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Michael Nitzsche shows off a portion of his ornament collection.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 14, 2013
Holidays arrive early with ornament sale

Avid collector Michael Nitzsche prepares to pass on the sparkle of his 60,000 ornaments to benefit his church.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Pam Carides submitted this photo of a sunrise, taken over Camelot East, on Clark Road.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2013
Weather: East County

Pam Carides submitted this photo of a sunrise, taken over Camelot East, on Clark Road.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
More than 50 residents attended a workshop Wednesday at Town Hall to debate telecommunications and boat parking.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 14, 2013
Consensus: No cell tower

The majority of the Longboat Key Town Commission wants to see a telecommunications ordinance that makes it clear cell towers aren't acceptable.

  • Longboat Key
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Scott Anderson and Mark Pritchett
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 13, 2013
AJC 2013 Civic Achievement Award Dinner honoring Teri A Hansen

AJC 2013 Civic Achievement Award Dinner honoring Teri A Hansen

  • Black Tie
Sue Benjamin with Barbara Stafford
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 13, 2013
Argus Foundation Lifetime Achievement Awards honoring Frederick Derr and Posthumous honoree C. Dana Rollings

Argus Foundation Lifetime Achievement Awards honoring Frederick Derr and Posthumous honoree C. Dana Rollings

  • Black Tie
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  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • November 13, 2013
Taste of Asia: Third location's a charm

Taste of Asia: Third location's a charm

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Elmer Burkel and Shelia Miller
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 13, 2013
Children's Guardian Fund 15th annual Fall Luncheon

Children's Guardian Fund 15th annual Fall Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Group of Garden Club members
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Garden Club's Wine Tasting

The Longboat Key Garden Club hosted a wine tasting at Harry's Continental Kitchen on Wednesday, Nov. 13, to benefit both their scholarship and grant programs.

  • Longboat Key
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One of the first editions of the East County Observer.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2013
East County Observer reflects on 15 years

At the prodding of an employee, Observer Media Group CEO Matt Walsh drove to East County to see what was happening away from Sarasota's sunny beaches. That was more than a decade ago. In fact, this month the East County Observer celebrates 15 years of reporting on the East County. Join us as we reflect on 15 years of our history.

  • East County
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Kristofer Geddie from the Venice Theatre and Benjamin Plocher, Sarasota Opera
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 13th annual Principals' Recognition Luncheon

Principals and local art leaders of Sarasota County celebrated the arts in school at the 13th annual Principals' Recognition Luncheon, Wednesday Nov. 13.

  • Sarasota
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Winners of the 2013 Sandies awards — Back left: Jules Price; Amanda Vercheski; Chris Deleonardo. Front left: Judy Athari; Marc Simms; Violetta Huesman; Annette Gueli; Tommy Klauber.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: LWRBA's Sandies Awards

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance recognized its members at its annual Sandies award ceremony Nov. 13 at the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom.

  • East County
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Courtesy photo. B.J. and Dave Bishop
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2013
B.J. Webb now a Bishop

B.J. and Dave Bishop married Oct. 19, in the garden of All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michelle Sylvester, Sonya Goldwasser and Michele Dunbar
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Women's Association Fashion Show and Holiday Bazaar

The Bird Key Women's Association held a Fashion Show and Holiday Bazaar for members on Wednesday, Nov. 13.

  • Arts + Culture
Bob Gault and John Wild
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2013
Gault wins award for service

Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key member and past president Bob Gault was presented the Walter Zeller Fellowship award for his service to the community at his club's Oct. 31 weekly breakfast meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sebastiano
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2013
Observer welcomes intern

The East County Observer recently welcomed Amanda Sebastiano to its team, as an intern.

  • East County
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