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Sophomore Chris Pearcey filled in at running back in the second half, finishing with 33 yards on seven carries.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 29, 2011
Mustangs fall short of district title

With its starting running back sidelined with flu-like symptoms, the Lakewood Ranch High football team fell 42-22 to Largo Oct. 28, allowing the Packers to capture the Class 6A-District 7 title.

  • East County
  • Sports
Linda Harris shows off her ballerina princess skills for Claire Macaluso and Giovanna Hansen.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 28, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Eagle Scout Project

Noah Taylor builds a stage for St. Boniface Episcopal Church Preschool for his Eagle Scout project.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Haylea Ritter and Romely Perez
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 28, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Girls Inc goes trick-or-treating

Girls Inc took between 150-200 girls out to trick-or-treat at the offices of Merrill Lynch, UBS, and Boar's Head.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Susan Landau and Madelyn Spoll of the Garden Club get presented a check from Hal Christensen with Harry's Continental Kitchens for the wine tasting fundraiser.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 28, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Garden Club

Susan Landau and Madelyn Spoll of the Garden Club get presented a check from Hal Christensen with Harry's Continental Kitchens for the wine tasting fundraiser.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Susan Landau and Madelyn Spoll of the Garden Club get presented a check from Hal Christensen with Harry's Continental Kitchens for the wine tasting fundraiser.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 28, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Garden Club

Susan Landau and Madelyn Spoll of the Garden Club get presented a check from Hal Christensen with Harry's Continental Kitchens for the wine tasting fundraiser.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The property at 4110 Gulf of Mexico Drive is located between Pattigeorge’s and Bayfront Park.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 28, 2011
Commission to consider purchase of former Klauber property

The town could purchase the property next to Bayfront Park for $452,500.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Mason Pawloski and Brycen Mohar wore cuddly lion costumes to the weekly meeting of Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s “Mommies and Babies” group. Photo by Loren Mayo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 28, 2011
SPECIAL EDITION: Photos of the Week

Sarasota and the surrounding area costumes up for Halloween in this special edition of 'Photos of the Week.'

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Dutch artist Leon Keer submitted this image to the 2011 Chalk Festival to show the design he and his team plan to create on the street next week.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • October 28, 2011
'Legoman' linked to Chalk Festival artist

The mysterious 8-foot-tall 'Legoman' appears to be linked to a Dutch artist participating in the 2011 Chalk Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy the top Cops Corner stories featured in all Observers.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 28, 2011
Top Cops of the Week

Read the top Cops Corner stories for all Observers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Boo Fest will feature a costume parade, haunted house and much more.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • October 28, 2011
Rain threat won't scare away Ranch Boo Fest

Organizers say the Lakewood Ranch Halloween bash will go on rain or shine. More events are planned in the East County throughout the weekend.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Commissioner Donna Hayes announced she will run for re-election.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 28, 2011
Hayes, Stehle enter commission race

Manatee County Commissioner Donna Hayes will file to run for office on Monday. Local businessman Paul Stehle has filed to run for a commission seat, as well.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota County Sheriff's office responded to a call 9:56 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27 at 2875 Ashton Road.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 28, 2011
Carjacking and attempted burglary on Ashton Road

Burglars threatened victim with a gun, stole her car, and attempted to kidnap victim.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 28, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Retrieving a lob

This week, University Park Country Club Tennis Director Jared Grose shares tips for retrieving a lob.

  • East County
  • News
Michael Calamaras, Paul W. Dick, Christina Maccani and Michael Halley
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 28, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Stars of SRQ

Young Professionals Group hosts a red-carpet event they called 'The Stars of SRQ' on Friday, Oct. 28 at Van Wezel. Attendees, or the future stars of Sarasota, dined on Mattison's, were entertained by DJ Ew!, and had the opportunity to leave their marks with clay handprints.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rich and Sandy Appleget
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 27, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Southbay Potluck

A Chicken, snake charmer and bed bug walk into Southbay Yacht and Racquet Club on Thursday, Oct. 27. But the Halloween themed potluck is no joke, they even serve 'bat wings.' There is a ton of creativity for the costume contest, except for the two guys in T-Shirts saying 'This is my Halloween costume,' and 'I'm too lazy to buy a Halloween Costume.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chris Digham with Exotica Florist, Norm Mallard with Hughes Exterminators and Nancy J. Taussig with Barefoot Weddings
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 27, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Networking at Noon

Area business representatives got together for a networking at noon lunch at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar on Thursday, Oct. 27. The lunch was hosted by Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Universal Window Solutions. Attendees dined on Bacon-wrapped filet mignon, chicken Caesar salad or crab cakes.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch volleyball team celebrates after defeating second-seeded Seminole Osceola 3-1 Oct. 27 to win the school's first district crown.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 27, 2011
Lady Mustangs claim first district title

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team captured the program's first district title with a 3-1 victory over Seminole Osceola in the Class 6A-District 12 championship tonight.

  • East County
  • Sports
Public Works staff put the orange tape in place this week to direct beach-goers toward a safe beach access path.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 27, 2011
Sand loss prompts warning from Public Works

Public Works is monitoring sand loss at the north end to determine if the North Shore Road beach access needs to close temporarily.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch High School teacher Greg McGrew has taken top honors from a state technology organization.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2011
Ranch educator honored

A Lakewood Ranch High School teacher has been named Manufacturing Secondary Educator of the Year.

  • East County
  • News
The Sarasota County Parks and Recreation will re-open Knight Trail Pistol and Rifle Range at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 28.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 27, 2011
County pistol and rifle range to re-open Friday

Sarasota County Parks and Recreation had previously suspended operations at Knight Trail Pistol and Rifle Range Oct. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 27, 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
  • October 27, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

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

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Hall-of-Fame fan Keith Kunzig, known as Big Nasty, today spoke to children at Tara Elementary School about the importance of saying no to drugs. The event was part of Red Ribbon Week.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Big Nasty

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Hall-of-Fame fan Keith Kunzig, known as Big Nasty, today spoke to children at Tara Elementary School about the importance of saying no to drugs. The event was part of Red Ribbon Week.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lilly Riggs payed close attention.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2011
McNeal students learn about animal care

First-graders at McNeal Elementary School on Wednesday learned about being a veterinarian.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2011
Copper stolen from East County street

Over the past month, 300 yards of copper wiring has been stolen from a section of Honore Avenue.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 27, 2011
Nolan Middle wins championship

The Nolan Middle School girls soccer team defeated King Middle 4-0 Oct. 20 to capture the 2011 Manatee County championship and finish the season undefeated.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2011
Enjoy lunch in the cemetery

Enjoy lunch from Derek's Culinary Casual restaurant and listen to Jeff LaHurd and Pat Ball give a history lesson about the historic graveyard that is home to Sarasota pioneers from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at Rosemary Cemetery, 851 Central Ave.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2011
Sarasota Scullers garner gold

The Sarasota Scullers secured a win at the 2011 Head of Indian Creek Regatta, Oct. 23, in Miami.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Emily Walsh and Fabiola Beckmann serve up wine at the event. Photo by Loren Mayo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2011
Women know how to man the bar

In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, some of Sarasota's favorite females shimmied themselves into their brightest pink outfits to bartend for charity.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The four-lane roundabout construction project at Palm Avenue and Ringling Boulevard is expected to begin next month.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 27, 2011
City approves extra landscaping for Palm Avenue roundabout

The Sarasota City Commission agreed to spruce up the southwest corner of Ringling Boulevard and Palm Avenue after a roundabout is built there.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 27, 2011
DID manager pushes wayfinding

A Delray Beach-based mobile media company that's proposing a free downtown Wi-Fi system wants to install one for Sarasota starting this month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • October 27, 2011
Commission holds off on funding CRA projects

Before making any new downtown grants, the City Commission agreed Monday to await a report before year's end on proposals for Main Street improvements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Gillespie plot.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 27, 2011
Historic cemetery stories are unearthed

Sarasota is home to little-known cemeteries that house stories from beyond the grave.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The crosswalk at Treasure Boat Way will be improved, after resident complaints. Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • October 27, 2011
Intersection focus of new complaints

Residents complaining about visibility issues at the intersection of Treasure Boat Way and Ocean Boulevard have won county staff's vows to alleviate those concerns.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Marlon Brown
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • October 27, 2011
County administrator candidates revealed

The Sarasota deputy city manager, the former town manager of Longboat Key and the Longboat Key police chief are among the 45 candidates from across the U.S. seeking Jim Ley's old job.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2011
News Briefs

What about First Street?; Sarasota Memorial receives high marks; City beats Siesta Key with August tourist tax revenue

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