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Don and Carley Engelberger are finally together on the field.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 16, 2011
School board sides with soccer player

A possible recruiting violation nearly cost Braden River High School freshman Carley Engelberger a chance to play for the Lady Pirates this fall.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 16, 2011
COMMENT: Loss shouldn't tarnish miracle season

All good things must come to end.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 16, 2011
Sports Briefs

EMB win Don Clarke Bowl Series; Southeast girls claim district title

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Prep Scoreboard

Read this week's prep scoreboard including scores from boys and girls soccer, volleyball, girls basketball, and football.

  • East County
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Sara McCurry
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Observer Team Spotlight Q&A

Meet this week's Observer Team player, Sara McCurry.

  • East County
  • Sports
Rod Thomson
  • By Rod Thomson
  • November 16, 2011
My View: Gov. Scott was right on high-speed rail

Evidence is quickly piling up that Gov. Rick Scott's controversial decision to reject federal money for a high-speed rail from to Tampa to Orlando was right.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • November 16, 2011
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway Cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Devin McDermott
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 16, 2011
FULL STORY: Lakewood Ranch runner named Heisman finalist

Senior Devin McDermott was named one of 12 national finalists for the 2011 Wendy's High School Heisman Award Nov. 10. The winner will be announced Dec. 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
Meet this week's athlete, Scott Covino.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 16, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Scott Covino

Thirteen-year-old Scott Covino recently won the statewide Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge competition in Kissimmee.

  • East County
  • Sports
A little wet weather couldn’t squelch the fun at BRE's walk-a-thon.
  • By Kathy Keebler
  • November 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River pounds pavement for education

Braden River Elementary students took to the streets during the school's Learning Rocks Walk-A-Thon Oct. 28. Students raised donations for their one-mile walk around the school, which included a fun tunnel, misting tunnel and more. Following the walk, they cooled off with popsicles and a dance party.

  • East County
  • News
Chris Gatti took this picture Nov. 4, at Point of Rocks on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Weekly Winner: Dreamscape

Chris Gatti took this picture Nov. 4, at Point of Rocks on Siesta Key.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Nikki Clark, Chhun Chhim, J.J. Paone, Charley Halley and Pete Norden with Clear Channel Sarasota
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Greater Sarasota, Manatee and Venice Chambers of Commerce Business After Hours

The Greater Sarasota, Manatee and Venice Chambers of Commerce held their largest business after hours networking event of the year Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the Sarasota Bradenton International Convention Center.

  • Sarasota
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Brenda Cannon, Sandy Gurley and Joanna Pace
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Founders Garden Club Floral Workshop and Luncheon

Members and guests of the Founders Garden Club of Sarasota gathered for a luncheon, floral presentation and hands-on workshop Monday, Nov. 14, at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 15, 2011
Obituary: Mary Virginia Elliot

Mary Virginia Elliot, of Sarasota and formerly of Petoskey, Mich., died Nov. 5. She was 97.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch resident and ESPN commentator Dick Vitale had a chance to meet President Barack Obama during the Carrier Classic game Nov. 11.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 15, 2011
Vitale meets President Obama

Lakewood Ranch resident and ESPN sports commentator Dick Vitale recently met President Barack Obama.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dylan Davis presenting to his grandfather, Jack Atwater courtesy of Vicki Hosmer.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Out-of-Door Academy Vet Celebration

Grandpas, fathers, mothers and children were recognized for their service as veterans at Out-Of-Door Academy on Friday, Nov. 11. The children sang patriotic songs and student council members honored each veteran individually.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Kimberly Burleson (left) and Kathleen Gagg (right), Founders of Camp Better America
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 15, 2011
Camp Better America leaders encourage aid for veterans

Founders of the East County-based organization shared about helping military veterans this morning.

  • East County
  • News
The kick off event begins at 8:15, Nov. 18, at the Robert L Taylor Community Complex, 1845 34th Street.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 15, 2011
Florida Power and Light gives 50 families 'home energy makeovers'

FPL has announced 50 homes in Sarasota will receive courtesy energy efficiency upgrades from FPL in conjunction with the City of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Despite the foggy weather and a bit of mist, Tin Truong fishes out at Bay Island Park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 15, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Foggy Fishing

Whether or not the weather is good, people will still find a way to go out fishing.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Should the Manatee County Commission be required to stop their prayers?
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 15, 2011
POLL: Prayer at Manatee County Commission meetings?

The Manatee County Commission has been asked by Freedom From Religion Foundation Inc. to cease prayers before meetings.

  • East County
  • News
Candidates for the job of Sarasota County administrator answer questions from the audience inside the Potter Building.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 15, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Meet-and-greet' with finalists for Sarasota County administrator

The four finalists for the job of Sarasota County administrator were part of a 'meet-and-greet' event, Monday, Nov. 14, at the Potter Building by Robarts Arena. The final four candidates are James Baker, Edward Mitchell, Randall Reid and Fred Russell.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
John Dough Bakery offers an assortment of baked goods and sandwiches daily.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 15, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Dough's delight

John Dough Bakery offers an assortment of baked goods and sandwiches daily.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Soccer and lacrosse teams were practicing on the fields at the time of the lighting ceremony.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 15, 2011
SMR lights fields at Premier Sports

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch lit up the fields at the Premier Sports Campus for players for the first time Monday night.

  • East County
  • News
All the sand sculptures were demolished this morning. Photo by Norman Schimmel.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 15, 2011
VIDEO SLIDESHOW: The Siesta Key Crystal Classic wrap-up

Did you miss your chance to see the sand sculptures this weekend? Watch our video slideshow to view some of the sculptures featured in the event.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
A joint work session with School Board members on redistricting will start at 11 a.m.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 15, 2011
County Commission to hold workshop

Topics of discussion include a USF campus master plan update, rowing and a joint work session with the Manatee County School District, among others.

  • East County
  • News
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Longboat Observer archives.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
A ribbon-cutting was held Nov. 4.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 15, 2011
Woodbrook opening yields home sales

A dozen homebuyers signed contracts for homes in Neal Communities' Woodbrook during the community's grand opening.

  • East County
  • News
Harriet Schaye and Chairman Edward Schaye
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 14, 2011
Divas after Dark presents 'Burlesque'

Divas after Dark presents 'Burlesque'

  • Black Tie
Bradenton native C.C. Sardinha won the singles consolation final with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Temple's Yana Mavrina.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 14, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Home Sweet Home

Bradenton native and Oklahoma State University junior C.C. Sardinha returned home Nov. 11-13 to compete in the 2011 Dick Vitale Intercollegiate Clay Court Classic at the Lakewood Ranch Athletic Center.

  • East County
  • News
Taylor Caldwell is 5-foot-3, weighs about 125 pounds and has long brown hair and brown eyes.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 14, 2011
Police searching for missing Parrish girl

Taylor Caldwell left her Parrish home Monday morning for Palmetto High School.

  • East County
  • News
The nobles played against the peasants in a Human Combat Chess Match on the Chess Field at the Sarasota Medieval Festival.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 14, 2011
VIDEO: Sarasota Medieval Fair

Ever seen a human combat chess match or had the chance to shoot a bow and arrow? Those who attended the 8th annual Sarasota Medieval Fair had these opportunities and more. Watch our video to see a little bit of the fun.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jace Conger, Rage Shaw, Steve Flinn and Robert Sykes began camping out as early as 4 a.m.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 14, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: King's crew

When you want Stephen King's autograph that badly, nothing else will do. This group of people began camping out as early as 4 a.m. today at the Barnes and Noble bookstore to claim their place in line. King's book signing takes place at 7 p.m. tonight.

  • Arts + Culture
Fairies Ashley Willson, "Indigo", Melissa Berkebile, "Thistle", and Lindsay Multack, "Violet"
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 14, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Medieval Fair part two

The 8th annual Sarasota Medieval Fair started this past weekend out at the Sarasota Fairgrounds and will also take place this coming weekend. Thousands of people came out and participated in games and crafts and were able to enjoy watching jousting tournaments, musicians and even watched a human chess match. This year's theme is "Peasant's Revolt".

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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