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Angelo and Christine Furgiuele
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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 23, 2013
Mixed Marriages

Politicians, take note. You can work together even when you disagree - as these three couples demonstrate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alan Moore says there's an unprecedented occurrence in his 48 years in the industry. So far, this stone-crab season he’s pulled no medium claws — all large and jumbo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 23, 2013
Sarasota gets crabby

If stone-crab season is like Florida's Christmas, then Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant is the North Pole.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mimi Ribot submitted this sunset photo, taken on Bradenton Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
Weather: Longboat Key

Mimi Ribot submitted this sunset photo, taken on Bradenton Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"I just do my life and somehow a paycheck comes to me," Ann Morrison says about her interesting and fulfilling life. "According to America's standards, I must be poor, but I think I'm very rich."
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 23, 2013
'Lead an interesting life'

Sarasota actress Ann Morrison is more 'Annie Get Your Gun' than the orphan Annie.

  • Arts + Culture
"Words are one of the layers — there are a lot of other layers," Eliza Ladd says. Here she works with students to free their instruments.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 23, 2013
Backstage Pass: Eliza Ladd helps students perform moving work

Movement and dance teacher Eliza Ladd works with FSU/Asolo Conservatory students on creating big characters for the upcoming "School For Lies" production.

  • Arts + Culture
Moulin Rouge themed party. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 23, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Welcome to the Moulin Rouge; Getting close ...; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 23, 2013
Country Club Village home sells for $900,000

David and Debra Condrack, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 7315 Desert Ridge Glen to Robert Piccirilli and Martina Riley, trustees, of Lakewood Ranch, for $900,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Willy Lee submitted this reflective photo, taken on the Myakka River.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
Weather

Willy Lee submitted this reflective photo, taken on the Myakka River.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
YPG members Jason Chachula and Frank Maggio
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Young Professionals chat with Mayor Shannon Snyder

Mayor Shannon Snyder met with young professionals, students and Community Youth Development Wednesday, Oct. 23, at New College to discuss future plans and participate in an intimate conversation with young adults. The goal of the event was to cultivate active and informed citizens in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Commissioner Charles Hines spoke in defense of County Administrator Randall Reid at Wednesday's meeting, but ultimately voted for his removal.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • October 23, 2013
A big week for the BCC

The Sarasota Board of County Commissioners (BCC) had a busy week, approving funding for several high-profile projects, making a key staff change and addressing hot-button issues in a joint meeting with the city of Sarasota.

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  • News
The skyline won't be empty too much longer at the corner of Main Street and North Washington Boulevard.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 23, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 23, 2013

Today's stories: Sarasota County commissioners advance plans for a downtown Sarasota hotel; Town of Longboat Key settles differences with Longboat Key Police Union; Landowners move to overturn Manatee County Commission denial of Waterline Road project: and MORE!

  • Longboat Key
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Sarasota junior Jordan Brooks finished with eight kills in the Sailors 3-1 victory over Braden River Oct. 22.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 7A-District 10 semifinal volleyball

The Sarasota High volleyball team defeated Braden River 3-1 in a Class 7A-District 10 semifinal match Oct. 22. The Sailors will play Lakewood Ranch for the district title Oct. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid took his current position in the wake of the local procurement scandal.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 23, 2013
Sarasota County Commission ousts Reid

The Sarasota County Commission voted to terminate County Administrator Randall Reid Wednesday, Oct. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 23, 2013
Sarasota Police investigate dead body discovery

Landscapers discovered a dead body near the 10th Street boat ramp Wednesday, Oct. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jean Lolli and Debby Johnson were recognized for their years of service at Forty Carrots.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 23, 2013
Forty Carrots celebrates 20 years

Forty Carrots Family Center celebrated their 20th Anniversary Wednesday, Oct. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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