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After going long on their warm-up, runners Stephanie Phillips and Avlan French set a quick pace to catch up with the group.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest Hustle

East County runners hustled to raise money for the All Faiths Food Bank, during Harvest United Methodist Church's annual Harvest Hustle 5K race Nov. 17, at the church.

  • East County
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Artist Janet Jarzyna took first place in the personal adornment category.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Artistic Attraction

Lakewood Ranch artists showed off their talents Nov. 17, as the Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch hosted its annual Fall Art Show and Sale, at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
Leila and Leslie Dubow bought a coffee cake, chocolate sauce and strawberry jelly.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Star of the Sea's Holiday Bazaar

St. Mary Star of the Sea held their annual holiday bazaar Saturday, Nov. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ruth German, Peggy Sloan and Christine Rose Kennedy worked the food table Saturday, Nov. 17, at Longboat Key Island Chapel Holiday Bazaar.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Island Chapel Holiday Bazaar

Many people attended the Longboat Key Island Chapel Holiday Bazaar Saturday, Nov. 17, at the chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Isabella Hardin and Kayla Michael look into the coral tank.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview High School presents Stars to Starfish

Riverview High School hosted the world premier of Stars to Starfish Saturday, Nov. 17 in the high school's planetarium. Stars to Starfish is a 20 minute film which gives a basic overview of space and how it correlates with the ocean. It shows why Earth is unique and how all life originated in the ocean. After the show the public visited the aqua dome where kids and adults saw fish and held starfish.

  • Siesta Key
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Jonathan Taylor, Betsie Danner, Tammy Lloyd, Peg Davant, Ashley Burroughs, Grace Riker, and Vince Brennan
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Boniface Hoedown

Saint Boniface Episcopal Church held a celebration on Saturday, Nov. 17 to mark the end of their Pony Express Pledge Drive. All proceeds from the pledge drive supports basic ministries and community outreach. Members put on their cowboy boots for line dancing and enjoyed beverages at the saloon.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Lauren Mitchell of The Lauren Mitchell Band performed for the crowd.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Bay Water Festival

The Sarasota Bay Water Festival took place at Ken Thompson Park on Saturday, Nov. 17. The festival celebrated the bay and educated the public about keeping the bay and the environment healthy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pat Shea serves drinks at the bar.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sanctuary Welcome Back Party

Sanctuary Community Association held its annual Welcome Back Party for returning residents. Irene Bier and Phyliss Barber helped organize the party. Residents enjoyed refreshments and appetizers.

  • Longboat Key
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Brittani, 8, rests while Corporal Michael Jernigan, USMC, Ret. talks to an audience Friday, Nov. 16 at the Senior Friendship Center.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Man's Best Friend

Corporal Michael Jernigan, USMC, Ret. visited the Senior Friendship Center with his guide dog Brittani, 8, Friday, Nov. 16, as part of Senior Friendship Center's week-long tribute to honor all veterans.

  • Sarasota
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Greg and Cynthia Brock with Dr. Jennifer Norbits
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SKCC Business Card Exchange

Business members of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce took part in the Business Card Exchange event Thursday, Nov. 15, at Amazing Life Chiropractic.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 16, 2012
SPORTS SCORES

Cardinal Mooney roars past Manatee; Lady Cougars shutout Lady Rams; Booker tops Bradenton Christian; ODA girls remain perfect

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 15, 2012
Riverview blanks North Port in district action

The Riverview High girls soccer team improved to 4-2 on the season with a 3-0 victory over North Port in district action Nov. 14.

  • East County
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The Amazing Kenny makes balloon animals for kids at Children’s World. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2012
Toy stories

Sarasota residents celebrated Neighborhood Toy Store Day Saturday, Nov. 10, at Children's World.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2012
Siesta jams out for Sandy victims

Some of Siesta Key's favorite bands are gearing up to rock out Sunday, Nov. 18, at Blase Cafe, in order to help raise money for victims of Hurricane Sandy.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2012
Leaders will celebrate holiday

Local government leaders will collaborate Wednesday, Nov. 21, at the St. Martha Parish Hall, for the 12th annual Thanksgiving community celebration theater luncheon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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