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Mallory Gnaegy
October 2, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu El's Tashlich

Members of Temple Emanu El congregated Sunday evening, Oct. 2, for an annual Tashlich service at the Warren family's residence. Tashlich is a religious ritual that takes place after Rosh Hashanah. It is a practice of symbolically casting away sins into the water.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Black Tie Staff
October 1, 2011

2011 Equality Florida Suncoast Gala

Black Tie

Rachel S. OHara
October 1, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: SUP Fest 2011

The 3rd annual Sarasota Stand up Paddle and Poker Run took place Saturday, Oct. 1, out at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
October 1, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Viva La Pink

Foxy Lady presented Viva la Pink, a fundraiser fashion party to benefit Susan G. Komen 60-mile, 3-Day walk for the cure on Saturday, Oct. 1. The event featured music by Marc Anthony Roman, a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle and a fashion show featuring breast cancer survivors in the boutiques clothing and accessories escorted by Sarasota Firemen.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
October 1, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Knights of Columbus Luau

The Knights of Columbus of St. Michael the Archangel Church hosted a pig roast luau fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 1. The money will go toward an Ultrasound for Sarasota Pregnancy Center.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
October 1, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Pet Blessing

St. Armands Key Lutheran Church hosted a Pet Blessing worship Service on Saturday, Oct. 1. Pets and their masters were invited to the church garden where they received an individual blessing to protect them.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
October 1, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Golf Outing

Parents and friends of McNeal Elementary hit the green for the school's annual golf tournament Oct. 1 at the Ritz-Carlton Members Club.

East County
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
October 1, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Area Monofilament Cleanup

Audubon Society, Save Our Seabirds, Sarasota Bay Watch and volunteers joined together for the third-annual monofilament cleanup. They cleared from boats and kayaks abandoned fishing line, hooks and weights that put sea birds at risk.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
October 1, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Health & Wellness Expo

Hundreds of East County residents today flocked to Lakewood Ranch Medical Center for the seventh annual "Embrace a Life of Health & Wellness" Expo, hosted by Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp.

East County
Neighbors

Michael Eng
October 1, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Primrose School Celebrating Cultures Day

Children at Primrose School of Lakewood Ranch brought some of the world's cultures to the East County during the annual Celebrating Cultures event Sept. 30. Each class studied a different culture, created authentic costumes and sang "It's a Small World" - much to the delight of parents and family members.

East County
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
October 1, 2011

St. Mary Star of the Sea honors Jim Brown

St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church will be honoring Brown in a 9 a.m. Mass on Wednesday, Oct. 5 as a Bon Voyage and a God Bless.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
October 1, 2011

ODA falls to district rival Evangelical Christian School

Mistakes proved to be The Out-of-Door Academy's downfall, as the host Thunder committed six turnovers and 11 penalties on its way to a 35-15 loss to district rival Evangelical Christian School Sept. 30.

East County
Sports

Black Tie Staff
September 30, 2011

Flip Flops and Fashion Luncheon

Black Tie

Rachel S. OHara
September 30, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Pet Blessing

Members of Our Lady of Mount Carmel participated in the annual pet blessing ceremony Friday, Sept. 30, outside of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
September 30, 2011

Pirates capture first win

The Braden River High football team defeated Port Charlotte 20-10 in non-district action Sept. 30 to earn its first win of the season.

East County
Sports

Observer Staff
September 30, 2011

Traffic Update: Bee Ridge Extension closed

Bee Ridge Extension between Clark Road and Landmark Lane will be closed between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 4 and Oct. 5 for replacement of culvert pipes.

Sarasota
News

Robin Hartill
September 30, 2011

Persson: Interim appointment will require five votes

Attorney David Persson wrote that at least five commissioners must approve the town-manager appointment.

Longboat Key
News

Rachel S. OHara
September 30, 2011

SMA collects for Goodwill

Over the past week, students at Sarasota Military Academy have taken part in the first ever school drive for Goodwill.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
September 30, 2011

Braden Woods couple to host fundraising garage sale

Braden Woods resident Linda Conley is holding a garage sale Saturday at her home to raise money to support schools in Haiti.

East County
Neighbors

Observer Staff
September 30, 2011

Photos of the Week

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

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Patti Sue Peotter-Bettes
September 30, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Old Bag Luncheon

More than 80 purses went to auction Sept. 26 during the "Old Bag Luncheon" at the Stoneybrook Golf Club. The event, hosted by the Ladies of Heritage Harbour, raised $1,748 for Adopt a Family of Manatee County.