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Sunshine is one of many dogs available for adoption.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Honor Rescue Fall Carnival

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue welcomed the public to its Lorraine Road Ranch adoption facility Nov. 10, during the rescue's Fall Carnival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Students sang a variety of patriotic songs.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Patriotic Performance

Third-grade students at Bashaw Elementary School showed their patriotism with their musical performance, "Our Country, America" Nov. 8.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Barbara Thompson and Jo Rita Stevens
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Kiwanis Club celebrates 90 years

Members of the Sarasota Kiwanis Club celebrated the club's 90th anniversary Friday, Nov. 9, on board the Marina Jack II.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Event sponsor Bev Meadows, CEO David Pilston and Founder Lee Fox
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Save Our Seabirds Benefit Luncheon

Save Our Seabirds, Inc. held a benefit luncheon Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Principal Jim Mennes assisted students with ringing the Freedom Bell in the school courtyard at Freedom Elementary School.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Let Freedom Ring

Freedom Elementary School on Nov. 9 held its annual 'Let Freedom Ring' Courtyard Ceremony, at which students and veterans joined together to raise flags honoring the nation's Armed Forces, sang patriotic songs and learned about the history of Veterans Day.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team will play in the Class 6A state semifinals Nov. 13 in Kissimmee.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 10, 2012
Lady Mustangs gallop into state semifinals

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team cruised to a 25-18, 25-20, 25-21 victory over Winter Haven in the Class 6A-Region 3 finals Nov. 10.

  • East County
  • Sports
Anne Miller held her bagpipe.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Scottish St. Andrew's Festival

MacAllisters Grill & Tavern hosted the fourth annual Scottish St. Andrew's Festival Nov. 10 at Lakewood Ranch Main Street. This year's free event, which featured face painting, balloon artists, a rock wall, beer and wine samples, pictures with Santa and live music from the Jacobites Pipe & Drum Band and the Billy Rice band, benefited the Wobbly Feet Foundation, an organization that raises awareness and support for Ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T), a rare and progressive neurological disease.

  • East County
  • News
Kendall Douley won the cake walk competition.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Thunder Fun Day

Out-of-Door Academy held its 7th annual Thunder Fun Day event on Nov. 10. This free event included games, inflatable rides, tournaments, a craft tent, bake sale and more. Trophies were awarded for a chili cook off and cake walk competition.

  • East County
  • News
Gabriel Rodriguez chose a ball over a book.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Elementary Fall Festival

Tara Elementary School students and their families enjoyed a day outside with friends at the school's annual fall festival Nov. 10. Activities at this free event included a bungee jump, inflatable slide and silent auction, among more. The Tara Elementary School Dance Team also performed.

  • East County
  • Schools
Tony Shinholster, Connie Shinholster, Gwendolyn Campbell and George Baker
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Community Haven Hoedown

The Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities held its annual Haven Hoedown on Nov. 9. Country singer Adrian Ray performed songs off his self-titled album. A free event, the Haven Hoedown featured barbeque food, a pretzel stand, a hayride, an auction and a raffle. Vendors sold baked goods and crafts. Proceeds of the event benefited Community Haven.

  • East County
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Avery Engelberger, Hannah Wood, Ella Brauch and Mya Brauch
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Elementary Fall Festival in the Field

Students and parents listened to live music at the Freedom Elementary Fall Concert in the Field. This Parent/Guardian-Teacher Organization (PTO) event, held on Nov. 9 at 6:00 p.m., raised money to help buy school equipment and fund field trips. The event also featured food, drinks and vendors.

  • East County
  • Schools
Daniel Morris played guitar with his grandfather Greg Deas.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Nolan's Got Talent

Nolan Middle School's HOSA Chapter celebrated HOSA Week Nov. 5-9, by sponsoring a special Nolan's Got Talent Show Nov. 8. Performers showed off a variety of talents, including song, dance, piano and more.

  • East County
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Jocelyn Lerma sprinted to the front as her class began its walk.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Walk-a-thon

Children at McNeal Elementary School walked - and ran - Nov. 8, during the school's annual Walk-a-thon fundraiser.

  • East County
  • News
Scott Anderson and Renee Hamad
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 9, 2012
Night of Hope Gala "A Night in White Satin"

Night of Hope Gala "A Night in White Satin"

  • Black Tie
Braden River High wide receiver Justin Ross celebrates with offensive lineman Kelvin Albritton following Ross' 23-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 9, 2012
Pirates win season finale

The Braden River High football team captured its first win of the season with a 28-7 victory over Naples Palmetto Ridge on Senior Night.

  • East County
  • Sports
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as he reports the daily headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 9, 2012
Nov. 9: Daily Headlines Video

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  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Scottish St. Andrew's Festival

This weekend's brings the Scottish culture to life.

  • East County
  • News
Jane Weir and Evonne Collins
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Palm-Aire Women's Club Fashion Show Fundraiser

PHOTO GALLERY: Palm-Aire Women's Club Fashion Show Fundraiser

  • East County
  • News
It's been a disappointing season for first-year coach Curt Bradley and the Braden River Pirates who have been plagued with injuries all season long.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 9, 2012
Friday Night Clash: Nov. 9

Regular seasons close out tonight as match ups include: Braden River vs. Palmetto Ridge, Lakewood Ranch at Manatee, ODA vs. Cardinal Mooney and more.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 9, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Bacchus on the Beach

The grand finale of the two-day event is a beachside wine tasting and charity auction.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
U.S. Army veteran  Billy Coffey assists students at Freedom Elementary School as they raise the Army's flag during a Veteran's Day ceremony today.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Flag raising

U.S. Army veteran Billy Coffey assists students at Freedom Elementary School as they raise the Army's flag during a Veteran's Day ceremony today.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Tree Advisory Council Chair Chris Hice chats with Sarasota County staff yesterday during the Tree Convocation, at Twin Lakes Park.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 9, 2012
STAC seeks unusual suspects

Sarasota County staff and the Tree Advisory Council collected public input on tree-policy priorities and how to engage the community yesterday during the first Tree Convocation.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Phyllis Black wears the new elephant pin given to her by Mary Ellen and Bert Criste Friday, Nov. 9, at the Longboat Key Republican Club meeting at the Sarasota Yacht Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Republican Club

The Longboat Key Republican Club met Friday, Nov. 9, at the Sarasota Yacht Club for its monthly meeting. The guest speaker was Dr. Richard Swier, political analyst and editor for Watchdog Wire along with Dr. Swier's friend Yael Ossowski, Florida Bureau Chief of FloridaWatchdog.org.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Ray DeSilva, Mary Jane Clark with Eileen and Bob Parkinson
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: VIP party at Cafe Gabbiano's

A VIP party was held Thursday, Nov. 8, at Cafe Gabbiano's in Siesta Key Village. The party was one of many events taking place as part of the Siesta Key Crystal Classic.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
A new Longboat Key Fire Rescue boat was dedicated last week.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 9, 2012
Commissioners praise new fire boat

A new Longboat Key Fire Rescue boat was dedicated last week and is already being utilized.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Carl Wall and Georgianna Strauser
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 8, 2012
In The Pink: A Taste of NewGate

In The Pink: A Taste of NewGate

  • Black Tie
James Amato and Christine Jennings
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 8, 2012
JukeBox 50s Revue

JukeBox 50s Revue

  • Black Tie
Fran Blum, Flori Roberts and Nancy Markle
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 8, 2012
Designing Women Boutique VIP Reception

Designing Women Boutique VIP Reception

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 8, 2012
Lakewood Ranch WGA celebrates with Monster Bash

The Lakewood Ranch 18-hole Women's Golf Association celebrated Halloween during its Monster Bash Oct. 30.

  • East County
  • News
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as he reports the daily headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 8, 2012
Nov. 8: Daily Headlines Video

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  • Longboat Key
  • News
The first Life of Riley Foundation Cars Under the Stars Kick-off Party took place at the Sarasota Classic Car Museum.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Cars Under the Stars Kick-Off Party

The silent auction, alone, raised more than $12,000 during the first Cars Under the Stars Kick-Off Party Friday Nov. 3, at the Sarasota Classic Car Museum. One hundred percent of the proceeds raised at the event were donated to the Life or Riley Foundation, a nonprofit that provides assistance to families with a child going through treatments for a pediatric brain tumor. The two biggest auction items were a 2006 Kawasaki motorcycle that went for $4,000 and a guitar autographed by AC/DC's Brian Johnson that went for $2,000. Leslie Sharp chaired the event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The East Manatee Bulldogs Mitey Mite squad was one of four teams to perform.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 8, 2012
Bulldogs cheerleaders compete in Cheer Jam

The East Manatee Bulldogs Midget squad finished second in the Level 2 Small Division of the FYD Tampa Bay Pop Warner 2012 Cheer Jam Oct. 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dustin Thomas, Kevin Schappacher, Eric Schappacher and Brendon Arnold enjoyed playing in the Schappacher Family and Friends golf tournament fundraiser.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 8, 2012
Pirates fundraiser nets $7,000

The Braden River High baseball team raised $7,000 for its program during the Schappacher Family and Friends golf tournament fundraiser Oct. 13, at the River Club Golf Course.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 8, 2012
LRHS looking for sports equipment

The Lakewood Ranch High physical education department is looking for donations of sports-related equipment.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 8, 2012
Cardinal Mooney cross-country runners earn regional berths

Cardinal Mooney High junior Grace CasaGrande set a new personal record, finishing third in 19:39.44 to lead the Lady Cougars to a sixth-place finish at the Class 1A-District 10 Cross-Country Meet Nov. 2, at Taylor Park in Largo.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch High girls cross-country team will compete in the Class 3A-Region 3 Cross-Country Meet Nov. 9.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 8, 2012
Zarrella paces Lady Mustangs to second-place finish

Lakewood Ranch High senior Kristin Zarrella finished third in 19:42.10 to pace the Lady Mustangs to a second-place finish at the Class 3A-District 11 Cross-Country Meet Nov. 2 in Estero.

  • East County
  • Sports
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