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  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
Shifting Sands offers support

Longboat Island Chapel pastoral care assistant MiMi Horwitz is inviting interested individuals to join the Shifting Sands Support Group.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Wagstaff
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
Obituary: Rosemarie Mildred Wagstaff

Rosemarie Mildred Wagstaff, 71, of Plaistow, N.H., and formerly of Longboat Key, died Oct. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
Obituary: George Peters

George Peters, 81, formerly of Longboat Key, died Oct. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
Obituary: Lois Winett Katz Rose Miles

Lois Winett Katz Rose Miles, 83, of Lido Key and Longboat Key, died Oct. 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kathleen McDonald. Photo by Nick Friedman.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 23, 2013
The Good News: Kathleen McDonald

Kathleen McDonald is a philanthropist and the former president of Art Center Sarasota. Learn more about her in this week's Good News feature.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Col. John W. Saputo, president and owner of Gold Coast Eagle Distributing and retired U.S. Marine, accepts the 2013 C. John A. Clarke Humanitarian Award from Dr. Richard Wharton.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 23, 2013
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund distributes grants

The charitable fund awarded $68,402 in grants to area organizations, during its 2013 grant awards ceremony.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High seniors Danny Walker and Ramsey Touchberry began training together at the Missing Link Golf Academy at Legacy Golf Club when they were 10 years old.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2013
Full circle

Lakewood Ranch High seniors Danny Walker and Ramsey Touchberry will vie for their third consecutive state championship Nov. 5 and Nov. 6.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Sarasota Crew finished second in the Men’s Youth Fours at the 49th Head of Charles Regatta Oct. 19 and Oct. 20, in Boston.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
High 5

The top five moments in sports this week.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
Just the stats

This week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney Football
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2013
Sidelines

Ortiz captures county crown; ODA falls to Northside Christian; Mustangs suffer first district loss; Orioles announce training schedule

  • East County
  • Sports
ODA’s Max Coutsolioutsos hopes to play at the University of Florida one day.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2013
Youthful promise

The Out-of-Door Academy and Lakewood Ranch High boys golf teams each had an underclassman step into the limelight at times this season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Demardre Patterson
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Demardre Patterson

Cardinal Mooney High School senior running back Demardre Patterson rushed for 148 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Cougars Oct. 18 to a 62-0 Class 3A-District 6 victory over rival The Out-of-Door Academy.

  • East County
  • Sports
This home at 582 S. Spoonbill Drive has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,241 square feet of living area. It sold for $2,375,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 23, 2013
Three-bedroom Bird Key home sells for $2,375,000

Thomas and April Pampalone, of Sarasota, sold their home at 582 S. Spoonbill Drive to Charles and Charlotte Bimba, of Sarasota, for $2,375,000.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Angelo and Christine Furgiuele
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 23, 2013
Mixed Marriages

Politicians, take note. You can work together even when you disagree - as these three couples demonstrate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alan Moore says there's an unprecedented occurrence in his 48 years in the industry. So far, this stone-crab season he’s pulled no medium claws — all large and jumbo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 23, 2013
Sarasota gets crabby

If stone-crab season is like Florida's Christmas, then Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant is the North Pole.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mimi Ribot submitted this sunset photo, taken on Bradenton Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
Weather: Longboat Key

Mimi Ribot submitted this sunset photo, taken on Bradenton Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 23, 2013
Country Club Village home sells for $900,000

David and Debra Condrack, of Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 7315 Desert Ridge Glen to Robert Piccirilli and Martina Riley, trustees, of Lakewood Ranch, for $900,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Willy Lee submitted this reflective photo, taken on the Myakka River.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
Weather

Willy Lee submitted this reflective photo, taken on the Myakka River.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
YPG members Jason Chachula and Frank Maggio
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Young Professionals chat with Mayor Shannon Snyder

Mayor Shannon Snyder met with young professionals, students and Community Youth Development Wednesday, Oct. 23, at New College to discuss future plans and participate in an intimate conversation with young adults. The goal of the event was to cultivate active and informed citizens in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Commissioner Charles Hines spoke in defense of County Administrator Randall Reid at Wednesday's meeting, but ultimately voted for his removal.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • October 23, 2013
A big week for the BCC

The Sarasota Board of County Commissioners (BCC) had a busy week, approving funding for several high-profile projects, making a key staff change and addressing hot-button issues in a joint meeting with the city of Sarasota.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The skyline won't be empty too much longer at the corner of Main Street and North Washington Boulevard.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 23, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 23, 2013

Today's stories: Sarasota County commissioners advance plans for a downtown Sarasota hotel; Town of Longboat Key settles differences with Longboat Key Police Union; Landowners move to overturn Manatee County Commission denial of Waterline Road project: and MORE!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota junior Jordan Brooks finished with eight kills in the Sailors 3-1 victory over Braden River Oct. 22.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 7A-District 10 semifinal volleyball

The Sarasota High volleyball team defeated Braden River 3-1 in a Class 7A-District 10 semifinal match Oct. 22. The Sailors will play Lakewood Ranch for the district title Oct. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid took his current position in the wake of the local procurement scandal.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 23, 2013
Sarasota County Commission ousts Reid

The Sarasota County Commission voted to terminate County Administrator Randall Reid Wednesday, Oct. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 23, 2013
Sarasota Police investigate dead body discovery

Landscapers discovered a dead body near the 10th Street boat ramp Wednesday, Oct. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jean Lolli and Debby Johnson were recognized for their years of service at Forty Carrots.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 23, 2013
Forty Carrots celebrates 20 years

Forty Carrots Family Center celebrated their 20th Anniversary Wednesday, Oct. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Edith Barr-Dunn and Dora Walters
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
93 and counting

Edith Barr-Dunn celebrated her 93rd birthday Sunday, Oct. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mark Meador
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
Meador receives sweet celebration

For Casa del Mar Beach Resort General Manager Mark Meador, another birthday was like a breath of fresh air.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
Buy your Fish Fry tickets

This year's Fish Fry takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, at Cedars Tennis Resort, 645 Cedars Court.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gullet teacher Jennifer Santora, far left, walks with her daughter, Isabella, near left.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
Walk this way

Students, parents and teachers of Gullett Elementary walked to school Wednesday, Oct. 9, to celebrate Walk to School Day.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
Wrappers, movers ready

Adopt A Family Manatee needs volunteers to help set up as it moves into its warehouse Oct. 25 and Oct. 28.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Models wore bridal gowns that were donated to Brides Against Breast Cancer.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
Fashion for a cause

'Makeup Your Mind' Fashion Show and Luncheon was held Saturday, Oct. 5, at River Club Clubhouse.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Micky Derry, Jane Boehme and Sherry Lindhart
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Garden Club Meeting

The Longboat Key Garden Club held its first general meeting of the season Tuesday, Oct. 22, at the Windward Bay Clubhouse.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Julia Becker, Andrew Vac and Victoria Jacobson
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Business After Hours

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Business After Hours meeting Tuesday, Oct. 22, at Casa Del Mar Beach Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Firefighters removed the decking from the building at the Chart House Restaurant to be sure the fire was completely extinguished.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 22, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 22, 2013

Today's stories: Chart House Restaurant fire causes $25,000 worth of damage; Sarasota city commissioners choose a design for the State Street garage; Sarasota County commissioners approve the fiscal year 2014 Health and Human Services budget; and MORE!

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Alex Mahadevan will write a weekly editorial called, "Municipal Focus," espousing a Sarasota young professional's view of politics.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 22, 2013
MUNICIPAL FOCUS - A weekly commentary: Petition underscores frustration with City Hall

While a Sarasota business owner penned a petition to support commercial diversity downtown, young professionals have taken to social media to spread the message.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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