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Loshaek
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2012
Obituary: Samuel Loshaek

Samuel Loshaek, 88, of Longboat Key, died Nov. 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 20, 2012
Extra Innings hosts Thanksgiving Clinic

Extra Innings of Sarasota will host its 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Baseball and Softball Clinic from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 21 and 23-24.

  • East County
  • Sports
As the new CEO of Meals on Wheels PLUS, East County resident Maribeth Phillips now oversees the day-to-day activity of the organization made up of almost 100 employees who help deliver between 600 and 1,000 meals on average per day.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 20, 2012
New Meals on Wheels PLUS CEO hits the ground running

Maribeth Phillips helps deliver meals and gets to know staff in the first weeks on the job.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 20, 2012
Labor of Love: Sarasota International Cricket Club

The Sarasota International Cricket Club, which is home to about 40 members, will host its annual Sarasota Six-A-Side Festival.

  • East County
  • Sports
Out-of-Door Academy senior Caroline Dailey signed a national letter of intent to play tennis for the University of South Carolina during a school-wide assembly Nov. 16.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 20, 2012
Lady Thunder tennis star signs with Gamecocks

Caroline Dailey, a senior at ODA, signed a national letter of intent Nov. 16 to play tennis for the University of South Carolina.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Cindy Gilburne, 49, was bat mitzvahed Oct. 16, at Temple Emanu-El.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 20, 2012
All grown up again

At 49 years old, Cindy Gilburne reaches Jewish adulthood when she becomes a bat mitzvah.

  • East County
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Kailyn Scully took this photo in her backyard in Country Creek.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Kailyn Scully took this photo in her backyard in Country Creek.

  • East County
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Josh Stone and Michelle Mohr
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Project: Santa's Helpers at Girls Inc.

For the second year, Girls Inc. of Sarasota County has partnered with local organizations to help provide Christmas gifts to area families. Volunteers from Girls Inc., Concession Charities, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, the Young Professionals Group and the Booker High School Key Club Sunday, Nov. 18, helped gift-wrap books and presents for 100 families.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dawn Esposito with her children, Rock and Sage
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Children's Reading and Art Day

Families and their children, Saturday, Nov. 17, strolled through the Children's Garden as part of the sixth annual Children's Reading and Art Day. Guests explored the garden, painted and listened to music in celebration of the importance of reading and art.

  • Sarasota
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Paul Meese submitted this sunset photo, taken from Bird Key Park.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 19, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Paul Meese submitted this sunset photo, taken from Bird Key Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jane Boehme, Kathy Gricius, Kim Freiwald, Sherry Linhart and Tory Newman
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Garden Club makes flower arrangements

The Garden Club met to make flower arrangements at Sherry Linhart's home on Monday, Nov. 19. Linhart and Jane Boehme provided leaves from their own gardens and purchased flowers from Whole Foods. Members brought vases and baskets to create beautiful flower arrangements for their homes.

  • Longboat Key
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Rabbi Brenner Glickman with the Rev. Fausto Stampiglia
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El and St. Martha Interfaith Luncheon

Members of St. Martha Catholic Church Saturday, Nov. 17, traveled to Temple Emanu-El for its annual interfaith luncheon. Members enjoyed a meal and presentation from Sarasota Police Officer Tom Solomon about current events and interfaith relations. 'This luncheon kicks off a spirit of cooperation and mutual love,' said Rabbi Brenner Glickman.

  • Sarasota
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Jack Feeney, 5, Fiona Sutton, 6, and Ray Rini, 6, pose together to show off their Native American Indian outfits that they made for their Kindergarten Thanksgiving Program Monday, Nov. 19, at Out-of-Door Academy on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY AND VIDEO: Kindergarten Thanksgiving Program

The Out-of-Door Academy's kindergarteners performed a Thanksgiving Program Monday, Nov. 19, in the Multi-Purpose Room at Out-of-Door Academy on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
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Vice Commodore Dave and Marilyn Powell with Jan and Rear Commodore Lee Peakes
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club's Commodore's Ball

Members of Bird Key Yacht Club enjoyed an evening of dinner and dancing Saturday, Nov. 17, at the club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party

The Longboat Key Kiwanis Club's Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party was a big success Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Longboat Key Club and Resort. There were 28 restaurants that participated in the event.

  • Longboat Key
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