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Professional dancers and those who paid to dance enjoyed making their way around the dance floor Sunday, Sept. 25, at Westfield Southgate.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 25, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: D2L Dance Party "Behind The Ropes"

Hundreds of professionals and spectators had fun dancing around during the D2L Dance Party "Behind The Ropes" Sunday, Sept. 25, at the Westfield Southgate Mall. Westfield Southgate, Cancer Support Community and White Sands Chapter of USADance sponsored the event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Melissa Fox and Peter Simonson celebrate after beating dealer Rick Vargas at blackjack.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 25, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Drafts, Dealers & Dice

One hundred Junior League of Sarasota members and guests tried their luck during the organization's Drafts, Dealers & Dice event Sept. 24 at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing. Guests enjoyed hors d'oeuvres and drinks while playing blackjack, craps, roulette and Texas hold'em.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Pat and Jim Anderson pose for a photo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: An Evening in the Garden of Spain

The Bird Key Yacht Club hosted "An Evening in the Garden of Spain" on Saturday Sept. 24 for cocktails, dinner and dancing. Founding president of GuitarSarasota Thomas Koch provided Spanish classical guitar, the dinner tables were candle lit and patrons were served gazpacho, tapas, braised lamb shank and grilled Cornish hen and a flambe dessert served tableside.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jolene and Ed Graham pose for a photo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Night in Italy with The Rat Pack

The Sarasota Yacht Club hosted "A Night in Italy with The Rat Pack" evening on Sept. 24. Pasta ala punttanesca, eggplant rollatini, chicken picatta and antipasto were served for dinner, and entertainment was provided by the John Rinell Duo.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Six-year-old Faith Chaney throws a hula-hoop around a bear. Faith has been a Girl Scout for two years and her favorite cookie is the Thin Mint.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY:Girl Scouts Kick-Off 100 years

The Girl Scouts of Gulf Coast Florida kick-off the 100th anniversary of Girl Scouts with a family fun day festival on Sept. 24 at the Gulfcoast Event and Conference Center (GECC). March 12 is the official anniversary of 100 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Megan and Steve Johnston took part in cleaning up the bay. Megan is apart of an environmental club at King Middle School, which participated in the day.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Annual Coastal Cleanup and National Estuaries Day

National Estuaries Day in conjunction with Annual Coastal Cleanup hosted by The Sarasota Bay Estuary Program and Around the Bend Nature Tours held a bay cleanup, dip net observation, paddling 101 courses and more at Ken Thompson Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
WSLR’s Mark Binder, Gary Olson, Dream and Hope Siegenthaler and Normen Schindowski
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: WSLR's 4th Annual Beach Bash

WSLR-LPFM 96.5 held their 4th Annual Siesta Key Beach Bash from 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm Saturday, Sept. 24 at Siesta Key Public Beach

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Reece and Beth Nanfito talk to Shawn Carper about some of the creatures that had been brought in from the Bay and put on display inside water-filled tanks.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Local National Estuaries Day Celebration

The Sarasota Bay Estuary Program (SBEP) and Around the Bend Nature Tours held the Local National Estuaries Day Celebration from 9 am - 2 pm Saturday, Sept. 24, at Ken Thompson Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Patrick and Holly Wright and Viking Culinary Center private events coordinator Ashley Gruters worked together to plan the event.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Payton Wright Foundation Intimate Dinner

Twenty friends and supporters of Patrick and Holly Wright and the Payton Wright Foundation gathered together at the Viking Culinary Center in Lakewood Ranch for an Intimate Dinner Sept. 24. Guests enjoyed watching the chefs show off their culinary skills during a live interactive cooking demonstration while helping raise money for the Payton Wright Foundation.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Golfers started play shortly after 1 p.m.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Gullett Golf Challenge

Golf enthusiasts turned out Sept. 24 to University Park Country Club for the third annual Gullett Golf Challenge benefiting Gullett Elementary School's Parent Teacher Organization. Last year's event raised more than $34,000 for computers and other equipment for the school.

  • East County
  • Schools
John, Jonathon, 19, Jacob, 14, and Molly Brockhoff pose together prior to walking in the Sarasota/Manatee Heart Walk Saturday, Sept. 24, at Payne Park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota/Manatee Heart Walk

The 2011 Sarasota/Manatee Heart Walk had over 1,600 people come out Saturday, Sept. 24, at Payne Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Robin Adair uses a stick to try and find some trash among the brush and seaweed along the shore at Bayfront Park Saturday, Sept. 24, during the International Coastal Cleanup.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Annual International Coastal Cleanup - Bayfront Park

Hundreds of people in Sarasota County took part in the 25th Annual Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup Saturday, Sept. 24, at various locations. Around 30 people came out to cleanup around Bayfront Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The John Cox Community Partner of the Year Award was presented to Dave Beesley of First Step: Addiction Recovery Program. Presenting the award was President of Halfacre Construction Company Jack Cox and President of Fishman and Associates C.J. Fishman.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY:The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County presents the Hall of Fame 2011 Awards

The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County (EDC) hosted approximately 400 individuals from Sarasota businesses for industry awards at the Ritz Carlton for the Hall of Fame 2011 Awards luncheon on Sept. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A group photo of the board and the company of the Sarasota Ballet pose together Friday, Sept. 23, during the Meet Me at the Barre event at the FSU Asolo Center For The Performing Arts.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Meet Me at the Barre

The Friends of the Ballet put on the annual Meet Me at the Barre event Friday, Sept. 23, at the FSU Asolo Center For The Performing Arts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Braden River was held scoreless in the second half as Riverview went on to win 36-7.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 23, 2011
Pirates fall to 0-4

The Braden River High football team saw its lead slip away as Riverview scored 34 unanswered points on its way to a 36-7 victory Sept. 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
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