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Sitting among the pumpkins, 8-month-old Emma Pillsbury made for a picture-perfect moment.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival

East County residents and thousands of others flocked to Hunsader Farms Oct. 13-14 for the first weekend of the annual Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Brad Ward and Robert Martini with their paddleboards.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Paddling for a cause

Siesta Key lifeguards Brad Ward and Robert Martini participated in a 24-hour paddleboarding challenge to raise money for a van for the Sarasota Y Youth Shelter starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, until 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, out in the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Republican Club

Members of the Longboat Key Republican attended a special luncheon meeting Friday, Oct. 12, at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee-Sarasota Sierra Group Chair Linda Jones, Sandi Dillon and Gerlinde Kohl
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee-Sarasota Sierra Group Meeting

The Manatee-Sarasota Sierra Group held their general meeting Thursday, Oct. 11, at the Sarasota Garden Club. The meeting included guest speaker, Thomas Becnel.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lara Hines, a local sand sculptor, starts the second session of Crystal Classic sand sculpting Oct. 13, at Siesta Key beach.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Crystal Classic sand sculpting lessons

Award winning sand sculptors Lara Hines and Libby Bennett this morning led the first day of free sand sculpting lessons offered by organizers of the Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting competition. The local sculptors gave hands-on guidance during two 45-minute sessions at Siesta Key public beach. The pair will teach two more sessions Oct. 20, and Nov. 3.

  • Siesta Key
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The Out-of-Door Academy senior quarterback Evan Wilson surpassed the 5,000-yard passing mark in the second half of the Thunder’s 27-14 victory over the Imagine School of North Port Oct. 12.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 12, 2012
Evan Wilson surpasses 5,000 passing yards as ODA tops Imagine School of North Port

The Out-of-Door Academy senior quarterback Evan Wilson eclipsed 5,000 career passing yards while lead the host Thunder to a 27-14 victory over the Imagine School of North Port Oct. 12

  • Sarasota
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Jim Pollet tended bar.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Supporters toast to Goodwill

Supporters of Goodwill Industries Manasota tipped their glasses Oct. 11, at the Polo Grill and Bar, to help raise money for the organization during its Charity Bartending Night.

  • East County
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A a painting of the gift shop by Ginger Mermin, past board member of the Historical Society. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 11, 2012
Historical Society gift shop reopens

Sarasota history buffs celebrated the grand reopening of the Historical Society of Sarasota County's gift shop Friday, Oct. 5.

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Lex Sayre, No. 15, was one of many Riverview players sporting pink socks to show support for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 11, 2012
Real men wear pink

Friday night's Riverview homecoming game was not only about school spirit but served as the school's salute to breast-cancer awareness.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Diana Kelly sits with the Red Maria flat, the first shoe in the campaign, which is dedicated to Girls Inc.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 11, 2012
Designer Diana Kelly gives back with 'Flats for Philanthropy'

The shoe and handbag designer's new campaign will dedicate a shoe design to different philanthropic organizations. of her choice.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 11, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Marlon Mack

Booker High School junior running back Marlon Mack has been playing football for five years. After the Tornadoes clinched their first win, Mack talks about his strategy for the rest of the season.

  • Sarasota
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35 — Sarasota Christian's Charles Wang shot a 35 Tuesday, Oct. 9, at Bent Tree County Club.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 11, 2012
JUST THE STATS

57 - The number of points the Booker High football team scored against Lake Placid in its first win of the season Oct. 5.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 11, 2012
SIDELINES

Lady Thunder outlast the Lady Cougars; Tornadoes record first win; Sarasota tops Palmetto; Sarasota boys sail to cross-country championship

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home at 4918 Oxford Drive has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,833 square feet of living area. It sold for $345,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 11, 2012
Three-bedroom home in Siesta Revised sells for $2.5 million

A home in Siesta Revised tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Hedric and Gretchen Rhodes, of Sarasota, sold their home at 3251 Higel Ave. to Joel Morganroth, of Gladwyne, Pa., for $2.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Donald McEachern Jr. submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 11, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Donald McEachern Jr. submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
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