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Sharon Kunkel adds flour to her mixing bowl to make challah bread.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • November 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Challah Workshop

Women from the Temple Emanu-El congregation gathered for a workshop to learn how to bake traditional challah bread on Sunday.

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Rob and Jodi Caragiullo enjoy the octopus appetizer from The Crab+Fin at the Art of Food Festival.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • November 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Art of Food Festival

The Junior League of Sarasota hosted the first Art of Food Festival with dishes inspired by the arts of Sarasota on Saturday, Nov. 8 at The Francis ballroom.

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Sheila Lewis, Lynn Shaffer, Bob Shaffer and Debra Lynn-Schmitz.attend Sandfest 2014 at Siesta Beach.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • November 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SKCC Sandfest 2014

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce rounded up the community for the annual Sandfest on Friday night at Siesta Beach.

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Ken Middleton, Alicia Wheeler, Heather Clark, Sandy Thirion and Anita Barnes.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • November 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota vs. Riverview Tailgate

Alumni and parents from Sarasota High School and Riverview High School hosted a tailgate before the rivalry football game on Friday, Nov. 7 at Gateway Bank.

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Carolyn Scott, Ann Marie Swartz and Kara Akoghlanian
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • November 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Rosedale Golf and Country Club Luau

Rosedale Golf and Country Club hosted a Luau for members and guests Saturday, Nov. 8, at the clubhouse.

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Keelie Robb and Ieyanna Wright dance the night away.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: BRHS Homecoming Dance

Braden River High School students capped homecoming week with a space-themed dance Nov. 8.

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Logan Cole is the fastest child around the track, even though he rides a plasma car instead of a tricycle.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Jude Trike-a-Thon

Children at All God's Children preschool raced around the parking lot of Living Lord Lutheran Church Nov. 7 to raise money for St. Jude's hospital.

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Principal Steve Royce kisses a guinea pig named Twix, as Sheila Waid holds the animal in front of students.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Fall Festival

Students at Tara Elementary School welcomed the fall season during a special fall festival event Nov. 8 at the school.

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Anthony Sawyer presented outgoing County Commissioner, Nora Patterson with a bouquet at the Republican Women’s Club of Sarasota Luncheon.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • November 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY:Republican Women's Club Luncheon

The Republican Women's Club of Sarasota wrapped up the midterm elections with a luncheon on Friday at Michael's On East.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 7, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Longboat Key Historical Society Fish Fry

The Longboat Key Historical Society's 10th annual Old Time Fish Fry will take place on Nov. 7 from 5 to 9 p.m.

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Sam Woolf performs locally. File photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 7, 2014
Sam Woolf performs hometown concert

American Idol contestant and Braden River High School graduate Sam Woolf will perform Nov. 9, in Bradenton.

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Rowan S. dresses as Sleeping Beauty, and Drew F. is a pirate. Courtesy photo
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2014
Preschoolers on parade

The St. Boniface Episcopal Church Preschool held a Halloween parade for its costumed cuties Oct. 31.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2014
Share your thoughts with us

The Observer is holding Town Hall forums in each of the communities we serve to gain valuable feedback from our readers.

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Pablo Infante. Photo by Amanda Morales
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2014
Kickin' it old school

This blast from the past made an appearance at the Booker High School Throwback Thursday spirit day for Homecoming week.

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Riverview High senior Jessica Lonas finished in the top five in four races this season, including winning the Venice Invitational Oct. 18. Photo by Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 6, 2014
Training transition

Riverview High senior Jessica Lonas finished second at the Class 4A-District 8 meet Oct. 29, crossing the finish line in 19 minutes, 30.50 seconds.

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