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Steve and Kristin Coad held their first service as Oasis last weekend. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 28, 2011
Couple opens Oasis Church in East County

Led by Steve Coad and his wife, Kristin, Oasis Church launched Sept. 25. The church meets Sundays at Braden River Elementary School.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch resident Jon Flenniken took this sunset photo Sept. 19, on Holmes Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 28, 2011
Weekly Winner: Goodness Gracious...

Lakewood Ranch resident Jon Flenniken took this sunset photo Sept. 19, on Holmes Beach.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Andy McCain, as Morham the Giant, marches around the stage on stilts shouting “Fe Fi Fo Fum” during “Jack and the Enchanted Beanstalk” Tuesday, Sept. 27 at the Gompertz Theatre.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 27, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: FST's Jack and the Enchanted Beanstalk

Florida Studio Theatre opened their doors to students from IMG Pendleton and St. Martha's School to experience 'Jack and the Enchanted Beanstalk' Tuesday, Sept. 27 at the Gompertz Theatre.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tyrone Edwards, of Wilhem Bros., works on putting together a rock retaining wall out in front of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. "It's kind of like a puzzle," said Edwards of his work.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 27, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Rock puzzle

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church is currently undergoing some lawn maintenance and will soon have a brand new garden area.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
This yellow candlestick senna plant is blooming right outside the main entrance to the Selby Botanical Gardens.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 27, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Hello, Yellow

Selby Botanical Gardens has beautiful and exotic flowers and plants, both inside and outside of the main gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Aida Matic has worked for Tidewell since 2009.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 27, 2011
Tidewell names new fundraising professional

Tidewell Hospice recently promoted Aida Matic to administrative director of philanthrophy.

  • East County
  • News
This Longboat Key Village bird is off to find its daily catch.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 27, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Free as a Bird

This Longboat Key Village bird is off to find its daily catch.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
No motion was necessary, Donna Thompson, the county's assistant zoning administrator said, to allow the zoning administrator to approve the use of the banners up to four times a year.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • September 27, 2011
Commissioners approve temporary banners for special events

Sarasota County Commission Chair Nora Patterson Tuesday joined her fellow commissioners in giving the county zoning staff permission to grant temporary use permits to small businesses wishing to display banners.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Leeland Berry, 8, chows down on some spaghetti while his mom, Laurie, smiles in the background during the CYD and Boys & Girls Club “Family Dinner Night” Monday, Sept. 26, at the Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 26, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: CYD "Family Dinner Night"

Community Youth Development teamed up with Boys & Girls Club for 'Family Dinner Night' 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 26, at the Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2011
Obituary: Joseph Corben

Joseph Corben, 85, of Longboat Key, died Sept. 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Charles "C.J." Wickersham is a 2008 graduate of Manatee High School.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 26, 2011
Key shark victim to undergo surgery

Charles 'C.J.' Wickersham is scheduled for surgery this afternoon following a weekend shark attack.

  • Longboat Key
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Steve Litwack and Denise Barth show off their dancing skills during the D2L Dance Party "Behind The Ropes" Sunday, Sept. 25, at the Westfield Southgate Mall.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 26, 2011
VIDEO: D2L Dance Party "Behind The Ropes"

Hundreds of professionals and spectators had fun dancing around during the D2L Dance Party "Behind The Ropes" Sunday, Sept. 25, at the Westfield Southgate Mall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Jellyfish at Mote Aquarium eat their breakfast.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 26, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: It's Feeding Time

The Jellyfish at Mote Aquarium eat their breakfast.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Wobbly Feet Foundation founders Nick and Samantha Dzembo are pictured with their son, Connor, who was diagnosed with A-T in December 2009.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 26, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Wifflemania

The sound of plastic balls whizzing by filled the air Sept. 24 at Longwood Park as the Wobbly Feet Foundation hosted its Wifflemania for the Cure tournament. The foundation raises money to fund research on A-T, a genetic neuromuscular disease that affects several body systems and is characterized by wobbliness of a person's walking.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Professional dancers and those who paid to dance enjoyed making their way around the dance floor Sunday, Sept. 25, at Westfield Southgate.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 25, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: D2L Dance Party "Behind The Ropes"

Hundreds of professionals and spectators had fun dancing around during the D2L Dance Party "Behind The Ropes" Sunday, Sept. 25, at the Westfield Southgate Mall. Westfield Southgate, Cancer Support Community and White Sands Chapter of USADance sponsored the event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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