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From all of us at The Observer Group to all our beloved readers, we wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and happy holidays.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 30, 2011
The Observer Holiday Gift Guide

Are you ready for the most wonderful time of the year?

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 30, 2011
Acts of kindness help neighbors

Each week through December, the Observer Group will feature a local donor who is involved with Season of Sharing, a community-wide fundraising partnership created by The Community Foundation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Scott Pike in his apartment studio with one of his newest paintings, one of Plymouth Harbor resident Francie Jones.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 30, 2011
Neighbors: Storied Career

Jim Griffith, sporting a yellow rain slicker, wears a look of concern. As he steers his ship through a monstrous storm, the sailor stares into the horizon through the driving rain.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 30, 2011
East County students' film debuts Dec. 3

Several East County students will see their film, 'The Good Kids,' debut Dec. 3, at Lakewood Ranch Cinemas.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Francis Snow submitted this sunset photo, taken at Gulf Tides of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 30, 2011
Weekly Winner: Front Row Seats

Francis Snow submitted this sunset photo, taken at Gulf Tides of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Charlie Hurt was the Overall Male Winner.
  • By Christine and Ian Loomes
  • November 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Runners lace up for Harvest Hustle

Running enthusiasts Nov. 19 wound their way from Harvest United Methodist Church, through the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club and back to the church during Harvest's annual Harvest Hustle 5K race. The event benefited the ministries of All Faiths Food Bank.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Michael O'Leary took this photo Nov. 22, in Greenbrook Preserve.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 30, 2011
Weekly Winner: Reflections

Michael O'Leary took this photo Nov. 22, in Greenbrook Preserve.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Friedman
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 29, 2011
Obituary: Morton Friedman

Morton Friedman, of Longboat Key and Copake Lake, N.Y., died Nov. 24. He was 90.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This Santa Pig stands proudly on top of the Beachaven Condominiums sign on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 29, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Hoggy Holidays

Condominiums on Siesta Key are getting even more creative with their holiday decorations this year.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Olga Fuentes prepares fruit bowls at Station 400, an eatery that opened Nov. 26 on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Open for business

Station 400 opened the doors of its newly located breakfast and lunch eatery Nov. 26. The restaurant is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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
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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
  • Schools
    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.

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