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Scott Anderson and Mark Pritchett
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 13, 2013
AJC 2013 Civic Achievement Award Dinner honoring Teri A Hansen

AJC 2013 Civic Achievement Award Dinner honoring Teri A Hansen

  • Black Tie
Sue Benjamin with Barbara Stafford
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 13, 2013
Argus Foundation Lifetime Achievement Awards honoring Frederick Derr and Posthumous honoree C. Dana Rollings

Argus Foundation Lifetime Achievement Awards honoring Frederick Derr and Posthumous honoree C. Dana Rollings

  • Black Tie
Elmer Burkel and Shelia Miller
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 13, 2013
Children's Guardian Fund 15th annual Fall Luncheon

Children's Guardian Fund 15th annual Fall Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Group of Garden Club members
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Garden Club's Wine Tasting

The Longboat Key Garden Club hosted a wine tasting at Harry's Continental Kitchen on Wednesday, Nov. 13, to benefit both their scholarship and grant programs.

  • Longboat Key
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One of the first editions of the East County Observer.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2013
East County Observer reflects on 15 years

At the prodding of an employee, Observer Media Group CEO Matt Walsh drove to East County to see what was happening away from Sarasota's sunny beaches. That was more than a decade ago. In fact, this month the East County Observer celebrates 15 years of reporting on the East County. Join us as we reflect on 15 years of our history.

  • East County
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Kristofer Geddie from the Venice Theatre and Benjamin Plocher, Sarasota Opera
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 13th annual Principals' Recognition Luncheon

Principals and local art leaders of Sarasota County celebrated the arts in school at the 13th annual Principals' Recognition Luncheon, Wednesday Nov. 13.

  • Sarasota
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Winners of the 2013 Sandies awards — Back left: Jules Price; Amanda Vercheski; Chris Deleonardo. Front left: Judy Athari; Marc Simms; Violetta Huesman; Annette Gueli; Tommy Klauber.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: LWRBA's Sandies Awards

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance recognized its members at its annual Sandies award ceremony Nov. 13 at the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom.

  • East County
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Courtesy photo. B.J. and Dave Bishop
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2013
B.J. Webb now a Bishop

B.J. and Dave Bishop married Oct. 19, in the garden of All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michelle Sylvester, Sonya Goldwasser and Michele Dunbar
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Women's Association Fashion Show and Holiday Bazaar

The Bird Key Women's Association held a Fashion Show and Holiday Bazaar for members on Wednesday, Nov. 13.

  • Arts + Culture
Bob Gault and John Wild
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2013
Gault wins award for service

Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key member and past president Bob Gault was presented the Walter Zeller Fellowship award for his service to the community at his club's Oct. 31 weekly breakfast meeting.

  • Longboat Key
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Sebastiano
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2013
Observer welcomes intern

The East County Observer recently welcomed Amanda Sebastiano to its team, as an intern.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2013
Tabernacle School celebrates veterans

Students at The Tabernacle Christian School paid a special tribute to military veterans Nov. 11, as they enjoyed a special Veterans Day service.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2013
VFW raises funds for Community Haven

East County-based Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities received $11,500 for programming, thanks to VFW Post 3233.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tuesday's Laurel Park Neighborhood Association meeting saw some residents raise concerns about a kayak launch site that will be part of a multi-use recreational trail.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 13, 2013
Laurel Park residents voice concerns about trail

A forthcoming multi-use recreational trail in Laurel Park has some residents worried about the neighborhood getting too crowded.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Local chalk artist Truman Adams lays down gridlines for his painting. Adams will be painting a 3-D version of the Statue of Liberty's head.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 13, 2013
Photo of the Day: Chalk Festival Preparations

Chalk Festival artists prepare to get started on their paintings, Wednesday Nov. 13. The festival takes place along Pineapple Avenue and will run from today until Monday Nov. 18.

  • Sarasota
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Souvernir displays are kept within the doorway at the Beach Bazar in the Siesta Key Village, abiding by a county ordinance that bans Siesta merchants from outdoors displays of merchandise.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 13, 2013
Outdoor display ban under fire

The Siesta Key Village Association (SKVA) held a forum on Tuesday, seeking input from Siesta residents and business owners about potential changes to a countywide ordinance banning the outdoors display of merchandise.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 13, 2013
ODA scores first win

The Out-of-Door Academy girls basketball team defeated Sarasota Military Academy 37-20 Nov. 12.

  • East County
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The Rev. Elizabeth Deibert finally received the keys to her church’s new home, pictured behind her, Nov. 7. The property has lush green space and a pond.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 13, 2013
Church finds home

After eight years of uncertainty, Peace Presbyterian Church will occupy a permanent space, thanks to approval from the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners.

  • East County
  • News
The Broken Egg
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 13, 2013
Owner sells Broken Egg

For Bob Kirscher, the time was now to sell the Broken Egg, including its popular location in LWR.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 13, 2013
Observed: East County Observer turns 15

The last 15 years of East County's history have been amazing - with high highs and low lows - but the East County has proved to be strong, resilient and optimistic.

  • East County
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U.S. Navy veterans George Johnston and Richard Kichline speak about their service.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 13, 2013
Braden River High welcomes vets

Two Navy veterans share stories of their service in two U.S. conflicts - World War II and the Vietnam War.

  • East County
  • News
Aly Cote, 15, Sheel Patel, 15, Joe Komor, 16, Merritt Kendzior, 15, and Sean Martin, 16, prepare for the F1 in Schools World Competition.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 13, 2013
Local students speed toward the world finals

Five Manatee County students head to Texas to vie for the F1 in Schools world title.

  • East County
  • News
Jim O’Donnell with three of his vases
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 13, 2013
Artists showcase talents

The Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch will feature artists such as wood turner Jim O'Donnell at its art show.

  • East County
  • News
Photos courtesy of Mindy Towns/Mindytownsphotography.com. Debbie Coy keeps the crowd entertained with endless enthusiasm.
  • By Mindy Towns
  • November 13, 2013
Residents celebrate Nordstrom opening

About 600 people flocked to the Shoppes at University Town Center Shopping Center Nov. 7 for the much-anticipated opening of Nordstrom Rack.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2013
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 13, 2013
ULI study: worth $133,816.35?

Residents and business owners sound off on whether the Urban Land Institute study was worth every penny or a waste of money.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 13, 2013
Sunshine group scrutinizes BID emails

Citizens for Sunshine seeks to scan the personal computers of BID directors as part of a public records request.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2013
Our View

In denial of the bell curve

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
RUSSIA. Bruce and Wilma Nourie and Linda and Jim Crouse read their East County Observer in the Red Square during a cruise through Russia. The Red Square, located in central Moscow, is the official residence of the president of Russia.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2013
It's Read Everywhere

RUSSIA. Bruce and Wilma Nourie and Linda and Jim Crouse read their East County Observer in the Red Square during a cruise through Russia. The Red Square, located in central Moscow, is the official residence of the president of Russia.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
In his first season swimming with Braden River, sophomore Ryan Walker has won two district titles and a regional title.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 13, 2013
Regional champ

After winning his region, Braden River sophomore Ryan Walker hopes his training will payoff with a state title.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch’s Coleen Campbell and Nicole Grant go up for a block against Naples Gulf Coast.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 13, 2013
Lasting Legacy

The Lakewood Ranch volleyball team saw its season come to an end with a 3-0 loss to Naples Gulf Coast Nov. 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Lakewood Ranch High boys swim team scored 280 points to win the Class 3A-Region 3 championship Nov. 9.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 13, 2013
High 5

The top five moments in high school sports this week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rhys Miller and Gregg Fishel
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 13, 2013
The Good News: Fairy Tail Endings

Rhys Miller founded Fairy Tail Endings - a nonprofit organization that has formed partnerships with local veterinarians and service providers to help struggling families provide care for and maintain ownership of their pets.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Coach Dave Frantz was inducted into the Florida Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame earlier this year.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 13, 2013
Going out in style

After 28 seasons at the helm, Lakewood Ranch High boys golf coach Dave Frantz retired from coaching Nov. 6. He left on top, with the team winning its third-consecutive state title.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 13, 2013
Just the Stats

This week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lobster Pot is family owned and located in the heart of the Siesta Key village, featuring a friendly, intimate New England style dining experience with fresh local seafood and produce.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Lobster Pot

This week we went in the kitchen at Lobster Pot with owners Glen, Tony and Mark Medeiros along with chef Eder Ocana as he prepares lobster Milano. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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