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Haley Preininger, No. 2, bumps the ball over the net.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 24, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA v. CMHS semifinal game

The Out-of-Door Academy brought the thunder and beat the Cardinal Mooney cougars in the semifinals Tuesday, Oct. 23, at Bradenton Christian.

  • Sarasota
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Barbara Kerwin, Pat Loy and Susan Landau brought refreshments for the first meeting of the season.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 24, 2012
The Longboat Key Garden Club holds the first meeting of the season

The Longboat Key Garden Club met at Windward Bay on Tuesday Oct. 23 for their first meeting of the season. Members discussed upcoming events. Guest speaker Joe Mathis, a 14 - year volunteer of Mote Aquarium, presented various aquarium research and programs.

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Nick Gladding and Steve Queior
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  • Nick Friedman
  • October 24, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber Salute to Business

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce hosted its 92nd annual luncheon Monday, Oct. 22 at the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota. More than 500 guests gathered to enjoy a meal and honor local businesses as a part of the theme, 'Salute to Business.' The chamber honored local business leaders in the categories of Hiring our Neighbors, Investing in our Future and Anniversary Milestones. The Chamber also presented its second Chair's Cup Award.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 24, 2012
Lady Pirates season comes to an end in semifinals

The Braden River High volleyball team saw its season come to an end with a 13-25, 14-25 16-25, loss to Manatee in a Class 7A-District 11 semifinal Oct. 23.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 24, 2012
Lady Thunder earn regional tournament berth

The No. 3 seed Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated No. 2 seed Cardinal Mooney 15-25, 25-23, 25-19, 25-16 in a Class 3A-District 10 semifinal Oct. 23.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2012
Bobby Lange gets recognition

Bobby Lange, grandson of Longboat Key resident Bobbie Banan, recently received some jumbo kudos for his athletic and academic accomplishments: His picture appeared on the jumbo-tron Oct. 13 at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2012
Chamber tri still needs volunteers

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Duathlon and Triathlon will begin at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 28.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2012
Observer welcomes Siegel

Starting this week, you'll be seeing a new face around town.

  • East County
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During phase one, Sunshine Airlines will offer direct flights to eight destinations in the U.S.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 24, 2012
Couple proposes Sarasota-based airline

A Longboat Key couple with decades of airline startup experience believes an SRQ-based airline would be feasible and profitable.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 24, 2012
Impasse looms for town, firefighters

The town will not waver from its stance to declare impasse Nov. 1 unless the firefighters union presents a pension modification that results in substantial savings.

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Joy Mahler, CEO for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, accepts a check from Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Board Member Garrett Shinn, during a ceremony Oct. 19.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2012
Community Fund distributes $71,000 to 21 organizations

Since 2002, the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund has helped 77 charities.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2012
East County prepares for Wine Fest

Tickets now are on sale for the Suncoast Food & Wine Fest Nov. 10.

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Reese Ryan Phillips
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2012
East County Births

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births. The East County Observer will publish birth announcements each month.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2012
Our View: Federal, state offices ...

When noted economist Arthur Laffer spoke in Sarasota last winter, he cut to the quick while summarizing the Nov. 6 election. Every election, Laffer said, is a referendum on the incumbent's performance.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Margaret Callihan, a Bay Isles resident, will receive the AJC 2012 Civic Achievement Award. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 24, 2012
AJC honors Margaret Callihan for community involvement

Longboat Key resident and SunTrust Bank Southwest Florida chair, president and CEO Margaret Callihan is the recipient of the AJC 2012 Civic Achievement Award.

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