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  • David Conway
  • October 29, 2013
Downtown businesses seek sidewalk cafe expansion

The Downtown Improvement District endorsed a revision of a city ordinance so non-dining establishments can provide outdoor seating for their businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Cortez Bridge connects mainland Manatee County to Bradenton Beach. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 29, 2013
Cortez Bridge repairs to begin in April

The $4 million project aims to add 10 years of service life to the bridge as officials determine a long-term solution.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 29, 2013
Admirals remain unbeaten

The Manatee Admirals hockey team improved to 5-0 on the season with a 6-0 victory over Plant Oct. 25.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Saint Stephen's football team played its first game on its new field Oct. 25.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 29, 2013
Falcons open new athletic center

Saint Stephen's Episcopal School officially opened its new $5 million state-of-the-art athletic facility during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 23.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Drug Enforcement Agency sponsored the seventh annual drug take-back day Saturday, Oct. 28.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 29, 2013
Drug turn-in event trounces previous effort

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office collected more than 120 pounds of unused or expired pharmaceutical drugs during the national turn-in event Saturday, Oct. 26.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The work of artist Henry Darnell at the 2012 Sarasota Chalk Festival. (File)
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 29, 2013
Chalk Festival picks up 'intelligent' distinction

The New York Times' 'In Transit' blog highlights the Sarasota Chalk Festival as part of its 'Guide to Intelligent Travel.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cardinal Mooney senior Grace Casagrande captured the Class 1A-District 10 title Oct. 25.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 28, 2013
East County runners earn regional berths

The Cardinal Mooney and Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls cross-country teams both will send runners to their respective regional meets Nov. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
Betty Jo Haas, Tom Reese and Fred Haas
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Oktoberfest

Following the worship service Sunday, Oct. 27, Longboat Island Chapel members gathered in the garden for the Longboat Island Chapel Oktoberfest.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Liz Rodon and Mary Lou Johnson
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Centre Shops Fall Festival

Centre Shops merchants host Fall Festival Sunday, Oct. 27, at the Centre Shops of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Angie Reed with her son Dylan
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch YMCA Fall Festival

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA held its annual Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 26.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Meg, Mike and Ethan Traeger
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Boo Run

More than 700 people gathered on Lakewood Ranch Main Street for the 10th annual Boo Run Saturday, Oct. 26.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ryan Lochte hangs out with the Sharks and talks to them about what it takes to be a champion swimmer.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Ryan Lochte visits the Sharks

Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte visited the National Champion Sarasota Sharks swim team Thursday, Oct. 24, at Evelyn Sadlier Jones YMCA Selby Aquatics Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 28, 2013
Longboat Library to resume full-day schedule

The nonprofit library will return its winter hours Friday, Nov. 1.

  • Longboat Key
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A ULI meeting has been scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Nov. 4 at Town Hall.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 28, 2013
ULI meeting scheduled

ULI spent last week on the Key, interviewing residents and business owners, touring the island and drafting recommendations that will be submitted officially to the town in a 40-page document in the next 60 to 90 days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Manatee County School Board is considering selling a 10-acre undeveloped parcel at Braden River High School to save money it can set aside for reserves.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 28, 2013
School board considers selling property at Braden River HS

The Manatee County School Board will vote to potentially designate land it owns at Braden River High School as surplus property at a workshop today.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 28, 2013
Longboat Library to resume full-day schedule

The nonprofit library will return its winter hours Friday, Nov. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gail Briley, Frances Vitale and Rachel Assi
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 27, 2013
Curtain Raiser

Curtain Raiser

  • Black Tie
Marcos, Edxon and Maria Castenada
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Pumpkin Festival

Local families came to Payne Park for the Sarasota Pumpkin Festival, Sunday Oct. 27. The festival included a pumpkin patch, live entertainment, fried food and family fun.

  • Sarasota
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Judy Fischer recently moved in to Rosedale and met a new friend, Judy Sanford, who has lived there since 1995.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Rosedale 20th Anniversary

Rosedale Golf and Country Club celebrated its 20th anniversary with a bevy of activities Oct. 24-27. On Oct. 26, residents participated in a boat regatta on the lake, feasted at a 'Hamburgers in Paradise' cookout, watched fireworks and more.

  • East County
  • News
Ryan and Hanako Owen with their children Calvin, 3, and Anna, 1
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: International Beer Festival

Lakewood Ranch Main Street hosted the third annual International Beer Festival Oct. 26. Attendees dressed up in costume as they sampled beer, wine and food while listening to music played by Pitbull Toddler.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2013
FILM REVIEW:

FILM REVIEW:

  • Sarasota
  • News
Co-Chairs Peggy and Ken Abt
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 26, 2013
CANDance 'Dancing with Our Stars'

CANDance 'Dancing with Our Stars'

  • Black Tie
Tom Alburn and Patrice Boeke
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 26, 2013
Oceanic Evening

Oceanic Evening

  • Black Tie
Deborah Burge and Dana Moon
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 26, 2013
LECOM Scholarship Dinner and Auction Gala

LECOM Scholarship Dinner and Auction Gala

  • Black Tie
Hanako Owen, Mayuko Seto, Chieko Bransome, Emiko Seto with Cocomi Bransome and Mirai Menta represented Japan
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: New Gate School International Children's Day

The New Gate School invited families and students to celebrate International Children's Day, Saturday Oct. 26. The school's campus was taken over by booths representing different nations. Children and families got to learn about different cultures, taste international food and enjoy entertainment from around the world.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mary and Jym Agen
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Monster Mash

Members of the Sarasota Yacht Club celebrated Halloween at the annual Monster Mash dinner, Saturday Oct. 26. Attendees went all out with creations ranging from classic costumes to more original Sarasota references. The evening started with cocktails in the bar and followed with a spooky dinner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lorraine Brooks and Sheila Cyr
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Harbour Welcome Back

Longboat Harbour welcomed seasonal residents' back with an evening social in their clubhouse, Saturday Oct. 26. The social, organized by the Recreational Committee, had drinks and a homemade dinner buffet for residents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gavin Lawson, 8, tested his balance.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Grace Fall Festival

Grace Community Church, in the Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park, welcomed families Oct. 26 for its first fall festival.

  • East County
  • News
Chase Polivchak, 6, passed out candy with his sister, Zoe, 9.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Harvest Moon Bash

Families at Braden River Elementary School celebrated the fall season Oct. 26, during the school's Harvest Moon Bash event.

  • East County
  • News
Clara, Miguel and Odimeer Arango all dressed as firemen.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Boo Fest

Thousands of East County residents and their friends gathered Oct. 25, at Lakewood Ranch Main Street, for Lakewood Ranch Community Activities annual Boo Fest event.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jose Albors, Eze Marti, Javi Estudiante, Carlos Canario and Paula Devalencia
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 26, 2013
Safe Sex Halloween Bash: 'Studio 13, The Undead Disco'

Safe Sex Halloween Bash: 'Studio 13, The Undead Disco'

  • Black Tie
Local musicians/physicians battled for the titled of 'Doctor Idol' Friday, Oct. 28, at the Hyatt.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 25, 2013
Doctor Idol!

Doctor Idol!

  • Black Tie
The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team won the Class 3A-District 10 title Oct. 24.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 25, 2013
ODA captures district crown

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team captured its first district title since 2007 with a 25-20, 22-25, 25-12, 25-11 victory over rival Cardinal Mooney in the Class 3A-District 10 championship Oct. 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
Brooke Devine and boyfriend John Rodman were announced Cardinal Mooney Homecoming King and Queen
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney Homecoming

Cougar County was taken over by students and alumni for the homecoming game, Friday Oct. 25. Cardinal Mooney won against Victory Christian Academy, 43 to 33. At halftime, John Rodman and Brooke Devine were announced 2013's Homecoming King and Queen

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nancy Mynatt, Sandra Delaney with Madison and Katherine Lee
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Garden Club Sale

The Sarasota Garden Club held their garage and plant sale, Friday, Oct. 25. The sale included a wide variety of home items and plants. All proceeds benefited to Garden Club, which is a non-profit organization that takes care of public gardens and supports scholarships.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River running back Titus Humphrey carries the ball up the middle for a positive gain.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Football vs.North Port

The Braden River High football team fell to North Port 35-21 in Class 7A-District 10 action tonight.

  • East County
  • Sports
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