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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 7, 2011
Obituary: Bettylee June Scott Fullerton

Bettylee June Scott Fullerton, 88, of Longboat Key, formerly of Pittsburgh and Rosemont, Pa. died Oct. 7, 2011.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 7, 2011
Obituary: Barbara Lee 'Bobbi' Bendit

Barbara Lee Bendit 'Bobbi' of Longboat Key, formerly of Columbus, Ohio, died on Oct. 29. She was 80 years old.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bryce Andrews had fun racing through an inflatable obstacle course.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 7, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Elementary Fall Festival

Tara Elementary School students and their families enjoyed a day outside with friends during the school's annual fall festival Nov. 5. Festivities included inflatables, carnival-style games, a silent auction, a performance by Tara's Dance Team and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rachel Robertson enjoyed the day with her son, Jordan.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 7, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Risen Savior Fall Festival

Risen Savior Lutheran Church hosted a Fall Family Festival Nov. 5. Festivities included games, a bounce house, face painting and more.

  • East County
  • News
Members of the Sarasota British Club light up their sparklers as part of their Guy Fawkes celebration, Saturday, Nov. 5, at Twin Lakes Park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota British Club celebrates Guy Fawkes Day

The Sarasota British Club celebrated Guy Fawkes Day, Saturday, Nov. 5, out at Twin Lakes Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Barbara and Warren Bean
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Ferraris on St. Armands

Red was the color of the day at Ferraris on St. Armands on Saturday, Nov. 5. But it could have been green for the total cost of the 50 or so Ferraris accumulated on the circle to be viewed by the public and other owners. Only one car would be deemed 'The best in show.' Many car gazers hoped they could join the Ferrari Owners Club members on the circle someday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kitty Dyble Thompson works on a catoptic piece.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 5, 2011
VIDEO: Chalk Festival

Watch this video to get a feel for the 2011 Sarasota Chalk Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Thousands of people came out to watch street artists work their magic on the pavement.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Chalk Festival

The 2011 Sarasota Chalk Festival took over Burns Court this weekend with artists and admirers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
People brought lawn chairs and blankets to sit on while watching the performers at the 21st annual Sarasota Blues Fest, Saturday, Nov. 5, out by Ed Smith Stadium.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Blues Fest

The 21st annual Sarasota Blues Fest took place, Saturday, Nov. 5, out by Ed Smith Stadium.

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  • News
Danielle Richter, 3, braved the inflatable climbing course.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Mark Wandall Foundation Family Fun Night

Hundreds flocked to Legacy Golf Club for the second Mark Wandall Foundation Family Fun Night Nov. 4, in Lakewood Ranch. The night featured plenty of children's activities as well as performances by Let's Rock Sarasota, Dynasty Cheer, Sarasota Sailor Circus and more. The night concluded with a screening of "Rio."

  • East County
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Autumn Solomon recently adopted Jasper.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Honor Animal Rescue Ribbon-cutting Ceremony

Honor Animal Rescue celebrated the official opening of its new Ranch adoption center Nov. 5 with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony.

  • East County
  • News
Steve Branham, Susan Phillips and Phyllis and Jack Black
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club

In honor of veteran's day, Rear Admiral Steve Branham retired in July 2010 after working for the U.S. Coast Guard for 37 years stopped by the Republican Club of Longboat Key on Friday, Nov. 11 at the Sarasota Yacht Club. He talked to the group about protecting the shores and our freedom.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore Bob Baime prepares to take-off
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Make A Mark

Santa, or David Jennings, ditched his sleigh for an opti boat at the Make A Mark race at Sarasota Yacht Club on Friday, Nov. 4 against other costume-clad sponsors and yacht club commodores. The fundraiser and kick-off for the Sarasota Yacht Club Invitational Regatta supports Sarasota Youth Sailing, and the young sailors helped racers and judged the event. There was also a silent auction and buffet for the event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Barbara Bishop, Joyce Fox and Carol Fillmore
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church Welcome Back

Christ Church members return to a brand new place to call home. They celebrated the snowbird member's homecoming on Friday, Nov. 4 with drinks and appetizers. The event was held at sunset at Islands West Clubhouse.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gregory and Veronica Bever pose with Kay Kouvatsos by the funky timeline at Sandfest 2011, Friday, Nov. 4, at Siesta Key Beach Pavilion.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Relive the 1970s - Sandfest 2011

The 21st annual Sandfest got funky, Friday, Nov. 4, out at the pavilion at Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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