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  • October 2, 2013
Obituary: Memorial service: Robert 'Bob' Craft

A memorial service for Robert 'Bob' Craft, who died April 10, will take place at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, at Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 2, 2013
Obituary: Anthony 'Tony' Di Cecco

Anthony 'Tony' Di Cecco, 90, of Longboat Key, died Sept. 25.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 2, 2013
Obituary: Jill Felix Colton

Jill Felix Colton, 69, of Longboat Key, died Sept. 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Karen LaPensee co-founded Holmes Beach-based LaPensee Plumbing & Pools with her husband, Michael, in 1985. Karen LaPensee now runs the firm, which had $3 million in 2012 revenues, with her son, Greg LaPensee, pictured here.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 2, 2013
Plug the Holes

A plumbing business treated the recession like an opportunity to enter new markets, not fall back. The gutsy moves have started to come together.

  • Longboat Key
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Mindy Towns submitted this photo of a fisherman at sunset.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 2, 2013
Observer Weather: Longboat Key

Mindy Towns submitted this photo of a fisherman at sunset.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Amanda Simon of Pineview School
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 1, 2013
The Good News: Amanda Simon of Pine View School

Amanda Simon is a fourth grade teacher at Pine View School. Read more about her and watch a video in this week's Good News.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Guest speaker and Roskamp Institute President Michael Mullan
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Argus Foundation Meet the Minds

Community members got together Tuesday, Oct. 1, at Marina Jack to listen to guest speaker MD, PhD, CEO, and Roskamp Institute President Michael Mullan for the monthly Meet the Minds meeting. Approximately 85 people attended where Mullan discussed the Roskamp Institute, brain health and brain research.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The interactive Ann Goldstein Children's Rainforest Garden will simulate the rainforest canopies for visitors upon opening in November.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 1, 2013
Mosaic pledges $50,000 to Selby Gardens

The Mosaic Company Foundation will match donations up to $50,000 toward construction of the Ann Goldstein Children's Rainforest Garden collected through Oct. 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Carolina Tanner and Ashley Danielson of Easter Seals, Tammy Halsted of St. Armand’s Travel and Victoria Jacobson of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Breakfast

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce had a coffee and bagel breakfast Tuesday, Oct. 1, at Easter Seals to catch up with area businesses. Approximately 15 people attended where they learned about the disability services center.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Benderson Development received the Corporate Citizen Award. Shaun, Randy, Gina and Lori Benderson with Rachel Berkun and Evan Benderson
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : JFCS 27th Annual Meeting and Volunteer and Donor Recognition Program

Jewish Family and Children's Service honored donors and volunteers Monday, Sept. 30, at Michael's On East for their 27th Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Program.

  • Sarasota
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Sue Dinger and her dog, Kai
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Animal Blessing

Who says blessings are just for humans? Animal-lovers gathered Sunday, Sept. 29 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel to have their animals blessed. Guests socialized and played games before the ceremony.

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Bryce, Naomi and Avery Cassognol
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Family Fun Fest

Families enjoyed a day of outdoor water fun at Sarasota Yacht Club's Family Fun Fest Sunday, Sept. 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mike Evans and David Marsh
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: National Plug in Day: Electrify the Island

In celebration of National Plug in Day, Mote Marine hosted 'Electrify the Island' Sunday, Sept. 29.

  • Longboat Key
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Josh Wertheim, Daniel Tullidge, Amanda Smith, Sasha Fields and Brian Goodrich
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: YPG Block Party

The Sarasota Young Professionals Group celebrated its 10-year anniversary Saturday, Sept. 28 with a downtown block party. Members and guests enjoyed drinks and live music.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chris Hendrix
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota 5000 Regatta

Area crews and fans gathered Saturday, Sept. 28, for the fifth-annual Sarasota 5000 Regatta at Blackburn Point.

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