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Dean Bowden, artistic director of the Sarasota Medieval Fair
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 8, 2012
Come one, come all to the Sarasota Medieval Fair

Fifty cast members have rehearsed for three months to educate the public about the Irish Battle of Glenn Máma in the year 999, the theme of this year's Sarasota Medieval Fair.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Posey, rescued by Royal Pet Rescue while wandering the streets, poses for a picture.
  • By Gabby Ojeda
  • November 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Dog Days of Autumn

East County residents enjoyed an afternoon with their pets Nov. 3, as the Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch hosted Dog Days of Autumn, at Greenbrook Adventure Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Unit 601 at Beau Ciel, 990 Blvd. of the Arts, sold for $1,525,000. File photo.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 8, 2012
Beau Ciel condominium sells for $1,525,000

A condominium in Beau Ciel tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Barbara Mei, trustee, of Sarasota, sold the Unit 601 condominium at 990 Blvd. of the Arts to Herta Cuneo, of Vernon Hills, Ill., for $1,525,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Mariana Sendova submitted this sunrise photo, taken from Island Park in Sarasota.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Mariana Sendova submitted this sunrise photo, taken from Island Park in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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Suzanne Anderson and Charlotte Stringfellow
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 7, 2012
YMCA Foundation of Sarasota Annual Donor Appreciation Luncheon

YMCA Foundation of Sarasota Annual Donor Appreciation Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as he reports the daily headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 7, 2012
Nov. 7: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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The larger-than-life sculpture was removed in April after a woman driving a four-door white Mercedes Benz smashed into the base of the statue.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 7, 2012
Unconditional Surrender return delayed

The sculpture's arrival in Sarasota will be delayed until early December.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2012
Armed robbers break into Southgate Mall

Sarasota deputies report a robbery of Mayor's Jewelry in Southgate mall Tuesday evening. All five suspects were arrested after a vehicle pursuit occurring around 7:04 p.m.

  • Sarasota
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County Engineer Jim Harriott said staff is working to bring that number down to the roughly $20 million budgeted for the beach project.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 7, 2012
Beach project costs rise before cuts

Sarasota County staff estimate the current design for the Siesta Key beach improvements would cost up to $27 million.

  • Siesta Key
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Philip Abraham watches as presidential results come in.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Democrats Club Watch Party

The Sarasota Democrat Club hosted an election-night watch party at Marina Jack Tuesday, Nov. 6. Guests gathered to watch the results of the local and national elections with local Democratic candidates. District 16 U.S. House Representative candidate Keith Fitzgerald delivered a concession speech.

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Vanessa Baugh celebrates her election as the new District 5 representative for the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners seat during a victory party Nov. 6.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 7, 2012
Baugh, Benac take commission seats

Baugh, a Lakewood Ranch businesswoman, won 65% of the vote. 'Woo-hoo,' says Benac.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 7, 2012
Fairfield celebrates grand opening

Neal Communities opened its first East County community for 2012.

  • East County
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Vern Buchanan addresses the crowd at the Republican Party of Sarasota Election Night party Tuesday, Nov. 6, at the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 7, 2012
ELECTION NIGHT: Local GOP sweeps

Congressman Vern Buchanan wins his fourth term; Longboat turnout 33%. Click on the story to watch a video of Buchanan's victory speech.

  • Longboat Key
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David Novak with royal swan marker David Barber. Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 7, 2012
The triumph of the swans

Harbour Links unofficial swan keeper David Novak discovered he was in the presence of royalty.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 7, 2012
Key Club property sells for $32 million

Sales recorded in the Sarasota County Clerk of Circuit reveal that Delray Beach-based Ocean Properties Ltd. purchased Oct. 31 the Longboat Key Club and Resort property through nine sales totaling $32 million.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 7, 2012
Longboat Library discusses options with Sarasota County

County officials attended a Longboat Library board meeting Nov. 5 to listen to members' thoughts on library service.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 7, 2012
City to ease St. Armands Circle parking enforcement

The first change city commissioners want to see is an immediate plan to remove parking 'boxes' on the Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Michael Jernigan's dog, Brittani, has been his constant companion for more than five years. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 7, 2012
Wounded Marine to share story at TBI Veterans service

Michael Jernigan's dog, Brittani, has accompanied him on 47 roundtrip flights. They've been everywhere together, from routine grocery trips to Yankee Stadium, in New York.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 7, 2012
Town commission requests more input from residents

The Town Commission made two decisions that will allow seasonal residents get back to the island and have their say.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 7, 2012
Firefighters present contract proposal

The agreement proposed by firefighters would make up for four years without wage increases.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2012
Welcome back: Since you Left ...

There's no pop quiz. It's our way of saying: Welcome back.

  • Longboat Key
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John Sagar, Stan Graff and Lee Chegwidden mingle inside the clubhouse.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 7, 2012
Cascades residents celebrate completion

Cascades residents celebrated the completion of their community with a party Nov. 3, at the clubhouse.

  • East County
  • News
Chefs are working to perfect this dinner roll, influenced by a red beet and red pepper vegetable puree.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 7, 2012
Getting ready to wine & dine

Local chefs are making final preparations for the Suncoast Food & Wine Festival.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Samantha and Nick Dzembo started the Wobbly Feet Foundation after their son, Connor, now 6, was diagnosed with Ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T), a rare and progressive neurological disease.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 7, 2012
Scottish Festival to liven Main Street

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Wobbly Feet Foundation.

  • East County
  • News
The Montego model in The Vineyards at The Lake Club has a double island in the kitchen.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 7, 2012
Lakewood Ranch hosts Tour of Homes

Lakewood Ranch is celebrating its 15th annual Tour of Homes through Nov. 18.

  • East County
  • News
Willowbrook residents huddled around a scrapbook full of pictures showing damage to their homes.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 7, 2012
County, owners disagree on Willowbrook inspections

County officials say the matter is private. Residents say the county could have done more to prevent problems with their homes.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2012
News Briefs

Teenager arrested for vehicle burglary spree; SCF president, trustees step down; Commissioners OK preserve expansion; Loan helps Brides Against Breast Cancer expand

  • East County
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2012
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
The Class 2A district and regional champion Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team captured its second consecutive Class 2A state championship Oct. 30 and Oct. 31, at Deer Island Country Club in Tavares. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 7, 2012
BACK-TO-BACK CHAMPIONS

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team shot a combined 610 to capture its second consecutive Class 2A state championship Oct. 30 and Oct. 31, at Deer Island Country Club in Tavares.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ten-year-old Danny Sams and 8-year-old Conner Dutting-Morrell recently finished competing in their first season of the United States Auto Club National Series. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 7, 2012
Speed seekers learn camaraderie

Eight-year-old Conner Dutting-Morrell and his 10-year-old teammate, Danny Sams, recently finished their first season racing quarter midget cars in the USAC National Series.

  • East County
  • Sports
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue Executive Director Dari Oglesby is eager to see renovations to Nate's Place finished.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 7, 2012
Nate's Honor Animal Rescue renovations near completion

When Dari and Rob Oglesby step into their near-empty retail space in the Shoppes at University Town Center, they look past the construction that's under way.

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy photo
  • By Morganne Riggs
  • November 7, 2012
Braden River High School JROTC wins competition

Cadets in Braden River High School's JROTC program excelled Oct. 20, in the Raiders competition, at which they faced academic, physical and tactical challenges.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 7, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Kaitlyn Kerrigan

Lakewood Ranch High alumna Kaitlyn Kerrigan scored two goals to lead the Lees-McRae College women's soccer team to a 2-1 extra time victory over Mount Olive College Oct. 27.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 7, 2012
Record nests don't yield record hatchlings

The 57,790 hatchlings produced this year is less than expected, given this year's record nesting numbers.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Publix sign was installed in front of the grocery store last week.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 7, 2012
Publix construction remains right on schedule

The Longboat Key store re-opens Dec. 13.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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