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  • Observer Staff
  • October 31, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Reginald Birks submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lido Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kimberly Garcia watched as an MTI dental assistant teaches the 7-year-old how to floss.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 31, 2012
MTI students provide free dental care for needy children

Siblings experience first major care from different sides of the chair.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
As the sun was rising, Charles Haeussner took this photo of an osprey landing on the mast top float of his sailboat on Lake Uihlein.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 31, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

As the sun was rising, Charles Haeussner took this photo of an osprey landing on the mast top float of his sailboat on Lake Uihlein.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Happy Halloween!
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Martha Halloween Bash

Students at St. Martha Catholic School celebrated Halloween with fun activities such as wrapping each other like mummies.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Pippi, 3 mos., won Best in Show.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Phillippi Farmhouse Market Howl-O-Ween

There were more than 20 dogs that took part in the first Phillippi Farmhouse Market Howl-O-Ween competition Wednesday, Oct. 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alex Stafford and his daughter Chloe and Chloe Maticsek
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: AAF Suncoast Dodgeball Tournament

Six teams dipped, ducked dove and dodged Saturday, Oct. 27 at AAF Suncoast's second annual Battle of the Balls fundraiser dodgenball tournament, held at Girls Inc. Prizes were awarded for winning teams as well as for most creative team costumes and victory dances, and all money raised at the tournament and after party benefit AAF's scholarship fund.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Stacy Gonzalez and Sue Waxman
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SDA's Leis for Strays

Sarasota in Defense of Animals hosted its annual fundraiser Friday, Oct. 26 at the White Sands Cabana on Siesta Key. The fundraiser, titled 'Leis for Strays,' featured a Hawaiian theme, including hula dancers and a Hawaiian drinks. Guests enjoyed hors d'oeuvers and dinner as well as a live and silent auction to benefit the organization.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Iris Eastman with two adoptable dogs, Speed and Hudson.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Feathers and Fur Fundraiser at the Local Bean

The Local Bean coffee shop in the Siesta Key Village hosted a fundraiser, called Fur and Feathers, Sunday, Oct. 28. Guests brought their families and pets to the coffee shop to enjoy live music, pet massage, raffles and food, and proceeds benefitted the Wildlife Center of Venice and Satchel's Last Resort.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Trinity Lemurian climbs on the garden’s tower of painted tires.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Trick or Treat at the Children's Garden

Children and their families had a chance to try on their costumes a few days early Sunday, Oct. 28 at the Children's Garden. Families brought canned goods to be donated to All Faiths Food Bank in exchange for a chance to tour the gardens in costume and trick or treat.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Roger and Lisa Barkin with Joseph McManus
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy Grand Reopening

Fans of art and whimsy gathered at the Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy Friday, Oct. 26 to celebrate the museum's grand reopening as it heads into its third season. Guests got in the spirit by dressing in whimsical attire, including wigs and accessories, and they enjoyed drinks and appetizers as well as live music, performed by Jimi Gee.

  • Sarasota
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Station 22, Pepper Palace, celebrate winning first place.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO:The 13th Annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off

The 13th annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off took place on Sunday Oct. 29 by Morton's Gourmet Market. Proceeds from the cook-off went to the Sarasota Firefighters Benevolent fund. People sampled 15 different chilies that were made by the firefighters from 15 stations in Sarasota. They then voted for a People's Choice Award while judges chose first, second and third place. Station 22, Pepper Palace won first place and bragging rights for the year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tom Reese dressed as a bum from Alaska.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Spanish Main Yacht Club Halloween Party

The Spanish Main Yacht Club hosted their annual Halloween party on Saturday Oct.27 at their clubhouse. Members made chili, brought refreshments, and wore fun Halloween costumes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Zion Lugo, 17 mos., has fun picking up the smaller pumpkins in the hay maze Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Sarasota Pumpkin Festival.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Pumpkin Festival

Thousands of people made their way out to the 4th annual Sarasota Pumpkin Festival at the Sarasota Fairgrounds this past weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Caitlin and Julie Most
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Beer Festival

East County residents gathered Oct. 27 at Lakewood Ranch Main Street for the second annual Beer Festival. Attendees got to sample craft and specialty beers, while socializing, listening to music and enjoying a costume contest, among other festivities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Leila Parks and Abigail Widunas passed out candy during the trunk-or-treat.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Harvest Moon Bash

Families at Braden River Elementary School on Oct. 27 enjoyed an evening of trunk-or-treating, carnival-style games, food and fellowship during the school's annual Harvest Moon Bash

  • East County
  • News
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