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  • October 9, 2013
Our Town: Jane Webb books colorful reprint

Casa del Mar owner Jane Webb recently republished her children's book, 'Furry Friends.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Luke and Hannah Yates, Kai Meighan, Sarah Oliveri and Joshua Meighan with an injured cormorant.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2013
Our Town: Volunteers rescue birds at cleanup

Volunteers collected more than just trash Saturday, Oct. 5, at the fifth annual Sarasota Bay Watch Monofilament Cleanup.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2013
Our Town: Missing swan resurfaces

Unofficial Harbourside swan keeper David Novak feared the worst when an English mute swan outfitted with a green band for identification purposes disappeared last week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Debra Kinney tests a chicken for West Nile.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 9, 2013
Moments in time

The Observer takes a look back at this week in East County's history.

  • East County
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Nigel Judd submitted this sunrise photo, taken in at County Club East in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2013
Weather: East County

Nigel Judd submitted this sunrise photo, taken in at County Club East in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2013
Obituary: Thomas Jacob Beckett

Thomas Jacob Beckett, 80, of Bradenton, died Sept. 20.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2013
Obituary: Thomas 'Tom' Halpin

Thomas 'Tom' Halpin, 88, of Naperville, Ill., and formerly of Longboat Key, died Oct. 4.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2013
Obituary: Dr. Donald Eugene Taggart

Dr. Donald Eugene Taggart, 78, of Osprey and formerly of Longboat Key, died Sept. 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The menu at this year’s fish fry will offer the same fried favorites — plus Caesar salad and cornbread, minus fried green tomatoes.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 9, 2013
Historical Society Fish Fry nets new location, date

The Longboat Key Historical Society's annual fundraiser will offer the same fried favorites at Cedars Tennis Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Karen DeRitter at Brides Against Breast Cancer
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 8, 2013
The Good News: Karen DeRitter

Karen DeRitter is a bridal consultant at Brides Against Breast Cancer. Read more about her and watch a video in this week's Good News.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Democratic Club President Murray Blueglass and Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Democratic Club Luncheon

The Longboat Key Democratic Club met for a luncheon Tuesday, Oct. 8, at the Longboat Key Club Harborside Dining Room.

  • Longboat Key
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Parishioners participated in a silent auction for Haitian artisan made crafts.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Siesta Key Chapel Mission Fair

Siesta Key Chapel parishioners gathered Sunday, Oct. 6, at Siesta Key Chapel for World Communion Sunday and mission fair. Various mission partners displayed their organizations. Community members participated in a silent auction for Haitian goods bought back from a mission trip. They also enjoyed international food and caught up with friends.

  • Siesta Key
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Nine-month-old French bulldog Sylvie
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : St. Armands Key Lutheran Church Animal Blessing

Vicar James Henricks and Pastor Mark Bernthal blessed parishioner's animals Saturday, Oct. 5, at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church. Approximately 20 dogs were present and one hedgehog. Participants enjoyed punch and cake after the blessing.

  • Sarasota
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Station 5 firefighter Tommy Lerardi helps Rachel Storino, 3, go through the Junior Fireman Combat Challenge at the Open House.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Station 5 Open House

Children and parents roamed the grounds of Station 5, Saturday, Oct. 5, at the annual open house. Kids met search and rescue dogs and police horses. They participated in obstacle course activities and enjoyed games and face painting. The annual open house showcased Sarasota County's 9-1-1 center and celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the Sarasota County Fire Department.

  • Sarasota
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SPARCC Director of Community Awareness Jessica Hays thanks participants for supporting the cause.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : SPARCC Stepping Out Against Domestic Violence

Approximately 100 people joined SPARCC Saturday, Oct. 5, at J.D. Hamel Park for Stepping Out Against Domestic Violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the community walked in support for a violence-free future.

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