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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
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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
Drew Clark, 7, couldn't wait for the hula-hoop contest.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Witt Sock Hop

Gene Witt Elementary School families donned their '50s best Sept. 23 for the school's annual Sock Hop. Attendees enjoyed pizza, dancing, a hula hoop contest, a silly sock contest and more as part of the festivities.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch played a tough contest Sept. 23 against Boca Ciega. Photo by Michael Eng.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 23, 2011
Mustangs win district opener

The Lakewood Ranch High football team opened its district campaign with a 19-0 victory over Boca Ciega in Class 6A-District 7 action Sept. 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 23, 2011
Town to ask for telecommunications proposals

The commission directed staff to request proposals that would determine the island's needs.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
SARASOTA: Hannah Smith, 3, puts decorative, little holes into her clay slab.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 23, 2011
Photos of the Week

Enjoy some of our best photos this week from all Observers.

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  • Neighbors
The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a new scam for Microsoft computer users that’s spreading.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 23, 2011
Sheriff's office warns of new scam

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is warning all residents about a new scam that is spreading but has yet to hit the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 23, 2011
Manatee Glens hosts suicide prevention walk

Manatee Glens will host the 9th Annual 5K Walk for Life event Sept. 24.

  • East County
  • News
Read the top stories from all Observers' Cops Corner.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 23, 2011
Top Cops of the Week

Enjoy the top Cops Corner cases featured in all Observers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 23, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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