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East County residents Kay and Carmen Rizzo, owners of Carmen’s Italian Cafe, are thrilled to have Luigi back at their restaurant after he was taken during business hours one night in April.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 24, 2011
Luigi Rizzo returns home after kidnapping

After being tortured and kidnapped and taking a ride in a police car, Luigi Rizzo finally is safe at his home at Carmen's Italian Cafe.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 24, 2011
Letter to the Editor

Ranch growth shows no need to incorporate

  • East County
  • News
Christine and Ryan Roman welcomed their daughter, Giavanna Jayne Nicole Roman, to the world Aug. 6, 2011.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 24, 2011
Man, paralyzed by cancer, celebrates daughter's birth

Ryan Roman didn't know if he'd be alive to see the birth of his daughter,Giavanna. Now, he can't wait to see what the future holds for her.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Madelyn Myre served ‘stone soup’ to her mother, Lisa.
  • By Sharon Frank
  • August 24, 2011
Primrose serves up kitchen fun

Kids at Primrose School's Camp Primrose shared some homemade recipes with parents at the camp's 'Dig, Stir, Chomp!' session last week. After honing their cooking skills with author Suzanne Beecher, the kids served 'stone soup' based on a popular children's book.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tyler Michael Lennox was born to Aberdeen residents Laura Eslinger-Lennox and Michael Lennox at 1:23 p.m. Aug. 9, 2011.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 24, 2011
Birth Announcements 08.25.11

Congratulations to the East County parents who celebrated recent births.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Two pelicans perch above the rest in the ocean this morning on Casey Key.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 23, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Pelican Powwow

A group of pelicans enjoyed floating and perching on large concrete blocks in the ocean on Casey Key this morning.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch Sarasota Baptist members dish out breakfast to educators
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 23, 2011
Church welcomes back Tara's teachers

Sarasota Baptist Church last week hosted a breakfast for faculty and staff from Tara Elementary School to welcome them back from their summer break.

  • East County
  • News
Francesca Bertoglil, Rose Gilliam, Arianna D’Angelo, Nayeli Cruz and Tatiana Navejar
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences first day of school

Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences students skipped off to middle school Aug. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A Sarasota County school bus makes its way along Tamiami Trail this morning with the rest of the morning traffic. Today is the first day back for many of the schools in Sarasota County.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 22, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: They're Back!

Those big yellow vehicles are back in action with many of the Sarasota County schools starting back up today after the summer break. Be on the look out for frequent stops and for children getting on and off buses.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Grant Bouck, 3, was amazed when a grape fell off the vine at his touch.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Grape Stomp

Residents of The Lake Club gathered Aug. 21 for a special grape stomping event at the community's vineyard.

  • East County
  • News
Kenny Scriven
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 20, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Spiral Style Dance Party

The Urban Spiral Dance Company invaded G.WIZ Saturday, Aug. 20 to present a 'Spiral Style Dance Party.' The performers and choreographers taught kids and even a few adults how to hula hoop and break dance.

  • Sarasota
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Julianna Maggard, 9, Emma Katz, 9, and Rebekah Steinbeck, 9, performed “Tomorrow” and “Do, re, mi” during the Havdalah sing-a-long Saturday, Aug. 20 at Temple Emanu-El.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 20, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: La La La Havdalah

Temple Emanu-El held 'La La La Havdalah' Saturday, Aug. 20 at their synagogue. The event included an evening of singing along to great American classics as well as traditional Jewish songs and concluded with homemade desserts and coffee.

  • Sarasota
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Sandra Ceshker, Tamera Jackson and Betty Pawlowitz pose with Jack Daniel’s and lemonade Saturday, Aug. 20 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 20, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SYC Concert with Bullseye Ride

SYC held their Concert on the Lawn & Dock Party inside Saturday, Aug. 20 at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The musical guest for the evening was a country band called Bullseye Ride. Jack Daniel's sponsored the party.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The birthday boys included Mike St. Hilaire, 69, Richard Perlman, 60, and Mike Greve, 66.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 20, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: A birthday party for three

Three Longboaters celebrated their birthdays together Saturday, Aug. 20 at Bay Isles. The birthday boys included Mike Greve, Richard Perlman and Mike St. Hilaire. Their party was catered by Nancy's BBQ and they also had a custom made cake by Slice of Heaven.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Guest speaker Anna Rodriguez spoke to the crowd Saturday, Aug. 20 during the 91st Anniversary Celebration For Women’s Equity at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 20, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 91st Anniversary Celebration for Women's Equity

Hundreds of women from Sarasota and Manatee counties came out Saturday, Aug. 20 to attend the 91st Anniversary Celebration for Women's Equity at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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