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Dunio
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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 27, 2013
Q&A: Donna Dunio

Dunio is the executive director of Aging in Paradise.

  • Longboat Key
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Gov. William Bradford
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 27, 2013
Our View: The 'why' of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Day kindles so much in many of us: gratitude for what we have; for our families and friends; for the blessings bestowed on us, however great or small they may be.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 27, 2013
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 27, 2013
Obituary: Peter Voorhees

Peter Voorhees, 67, of Longboat Key, died Nov. 22, after a battle with melanoma.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 27, 2013
Obituary: Patricia 'Pat' Redmond

Patricia 'Pat' Redmond, 85, of Longboat Key, died Nov. 19.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 27, 2013
Obituary: Dr. Herbert Paskow

Dr. Herbert Paskow, 91, of Sarasota, died Nov. 13.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 27, 2013
Obituary: Tuncer Koksal

Tuncer Koksal, 79, of Lancaster, Ohio, and formerly of Bradenton, died Nov. 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 27, 2013
Worship Services

A list of worship services at churches, chapels and temples on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Submitted by Mary Lou Johnson
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 27, 2013
You Observed

Here's a roundup of reader-submitted photos from events around the Key. To submit photos for this new weekly feature, email Robin Hartill at [email protected].

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 27, 2013
Business Observer

Sanctuary manager earns PCAM designation; SYC introduces Farm-to-Fork initiative; The Met on St. Armands to host Feed-a-Family event; Moore's celebrates 46th anniversary

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Unit 601 at Westchester, 4825 Gulf of Mexico Drive, has two bedrooms, one bath and 1,393 square feet of living area. It sold for $525,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 27, 2013
Two-bedroom Westchester condo sells for $525,000

David Hodgson and Mary Hodgson, trustees, of New York, sold the Unit 601 condominium at 4825 Gulf of Mexico Drive to Gerald and Sandra Marsh, of Pittsburgh, for $525,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Bill Hunt submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 27, 2013
Weather: Longboat Key

Bill Hunt submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
605 Sutton Place #301
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • November 27, 2013
Three Things: Longboat for Less

Longboat Key is famous for its showplace homes and apartments -- and the prices that go with them. But look around. You'll find a variety of homes that are affordably priced yet still retain a generous helping of that famous Longboat panache, where residents and visitors bask in a year-round, resort-style setting of beach, golf, and boating. Here are three prime examples all priced less than $500,000.

  • Arts + Culture
The altar of Christ Church during the Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service

On Tuesday, Nov. 26, the 33rd annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship Service was held at the Christ Church of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The event will take place at the Anne Goldstein Children’s Rainforest Garden.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 26, 2013
Selby Garden's Thanksgiving Break Family Extravaganza 2013

The Selby Gardens will hold their Family Extravaganza, Wednesday Nov. 27 through Sunday Dec. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
MOTS Director Linda Craig
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 26, 2013
The Good News: Manasota Operation Troop Support

Made possible by collecting donations, raising funds and writing small grants, one of Manasota Operation Troop Support's most prominent efforts includes packing and mailing customized care packages to deployed local troops.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Tyler G. and James G. celebrate their team’s touchdown
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Turkey Bowl

The Out-of-Door Academy kicked off the holiday weekend with its annual Turkey Bowl, Tuesday Nov. 26. Lower school students spent the afternoon watching selected fifth graders play football. The Turkey Bowl has taken place every year for more than twenty-five years and marks the beginning of the holiday season.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Manatee County Government will observe the Thanksgiving holiday.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 26, 2013
Manatee County Government announces Thanksgiving closures

Manatee County government offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29.

  • East County
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A tornado watch is currently in effect in Sarasota County through 10 p.m. this evening.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 26, 2013
Tornado watch in effect for Sarasota County

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for 24 Florida counties through 10 p.m.

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Homelessness consultant Robert Marbut addresses the Sarasota City Commission and Sarasota County Commission at a meeting Monday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 26, 2013
City, county move forward with Marbut plan

At a joint meeting of the Sarasota County Commission and City Commission Monday, commissioners offered an endorsement of Robert Marbut's preliminary report on homelessness.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 26, 2013
Sheriff's sting nabs 40 shoplifters

Operation Booster Buster III, a Sarasota County Sheriff's Office operation using intelligence-led policing, resulted in the arrest of 40 individuals, and is the third major shoplifting sting by the agency in five months.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 26, 2013
ODA sinks St. Stephen's

The Out-of-Door Academy girls basketball team defeated St. Stephen's 53-8 Nov. 25.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 26, 2013
Local pastor featured on game show

Tonight, the Rev. Steve Price and a group of his friends and family will gather tonight at the Ranch Grill, Bradenton, to watch Price's appearance on Wheel of Fortune.

  • East County
  • News
Meghan Cox, Violet Light and Bridget Gallagher
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Phillippi Shores Jump Rope for Heart

Phillippi Shores Elementary held a jump rope fundraiser, Tuesday Nov. 26. Students jumped rope to help raise money for fourth grade teacher Lisa Edwing, who was recently diagnosed with cancer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 26, 2013
Industrial project chosen for county-owned land

Sarasota County commissioners vote to negotiate with Benderson Development for the sale of 42 acres of public land.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Judge K. Rodney May set aside Tuesday, Dec. 3, for closing arguments and another attempt to make rulings on matters that are years in the making.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 26, 2013
Colony vote under fire

Monday's hearing centered around the validity of a unit owner vote and whether Colony unit owner and developer Andy Adam's block of 58 votes - which are crucial to the 75% majority vote needed to approve the settlement - can be counted.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Otus
  • By Otus
  • November 26, 2013
Ask Otus: 'In Praise of Turkeys'

Otus Rufous, an Eastern Screech-owl, was born on Siesta Key and is a full-time resident there. An avid hunter, accomplished vocalist and genuine night owl, Otus is a keen observer of our local wildlife and knows many of nature's secrets. Otus will answer your questions about our amazing wildlife, but only if you Ask Otusâ„¢.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 25, 2013
'Stuff the Bus' drive nets 131,000 pounds of food

School buses were parked outside Publix grocery stores Nov. 23 through Nov. 24.

  • East County
  • News
Author Joseph Spinella prepares for his book reading in Ronnie Riceberg’s 3rd grade classroom at Phillippi Shores Elementary School.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • November 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Local author reads to third-graders

Joseph Spinella reads his book 'From Green, White and Red to Red, White and Blue' to third-graders Monday, Nov. 25, at Phillippi Shores Elementary School.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Roy McBean and Lee Wetherington Clubs have hosted digital literacy classes for its members.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 25, 2013
Sarasota's Boys & Girls Club recognized by Comcast Foundation

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County has been recognized for their participation in Comcast Digital Connectors 2013-2014.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The operator of a scooter was hospitalized with serious injuries.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 25, 2013
UPDATE: Three crashes reported on GMD

The operator of a scooter was hospitalized with serious injuries in one of three crashes.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Matt Kihnke has owned the property at 300 S. Pineapple Ave. for eight years, and has decided to construct a 10-story luxury condo building on the land.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 25, 2013
Luxury condos planned for Burns Square

A long-vacant property at Pineapple Avenue and Ringling Boulevard will soon be the home of a 10-story condominium building, according to the landowner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jack Binswanger, PGA owner and operator of the Village Green Golf Club in Sarasota
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 25, 2013
PGA Pro named to board of directors

Jack Binswanger, PGA owner and operator of Village Green Golf Club in Sarasota, was elected to the PGA of America Board of Directors as District 13 Director.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 25, 2013
Admirals improve to 9-1

The Manatee Admirals hockey team improved to 9-1 with a 5-3 victory over Jesuit Catholic Nov. 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
Donna and Wellington Chen enjoy a happy moment. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 25, 2013
UPDATE: Plea deal expected for fatal 2012 DUI crash

The man who, while driving drunk, struck and killed a 53-year-old woman as she was running along Midnight Pass Road in 2012 is expected to enter a plea deal Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The building at 555 Bay Isles Parkway was modeled after the Plaza Hotel, in New York City.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 25, 2013
Rooks plans to open old Mattison's building restaurant

W. Howard Rooks hopes to open the new eatery with an undisclosed partner early next year.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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