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Amanda Morales
October 31, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Boo!-mers Halloween Dance Party

The Friendship Centers of Sarasota hosted the 'Boo!'mers Halloween Dance Party, Thursday, Oct. 30.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Kristen Herhold
October 31, 2014

WEEKEND BEST BET: Fright Night on St. Armands

Celebrate Halloween on St. Armands Circle.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Amanda Morales
October 31, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Kids 'n Chefs Dinner Gala

Chefs Move to Schools hosted the Kids 'n Chefs Dinner Gala on Thursday at Phillippi Shores Elementary School.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Amanda Morales
October 31, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: BHS Throwback Thursday

For Homecoming week at Booker High School students kicked it old school for Throwback Thursday and dressed for the era of their choice.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
October 31, 2014

ODA opens season with win

The Out-of-Door Academy girls soccer team opened its season with a 3-1 victory over Carrollwood Day School Oct. 30.

East County
Sports

Observer Staff
October 30, 2014

Ladies enjoy a night out

Women of all ages ditched their heels and slipped on their running shoes for the New Balance Girls Night Out.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
October 30, 2014

Residents help tame lionfish

A total of 251 lionfish were scooped out of the ocean for the inaugural Sarasota Lionfish Derby last weekend.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
October 30, 2014

Let them eat cake!

The staff and residents at The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch celebrated the first resident to become a member of the centennial club.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
October 30, 2014

When Harry met his BFF, Sally

The Sarasota Sheriff's Animal Services is looking for a home for two pooch pals, Harry and Sally.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
October 30, 2014

Making their mark

The Riverview High boys and girls swim teams will vie for the Class 4A-Region 2 title Nov. 1, at the Long Center in Clearwater.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
October 30, 2014

High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
October 30, 2014

Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
October 30, 2014

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Sarasota
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Amanda Morales
October 29, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume Contest

Pooches of all types dressed up for the Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume Contest presented by the HSSC on Wednesday at the Phillippi Farmhouse Market.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Amanda Morales
October 28, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Stoneybrook Halloween Doggie Parade

Pups and residents paraded on the green for the Halloween Doggie Parade on Monday, Oct. 27 at the Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
October 28, 2014

Two days remaining to vote for your favorite 'It's Read Everywhere' photo!

Voting is now live for the Observer's 'It's Read Everywhere' photo contest.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Heather Merriman Saba
October 27, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: A Garden Party Luncheon & Fashion Show

Baby Basics of Sarasota County hosted its annual fundraising event 'A Garden Party Luncheon & Fashion Show' Monday, Oct. 27, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Amanda Morales
October 26, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Pumpkin Festival

Games, performances, a pumpkin patch and rides were among the many activities for families at the Sarasota Pumpkin Festival this weekend.

Sarasota
News

Jessica Salmond
October 24, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Isles Association meeting

The Siesta Isles Association held its semi-annual membership meeting Thursday evening, Oct. 24, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Amanda Morales
October 23, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: SCC Salute to Business

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce invited 500 businesses for the 94th annual Membership Meeting and Luncheon and the third Salute to Business, on Thursday, Oct. 23 at the Hyatt Regency.

Sarasota
News

Jen Blanco
October 23, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Class 7A-District 10 championship

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team captured its fourth straight district title with a 25-16, 25-16, 25-13 victory over Sarasota in the Class 7A-District 10 championship Oct. 23. Nicole Grant powered the Lady Mustangs with 12 kills, two blocks and eight digs. Layne Thompson added 11 kills and one block. Kaylee York recored seven kills, one block and nine digs. Courtney Rapp dished out 35 assists and had a block. Lakewood will play host to East Lake in a regional quarterfinal match Oct. 29. Sarasota will travel to Seminole for its regional quarterfinal.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Amanda Morales
October 23, 2014

Cleanup club

On Saturday Phillippi Shores Elementary fourth-grader Mickeyshane McGetrick invited friends and classmates to help kick off his class project to clean up Turtle Beach.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
October 23, 2014

GSJGA presents awards

The Big Summer Golf Card and the Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association recently presented the 2014 GSJGA Tournament Awards to 16 of the area's top junior golfers.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
October 23, 2014

End of the road

Cardinal Mooney volleyball coach Kristen Batt Rohr played in her final beach volleyball tournament earlier this month.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
October 23, 2014

High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
October 23, 2014

Sidelines

Riverview sweeps Venice Invitational; Riverview volleyball wins PINK match; and more sports news.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Amanda Morales
October 23, 2014

Haunted happenings prepare for those who dare

This month's weekends are especially spooky with haunted happenings around the community. If you are looking for frightful fun then step inside one of these creaky-floored haunted houses or take a spine-chilling ghost walk ... if you dare.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
October 23, 2014

Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
October 23, 2014

Weather: Sarasota

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
October 22, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY:SPARCC hosts Men of Courage

The Safe Place And Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) hosted community leaders for the 2nd annual Men of Courage Breakfast Wednesday, Oct. 22, at the Field Club.