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Michelle Taylor, right, with her husband, Andrew Lappin, won $20,000 at last year's luncheon.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 5, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: St. Jude Gourmet Luncheon

More than 20 local restaurants will serve up signature dishes at this annual event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 5, 2010
Local VFW post to sell poppies

Donations collected the distribution of Buddy Poppies will benefit veterans and their families.

  • East County
  • News
Brandon, Sheldon and Darrin Campbell
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • November 5, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Campbell Cabinetry

Campbell Cabinetry will be hosting an open house at its new location at 1531 Main St. from 6 to 10 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6.

  • Sarasota
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Unconditional Surrender will remain on the bayfront for at least 10 years as part of a donation agreement.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 5, 2010
Unconditional Surrender to receive plaque

The donated sign will commemorate the famous kiss between the World War II sailor and nurse.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chairwomen Jackie Rolfes, Jamie Becker, Leslie Jones and Donna Pachota
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 4, 2010
Flip Flops & Fashion Luncheon

Flip Flops & Fashion Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Music Director Michael Tucci
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • November 4, 2010
Performers shine at St. Mary's Cabaret

It was a star-studded night at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church's seventh annual Cabaret Night held Thursday, Nov. 4, at Stella Maris Hall. "Songs We Remember" was the theme of the evening created by Music Director Michael Tucci.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The oddest cake request Cameron Curry has received is a dog cake. "It was weird, but I couldn't wait to do it. My dog at home knocked it off the counter, and I ended up making it three times."
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 4, 2010
Ace of Cakes

Fifteen-year-old Cameron Curry has made at least 100 cakes in two years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. Deborah Goldsmith, Melanie Brokaw and Pam Lutz
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • November 4, 2010
LLSA Chamber members meet at Goldsmith Chiropractor

Goldsmith Chiropractor and Acupuncture Center and Cornerstone Solutions co-hosted the Longboat Key, Lido Key and St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event on Thursday, Oct. 4.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Steve McDonald, the Tin Man; Larry Fraczak, the Cowardly Lion; Jim Danko; the Wizard of Oz; Kellen McDonald, the Scarecrow; Camille Young, the Wicked Witch of the West; and Jay Henderson, Dorothy.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2010
UBS dresses the part for Halloween

UBS employees were a hit with the trick-or-treaters who visited UBS Friday afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2010
Your online votes still count

Voting continues through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, for our online "It's Read Everywhere" contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2010
It's time to turn back the clocks

It's time to turn back the clock and savor an extra hour of sleep: Daylight Saving Time officially ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Library is located at 555 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 4, 2010
Library open for winter hours

The Longboat Library's switched to winter hours Monday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Braden River will host George Steinbrenner in a regional semifinal match Nov. 9.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 4, 2010
Lady Pirates advance to regional semifinal

The Braden River High volleyball team defeated Strawberry Crest 3-0 (25-15, 25-13 and 25-19) in a Class 4A-Region quarterfinal match Nov. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
Commissioner Phillip Younger is running for his first official two-year term in the town's March election.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 4, 2010
Rajewski changes his mind

At-large Commissioner Phillip Younger still has no official challengers for his seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
About 70 students at Braden River Middle School were invited to attend a Skype web conference with author Patrick Carman.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 4, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Braden River Middle

What happens when an author combines good old book reading with mini-movies you watch for the next part of the story? - the "Skeleton Creek" book series! The series by Patrick Carman has been a hit with students at Braden River Middle School for the last year. Students in the school's dropout prevention and Exceptional Student Education programs got to speak with the author via Skype Nov. 4.

  • East County
  • Schools
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