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Austria photo wins Observer's It's Read Everywhere contest
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  • Jay Heater
  • November 8, 2023
Austria photo wins Observer's It's Read Everywhere contest

Pam and Russell Hyatt have won the It's Read Everywhere contest for 2023 and will be going on a seven-day Celebrity Cruise to be booked by Marc Bokoff of Cruise Planners.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
George Eastment III and Christine Eastment, trustees, of Warrenton, Virginia, sold the Unit 502 condominium at 4995 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Karen and Anthony DeRose, of Deerfield, Illinois for $5.5 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 8, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 23-27 in Longboat, Lido, St. Armands, Bird Key

A Positano condominium tops the week's sales at $5.5 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Officer on patrol finds a man on the ground with his wheelchair on fire
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2023
Officer on patrol finds a man on the ground with his wheelchair on fire

Investigators determine the cause of a victim's wheelchair fire. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
All Faiths Food Bank expects to distribute 13,000 frozen turkeys and sides for Thanksgiving.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2023
All Faiths Food Bank plans turkey dinner distributions

The food bank will distribute more than 13,000 frozen turkeys plus side dishes at multiple locations for residents of Sarasota and DeSoto counties.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mariachi Contemporáneo plays "La Llorona" to begin the night on Nov. 1.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • November 8, 2023
La Villa commemorates Day of the Dead with mariachi and altar

The Longboat Key restaurant hosted a special musical tribute to owner Estela Villegas' late father.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Installation of the holiday tree at St. Armands Circle was completed Tuesday.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • November 8, 2023
St. Armands holiday tree installed ahead of Dec. 1 tree-lighting ceremony

After delayed city approval, the St. Armands Circle Association will host the annual tree-lighting on Dec. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The north end groin field is shown in an aerial picture taken in October 2023, after Hurricane Idalia.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • November 8, 2023
After Hurricane Idalia, Longboat's beaches 'deflated' islandwide

The Public Works Department's annual report focused on causes of erosion and impacts from Hurricane Idalia, plus a few project updates.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cardinal Mooney junior Rosemary Selke.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 8, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Rosemary Selke

The Cardinal Mooney High girls cross-country runner had a strong district meet finish.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
ODA senior defensive back Jack Taraska.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 7, 2023
East County Athlete of the Week: Jack Taraska

The ODA football senior has set a program record with five interceptions in his first year of the sport.

  • East County
  • Sports
Resilient Retreat founder Sidney Turner with husband, Troy, and their therapy dog, 4-year old Journey
    By
  • Janet Combs
  • November 7, 2023
Culinary feast supports trauma survivors at Resilient Retreat

The organization hosted its second annual Farm to Table event to support programming on its campus.

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USF Foundation member Clara Reynardus de Villanueva and Allison Imre
    By
  • Janet Combs
  • November 7, 2023
Attendees dig in at USF's Brunch on the Bay

Guests enjoyed picture-perfect weather for the annual event at the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus.

  • Black Tie
MaryAnn McWilliams waves to friends as she goes down the runway
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 7, 2023
Tara fashion show raises funds for Pace Center for Girls

Tara residents raise $1,200 for statewide nonprofit through annual fall fashion show.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Bob and Michele Bowermaster live along the Braden River in East County. Bob Bowermaster earned two Purple Hearts for his service with the U.S. Marines in Vietnam.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 7, 2023
Vietnam battles still take a toll on East County veteran

U.S. Marine Bob Bowermaster tells of the Nông Sơn Mountain attack that left him with two bullet wounds and shrapnel injuries.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Amanda Bolduc created the sand sculpture Re-Emergence during the 2022 Siesta Key Crystal Classic.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2023
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for Nov. 9-15

Don't miss these arts and entertainment events around Sarasota and Manatee counties this week.

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This Country Club home at 12311 Newcastle Place sold for $1.52 million. It has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,199 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 7, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 23-27 in Lakewood Ranch

A Country Club home on Newcastle Place tops the week's sales at $1.52 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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