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Terry Needell, Joy Chatzistamatis, David Chatzistamatis, Rose Anne McCabe, Cheryl Kleiman, Mary Conklin and Kathy Bondur enjoyed the day. Courtesy photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 18, 2011
University Park women celebrate the arts

The University Park Women's Club hosted a special luncheon and meeting Oct. 12

  • East County
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This frog enjoyed the cooler, rainy weather from outside an East County home.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 18, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Frog climbing

This frog enjoyed the cooler, rainy weather from outside an East County home.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2011
Obituary: James Henry Allison

Dr. James Henry Allison, of Bradenton and formerly of Longboat Key and Gettysburg, Pa., died Oct. 12. He was 92.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The boat-tailed grackle consumes foods ranging from seeds and insects to lizards and crabs.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 17, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: SNAP, GRACKLE, POP!

We spotted this female boat-tailed grackle at the Celery Fields this morning.

  • Sarasota
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Erin Luhrsen, Ashlynn Rutherford, Savina Koda, Sofia Koda and Ansley Jackson ran a pink lemonade stand out in the parking lot. Last year the girls raised $57.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 17, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Pink Ladies

Lemonade stands are always a great way for kids to get involved in a fundraiser. These girls made pink lemonade as part of the breast cancer walk, Sunday, Oct. 16 out on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
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The exhibit, 'Penguin Island' will be open to the public on Nov. 1.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 17, 2011
Penguin's debut at Mote

Six Black-Footed penguins wore their tuxes for their 'Penguin Island' debut at Mote Aquarium on Monday, Oct. 17.

  • Longboat Key
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Mary Abranski serves the ball.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Rider Sandals Big Shot Volleyball Series

Teams from throughout the country competed in The Rider Sandals Big Shot Volleyball Series, which returned to Siesta Key Saturday.

  • Sarasota
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Dancers exit a limo and make their way up the red carpeted stairs to meet with the rest of their company, Monday, Oct. 17 at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Welcome home, Sarasota Ballet!

Friends of the Sarasota Ballet hosted a welcome home event Monday, Oct. 17 at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts to toast the dancers of the Sarasota Ballet who danced with the Suzanne Farrell ballet at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

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Saturday, Oct. 15 was the first day of stone crab season. Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant caught a few that day and is expecting to have more next weekend.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 17, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Get Crackin'

Saturday, Oct. 15 was the first day of stone crab season. Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant caught a few that day and is expecting to have more next weekend.

  • Longboat Key
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Louis and Lily Hinds enjoyed their special dinner.
  • By Lisa Ith
  • October 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Chick-fil-A Daddy Daughter Date Night

East County dads and their daughters headed to Chick-fil-A Oct. 15 for a special Daddy Daughter Date Night celebration.

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Hundreds of people came out to look at the art and crafts at the Downtown Sarasota Art and Craft Festival this past weekend.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Downtown Sarasota Art and Craft Festival

Hundreds of people came out over the weekend for the 17th Annual Downtown Sarasota Art & Craft Festival on Main Street.

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Cheryl Burrell, Theresa Rickrode, Kimberly Lusby and Kim Coffey pose together after walking 17 miles Saturday, Oct. 16 in preparation for the big Breast Cancer 3-Day walk.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Lace up for a Cure

Over 100 walkers and volunteers walked 17 miles Sunday, Oct. 16, in preparation for the upcoming Breast Cancer 3-Day walk that will be taking place later this month. The walk ended with a celebratory lunch provided by Stonewood Grill.

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Students dance together on the dance floor Saturday, Oct. 15 during the Sarasota High School homecoming dance at Robarts Arena.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SHS Homecoming Weekend

Sarasota High School had their homecoming football game, Friday, Oct. 14, at Cleland Stadium and dance, Saturday, Oct. 15, at Robarts Arena.

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Cindy and Bob Christian
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Party on the Pass

The Sarasota Chapter of Interior Design Society hosted its first 'Party on the Pass' benefiting Trinity Charities at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron on Saturday, Oct. 15. Trinity Charities, Inc. is an HIV/AIDS service organization that provides services to individuals in Sarasota and Manatee counties. The bayside event included barbeque, drinks, live music from Stone Fish and a silent auction.

  • Sarasota
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John Mulane
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Celebrate Creativity Golf Tournament

Art Center Sarasota hosted its first Celebrate Creativity Golf Tournament Saturday, Oct. 15 at Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club. The group wanted to plan a fundraiser with a creative spin, encouraging golfers to dress in a special way. Awards featured were: most creative golf outfit, 50/50 raffle, putting contest, closest to the pin contest, and one could even win a BMW if he or she got a whole-in-one on hole six.

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