Longboaters

Jewish Family & Children's Service of Sarasota-Manatee Inc. honored three Longboat Key residents Monday during the Ninth Annual Grace Rosen Magill Memorial Lecture Program for their volunteerism and contributions to help the region's needy families and children.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2013
Observer papers win contest

For the second consecutive year, the Longboat Observer (circulation between 10,001 and 22,500) and Sarasota Observer (circulation between 22,501 and 37,500) won first place in their divisions.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2013
Free ride

The Tara Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) sponsored a limo ride and lunch for students who sold the most cookie dough as part of a fundraiser last month.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2013
Ring for return

The adage may be 'Finders, Keepers,' but members of the Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club are eager to find the rightful owner of a lady's ring found after the Suncoast Food and Wine Festival Nov. 9, at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2013
Callin' for change

The East County Observer hasn't moved locations, but our phone number changed effective this week.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Abigail Pfeiffer, left, plays miniature golf with McNeal Principal Norma Scott and friends Lauren Cunningham, Xavier Minton and Katelyn Valencia.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2013
'Tubs' of fun

Forty-five children from McNeal Elementary took turns riding in a Hummer limo and practicing their putting skills Nov. 7, at The Fish Hole Miniature Golf, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cindy Pearse’s “These Boots are Made for Workin”
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2013
Photo finish

The Lakewood Ranch Digital Photography Club recently hosted its first salon competition.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Aranibar says her priority is to get the board to set a stronger set of policies and procedures for itself that are transparent and easy to follow.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 20, 2013
Aranibar elected school board chair

The Manatee County School Board voted 4-1 to make Julie Aranibar, the district 5 representative, chairwoman.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 20, 2013
Thanksgiving Day closures

Various Manatee County Government offices will be closed next week, in celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday.

  • East County
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