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Siesta Key | Neighbors

Vince Brennan wears an “Old Guys Rule” shirt.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: The Saint Boniface Thrift Shop Fashion Show

The Saint Boniface Thrift Shop Fashion show took place on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at the Boniface Community Center. Eight members modeled casual and evening clothing from the thrift shop. Jim Stewart and Melliss Kenworthy Swenson later entertained members a few skit acts.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Emma Dohan, Alex Popovich, Cheryl Lorge, Izzy Green and Kristina Spilkova
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Veterans Day Assembly

Out of Door Academy students and teachers Friday, Nov. 9, held an assembly in honor of Veterans Day. Students performed skits and sang songs to honor local veterans of all branches, and students presented each veteran with a carnation to show their appreciation.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Ray DeSilva, Mary Jane Clark with Eileen and Bob Parkinson
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: VIP party at Cafe Gabbiano's

A VIP party was held Thursday, Nov. 8, at Cafe Gabbiano's in Siesta Key Village. The party was one of many events taking place as part of the Siesta Key Crystal Classic.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2012
In the hot seat

Visitors at the Sunday, Nov. 4 SECA Car Show, on Hillview Street, stopped to admire this washroom on wheels.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2012
Your chariot awaits

Sarasota Bay Club staff competed in a pumpkin-decorating contest Wednesday, Oct. 31, to get in the Halloween spirit, and the finished products were on display at its cocktail event.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2012
Hats off to vets

Honor U.S. military veterans at a Veterans Day parade, which takes place at 10 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, at the intersection of Main Street and U.S. 301, in downtown Sarasota.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2012
SIDELINES

Mooney runners earn regional berths; Lady Thunder fall in regional quarterfinal; Sarasota Crew wins top honors; ODA wins Headmaster Cup

  • Sarasota
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After spending his freshman year at Booker, running back Rod Tullis moved to Sarasota last fall and, since then, he’s emerged as a powerful offensive weapon for the Sailors.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 8, 2012
Change of pace

Sarasota High junior running back Rod Tullis needs 75 yards to break the 1,000-yard rushing mark for the season. Tullis will have a final shot to reach his goal Nov. 9, as the Sailors close out their season at home versus Bayshore.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 8, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Evan Wilson

ODA Senior quarterback Evan Wilson has been playing football since he was in the third grade. He says his interest in the game was sparked at a young age due to his family's shared love for the sport.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2012
JUST THE STATS

5 - The number of touchdowns quarterback Evan Wilson threw in The Out-of-Door Academy's 42-20 victory over St. Stephen's Nov. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home at 5628 Cape Leyte Drive has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,558 square feet of living area. It sold for $479,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 8, 2012
Two-bedroom home in Siesta Isles sells for $479,000

A home in Siesta Isles tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Theresa Craig, of Plymouth, Mass., sold the home at 5628 Cape Leyte Drive to Richard and Joann Lockard, of Alpharetta, Ga., for $479,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Jocelyne Cloutier submitted this sunset photo, taken of Ryley, 10 months, enjoying a Siesta sunset.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Jocelyne Cloutier submitted this sunset photo, taken of Ryley, 10 months, enjoying a Siesta sunset.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
GRAND PRIZE WINNER: Sarasota residents Nilda and David Mager read their Observer everywhere they go — even Sicily, Italy!
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2012
Oh, the places we'll go ...

The Observer has logged thousands of miles this year, traveling to and from unique places all around the world.

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  • Neighbors
Watch our video for detailed cooking instructions and more about Euphemia Haye, and the Sarasota-Manatee Originals.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 6, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Chef Raymond Arpke

This week the Observer went in the kitchen with chef Raymond Arpke of Euphemia Haye, a Sarasota-Manatee Originals restaurant. Read more about the trip in our candid "In the Kitchen" special.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Jesus Carrera and Kevin Cooper pose as Tattoo and Mr. Roarke in a Surf Side Free Ride car.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Fantasy Island Party

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce held their 22nd Annual Sand Fest on Friday Nov. 2 at the Siesta Key Beach Pavilion. This year the celebration was Fantasy Island themed with 300 people in attendance. The party had all the essentials for a good time including live music, dancing, a silent auction, catered dinner, drummers and hula girls.

  • Siesta Key
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