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Jay Brady with Deb and Larry Kabinoff
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 25, 2014
Oceanic Evening

Oceanic Evening

  • Black Tie
Members of the Hope Afloat paddling team show off their pink pride.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Pink Paddlers Party

To celebrate the participants of the 2014 Dragon Boat Festival Oct. 25, Lakewood Ranch Main Street hosted a parade and a range of other outdoor activities at the Pink Paddlers Party.

  • East County
  • News
Shannon and Luke Schroeder bust ghosts.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Elementary Trunk or Treat

Braden River Elementary students put on their Halloween costumes and gathered Oct. 25 in the school's parking lot for the Trunk or Treat event. Parents sat in lawn chairs near the trunks of their cars and distributed candy to the trick or treaters.

  • East County
  • News
Diana and Sarah Dill run with Shelby and Lynne Roskamp.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Boo Run

More than 1,000 runners turned out this morning for the Lakewood Ranch Running Club's annual Boo Run event on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
Dick and Pat Anderson with Gary McKinstry
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 24, 2014
A Night to Remember Gala

A Night to Remember Gala

  • Black Tie
Kelly Sobrito gives candy to Craig Goldstein and his and firefighter son, Gabe.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Boo Fest

Children dressed in their Halloween best snacked on candy and said "trick-or-treat" for sweet snacks from vendors at Boo Fest, Oct. 24, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
Rianne Yap is 9 years old.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Monster Mash

Children at Freedom Elementary School and their families donned costumes and Halloween spirit tonight during the Parent-Teacher Organization's Monster Mash.

  • East County
  • News
Roibin Olersiak, 54, of Sarasota, drove off of McIntosh Road into a retention pond Thursday afternoon. Photo courtesy Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 24, 2014
Sarasota man frees woman from sinking vehicle

David Gaul, 47, of Sarasota, got a woman safely out of her vehicle after she passed out at the wheel and drove into a retention pond.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Al Hixon Jazz Group played to a sold-out crowd at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts for the 6th annual Ageless Creativity Concert.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ageless Creativity Concert

The Al Hixon Jazz Group performed for the Ageless Creativity Concert honoring Al Hixon, Thursday night at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Board President Tony Romanus introduced the board of directors.
    By
  • 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
Sarasota County Commission District 2 write-in candidate, Steve McAllister, attended the Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Association meeting Monday, Oct. 13.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 24, 2014
McAllister withdraws from County Commission race

Write-in candidate for District 2, Steve McAllister, decided to drop from the race to focus on filmmaking and to give support to opponent Alexandra Coe.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 24, 2014
Frozen ice palace coming to Mall at University Town Center

The popular Disney animated movie is partnering with Taubman Centers to promote an upcoming sing-along DVD of the film.

  • East County
  • News
Judy Altier and Jayna Hamel
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 23, 2014
Goodwill Ambassador of the Year Awards Dinner

Goodwill Ambassador of the Year Awards Dinner

  • Black Tie
Leif and Katherine Anderson with Michelle and Pat Gallagher
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 23, 2014
Music at the Marinaccios'

Music at the Marinaccios'

  • Black Tie
Michael Calamaras and Kelly Martella
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 23, 2014
Wine, Women & Shoes Soleman Reception

Wine, Women & Shoes Soleman Reception

  • Black Tie
Rep. Vern Buchanan addresses guests at the Salute to Business luncheon.
    By
  • 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
The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team celebrates a point during its 3-0 victory over Sarasota in the Class 7A-District 10 championship Oct. 23.
    By
  • 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
George Conover leads guests in a game of craps.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Women's Club Casino Night

Ladies in the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club put on their poker faces Oct. 23 for the club's annual Monty Carlos' Casino Night, at the Polo Grill's Fete Ballroom.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 23, 2014
Sarasota approves 2050 changes

Commissioners approved changes that eliminate monitoring requirements for fiscal neutrality, but require the developer to show the fiscal neutrality of a project at its inception.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
  • By Alex Rostowsky
  • October 23, 2014
Manatee County taking applications for construction trades board

There are currently seven vacant volunteer positions.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Angus Mathewson and Mickeyshane McGetrick. Photo by Amanda Morales
    By
  • 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
The Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association recently presented its 2014 GSJGA Tournament Awards.
    By
  • 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
Kristen Batt Rohr played in 60 tournaments during her seven-year professional beach volleyball career. Photo courtesy of Tim Britt
    By
  • 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
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2014
Sidelines

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

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Hunter Soechtig takes a turn in the bowl Saturday, at the Payne Skate Park.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 23, 2014
Ramping up support

The organization that manages the Payne Skate Park asks for help as it struggles to survive.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 23, 2014
Circle sees new events regulations

A protracted discussion about managing events in St. Armands Circle Park has neared its conclusion as the City Commission established a new series of rules for the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ziegler
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 23, 2014
Ziegler continues push for televising workshops

Less than a month before the November runoff election, the Sarasota County School Board incumbent addresses the need for easier access to recordings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Katya Mazurova, a resident of Siesta Key, plays at the new tennis courts almost every day. She said the bubbles are starting to affect the playing area of the court. Photo by Jessica Salmond
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 23, 2014
Problems surface at new Siesta Key courts

Bubbles appearing on the recently renovated tennis courts are now popping up in the playing area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2014
News Briefs

Discussion continues on Arlington Park bridge; Bayfront Park fountain closes early for winter; Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 plans public forums

  • Sarasota
  • News
Retailers in the Village may now place their merchandise outside to entice passing visitors. Commissioner Nora Patterson hopes businesses will not violate the regulations in the amendment. "We'll see what happens," she said. Photo by Jessica Salmond
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 23, 2014
County Commission approves outdoor displays

It took more than a year, but Siesta Key Village merchants will be allowed to display goods outside their stores.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 23, 2014
VIDEO: Southside Village welcomes the return of familiar faces

Following the reopening of Sam Snead’s American Grill, Southside Village businesses are excited about the future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
DeMarsh
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 23, 2014
County commissioners shower praise in evaluations

The county commissioners praised both Tom Harmer, the county administrator, and Stephen DeMarsh, county attorney, for their work and cooperation with the board during their yearly evaluations at the Wednesday commission meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2014
Observer seeks community input at town hall meetings

From October 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.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • 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
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