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“Some of them I [paint] from pictures and some of them I do from my soul,” said painter Dr. Mary – Louise Biasotti Hooper.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: New art displayed at The Federal Building

The public attended an artist's reception on Friday Oct. 26 at the New Deal Gallery inside the Federal Building. Local artists Dr. Mary-Louise Biasotti Hooper, Jill Hastings - Ellis and Linda Larisch displayed their work for the public to see. The Federal Building gets a new exhibit of paintings from local artists every three months.

  • Arts + Culture
Michael Welly became general manager of the Longboat Key Club and Resort in March 2004.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 29, 2012
Welly is out as Key Club manager

Michael Welly's final day as the Key Club's general manager came a week earlier than previously anticipated.

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Florida Rep. Bill Galvano, R-Bradenton, who will serve as the group's honorary chairman, made the announcement today.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 29, 2012
Take Stock in Children announces new non-profit

The announcement was made at 10 a.m. today in the Manatee County School Board Chambers.

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The contractor chosen for the Beach Road drainage improvement project will tear up parts of the old baseball field near Siesta Key public beach.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 29, 2012
Drainage project sent out to bid

Sarasota County seeks a contractor for the $1.5 million stormwater project planned for Beach Road.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 29, 2012
Vehicle burglaries continue on Siesta Key

Sarasota County Sheriff's deputies investigated cases on both ends of Siesta.

  • Siesta Key
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Mike Baltzer submitted the winning photo for the October Cool Today Weather Photo Contest. He took this sunset photo near Big Pass.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2012
October Cool Today Monthly Winner

Mike Baltzer submitted the winning photo for the October Cool Today Weather Photo Contest. He took this sunset photo near Big Pass.

  • Siesta Key
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Caitlin and Julie Most
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Beer Festival

East County residents gathered Oct. 27 at Lakewood Ranch Main Street for the second annual Beer Festival. Attendees got to sample craft and specialty beers, while socializing, listening to music and enjoying a costume contest, among other festivities.

  • East County
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Leila Parks and Abigail Widunas passed out candy during the trunk-or-treat.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Harvest Moon Bash

Families at Braden River Elementary School on Oct. 27 enjoyed an evening of trunk-or-treating, carnival-style games, food and fellowship during the school's annual Harvest Moon Bash

  • East County
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Margaret Scheppegrell, Lisa Shumway and Rose Davidson ate together.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Cornerstone Family Fest

Families at Cornerstone Church of Lakewood Ranch enjoyed inflatables, food, live music, crafts, games and more during the church's Fall Family Fest Oct. 27.

  • East County
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Susan and Keith Adams
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 28, 2012
Safe Sex Halloween Bash 2012

Safe Sex Halloween Bash 2012

  • Black Tie
Tom Alburn and Patrice Boeke with Allison and Andrew Snowhite
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 27, 2012
Mote's Annual Oceanic Evening

Mote's Annual Oceanic Evening

  • Black Tie
Ruby, 3, drew plenty of smiles with her costume.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Rosedale Pet A Ween

Members of the Rosedale Golf & Country Club enjoyed a Halloween-inspired afternoon with their pets Oct. 27, at the clubhouse, during the 2012 Pet A Ween Party.

  • East County
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Damian Bruns, 2, stayed close to his mom.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Boo Fest

East County families on Oct. 26 flocked to Lakewood Ranch Main Street for a night of thrills, candy and family fun as Lakewood Ranch Community Activities hosted its annual Boo Fest event.

  • East County
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Join Alex Mahadevan as he reports the daily headlines.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 26, 2012
Oct. 26: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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Visit YourObserver.com Saturday for an update on Friday night's games.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 26, 2012
Friday Night Clash: Oct. 26

Tonight's games include Lakewood Ranch vs. Largo, Riverview at Sarasota, ODA vs. First Baptist Academy and Booker vs. Trinity Catholic.

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