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Natalie Amedeo, Esther Cook and Dionne Reinert cheers to the fall season.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Women's Guild Welcome Luncheon

The Women's Guild of St. Mary Star of the Sea reigned in the fall season and celebrated the return of its seasonal residents Oct. 21, in the church's activity center. The ladies who attended the Welcome Luncheon snacked on vegetable lasagna, rolls and salad, while talking with friends they haven't seen since the spring.

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Mote leaders hoped to move the aquarium to the mainland, allowing for an expansion of the research work at the current City Island campus.
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  • David Conway
  • October 21, 2014
Commission declines to endorse Mote vision

The Sarasota City Commission narrowly voted against endorsing Mote Marine Laboratory's vision for expansion, which includes a new aquarium on city-owned bayfront land.

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Members of the Bird Key Yacht Club Paul and Jane Cockrel with Carlene and Bob Baime attend a beach barbecue on Saturday evening.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • October 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: BKYC Lido Beach BBQ

Members of the Bird Key Yacht Club made the trip to Ted Sperling Park on South Lido Beach for a beach barbecue on Saturday night.

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Divers carved pumpkins underwater in the shark tank at the Mote Night of Fish, Fun and Fright.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • October 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Mote Night of Fish, Fun and Fright

The Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium welcomed trick-or-treaters for a Night of Fish, Fun and Fright on Friday night.

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Esther Sabater, of Settimi's Gelato
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  • October 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Taste of St. Armands

More than 15 restaurants on St. Armands Circle offered samplings of their most popular recipes Oct. 17, at the fifth annual Taste of St. Armands. Vendors had the chance to please nearly any palate, with foods ranging from continental cuisine to Italian, Irish, Spanish and Cuban flavors. Proceeds from Taste of St. Armands will benefit All Faiths Food Bank.

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This week’s FYI Friday features a video from the grand opening of the Mall at UTC, a downtown Taco Bus update and more!
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 17, 2014
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

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Longboat Key Town Hall is located at 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 17, 2014
Commission, planning board to hold joint meeting

The boards will discuss revisions to the town's codes and Comp Plan Monday, at Town Hall.

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Russ and Diane Chamberlin
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • October 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: The Diplomat Beach Resort host Business After Hours

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosted its monthly networking event Oct. 16.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 16, 2014
VIDEO: Mall at UTC opening draws thousands

The Observer video team talked to eager shoppers at the Mall at University Town Center's grand opening Thursday.

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Owner Michael Garey and his wife, Catherine Garey
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • October 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lazy Lobster of Longboat celebrates five years on the Key

The restaurant celebrated its anniversary on Oct. 15, offering free champaign upon entry, gift card giveaways and complimentary entrees.

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The Observer will feature a live stream of the debate in the race for Florida governor this evening.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 15, 2014
LIVE STREAM: Scott, Crist debate at Broward College

CBS Miami will provide streaming coverage of the debate between Gov. Rick Scott and Democratic challenger Charlie Crist beginning at 7 p.m., live from Broward College.

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  • October 15, 2014
Obituary: Shawn Anthony Sapuppo

Shawn Anthony Sapuppo, 35, of Bradenton, died Oct. 7.

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  • October 15, 2014
Obituary: Wendy Penfield

Wendy Penfield, 64, of Longboat Key, Montreal, Toronto and Ubud, Indonesia, died.

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  • October 15, 2014
Obituary: Barbara Ellen Piga Marcouiller

Barbara Ellen Piga Marcouiller, 82, of Longboat Key, died Oct. 2.

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  • October 15, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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