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Regional Director of the American Heart Association Whitney Carney and Heart Specialist of Sarasota Dr. Chippy Nalluri.
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Go Red '80s Dance Party

The American Heart Association hosted an 80's dance party on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at Darwins on Fourth to celebrate a decade of heart disease awareness for women. The Go For Red campaign dispels the myth that heart disease is only a man's disease: since 1984 more women have died from heart disease than men. Boston Scientific sponsored the dance party, which promoted cardiovascular exercise and a good time for guests.

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Brittani, 8, rests while Corporal Michael Jernigan, USMC, Ret. talks to an audience Friday, Nov. 16 at the Senior Friendship Center.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Man's Best Friend

Corporal Michael Jernigan, USMC, Ret. visited the Senior Friendship Center with his guide dog Brittani, 8, Friday, Nov. 16, as part of Senior Friendship Center's week-long tribute to honor all veterans.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Greg and Cynthia Brock with Dr. Jennifer Norbits
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SKCC Business Card Exchange

Business members of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce took part in the Business Card Exchange event Thursday, Nov. 15, at Amazing Life Chiropractic.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 16, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Chili Cook-Off

Main Street and Manatee County Emergency Services will battle for the title of "Best Chili" this weekend during a fourth annual Chili Cook-Off at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
  • News
Steve Arvey will perform as a special guest with Longboat Key blues band Blues Pig. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 16, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party

Twenty-nine restaurants will participate in tomorrow's event, which will raise money for local children's charities.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 16, 2012
Siesta Chamber taking annual award submissions

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its Business of the Year Awards through Dec. 7, to be announced Jan. 29.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
File photo
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 16, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Bay Water Festival

The Sarasota Bay Water Festival takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ken Thompson Park.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 16, 2012
Stuff the Bus campaign kicks off

Local businesses are partnering with the Manatee County School District this weekend to help The Food Bank of Manatee.

  • East County
  • News
Two recent events might impact the availability of such funding—including President Barack Obama's re-election. File photo.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 16, 2012
Planners make streetcar presentation

Funding sources, ranging from state funding to federal grants, are available for building streetcar systems.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 16, 2012
County re-surfacing starts in Siesta Isles

Contractors hired by Sarasota County grinded a layer of asphalt off of Shadow Lawn Way yesterday, and will re-surface the street after minor curb repairs.

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Caroline Dailey, who is ranked 1158 by the WTA world rankings, chose South Carolina over the University of Notre Dame.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 16, 2012
Dailey signs with South Carolina

The Out-of-Door Academy senior Caroline Dailey signed a national letter-of-intent this morning to play tennis for the University of South Carolina.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 16, 2012
SPORTS SCORES

Cardinal Mooney roars past Manatee; Lady Cougars shutout Lady Rams; Booker tops Bradenton Christian; ODA girls remain perfect

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2012
SPORTS SCORES

Lady Mustangs gallop past Lady Bruins; ODA girls remain perfect; Sailors edge past Mustangs; Lady Thunder strike down on Lady Bruins

  • East County
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Gladys Blair's 2004 Oldsmobile sustained approximately $5,000 worth of damage.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 16, 2012
Longboat woman injured in crash

Gladys Blair, 95, was injured when she drove her car into the path of another vehicle near Bay Isles Road.

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Lynn and Richie Barrie
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 15, 2012
Dog's Night Out

Dog's Night Out

  • Black Tie
Mark Ferguson, Jean Callihan, Phil Callihan, honoree Margaret Callihan and her husband, Matt, with Mary Joyce and J.B. Lynch
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 15, 2012
AJC 2012 Civic Achievement Award Dinner Honoring Margaret Callihan

AJC 2012 Civic Achievement Award Dinner Honoring Margaret Callihan

  • Black Tie
Dr. Anne Chauvet and Solange Chauvet
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 15, 2012
High Tea at High Noon

High Tea at High Noon

  • Black Tie
A water line has broken on Bird Key Drive, just north of N. Owl Drive.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2012
Water line break in Bird Key

A water line has broken on Bird Key Drive, just north of N. Owl Drive causing a precautionary boil water notice Thursday afternoon, Nov. 15.

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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan for the daily headlines
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 15, 2012
Nov. 15: Daily Headlines Video

Join Alex Mahadevan and Emily Walsh as they report on a Sarasota judge ruling to favor IPOC, Sarasota streetcar routes, Siesta Key canal Connectors and more!

  • Siesta Key
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Terry Turner with Bindi, an Australian Shepherd. Photo by Virginia Hoffman.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 15, 2012
Turner to not seek re-election

The commissioner said he wanted to dedicate more time to family and business obligations.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 15, 2012
Riverview blanks North Port in district action

The Riverview High girls soccer team improved to 4-2 on the season with a 3-0 victory over North Port in district action Nov. 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 15, 2012
Thunder posts shutout

The Out-of-Door Academy boys soccer team defeated Admiral Farragut Academy 2-0 Nov. 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
In September, representatives from the town and IPOC met in a Sarasota courtroom to present their cases for a challenge to the town’s code changes.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 15, 2012
Judge rules in IPOC's favor

A Sarasota County Clerk of Court Judge issued an order this week that will mandate a referendum for additional tourism uses within Islandside.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Larry Grossman is a St. Judes Drive resident and semi-retired city planner.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 15, 2012
Grossman qualifies for election

Larry Grossman qualified to run against Mayor Jim Brown for the District 4 seat.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 15, 2012
Planning Board OKs Ringling Walmart

The site plan for the 97,000-square-foot supercenter was approved 3-2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Leigh Simons, Judy Athari, District 5 Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh and Carmen Topper
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Membership Luncheon

In his annual briefing of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, president of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Rex Jensen spoke about newfound cooperation between business and Manatee County commissioners. On Oct. 14 at the Polo Grill, Jensen shared the stage with Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker who spoke about the local government's over reliance on property taxes.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 15, 2012
Staff prepares mobility plan for Sarasota County commission

After a few more months of community input, county staff will finalize the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Amazing Kenny makes balloon animals for kids at Children’s World. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2012
Toy stories

Sarasota residents celebrated Neighborhood Toy Store Day Saturday, Nov. 10, at Children's World.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2012
Siesta jams out for Sandy victims

Some of Siesta Key's favorite bands are gearing up to rock out Sunday, Nov. 18, at Blase Cafe, in order to help raise money for victims of Hurricane Sandy.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2012
Leaders will celebrate holiday

Local government leaders will collaborate Wednesday, Nov. 21, at the St. Martha Parish Hall, for the 12th annual Thanksgiving community celebration theater luncheon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County will repair two humpback bridges on Treasure Boat Way, along with six other bridges on Siesta Key, as part of a $637,000 rehabilitation effort.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 15, 2012
Canal connectors bound for rehab

Sarasota County plans to look for contractors to repair eight humpback bridges on Siesta Key in January.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 15, 2012
Beach project details emerge

Sarasota County commissioners' frustrations flare after receiving a timeline of Siesta Key beach improvements.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The entire Gulf Gate Library collection will be available at a temporary location in Sarasota Square Mall during construction of the new library.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 15, 2012
Gulf Gate Library collection moves to Sarasota Square

The county signed a $138,000 deal to operate a temporary library at the mall through 2015.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
There are several options for streetcars, including: open-air or enclosed; and traditional (seen here) or modern design.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 15, 2012
Streetcar routes identified

Planners will present results of a preliminary study this week and collect community input.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 15, 2012
Palm Avenue restaurant takes form

The new Louies Modern restaurant and a catering/banquet facility will fill a total of 13,500 square feet. It will open in February.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Patriot speaks out; An open letter to Gov. Romney

  • Sarasota
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