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  • November 17, 2011
JUST THE STATS

1 - Number of goals Out-of-Door seventh-grader Skylar Jungers scored Nov. 8, in her first varsity soccer game against Saint Stephen's. ODA lost to Saint Stephen's 4-1.

  • Sarasota
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Claudia Lewis submitted this sunset photo, taken on Manasota Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 17, 2011
Weekly Winner: Staying In Step

Claudia Lewis submitted this sunset photo, taken on Manasota Key.

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Trophies for the winners stand in front of the group carving of the event logos. Photos by Norman Schimmel
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • November 17, 2011
Making masterpieces out of sand hills

The traffic snaking along Stickney Point Road, on down to Beach Road, was a testament Sunday to the popularity of the second Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sandsculpting Competition.

  • Siesta Key
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The latest Key critter Tatiana Staats has documented falls into the “most unwanted” category — a golden tegu, which is generally ill tempered, wildlife biologists report. Photo by Tatiana Staats.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • November 17, 2011
ISLAND BEAT: At long last, Siesta Key welcomes a fish market Crystal Classic shines spotlight on No. 1 beach

Anyone who missed the second Crystal Classic Master Sandsculpting Competition Nov. 10-14 on the Key missed truly extraordinary art.

  • Siesta Key
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Chris Gatti took this picture Nov. 4, at Point of Rocks on Siesta Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 17, 2011
Weekly Winner: Dreamscape

Chris Gatti took this picture Nov. 4, at Point of Rocks on Siesta Key.

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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 17, 2011
Siesta Beach home tops sales at $950,000

A home in Siesta Beach tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Siesta Key
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Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood President Laura Zalkin, left, presented the Savory Kugel trophy to Kala and Kendal Sheckler.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple enjoys traditional treats

More than 125 members and guests of Temple Emanu-El gathered for the second annual Kugel and Knish Cook-Off Sunday, Nov. 6. Attendees socialized and mingled while sampling 35 of the homemade, quintessential Jewish treats and voted for their favorites. Also on hand was official 'judge' Jeremy Adams, of Word of Mouth, who evaluated each entry before naming the 'Best in Show.'

  • Sarasota
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Christmas has come early to St. Armands Circle. They started putting up lights Tuesday, Nov. 15.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 16, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Christmas is here

Christmas has come early to St. Armands Circle. They started putting up lights Tuesday, Nov. 15.

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JFCS volunteers Carol Macphee, Esther Heller, Arnold Elliot, Joel Blumsack and Lee Katz helped serve up food, Wednesday, Nov. 16, during the Celebration of Caregivers luncheon at the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Celebration of Caregivers

JFCS celebrated Caregiver Month, Wednesday, Nov. 16, with the Celebration of Caregivers luncheon at the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus. The luncheon, which also included a large cake to serve the over 70 guests, honored the caregivers who participate in the different JFCS Caregiver programs. Kathleen Houseweart, Coordinator of SMH Memory Clinic and Manager of Geriatric Services, also gave a presentation to those who attended the luncheon about understanding and managing the stress that caregivers deal with on a daily basis.

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CUTLINE: Even after running 26.1 miles in the New York City Marathon, Jamey Murphy and Jodi Mailman had enough strength to hold up a copy of their favorite newspaper, the East County Observer.
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  • Michael Eng
  • November 16, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Jamey Murphy

Jamey Murphy and his wife, Jodi Mailman, co-own Create Your Own - A Confectionary Boutique. To celebrate Murphy's 50th birthday, the two completed the New York City Marathon. Read more about him in our candid Q&A.

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Literacy Council President Donald Kayton and fellow Key residents Mary McGrath and Edward Cohen. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Literacy Council welcomes tutors

Literacy Council President and Longboat Key resident Donald Kayton welcomed volunteer tutors to a party hosted by Sarasota's Parker's Books Tuesday, Nov. 8.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
SYC elects new GEM officers

Sarasota Yacht Club's Gal-E-Mates (GEMs) started the season off by electing new officers.

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Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Birthday present is a family affair

Pat Marschke received her family's presence for a birthday present this year.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Willis artists partner with Neal

Neal Communities hosted its annual My Favorite Home contest, with judging Nov. 9, at Willis Elementary School, where students had been busy drawing their dream homes.

  • East County
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Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Ranch Boo Run raises $8,000

Runners in the Lakewood Ranch Running Club's Boo Run this year raised $8,000 for local charities.

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