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An "Ego Leonard" object stands on the Siesta Key Beach Tuesday morning. Photo by Peter van Roekens.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • October 25, 2011
Giant Legoman washes ashore on Siesta Key

Residents on the north end of the Key and people who regularly walk the Siesta Key beach in the mornings had a big surprise awaiting them today: a large Legoman, about 8 feet tall, had washed ashore from the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Jack Johnson got caught picking up a copy of the Observer. He will be charged with a minimum sentence of our appreciation.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 25, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Observed

Jack Johnson got caught picking up a copy of the Observer. He will be charged with a minimum sentence of our appreciation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 24, 2011
Black Tie Standout of the Week

Black Tie Standout of the Week

  • Black Tie
The Jacobites Pipe and Drum Band performed several songs at the event.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: John Hamilton Gillespie Kick-Off Party

As soon as The Jacobites Pipe and Drum Band members climbed out of their van wearing kilts, the crowd gathering Oct. 24, at Marina Jack took notice. They grabbed their instruments and began piping down the sidewalk to O'Leary's, where they kicked-off what will be a weeklong tribute to John Hamilton Gillespie. For information on events, visit www.owenburns.com.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Linda and Dick Baglio
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Art Awards

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County hosted its 13th Annual Awards Celebration at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Monday, Oct. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Buddy Love Lucky Star — dressed as a frog — cools off in a pond just his size.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club Halloween Dog Parade

Doggies and their owners trotted across the grounds at Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club for the Halloween Dog Parade.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jamieson Wishman, Derek White and Jared White
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 24, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Dawn of the dead

Zombies stalked Gulf Gate Saturday during the 2011 Sarasota Zombie Pub Crawl.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

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

  • Longboat Key
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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

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

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Draper's Kitchen Aide mixer
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 24, 2011
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Robin Draper

Robin Draper is a Siesta Key native who runs her own website about Florida native cuisine and activities. Draper loves to cook and bake. One of her specialities is her key lime pie.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Residents and visitors are allowed once again to swim and engage in other water sports at Turtle Beach.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • October 24, 2011
Beach water advisory lifted at Turtle Beach

A beach water advisory for Turtle Beach was lifted the afternoon of Oct. 22, the Sarasota County Health Department has announced.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 24, 2011
Coast Guard locates three divers missing off of Key

The last of three missing divers was found safe Sunday night.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Longboat Key Historical Society's Pioneer Day Fish Fry offered guests both grouper and mullet.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 24, 2011
VIDEO: Pioneer Day Fish Fry

On Oct. 21 Longboat Key residents and guests enjoyed fried fish, drinks and a live band at Mar Vista for the Longboat Key Historical Society's Pioneer Day Fish Fry.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Read this week's roadwork updates.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 24, 2011
Roadwork updates for week of Oct. 23

Projects continue on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 789, state Route 758, state Route 72 and state Route 681. New Projects start on U.S. 41 and state Route 78

  • Sarasota
  • News
Harvest United Methodist Church's Pumpkin Patch is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Oct. 31.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Pumpkin Paradise

Harvest United Methodist Church's Pumpkin Patch is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Oct. 31.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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