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Children enjoyed a tractor-pulled train ride through the groves.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 28, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Mixon Harvest Festival

Mixon Fruit Farms on Nov. 19-20 welcomed the fall season with its annual Harvest Festival. This year's festival featured more than 70 arts and crafts booths, live performances, food vendors and plenty of activities for the children.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This year's bonfire featured a live band performing on the black top.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 28, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Bonfire

Freedom Elementary Principal Jim Mennes calls it 'The Bonfire That Never Was.' Although high winds eliminated the possibility of the school's annual bonfire, there was plenty of fun to be had at the event Nov. 18. Guests enjoyed food, live music and plenty of time with family and friends.

  • East County
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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 28, 2011
Obituary: Joan Helene Weissman

Joan Helene Weissman of Boonton, N.J., formerly of Sarasota, Longboat Key and West Orange, N.J. died Nov. 13, 2011.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ladies in Diva Angels donated proceeds from a recent poker run to Big Cat Habitat of Sarasota. Photo courtesy of Donna Defant.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 28, 2011
Diva Angels ride benefits Big Cat Habitat

Ladies' biker organization Diva Angels recently hosted the groups seventh annual Poker Run.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
There were cocktails, appetizers and sweet treats scattered throughout the store for guests to eat.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 28, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Lilly Pulitzer

Lilly Pulitzer at St. Armands Circle opened its brand new glass door for a grand re-opening on Nov. 26. The previous door, which was painted by Lilly's design team, will be auctioned off at Ringling in Bloom in February. Sarasota Ballet will receive 10 % of the event's proceeds.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Renee Pitts, Nancy Harrison and Robin Storm put on quite a performance at the video game theater.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 27, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Thunder Fun Day

The Out-of-Door Academy students, their families and the community enjoyed an afternoon of fun and games during the school's annual Thunder Fun Day Nov. 19 at the Uihlein Campus in Lakewood Ranch. During the festival, guests enjoyed food, games, arts and crafts, a rock wall, bounce houses, a video game theater, a cake walk and hamster ball, among other activities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Judy Achre who typically worships at Longboat Island Chapel is with Roselyn Erickson who typically worships at St. Armands Lutheran Church.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 26, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Interfaith Service

The house was packed for the Interfaith Community Thanksgiving Service at Temple Beth Israel on Nov. 22. The 31st annual event brought all the houses of worship together for a service led by Rev. David Danner of All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church. The congregation and even the choir was made up of all persons of any faith.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 25, 2011
Obituary: William B. Craig

William B. Craig, 70 of Longboat Key, formerly of Haverford, PA died November, 20. Bill was born Dec. 15, 1940.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 25, 2011
Obituary: Patricia 'Patty' Browne Wrightson

Patricia 'Patty' Browne Wrightson of Longboat Key and formerly of White River Junction, VT and Upper Montclair, NJ died on Nov. 19, 2011. She was born on Dec. 8, 1927.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 25, 2011
Obituary: Steve Alan Gooding

Steve Alan Gooding, 62, of Sarasota died Nov. 21. He was born Feb. 10, 1949.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Children were excited to pick out food for the homeless. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 24, 2011
Primrose gives thanks with giving

Children at Primrose School in Lakewood Ranch celebrated the Thanksgiving spirit by buying food for the homeless.

  • East County
  • News
Arlene Casey, Claire Marsh and Adie Abelson enjoyed the Fall Fashion Show.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Fall Fashion Show

More than 100 Tara Golf & Country Club residents and their guests enjoyed an afternoon of fashion and fun during the club's annual Fall Fashion Show Nov. 18. Guests enjoyed a gourmet luncheon before seeing the latest trends during the Fanta-Sea Runway Show, featuring fashions by A' Tu International of Sarasota.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sue Jacobson, Bert Fivelson, Sarah Elbert, Ursula Pearson, Mimi Edlin and Grant Jones
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 23, 2011
Edlin throws joint birthday party

Mimi Edlin held a joint birthday party for four people with the same birthday, Nov. 17, and one with a birthday a few days earlier, Nov. 12, Friday, Nov. 18, at her home at the Sarasota Bay Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 23, 2011
Pelikids: Thanksgiving edition

Pelikids is a monthly feature highlighting the work of Sarasota County students. This month's offerings are from students at Lakeview Elementary schools.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • November 23, 2011
Island Beat: Treasure Boat Way fence problems multiply

The gas line rupture last week, near the Treasure Boat Way intersection with Ocean Boulevard, is almost enough to make one think that area has been 'hoodooed.'

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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