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Melissa Fox and Peter Simonson celebrate after beating dealer Rick Vargas at blackjack.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 25, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Drafts, Dealers & Dice

One hundred Junior League of Sarasota members and guests tried their luck during the organization's Drafts, Dealers & Dice event Sept. 24 at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing. Guests enjoyed hors d'oeuvres and drinks while playing blackjack, craps, roulette and Texas hold'em.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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
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
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    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
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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
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    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
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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
Motorists need to be aware of various delays at Sarasota County intersections.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 23, 2011
Traffic signal installations cause delays

Sarasota County traffic signals are being upgraded this month and will cause traffic delays at various locations.

  • Sarasota
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Motorists need to be aware of various delays at Sarasota County intersections.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 23, 2011
Traffic signal installations cause delays

Sarasota County traffic signals are being upgraded this month and will cause traffic delays at various locations.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 23, 2011
Historical Society hosts river cleanup

The Old Braden River Historical Society will hold a river cleanup Sept. 24 at Linger Lodge RV Resort and Campground.

  • East County
  • News
Co-chairs Monica Barth and Kyla Weiner
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 22, 2011
Handbags and Happy Hour

Handbags and Happy Hour

  • Black Tie
Joe and Joan Lovingood
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 22, 2011
Center for Great Apes Reception

Center for Great Apes Reception

  • Black Tie
Officials broke ground on the Esplanade community today. Photo courtesy of Candice McElyea.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 22, 2011
Developer breaks ground on Esplanade

Developer Taylor Morrison today broke ground on Lakewood Ranch's newest community, Esplanade.

  • East County
  • News
April Piana of Cutting Loose Salon and Spa applies the finishing touches to fashion show model, Penny Hill.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 22, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Finishing Touches

Models showcased fashions from Eileen Fisher and Brooks Brothers during the Council of Realtors, Sarasota Chapter's fashion show and luncheon Sept. 21 at the Polo Grill and Bar.

  • East County
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