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Out-of-Door Academy senior Caroline Dailey signed a national letter of intent to play tennis for the University of South Carolina during a school-wide assembly Nov. 16.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 20, 2012
Lady Thunder tennis star signs with Gamecocks

Caroline Dailey, a senior at ODA, signed a national letter of intent Nov. 16 to play tennis for the University of South Carolina.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 20, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Skylar Jungers

The Out-of-Door Academy eighth-grader Skylar Jungers scored seven goals in three games last week, to lead the Lady Thunder to a 3-0 record.

  • East County
  • News
Cindy Gilburne, 49, was bat mitzvahed Oct. 16, at Temple Emanu-El.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 20, 2012
All grown up again

At 49 years old, Cindy Gilburne reaches Jewish adulthood when she becomes a bat mitzvah.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch home, which has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,207 square feet of living area, sold for $1,125,000. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 20, 2012
Country Club Village home sells for $1,125,000

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate. John and Arlene Teplansky sold their home at 13309 Palmers Creek Terrace to Steven Townsend, trustee, of Lakewood Ranch, for $1,125,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Kailyn Scully took this photo in her backyard in Country Creek.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Kailyn Scully took this photo in her backyard in Country Creek.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Moore's co-owner Alan Moore; not pictured: co-owners Robert Hicks and Paul Moore
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 20, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant and Marina celebrates 45 years; Cannons Marina receives its 14th Admiral's Circle Award; AMI Outfitters opens on Pine Avenue

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Courtney Harris played on a tire.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Mixon Harvest Festival

Mixon Fruit Farms held its annual Harvest Festival on Nov. 16 through Nov. 18. Attendees browsed more than 70 arts-and-crafts booths, feasted on a variety of food - including Amish doughnuts - and enjoyed live musical and dance performances, rock climbing, bounce houses, tram tours through the orange grove and more.

  • East County
  • News
Join Alex Mahadevan for the daily headlines
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 19, 2012
Nov. 19: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Morning road detours; Gene Jaleski writes to Mayor Jim Brown; Manatee residents support food banks; Black Tie Editor Loren Mayo gives weekend recap

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Josh Stone and Michelle Mohr
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Project: Santa's Helpers at Girls Inc.

For the second year, Girls Inc. of Sarasota County has partnered with local organizations to help provide Christmas gifts to area families. Volunteers from Girls Inc., Concession Charities, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County, the Young Professionals Group and the Booker High School Key Club Sunday, Nov. 18, helped gift-wrap books and presents for 100 families.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 19, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Lakewood Ranch Ace Store earns 'cool' award; Twelve Oaks opens local assessment center; Taylor Morrison lists six new floor plans; Coin dealer to open in shopping center

  • East County
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 19, 2012
Tangerine Bay Club condo sells for $1,275,000

A condominium in Tangerine Bay Club tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Elaine Hargarten, of Fairfax Station, Va., sold her Unit 131 condominium at 340 Gulf of Mexico Drive to David Weinstein and Clare Villari, of Newton, Mass., for $1,275,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Candidate paperwork was due by noon today at Longboat Key Town Hall.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 19, 2012
Town to have three commission races

Mayor Jim Brown and commissioners Phill Younger and Terry Gans will face challengers in March 2013.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dawn Esposito with her children, Rock and Sage
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Children's Reading and Art Day

Families and their children, Saturday, Nov. 17, strolled through the Children's Garden as part of the sixth annual Children's Reading and Art Day. Guests explored the garden, painted and listened to music in celebration of the importance of reading and art.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Paul Meese submitted this sunset photo, taken from Bird Key Park.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 19, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Paul Meese submitted this sunset photo, taken from Bird Key Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jane Boehme, Kathy Gricius, Kim Freiwald, Sherry Linhart and Tory Newman
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Garden Club makes flower arrangements

The Garden Club met to make flower arrangements at Sherry Linhart's home on Monday, Nov. 19. Linhart and Jane Boehme provided leaves from their own gardens and purchased flowers from Whole Foods. Members brought vases and baskets to create beautiful flower arrangements for their homes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 19, 2012
Bus-stuffing campaign nets 130,000 pounds of food

East County grocery shoppers stuffed Manatee County County School District buses with food Nov. 16-17.

  • East County
  • News
Rabbi Brenner Glickman with the Rev. Fausto Stampiglia
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El and St. Martha Interfaith Luncheon

Members of St. Martha Catholic Church Saturday, Nov. 17, traveled to Temple Emanu-El for its annual interfaith luncheon. Members enjoyed a meal and presentation from Sarasota Police Officer Tom Solomon about current events and interfaith relations. 'This luncheon kicks off a spirit of cooperation and mutual love,' said Rabbi Brenner Glickman.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Gene Jaleski wants the Town Commission to consider hiring a new attorney.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 19, 2012
Jaleski spars with the mayor

Commission candidate Gene Jaleski thinks town attorney David Persson is providing poor legal advice.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jack Feeney, 5, Fiona Sutton, 6, and Ray Rini, 6, pose together to show off their Native American Indian outfits that they made for their Kindergarten Thanksgiving Program Monday, Nov. 19, at Out-of-Door Academy on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY AND VIDEO: Kindergarten Thanksgiving Program

The Out-of-Door Academy's kindergarteners performed a Thanksgiving Program Monday, Nov. 19, in the Multi-Purpose Room at Out-of-Door Academy on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Vice Commodore Dave and Marilyn Powell with Jan and Rear Commodore Lee Peakes
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club's Commodore's Ball

Members of Bird Key Yacht Club enjoyed an evening of dinner and dancing Saturday, Nov. 17, at the club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The crash involved injuries, and occurred early Monday morning at Interstate 75 and the Bee Ridge Road exit (mile marker 207). File photo
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 19, 2012
I-75 crash cleared

The crash caused injuries and blocked traffic this morning at Interstate 75 and Bee Ridge Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 19, 2012
Siesta water main break forces lane closure

Sarasota County currently has one lane closed on north Beach Road after a water main break reported at 7:48 a.m.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party

The Longboat Key Kiwanis Club's Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party was a big success Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Longboat Key Club and Resort. There were 28 restaurants that participated in the event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
After going long on their warm-up, runners Stephanie Phillips and Avlan French set a quick pace to catch up with the group.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest Hustle

East County runners hustled to raise money for the All Faiths Food Bank, during Harvest United Methodist Church's annual Harvest Hustle 5K race Nov. 17, at the church.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Artist Janet Jarzyna took first place in the personal adornment category.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Artistic Attraction

Lakewood Ranch artists showed off their talents Nov. 17, as the Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch hosted its annual Fall Art Show and Sale, at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

  • East County
  • News
Judy Bloch, Marty Heller, Judy Gelman and Len Fishman
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 18, 2012
Sarasota Orchestra Season Opener Brunch: "Roarin' '20s" Hot Jazz on a Snazzy Sunday

Sarasota Orchestra Season Opener Brunch: "Roarin' '20s" Hot Jazz on a Snazzy Sunday

  • Black Tie
Leila and Leslie Dubow bought a coffee cake, chocolate sauce and strawberry jelly.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Star of the Sea's Holiday Bazaar

St. Mary Star of the Sea held their annual holiday bazaar Saturday, Nov. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ruth German, Peggy Sloan and Christine Rose Kennedy worked the food table Saturday, Nov. 17, at Longboat Key Island Chapel Holiday Bazaar.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Island Chapel Holiday Bazaar

Many people attended the Longboat Key Island Chapel Holiday Bazaar Saturday, Nov. 17, at the chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Isabella Hardin and Kayla Michael look into the coral tank.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview High School presents Stars to Starfish

Riverview High School hosted the world premier of Stars to Starfish Saturday, Nov. 17 in the high school's planetarium. Stars to Starfish is a 20 minute film which gives a basic overview of space and how it correlates with the ocean. It shows why Earth is unique and how all life originated in the ocean. After the show the public visited the aqua dome where kids and adults saw fish and held starfish.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Jonathan Taylor, Betsie Danner, Tammy Lloyd, Peg Davant, Ashley Burroughs, Grace Riker, and Vince Brennan
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Boniface Hoedown

Saint Boniface Episcopal Church held a celebration on Saturday, Nov. 17 to mark the end of their Pony Express Pledge Drive. All proceeds from the pledge drive supports basic ministries and community outreach. Members put on their cowboy boots for line dancing and enjoyed beverages at the saloon.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Lauren Mitchell of The Lauren Mitchell Band performed for the crowd.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Bay Water Festival

The Sarasota Bay Water Festival took place at Ken Thompson Park on Saturday, Nov. 17. The festival celebrated the bay and educated the public about keeping the bay and the environment healthy.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Pat Shea serves drinks at the bar.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sanctuary Welcome Back Party

Sanctuary Community Association held its annual Welcome Back Party for returning residents. Irene Bier and Phyliss Barber helped organize the party. Residents enjoyed refreshments and appetizers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Michelle Aguirre
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 17, 2012
Dream Makers Ball honoring Nathan Benderson

Dream Makers Ball honoring Nathan Benderson

  • Black Tie
Steve Adler, Joel Elkes, Dale Adler and Sally Elkes
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 17, 2012
The Annual Artful Lobster

The Annual Artful Lobster

  • Black Tie
Elaine Adair, Joanne Walker and Sandra Appignani
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 16, 2012
Goodwill Manasota Tribute Luncheon

Goodwill Manasota Tribute Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan for the daily headlines
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 16, 2012
Nov. 16: Daily Headlines Video

Join Alex Mahadevan and Emily Walsh as they report on a crash on Longboat Key, a commissioner not seeking re-election, Stuff the Bus campaign kicking off and Weekend Best Bets!

  • Longboat Key
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