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David Walls submitted this sunset photo, taken near the north Siesta Key bridge.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2011
Weekly Winner: End of the Rainbow

David Walls submitted this sunset photo, taken near the north Siesta Key bridge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Karen Mahoney, with Erin and Teddy; Sally Langer, with Molly; Gino Dilallo, with Casey, Bo, Murphy and Gabby; and Dave Thomas, with Dakota and Andy, enjoy their daily jaunts on the Key. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • November 10, 2011
Island Beat: At long last, Siesta Key welcomes a fish market

Scott Dolan has been coming to Siesta since he was a child. He's been a full-time resident since 2000.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Read our Siesta Key Crystal Classic special edition.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2011
SPECIAL EDITION: Crystal Classic 2011

Siesta Beach is officially the No. 1 beach in the United States and is, once again, the host location of the Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Catch up on what you missed while you were away.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • November 10, 2011
WELCOME BACK: What you missed

Gone for the summer? Then catch up on what you missed while you were away.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
This Siesta Beach home, which has five bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,929 square feet of living area, sold for $877,500. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 10, 2011
Siesta Beach home tops sales at $877,500

A home in Siesta Beach tops all transaction in this week's real estate. Diana Barrese, Sarasota, sold her home at 5161 Oxford Drive to Adrianus Kruf, Sarasota, for $877,500.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Lynne Osterman took this photo on Crescent Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2011
Weekly Winner: Slowly Sinking

Lynne Osterman took this photo on Crescent Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Event co-chairs Stacy Dillard-Spahn and Robert Lincoln flanking New College Foundation President and CEO Andrew Walker
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 9, 2011
New England Clambake

New England Clambake

  • Black Tie
Charles Clapsaddle and Childrens Guardian Fund president Alan Quinby
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 9, 2011
Children's Guardian Fund Annual Luncheon

Children's Guardian Fund Annual Luncheon

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 9, 2011
Sarasota County approves grant

The Sarasota County Commission approved a $120,000 grant Wednesday that will allow a manufacturing company to expand and create more jobs within the county limits.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Observer staff's afternoon snack — hot, fresh lobster tacos.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 9, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Lobster delight!

Sean Murphy's "Eat Here" is officially open for business and today wheeled a cart into the Sarasota Observer office to cook us up some lobster tacos.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A new visual art program display begins this week in the Federal Building, 111 S. Orange Ave., Sarasota.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 9, 2011
Federal Building art displayed Thursday

An inaugural art exhibit displaying a new visual art program will be unveiled Thursday at the Federal Building.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Al Hogle has served as Longboat Key’s police chief since December 2002.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 9, 2011
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Police Chief Al Hogle

Al Hogle has served as Longboat Key's police chief since December 2002.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Gregg Anderson, local business man
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 9, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Gregg Anderson

Gregg Anderson launched recently the South Manatee Business Coalition, an organization dedicated to creating a unique identity for South Manatee County and create a positive business environment in the area. Learn more about him in our candid Q&A.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team will play in the Class 6A-Region 3 finals at 2 p.m. Nov. 12, at Tarpon Springs.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 9, 2011
Lady Mustangs advance to regional final

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team continued its historic run with a 3-0 victory over Seminole Osceola Nov. 8 in a Class 6A-Region 3 semifinal.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2011
From sea to shining Key

A flag that once flew at sea by the USS Enterprise (CVN 65) last August off Cape Hatteras moved from the sea to the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Walsh and Grodi. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2011
It's a small, small world

Second Lt. Brian Walsh, son of Matt and Lisa Walsh, of Longboat Key, graduated from U.S. Marine Corps' The Basic School Oct. 26, in Quantico, Va.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2011
Keeping the faith for all religions

The Longboat Key Interfaith Community Thanksgiving Service is right around the corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo by Mallory Gnaegy
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2011
Edmundson pens angelic children's book

Longboat Key resident Celia Edmundson is debuting her second book, 'Where Angels Go to Grow,' Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Longboat Island Chapel's Holiday Angel Bazaar.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 9, 2011
FULL STORY: Beach study finds north end needs three groins

The Longboat Pass Inlet Management Study recommends one terminal groin and two permeable-adjustable groins.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The residents represent all four branches of the U.S. military and have served in three wars and numerous conflicts.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 9, 2011
PHOTO SPECIAL: Plymouth Harbor's American Heroes

In honor of Veterans Day Nov. 11, we photographed 31 United States servicemen and women who reside at Plymouth Harbor.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kiley Cassis would love a King Charles spaniel for her 11th birthday on Nov. 11.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 9, 2011
Longboat Key girl turns 11 on Nov. 11, 2011

Longboat Key resident Kiley Cassis will celebrate her 11th birthday on Nov. 11 - her golden birthday.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 9, 2011
Two triathlons compete for Key

A new triathlon could bring 1,000 athletes through Longboat Key. But the Revolution3 Triathlon could conflict with the Longboat Key Triathlon.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The property is located between Pattigeorge’s and Bayfront Park. Robin Hartill.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 9, 2011
Commission approves former Klauber property purchase

The $452,500 purchase will allow the town to expand plans for Bayfront Park.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2011
News Briefs

Circle median project still on schedule; Cedars submits request for outdoor dining; Town Hall to close Friday, Nov. 11

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kevin Carroll and Lee Fox have become prosthetic-making pals over the past two years. Both have a passion for saving seabirds.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 9, 2011
SOS gets a leg up from prosthetics designer

About two years ago, the last time Kevin Carroll came to Save Our Seabirds, there were no reporters present to capture him fitting two sandhill cranes with prosthetic legs.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Disguised cell towers work elsewhere; Boaters rescue child's toy raft; Buchanan investigation looks politically vindictive; Alicia's Grooming offers ordinance assistance

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
George Rauch, Longboat Key, is chief executive officer of Bradenton-based General Propeller and a former Wall Street investment banker.
  • By George Rauch
  • November 9, 2011
Market watch: Socialism is the lord of envious people

Government indebtedness is socialism's ally, and ruination of the economy is always the result.Â

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Read this week's Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2011
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
One of the patients of the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital at Mote Marine Laboratory swims around in its aquarium, which visitors can view while seeing the turtles, manatees and dolphins at Mote.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 9, 2011
PHOTO ESSAY: Nesting Mode

During this year's sea-turtle season, which runs from May to October, Longboat Observer photographer Rachel S. O'Hara teamed up with Mote Marine scientists and volunteers, as well as Longboat Key Turtle Watch volunteers, to get an upclose look of what turtle season is like on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 9, 2011
Dogged committee will focus on citizens' input

The Dog Beach Feasibility Committee will move forward as a citizens committee and later report back to the commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 9, 2011
P&Z subcommittee makes a (vision) statement

Over the summer, the Longboat Key Town Commission adopted the vision and mission statements and core values developed by the Planning & Zoning Vision Subcommittee.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Betty Rahm and Nancy Luse create angel ornaments for the Longboat Island Chapel Holiday Angel Bazaar.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 9, 2011
Two bazaars in one day make for Key holiday shopping

It's that time of year, so begin making your Christmas gift lists and get an early start on your holiday shopping with two Longboat holiday bazaars on the same day. There will be two holiday bazaars featuring many handmade goods, books, trees and holiday items Saturday, Nov. 19, on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch residents Jodie, Sarah, Julia and Don Meyers help hold a 100-year-old Torah scroll.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2011
Temple honors Simchat Torah

Many East County residents were among the nearly 300 worshippers enjoying Temple Emanu-El's Simchat Torah celebration Oct. 21.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jaysa Molina, right, BRE second-grader, with her art teacher, Dr. Donna Hart
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2011
BRE student wins art contest

Jaysa Molina, a second-grader at Braden River Elementary School, was one of 20 students to win the annual Sarasota Manatee Airport Art Contest.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The most notable feature of University Park Country Club actually is what remains of the land before the community broke ground. All the trees are native, creating a unique feeling within the East County development.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2011
University Park celebrates 20 year milestone

University Park turned 20 on Nov. 4. The University Park Country Club will celebrate the milestone with an event for its members Nov. 11.

  • East County
  • News
The Lakeood Ranch High boys golf team captured the Class 2A state championship Nov. 1-2, capping off a perfect 103-0 season. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 9, 2011
Lakewood Ranch High golf team ends with perfect record

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team captured the Class 2A state championship by six strokes Nov. 1-2, at Mission Inn Resort & Club's El Campeon Course in Howey-in-the-Hills.

  • East County
  • Sports
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