Sarasota

Nick Friedman
October 30, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Trick or Treat at the Children's Garden

Children and their families had a chance to try on their costumes a few days early Sunday, Oct. 28 at the Children's Garden. Families brought canned goods to be donated to All Faiths Food Bank in exchange for a chance to tour the gardens in costume and trick or treat.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
October 29, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy Grand Reopening

Fans of art and whimsy gathered at the Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy Friday, Oct. 26 to celebrate the museum's grand reopening as it heads into its third season. Guests got in the spirit by dressing in whimsical attire, including wigs and accessories, and they enjoyed drinks and appetizers as well as live music, performed by Jimi Gee.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
October 29, 2012

Oct. 29: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Longboat Key
News

Roger Drouin
October 29, 2012

DiPino prepares for Sandy in Ocean City

Bernadette DiPino has been busy at work in Ocean City, Md., trying to help make sure the beach town is prepared for Hurricane Sandy.

Sarasota
News

Yaryna Klimchak
October 29, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO:The 13th Annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off

The 13th annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off took place on Sunday Oct. 29 by Morton's Gourmet Market. Proceeds from the cook-off went to the Sarasota Firefighters Benevolent fund. People sampled 15 different chilies that were made by the firefighters from 15 stations in Sarasota. They then voted for a People's Choice Award while judges chose first, second and third place. Station 22, Pepper Palace won first place and bragging rights for the year.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
October 29, 2012

Tides destroy Beach Road repair

Sarasota
News

Roger Drouin
October 29, 2012

Support structure stolen from Dolphin Tower

At least 60 of the temporary aluminum support beams were taken from the vacant building's construction site.

Sarasota
News

Yaryna Klimchak
October 29, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: New art displayed at The Federal Building

The public attended an artist's reception on Friday Oct. 26 at the New Deal Gallery inside the Federal Building. Local artists Dr. Mary-Louise Biasotti Hooper, Jill Hastings - Ellis and Linda Larisch displayed their work for the public to see. The Federal Building gets a new exhibit of paintings from local artists every three months.

Arts + Culture

Rachel S. OHara
October 29, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Pumpkin Festival

Thousands of people made their way out to the 4th annual Sarasota Pumpkin Festival at the Sarasota Fairgrounds this past weekend.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
October 29, 2012

October Cool Today Monthly Winner

Mike Baltzer submitted the winning photo for the October Cool Today Weather Photo Contest. He took this sunset photo near Big Pass.

Siesta Key
News

Rachel S. OHara
October 28, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: SYC Halloween

Members of the Sarasota Yacht Club enjoyed a night full of Halloween fun Saturday, Oct. 27, at the clubhouse.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
October 28, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview v. Sarasota

Sarasota Sailors and the Riverview Rams, high school rivals, played one another Friday, Oct. 26, at Ihrig Field. The final score was Riverview 28, Sarasota 24.