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Keith Sharpshead dances the Chicken Dance, Saturday, Jan. 28, during the Fifth Annual Sarasota Indian Festival.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 30, 2012
VIDEO: Sarasota Indian Festival

Check out this video featuring dancing, singing, drumming and hoop dancing from the Fifth Annual Sarasota Indian Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 30, 2012
JAN. 30: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Lakewood Ranch residents Pamela and Roger Wald are big fans of cheese and red wine.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Winemaker's ParTAY

East County residents enjoyed an evening of food and wine during the Forks and Corks Winemaker's ParTAY Jan. 28 at the Polo Grill and Bar. Guests sampled wines from a variety of celebrity winemakers from across the country while enjoying food stations and entertainment by Joel Fisher.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ken Comeforo, John and Sue Troup, Jane Stephenson and Bob Ray
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tina and Tony's Wedding at Longboat Harbour

White 'just married' balloons and streamers adorn the entrance, napkins and party favors printed with 'Tina and Tony' deck the tables and attendees wear their best Italian wedding ensembles on Saturday, Jan. 28. It's almost as if a real wedding is about to take place at Longboat Harbor. But, it's just a dinner theatre showcase of 'Tiny and Tony's Italian Wedding.' The one-act is about an Italian wedding that only bride and groom want to take place, and it seems as the whole congregation has slept with either the bride or the groom.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Larry and Andrea Atlas, Melissa and Brad Lerner, Wayne and Ronna Ruben
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Beach Barbecue

Attendees to the beach barbeque at Longboat Key Club and Resort on Saturday, Jan. 28 warmed up near a fire pit during the chilly sunset. They dined on hamburgers and hotdogs while enjoying live entertainment from Francesco Tarantino. The young ones - and the young at heart - made s'mores.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Participants discussed ideas for the north end in small groups.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 30, 2012
Stakeholders participate in planning charrette

Approximately 40 people came together Saturday to discuss ideas for Longboat Key's north end.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Allie Castro, 7, enjoyed the day's festivities.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Winter Wonderland

Children at the Tabernacle Christian School celebrated the winter season with sledding, snow cones and other festivities during the school's Winter Wonderland event today.

  • East County
  • Schools
The commission meets at 3 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers at City Hall, 1565 First Street.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 30, 2012
Sarasota City Commissioners meet to review and outline goals

The Sarasota City Commissioners meet today at a retreat to discuss progress on their two-year priorities and objectives.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kevin Loche, professional hoop dancer, shows off his skills, Saturday, Jan. 28, during the Fifth Annual Sarasota Indian Festival at the Sarasota Fairgrounds.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Fifth Annual Sarasota Indian Festival

The Fifth Annual Sarasota Indian Festival was held Friday, Jan. 27 - Sunday, Jan. 29 at the Sarasota Fairgrounds.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 30, 2012
SCORES: Pirates clinch No. 1 seed

The Braden River High boys basketball team clinched the No. 1 seed in the Class 7A-District 11 tournament with a 58-19 victory over Manatee Jan. 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 30, 2012
SCORES: Lady Pirates sink Lemon Bay

The Braden River High girls basketball team defeated Lemon Bay 39-32 Jan. 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
Joe Gruters is hard at work this year preparing for the state’s Republican Primary on Tuesday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 30, 2012
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Joe Gruters

No one seems busier these days than Republican Party of Sarasota County Chairman Joe Gruters.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Incoming Style Show Chair Katie Cornell and former Style Show Chair Rene Brooks
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Style Show

Bird Key Yacht Club's dining room's tables were full and attendees to the style show were anticipating club's members to walk the catwalk. The style show on Thursday, Jan. 26 marks the last for chair Rene Brooks before the change of watch. The clothing featured was from PJ's Boutique at 1443 Main Street, which specializes in colorful jackets.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Polo players raced to score.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SMR Cup

East County residents gathered Jan. 29, at the Sarasota Polo Club, to watch the SMR Cup Finals, presented by Maduro Cigar & Bar. Also this weekend, local cowboys and polo players competed in fishing, cattle roping and more as part of SMR Cup festivities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lynn and Richie Barrie
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 29, 2012
Forks & Corks Food & Wine Festival: The Grand Tasting

Forks & Corks Food & Wine Festival: The Grand Tasting

  • Black Tie
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