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These two make every second of every day an adventure. Photo by Jenny Waring.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 22, 2011
Fifty more reasons this father is thankful today

There have been multiple occasions in the car with my two young children when I've turned to my wife and told her the only thing I wanted for Christmas, my birthday or Father's Day is that limousine window that separates the driver from the back seat.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Haile Middle School students Tyler Whitlock and Parker Whitlock, front, and Taylor Lewis and C.J. Cooper recently won awards at the 2011 VEX Robotics All-Star Challenge.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 22, 2011
Haile Middle students build award-winning robots

One of the smartest robots in the state lives right here in the East County.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 22, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Jerry Knab greets some regulars along his morning walking route.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 22, 2011
Neighbors: Jerry Knab

The 'Pied Piper' of Longboat Key makes fast friends during his walking routine.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Steve Harris has joined the St. Armands office of Michael Saunders & Co. Harris previously worked for Prudential Palms Realty, for which he ranked in the top 3% of nationwide fine-home specialists.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 22, 2011
REAL ESTATE REPORTS

Steve Harris joins Michael Saunders' St. Armands office; Signature Sotheby's participates in international conference; Andrew Bers earns Five Star Short Sale and REO certifications

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
This home at 23 S. Polk Drive on Lido Key has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,283 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.8 million. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 22, 2011
Lido Key home sells for $1.8 million

Thomas and Dona Blake, of Dublin, Ohio, sold their home at 23 S. Polk Drive to Jon Small, of Mentor, Ohio, for $1.8 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
David O’Keefe Studios has moved to a new location at 438 St. Armands Circle. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 22, 2011
Business Observer

Euphemia Haye unveils new tapas menu at The Haye Loft; David O'Keefe Studios celebrates new location on St. Armands Circle; Cannons Marina receives Marine Five Star Dealership Certification

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Meet this week's athlete, Donna Swain.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 22, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Linda Swain

In August, Longboat Key resident Linda Swain passed her eight-month yoga teacher certification, which she received from Yoga of the Heart in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Brian Gunnell
  • November 22, 2011
Bridge Bites: Detective work

East's 2♦ was a Weak Two, showing six Diamonds and less than opening values. N-S push on to 4♠, a contract that is in danger of losing a trick in each suit. On the other hand, with a bit of sleuthing, you might even make an overtrick.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jon Boscia submitted this sunset photo, taken just south of New Pass.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 22, 2011
Weekly Winner: Natural Setting

Jon Boscia submitted this sunset photo, taken just south of New Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Angela Massaro-Fain, Cassandra Holmes, Julie Smith, Beth Wood and Ardell Terry. Courtesy Photo.
  • By Brenna Stevens
  • November 22, 2011
Lakewood Community Fund celebrates female philanthropists

The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund and Northern Trust presented a Women's Giving Circle High Tea Oct. 26, at The Lake Club in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Randy Estelle’'s concert will feature about 30 cast members. Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 22, 2011
Estelle lights the stage for Winter Wonderland

Pianist Randy Estelle will present 'Randy Estelle's Grand Winter Wonderland' Nov. 25-26, at Christian Retreat.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
East County resident Sue Gates took this picture Oct. 13, from her backyard.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 22, 2011
Weekly Winner: Mushroom Cloud

East County resident Sue Gates took this picture Oct. 13, from her backyard.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 22, 2011
Ranch Lake Club home tops weekly real estate transactions

A home in Lake Club tops all transaction in this week's real estate. Patrick Janis, of Gilbert, Ariz., sold his home at 8336 Catamaran Circle to Wael Alokeh, Lakewood Ranch, for $585,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Roy Witte
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 22, 2011
Business Observer

Gold Coast manager receives national award; Goodwill adds job specialist in Lakewood; Roy Witte joins Keller Williams

  • East County
  • News
Meet this week's Athlete of the Week: Fabio Vasconcellos
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 22, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Fabio Vasconcellos

Braden River High junior Fabio Vasconcellos scored five goals while leading the Pirates to an 8-1 victory over Port Charlotte Nov. 15. The Pirates forward has netted 10 goals and an assist through the first four games of the season. Here is an inside look at this week's Athlete of the Week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch softball players Quillan Toler, Dana Hutchins and Amber Ozment all announced their college intentions Nov. 16.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 22, 2011
Ranch athletes announce college choices

Six Lakewood Ranch High seniors either signed national letters-of-intent or verbally committed to play at the next level during a signing day ceremony Nov. 16, in the school's media center.

  • East County
  • Sports
Author Michelle Phillips. File photo.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • November 22, 2011
Scene & Heard

'Beauty Blueprint' soars on Amazon; FST prepares for a $5.6 million makeover; Finally, Sarasota Opera finds its 'Nemo'; Teen actress vies for spot on TV's 'Glee'

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ray Alexander, owner of Engel & Völkers Anna Maria Island/Longboat Key said he has always been interested in the vacation market. File photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 22, 2011
FULL STORY Engel & Volkers launches new Longboat Key office, division

The new vacation division, E&V Vacations International, will be based out of the company's new office at Mediterranean Plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Zoe Anderson, Terry Neuss, Virginia Tashian and Anne Roberts with Pat and Dick Anderson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 21, 2011
Friends of the Sarasota Ballet Showcase Luncheon

Friends of the Sarasota Ballet Showcase Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Commodore Bob Baime prepares to cut the ribbon
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Commodore's Ball and Opening

In three-and-a-half months, Bird Key Yacht Club has undergone renovations to its front entrance, parking lot, entry hall, lobby and has introduced a two-story foyer and port cochere. The project was completed according to budget and just in time for the Commodore's Ball on Saturday, Nov. 19. A ceremonial cannon was fired in conjunction with the doors flying open and the lights coming on. Club members were received by board members and the new and old Commodores. Welcome Home, Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mark Huber with Heather, Nichole and Miles Messenger and Connie Willis
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party Album 2

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key's Gourmet Lawn Party on Saturday, Nov. 19 benefitting St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital as well as local children had a huge turn-out, and provided an even better guest experience than last years. Last year, the event brought in 650 people and this year, there was a minimum of 1,005 attendees. The Kiwanis Club has never sold more than 350 tickets, but sold a record-breaking 400 this year. The event took place at Longboat Key Club island side.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Joan Grenke
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party

The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key's Gourmet Lawn Party on Saturday, Nov. 19 benefitting St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital as well as local children had a huge turn-out, and provided an even better guest experience than last years. Last year, the event brought in 650 people and this year, there was a minimum of 1,005 attendees. The Kiwanis Club has never sold more than 350 tickets, but sold a record-breaking 400 this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Emily Dabio
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Holiday Angel Bazaar

Angels were everywhere at the first every Holiday Angel Bazaar at Longboat Island Chapel on Saturday, Nov. 19. From ornaments to angel-themed books to 'angels' serving breakfast and hand-made soup to hungry shoppers. This Christmas, lucky recipients of bazaar goods will receive hand-knit sweaters, handmade jewelry, baked goods, note cards, watercolor paintings, signed books, framed poetry and holiday decorations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A white, four-door Toyota attempted to make a left turn while heading eastbound on Fruitville Road onto Beneva Road. The Toyota was hit by a SCAT bus and a Chevrolet pickup truck driving westbound on Fruitville.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 21, 2011
UPDATE: Crash at Fruitville Road & Beneva Road Intersection

Sarasota police are investigating the crash that occurred today at 12:36 p.m., involving three vehicles.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Senior Judge Jack Schoonover also ruled that the 2005 decision in Moore v. Sarasota County 'should not be ignored.'
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • November 21, 2011
Judge calls term limit ballot language 'deficient'

Senior Judge Jack Schoonover Monday, Nov. 21, declared 'very deficient' the language approved last week by the Sarasota County Commission for a proposed county charter amendment scheduled to go on the Jan. 31 ballot.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Miss Manatee Softball 10U Observer team won this year's tournament championship.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 21, 2011
Observer team wins tournament championship

The Miss Manatee Softball 10U Observer team defeated Bogey's to win the tournament championship Nov. 19.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Meteors 9U travel baseball team went undefeated during the Gulf Coast Championship Tournament Nov. 19-20.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 21, 2011
Meteors win Gulf Coast Championship

The Meteors 9U travel baseball team won the Gulf Coast Championship Tournament Nov. 19-20 at the Sarasota Cal Ripken Complex.

  • East County
  • Sports
According to police, a white car heading east on Fruitville Road and attempted to make a left turn onto Beneva Road, crossing the path of a SCAT bus.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 21, 2011
BREAKING NEWS: Accident at intersection of Beneva and Fruitville injures two

Three vehicles collided at the intersection of Beneva Road and Fruitville Road late this morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch resident Sandy Bruce snapped this picture of sandhill cranes dancing around while she was out walking her dog recently. "It was pretty funny at the moment," Sandy said.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 21, 2011
Let's dance!

Lakewood Ranch resident Sandy Bruce snapped this picture of sandhill cranes dancing around while she was out walking her dog recently.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The event included live music, food and drink samplings from more than two-dozen restaurants, and a raffle drawing with a grand prize of either a Volkswagen Jetta or $20,000 cash.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 21, 2011
VIDEO: Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party

More than 1,000 tickets were sold for the Nov. 19 Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party, which benefited St. Jude's Children's Hospital and the Longboat Key Kiwanis Foundation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The demolition began around 10 a.m.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 21, 2011
VIDEO: Greenbrook home demolished

Forristall Enterprises today knocked down a home in the 6200 block of Macaw Glen in Greenbrook.

  • East County
  • News
Stage performances were held all day at the "Children's Reading and Art Day."
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 21, 2011
VIDEO: Children's Reading and Art Day

The Children's Garden held 'Children's Reading and Art Day' from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 20, to promote literacy and art.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Logan Grace, 7, slides safely into second base as the throw sails over the head of the Rays second baseman.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY:Cal Ripken Little League Championship

Six Cal Ripken Little League at Heritage Harbour teams took to the field for the league's championship games Nov. 19. Champions were crowned in the Rookies, Minors and Majors divisions. The Cubs defeated Rays 12-2 to win the Rookies division title. The Phillies won the Minors division title with a 8-4 victory over the Red Sox while the Rays topped the Yankees 5-2 to capture the Majors division championship.

  • East County
  • Sports
Steve Molinaro, of SJM Enterprises, works to put up and plug in colorful holiday lights on all the lamp posts, Saturday, Nov. 19, in Siesta Key Village.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 21, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Lighting up the town

Siesta Key will soon be all lit for the holiday season, but someone's got to get those lights in place first.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Conservation Foundation of the Gulfcoast held their annual members reception in conjunction with the grand opening of the new Center for the Arts, Sunday, Nov. 20, out at Bay Preserve.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 21, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Center for the Arts opens at Bay Preserve

The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast held their annual members' reception and the grand opening of the Floyd C. and Flo Singer Johnson Center for the Arts, Sunday, Nov. 20, out at Bay Preserve at Osprey.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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