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Food Bank of Manatee volunteer Evelyn Parcels serves up a seafood soup.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 6, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Empty Bowls

On Nov. 6, patrons who love sipping on tomato basil, seafood, chicken noodle and a range of other soups flooded Lakewood Ranch Main Street for the 14th annual Empty Bowls event.

  • East County
  • News
The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) selected Tim Novak for the director position of the Masters in Health Services Administration program.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 6, 2014
LECOM welcomes new masters program director

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine selected Tim Novak as the program director for its new program - Masters in Health Services Administration.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Rowan S. dresses as Sleeping Beauty, and Drew F. is a pirate. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2014
Preschoolers on parade

The St. Boniface Episcopal Church Preschool held a Halloween parade for its costumed cuties Oct. 31.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2014
Share your thoughts with us

The Observer is holding Town Hall forums in each of the communities we serve to gain valuable feedback from our readers.

  • Sarasota
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Pablo Infante. Photo by Amanda Morales
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2014
Kickin' it old school

This blast from the past made an appearance at the Booker High School Throwback Thursday spirit day for Homecoming week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The planned 18-story condominium at 33 S. Palm Ave. is required to preserve the facade of the historic DeMarcay Hotel building. Rendering courtesy of Premier Sotheby's International Realty
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 6, 2014
Residents make noise about condo

A number of groups have issues with the construction of a proposed Palm Avenue high-rise.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bridget Ziegler narrowly defeated challenger Ken Marsh Tuesday. Photo by Jessica Salmond
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 6, 2014
Ziegler to add variety to board

After overcoming an August deficit to retain her seat in Tuesday's runoff, Bridget Ziegler intends to be a unique voice on the school board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Early conceptual renderings for the garage and "pad site" — pictured above — may change if a potential buyer renegotiates his terms. Rendering courtesy of Ian Black Real Estate
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 6, 2014
City to revisit State Street garage sale

The high bidder for a liner site at the parking garage has asked the city to reconsider the terms of the sale.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Todd Mathes
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 6, 2014
Benderson works to gain approval for Siesta Promenade development

Residents, nearby merchants and Siesta Key residents remain concerned about the 24-acre development - for different reasons.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The motorized boat ramp will be installed next week. It will be 58 feet of solid concrete, with about 30 feet under water. Photos by Jessica Salmond
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 6, 2014
Blackburn Point Park project: halfway there

Despite unique construction challenges - including piles of strange rocks - the park should still open in March.

  • Sarasota
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Shelli Freeland Eddie
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 6, 2014
Forum introduces City Commission applicants

A neighborhood association meeting in Alta Vista served as the first chance for many residents to learn about contenders for openings on the City Commission.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 6, 2014
Patterson Foundation honors veterans with weekend summit

Journalist Soledad O'Brien and author Wes Moore are two notables who will attend.

  • Sarasota
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The graves at Sarasota National Cemetery will be decorated with flags for Memorial Day next year. File photo
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 6, 2014
Organization picks Sarasota National Cemetery for Memorial Day flags

On Memorial Day the graves of veterans at the Sarasota National Cemetery are bare.

  • Sarasota
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Riverview High senior Jessica Lonas finished in the top five in four races this season, including winning the Venice Invitational Oct. 18. Photo by Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 6, 2014
Training transition

Riverview High senior Jessica Lonas finished second at the Class 4A-District 8 meet Oct. 29, crossing the finish line in 19 minutes, 30.50 seconds.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 6, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
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The Sarasota High volleyball team celebrates following its 26-24 victory over Lakewood Ranch in the second set. It was the first time the Lady Sailors won a set against the Lady Mustangs all season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 6, 2014
Lady Sailors' season ends in region semis

The Sarasota High volleyball team saw its season come to an end with a 3-1 loss to Lakewood Ranch in the Class 7A-Region 3 semifinals Nov. 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Booker running back Jamal Benson rushed for nearly 100 yards and a touchdown to help the Tornadoes clinch a berth in the playoffs as the Class 5A-District 13 runner-up.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 6, 2014
Football friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Commissioner Joe Barbetta has been on the County Commission since 2006, representing District 2. Paul Caragiulo will succeed him. Photo by Jessica Salmond
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 6, 2014
County commissioners step down from the dais

As they face their last two weeks as government officials, Commissioners Nora Patterson and Joe Barbetta share their successes and thoughts on the future for the county.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Phil King's business acumen helped grow and guide the Glasser-Schoenbaum Human Services Center during his tenure there, from 2009 to 2014. Courtesy photos
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 6, 2014
'Right man, right time'

Phil King grew up poor in Kentucky. He never forgot that in his job at Glasser-Schoenbaum.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Red Bug Slough, a 72-acre expanse of wetland preserve, offers open greenspace areas to fish and picnic. It is also dog-friendly. Photos by Jessica Salmond
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 6, 2014
Red Bug Slough to officially reopen

After more than a year of work, the preserve's wetland restoration is complete.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Katherine Leaver, Hayes Leaver and Lauren Yenari have set up boxes at various locations to collect socks and underwear for foster children. Photos by Amanda Morales
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 6, 2014
Pine View students foster hope with donation drive

The basic essentials of socks and underwear can be taken for granted when access is as easy as a trip to the store. But for the children who are taken into foster care - sometimes in the middle of the night - that isn't always the case.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
David Macdonald submitted this photo, taken during a thunderstorm near Hart’s Landing.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

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  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home at 636 Beach Road has four bedrooms, four baths and 3,990 square feet of living area. It sold for $4.95 million. Photo by Amanda Morales
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 6, 2014
Home in Sarasota Beach sells for $4.95 million

A home in Sarasota Beach tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Teacher Rob Loeffel, Dick Vitale and Tuttle students
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 6, 2014
School board

Do you have school news you'd like to share? Email Staff Writer Amanda Morales at [email protected].

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Judith and Richard Baise with Shirley and Philip Lascelle
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 5, 2014
An Evening with Anu and Friends Dinner Series featuring Alexander Toradze

An Evening with Anu and Friends Dinner Series featuring Alexander Toradze

  • Black Tie
Myrna Band and Mary Ann Robinson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 5, 2014
'Puttin' on the Poodle'

'Puttin' on the Poodle'

  • Black Tie
Photo submitted by Vincent Veneruso
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2014
October Photo Contest Winners

Congratulations to the October winners of our photo contest!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The home at 2735 Gulf of Mexico Drive has glass walls overlooking the Gulf and a roof-top terrace. (Courtesy Roger Pettingell)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 5, 2014
Former Wal-Mart CEO sells Longboat home for $5.75 million

H. Lee Scott sold his home on Gulf of Mexico Drive for $5.75 million, the highest year-to-date sale on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Fulton Smith, a resident of Palmer Ranch, said he enjoys the variety of fish he can catch off of the pier, such as the sheepshead fish he caught Tuesday. Photo by Jessica Salmond.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 5, 2014
Osprey Pier open for business

The new fishing pier is accessible to the public after being closed since 2012.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A new downtown high-rise proposal has drawn the ire of residents and merchants alike.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 5, 2014
Questions surround DeMarcay Hotel development

From nearby residents and merchants to developers and city officials, a number of groups have issues when it comes to the construction of a proposed Palm Avenue high-rise condominium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Police used a patrol boat in conjunction with Mote Marine Laboratory to release previously injured sea turtles into the wild.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 5, 2014
Sarasota police aid in sea turtle release

The Sarasota Police Department partnered with Mote Marine last week for the release of the last two Loggerhead hatchlings of the 2014 nesting season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
drew Boeras of Brown Grove sets up the produce displays for the Wednesday Farmers Market at Five Points Park.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Wednesday Downtown Farmers Market

The Downtown Farmers Market brought out familiar vendors and customers for the midweek market on Wednesdays at the Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2014
Observer Town Hall forum takes place tomorrow night

Through January, editors from the Observer newspapers will host a series of town hall meetings to listen to readers and engage with the communities we cover.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team celebrates following its 3-1 victory over Sarasota in the Class 7A-Region 3 semifinals Nov. 4.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 7A-Region 3 semifinal volleyball

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team defeated Sarasota 25-14, 24-26, 25-14, 25-20 in the Class 7A-Region 3 semifinals Nov. 4. With the win, the Lady Mustangs will host Fort Myers in the regional finals Nov. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2014
Renick offers big-ticket challenge

Michael Renick, broker associate at Team Renick, has a challenge for local Realtors: Renick, a platinum sponsor of this year's Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party, is encouraging each agent to buy a $100 raffle ticket to raise money for scholarships.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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