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Carol Diamant and Eli Brickman hosted friends Saturday, Oct. 11, at a celebration of life service for their late father, Ed Brickman.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 15, 2014
A fitting tribute

A day after receiving an Ageless Creativity Award from the Ringling College/Longboat Key Center for the Arts in honor of their late father, Ed Brickman, daughter Carol Diamant and son Eli Brickman held a celebration of life service Saturday.

  • Longboat Key
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Harold Ronson and Stephen Spinelli
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 15, 2014
Alma mater honors Harold Ronson

Philadelphia University presented Longboat Key resident Harold Ronson with its 'Leadership in Philanthropy' award Oct. 11, at its Homecoming Dinner Dance.

  • Longboat Key
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Quarterback Reese Vita broke Cardinal Mooney’s passing record in the first quarter of Friday’s game against St. Pete Catholic. Photo by Jen Blanco
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 15, 2014
Reese breaks passing mark

Quarterback Reese Vita broke Cardinal Mooney's all-time record of 3,375 passing yards, set by Jamie Burke in 2001, Oct. 10.

  • East County
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Vincent Veneruso submitted this photo of a bald eagle perched on a branch, taken on White Eagle Boulevard near State Road 70.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 15, 2014
Weather: East County

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Abgott
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 15, 2014
Longboat luminaries

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design honors six 'Longboat Key luminaries' this season in its sixth annual Ageless Creativity series. These artists show how the creative process transcends time.

  • Longboat Key
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File photo
  • By Caleb Motsinger and Kristen Herhold
  • October 15, 2014
Business Briefs

Wells Fargo gives third grant to Mote Marine; St. Armands Circle looks to get two new businesses; Beach Residences units sell for combined $5,595,000

  • Longboat Key
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Susan Molnar submitted this photo of a green heron doing the "Nik Wallenda" outside the Dry Dock Waterfront Grill on Longboat Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 15, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 14, 2014
Mustangs win 5th straight district crown

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team captured its fifth-consecutive Class 3A-District 14 championship Oct. 13, at Misty Creek Country Club in Sarasota.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 14, 2014
Lady Blazers prevail in five

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team came back to beat The Out-of-Door Academy 11-25, 25-19, 28-26, 22-25, 15-9 in non-district action Oct. 13.

  • East County
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    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 13, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Saks Fifth Avenue VIP Press Brunch and Store Preview

Saks Fifth Avenue opened its doors to press Monday, Oct. 13, for an exclusive preview inside the new 80,000 square foot store.

  • Siesta Key
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Rae Claire Johnson and Rhana Bazzini start walking Monday morning.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 13, 2014
Sarasota woman starts trek to Tallahassee

With less than a month until Election Day, Rhana Bazzini has decided she's had enough with current campaign financing.

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Jim Redborn, 65, of Longboat Key, died Sept. 9.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 12, 2014
James Redborn

1948 - 2013

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Part of Osprey Ave. was closed off Saturday for the 15th Annual Firehouse Chili Cook hosted by Morton’s Gourmet Market.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 15th Annual Firehouse Chili Cook Off

Some liked it hot for the 15th Annual Firehouse Chili Cook Off on Saturday afternoon hosted by Morton's Gourmet Market.

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Treigh Wilkes tests his skills in the keg stack competition.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Oktoberfest

Guests of the Oktoberfest event Oct. 11, at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing, enjoyed German beer, food, music and games.

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Local bands had the opportunity to compete for the chance to donate to their favorite cause at Rock for a Cause.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Rock for a Cause

Families and fans enjoyed a night of music and fun at Rock for a Cause Saturday evening.

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