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Siesta Key | Neighbors

Foxy Lady and Sassy Hair Salon teamed to raise money for Team Believe, a group of eight that will be participating in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Breast Cancer Walk the weekend of October 26th in Tampa.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Martinis and Makeovers

Foxy Lady and Sassy Hair Salon on Siesta Key teamed up for the 3rd annual Martinis and Makeover event Sunday, Oct. 14, to help Team Believe raise money for the Susan G. Komen 3-day walk

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Brad Ward and Robert Martini with their paddleboards.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Paddling for a cause

Siesta Key lifeguards Brad Ward and Robert Martini participated in a 24-hour paddleboarding challenge to raise money for a van for the Sarasota Y Youth Shelter starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, until 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, out in the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Lara Hines, a local sand sculptor, starts the second session of Crystal Classic sand sculpting Oct. 13, at Siesta Key beach.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Crystal Classic sand sculpting lessons

Award winning sand sculptors Lara Hines and Libby Bennett this morning led the first day of free sand sculpting lessons offered by organizers of the Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting competition. The local sculptors gave hands-on guidance during two 45-minute sessions at Siesta Key public beach. The pair will teach two more sessions Oct. 20, and Nov. 3.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Lex Sayre, No. 15, was one of many Riverview players sporting pink socks to show support for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 11, 2012
Real men wear pink

Friday night's Riverview homecoming game was not only about school spirit but served as the school's salute to breast-cancer awareness.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 11, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Marlon Mack

Booker High School junior running back Marlon Mack has been playing football for five years. After the Tornadoes clinched their first win, Mack talks about his strategy for the rest of the season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
35 — Sarasota Christian's Charles Wang shot a 35 Tuesday, Oct. 9, at Bent Tree County Club.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 11, 2012
JUST THE STATS

57 - The number of points the Booker High football team scored against Lake Placid in its first win of the season Oct. 5.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 11, 2012
SIDELINES

Lady Thunder outlast the Lady Cougars; Tornadoes record first win; Sarasota tops Palmetto; Sarasota boys sail to cross-country championship

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home at 4918 Oxford Drive has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,833 square feet of living area. It sold for $345,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 11, 2012
Three-bedroom home in Siesta Revised sells for $2.5 million

A home in Siesta Revised tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Hedric and Gretchen Rhodes, of Sarasota, sold their home at 3251 Higel Ave. to Joel Morganroth, of Gladwyne, Pa., for $2.5 million.

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Donald McEachern Jr. submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 11, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Donald McEachern Jr. submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Kathy Roche and Karen Martin chit-chat with one another Monday, Oct. 8, during the welcome back luncheon for the Women’s Guild at St. Michael the Archangel.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Michael Women's Guild welcome back luncheon

The Women's Guild at St. Michael the Archangel held a welcome back luncheon for their first meeting since the end of season Monday, Oct. 8, in the Parish Hall at St. Michael the Archangel. The new board was introduced by President Lynda Fischer and food was provided by Walker's Catering.

  • Siesta Key
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Senior Haley Preininger has been an integral part of ODA volleyball team’s success this season. Now she hopes to lead the Lady Thunder to its first district title since 2007.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 10, 2012
All Heart: Haley Preininger

The Out-of-Door Academy team-and-floor captain Haley Preininger has learned individual accolades only carry you so far. The senior setter hopes the Lady Thunder's newfound toughness will carry them to a district championship.

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Jaden Adams, No. 5, runs up the field with the ball Friday, Oct. 5, during the Riverview homecoming game.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: Riverview Homecoming Game

The Riverview Rams played Palm Harbor University Hurricanes during Riverview's homecoming game Friday, Oct. 5, at the Ram Bowl. The evening included the presentation of the homecoming court, performances by current and alumni Kilties and a homecoming float parade. The final score of was Palm Harbor University 35, Riverview 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Krissy and Chuck Castellana with Krissy’s daughter, Cara Bodziak, 13
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Cure Cara

The 6th annual Cure Cara fundraiser took place Thursday, Oct. 4 at Beach Club. Tijuana Flats donated food and Matt Gherhardt was the musical entertainment.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Gulf Gate Elementary's Ladybug Day

Gulf Gate Elementary took part in Jumpstart's Read for the Record Day Thursday, Oct. 4. Principal Magac read "Ladybug Girl and the Bug Squad" by David Soman and Jacky Davis, attempting to set a world record for the largest shared reading experience.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2012
Key concerts begin again

St. Boniface Episcopal Church will kick off its seasonal "Sundays at Six" concert series at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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