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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.

  • Sarasota
  • 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
  • Neighbors
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
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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
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Gary Porretta picks up two plates, one for himself and one for his wife, Mary, Friday, Nov. 4, during the fish fry at St. Boniface.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Fish Fry Fridays at St. Boniface

St. Boniface and Walker's Family Affair Catering held the first fish fry of the season, Friday, Nov. 4, at the Community Center at St. Boniface.

  • Siesta Key
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Kurt Wenner is a world-renowned artist, architect and innovator of 3D pavement art.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 4, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Chalk Festival

The Sarasota Chalk Festival, featuring 250 street painters from around the world, takes place through Nov. 7 along South Pineapple Avenue in Burns Square.

  • Sarasota
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Giselle Duregger was one of several princesses in the Primrose Parade of Costumes. Photo by Mike Eng.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2011
Photos of the Week

Enjoy some of our best photos this week from all Observers.

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Shari Siegel with Emmy Schmidt and Women's Club President Kathleen Allen
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Palm-Aire Women's Club Fashion Show

Ladies in the Palm-Aire Womens Club gathered today for the Club's annual fashion show and luncheon at the clubhouse. This year's event was themed, "Stepping into Fashion with Pj's Boutique of Sarasota."

  • East County
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The exhibit, 'Penguin Island' opened to the public on Nov. 1.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 4, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Penguin Party Family Festival

The Penguin Party Family Festival is 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday Nov. 5 at the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This memorial to the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 went up earlier this week at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 4, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: 9/11 memorial

This memorial to the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 went up earlier this week at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jack and Phyllis Black, Jackie Salvino and Chuck Fuller
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Garden Club Back in Action

The Garden Club comes back to life from the off-season and hosts a welcome back party at Bay Isles Beach Club on Thursday, Nov. 3. Members brought appetizers and drinks and enjoyed a sunset happy hour. And, of course, there were great floral arrangements on every picnic table.

  • Longboat Key
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Viking Culinary Center owner James Butler chatted with Darrell Turner of Turner Tree and Landscape.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Networking Social

East County business professionals enjoyed an evening of networking during the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's networking social Nov. 2 at the Viking Culinary Center.

  • East County
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