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Members of the Sarasota British Club light up their sparklers as part of their Guy Fawkes celebration, Saturday, Nov. 5, at Twin Lakes Park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota British Club celebrates Guy Fawkes Day

The Sarasota British Club celebrated Guy Fawkes Day, Saturday, Nov. 5, out at Twin Lakes Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Barbara and Warren Bean
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Ferraris on St. Armands

Red was the color of the day at Ferraris on St. Armands on Saturday, Nov. 5. But it could have been green for the total cost of the 50 or so Ferraris accumulated on the circle to be viewed by the public and other owners. Only one car would be deemed 'The best in show.' Many car gazers hoped they could join the Ferrari Owners Club members on the circle someday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kitty Dyble Thompson works on a catoptic piece.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 5, 2011
VIDEO: Chalk Festival

Watch this video to get a feel for the 2011 Sarasota Chalk Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Thousands of people came out to watch street artists work their magic on the pavement.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Chalk Festival

The 2011 Sarasota Chalk Festival took over Burns Court this weekend with artists and admirers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
People brought lawn chairs and blankets to sit on while watching the performers at the 21st annual Sarasota Blues Fest, Saturday, Nov. 5, out by Ed Smith Stadium.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Blues Fest

The 21st annual Sarasota Blues Fest took place, Saturday, Nov. 5, out by Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Danielle Richter, 3, braved the inflatable climbing course.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Mark Wandall Foundation Family Fun Night

Hundreds flocked to Legacy Golf Club for the second Mark Wandall Foundation Family Fun Night Nov. 4, in Lakewood Ranch. The night featured plenty of children's activities as well as performances by Let's Rock Sarasota, Dynasty Cheer, Sarasota Sailor Circus and more. The night concluded with a screening of "Rio."

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Autumn Solomon recently adopted Jasper.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Honor Animal Rescue Ribbon-cutting Ceremony

Honor Animal Rescue celebrated the official opening of its new Ranch adoption center Nov. 5 with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony.

  • East County
  • News
Claire Lynch has been named Female Vocalist of the Year twice at the International Bluegrass Music Association Awards.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Bluegrass in the Grove

Grammy-nominated bluegrass/Americana artists the Claire Lynch Band delivered a flawless performance at Bluegrass in the Groves Nov. 4, at Mixon Fruit Farms. The quartet performed many of Lynch's award-winning tunes throughout the night.

  • Arts + Culture
Melanie Massell and Hot Item brought a unique blend of pop, rock, Motown and oldies to Music on Main.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Music on Main

Sarasota's Melanie Massell and Hot Item brought their unique blend of pop, rock, Motown and oldies to Lakewood Ranch for the monthly Music on Main concert Nov. 4, on Main Street. Proceeds from the concert will benefit Dreams Are Free.

  • Arts + Culture
Co-chairs Emily Tack and Emily Stroud
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 4, 2011
Wine, Women and Shoes: The Signature Luncheon

Wine, Women and Shoes: The Signature Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Steve Branham, Susan Phillips and Phyllis and Jack Black
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club

In honor of veteran's day, Rear Admiral Steve Branham retired in July 2010 after working for the U.S. Coast Guard for 37 years stopped by the Republican Club of Longboat Key on Friday, Nov. 11 at the Sarasota Yacht Club. He talked to the group about protecting the shores and our freedom.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore Bob Baime prepares to take-off
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Make A Mark

Santa, or David Jennings, ditched his sleigh for an opti boat at the Make A Mark race at Sarasota Yacht Club on Friday, Nov. 4 against other costume-clad sponsors and yacht club commodores. The fundraiser and kick-off for the Sarasota Yacht Club Invitational Regatta supports Sarasota Youth Sailing, and the young sailors helped racers and judged the event. There was also a silent auction and buffet for the event.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Barbara Bishop, Joyce Fox and Carol Fillmore
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church Welcome Back

Christ Church members return to a brand new place to call home. They celebrated the snowbird member's homecoming on Friday, Nov. 4 with drinks and appetizers. The event was held at sunset at Islands West Clubhouse.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gregory and Veronica Bever pose with Kay Kouvatsos by the funky timeline at Sandfest 2011, Friday, Nov. 4, at Siesta Key Beach Pavilion.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Relive the 1970s - Sandfest 2011

The 21st annual Sandfest got funky, Friday, Nov. 4, out at the pavilion at Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Gary Porretta picks up two plates, one for himself and one for his wife, Mary, Friday, Nov. 4, during the fish fry at St. Boniface.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Fish Fry Fridays at St. Boniface

St. Boniface and Walker's Family Affair Catering held the first fish fry of the season, Friday, Nov. 4, at the Community Center at St. Boniface.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch High football team will play in a regional quarterfinal game Nov. 18 after finishing the season as the Class 6A-District 7 runner-up.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 4, 2011
Mustangs clinch playoff berth

The Lakewood Ranch High football team is headed back to the playoffs after defeating Seminole Osceola 35-28 in the Class 6A-District 7 finale for both teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Braden River High football team fell short of reaching the postseason with a 49-7 loss to Venice Nov. 4.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 4, 2011
Indians dash Pirates playoff hopes

After an emotional win two weeks ago, the Braden River High football team was unable to relive some of that magic as the host Pirates fell to Venice 49-7 in the Class 7A-District 10 finale for both teams.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kurt Wenner is a world-renowned artist, architect and innovator of 3D pavement art.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 4, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Chalk Festival

The Sarasota Chalk Festival, featuring 250 street painters from around the world, takes place through Nov. 7 along South Pineapple Avenue in Burns Square.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The study suggests placing two permeable adjustable groins at the north end similar to those built two years ago at the Islander Club.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 4, 2011
Study recommends three north-end groins

The long-awaited study suggests placing a terminal groin and two permeable adjustable groins at the north end of the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Giselle Duregger was one of several princesses in the Primrose Parade of Costumes. Photo by Mike Eng.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2011
Photos of the Week

Enjoy some of our best photos this week from all Observers.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
SMR Farms has about 30 of 1,200 acres dedicated to the trial fertilizer.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 4, 2011
SMR Farms named top grower

Lakewood Ranch-based SMR Farms has been selected as one of Tropicana's top growers for 2010-2011.

  • East County
  • News
Shari Siegel with Emmy Schmidt and Women's Club President Kathleen Allen
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Palm-Aire Women's Club Fashion Show

Ladies in the Palm-Aire Womens Club gathered today for the Club's annual fashion show and luncheon at the clubhouse. This year's event was themed, "Stepping into Fashion with Pj's Boutique of Sarasota."

  • East County
  • News
Courtesy illustration of the proposed bus rapid-transit system.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2011
POLL OF THE DAY: Pull the plug?

This week we published our view to nix the bus rapid-transit system. What is your view?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Enjoy the top Cops Corner stories featured in all Observers.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2011
Top Cops of the Week

Read the top Cops Corner stories for all Observers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The locally owned company is open 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday. File photo.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 4, 2011
City welcomes new seafood business

A new wholesale seafood company has opened near the corner of U.S. 301 and 12th Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The exhibit, 'Penguin Island' opened to the public on Nov. 1.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 4, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Penguin Party Family Festival

The Penguin Party Family Festival is 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday Nov. 5 at the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
This memorial to the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 went up earlier this week at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 4, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: 9/11 memorial

This memorial to the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 went up earlier this week at Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
File photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 4, 2011
COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: Keeping your body aligned

This week, Jacques Panet-Raymond, PGA Master Teaching Professional and the owner of The Vision Quest Golf Academy at the River Club, shares tips for keeping your body aligned.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Claire Lynch, second from left, won Female Vocalist of the Year at the 2010 International Bluegrass Music Association Awards. Photo by Bryan Mazur.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 4, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Bluegrass in the Groves

The Claire Lynch Band will perform at 6 p.m. Nov. 4, at Bluegrass in the Groves at Mixon Fruit Farms, 2525 27th St. E.

  • East County
  • News
Jack and Phyllis Black, Jackie Salvino and Chuck Fuller
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Garden Club Back in Action

The Garden Club comes back to life from the off-season and hosts a welcome back party at Bay Isles Beach Club on Thursday, Nov. 3. Members brought appetizers and drinks and enjoyed a sunset happy hour. And, of course, there were great floral arrangements on every picnic table.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Viking Culinary Center owner James Butler chatted with Darrell Turner of Turner Tree and Landscape.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Networking Social

East County business professionals enjoyed an evening of networking during the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's networking social Nov. 2 at the Viking Culinary Center.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Artist Dyble Thompson works on a mermaid depiction.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 3, 2011
LIVE: Chalk Festival expands, vertically and horizontally

The Chalk Festival is not only going vertical, it has integrated to Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Chalk Festival has integrated to Longboat Key. Artist Kitty Dyble Thompson from Milwaukee, Wis. is spray painting a mermaid on a wall facing the pool at Longboat Key Club and resort.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 3, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Chalk Festival on LBK

The Chalk Festival has integrated to Longboat Key. Artist Kitty Dyble Thompson from Milwaukee, Wis. is spray painting a mermaid on a wall facing the pool at Longboat Key Club and resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Police Department responded to a call Nov. 1 when a student was found with no pulse in a Booker High School bathroom.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 3, 2011
Sarasota Booker High School student dies

A 17-year-old Booker High School student who was found with no pulse in a school bathroom Nov. 1 died this morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The North Shore Road beach access closed today in preparation for a seawall rehabilitation project that will protect the nearby roadway from potential erosion.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 3, 2011
North Shore beach access temporarily closes

The beach access closed today for a seawall rehabilitation project and will re-open in 60 days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The closure was temporary and due to downed power lines in the roadway.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 3, 2011
UPDATE: U.S. 301 lanes reopen

Lanes of U.S. 301 between Myrtle Street and DeSoto Road are now open after being closed due to downed power lines.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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