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Jen Blanco
October 25, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Manasota BUDS 10th annual Buddy Walk

East County residents and friends came out to support families of children with Down syndrome during the Manasota BUDS' 10th annual Buddy Walk Oct. 22 at Hunsader Farms. Children and their families also enjoyed live music, face painting and other activities.

East County
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
October 25, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Hole-in-One

River Club golf course owner Mike Pascuzzi sank his third career hole-in-one last month on the 185-yard No. 8 during a Wounded Warriors Charity event.

East County
News

Observer Staff
October 25, 2011

Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

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

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Observer Staff
October 25, 2011

Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

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

Sarasota
Cops Corner

Rachel Brown Hackney
October 25, 2011

Giant Legoman washes ashore on Siesta Key

Residents on the north end of the Key and people who regularly walk the Siesta Key beach in the mornings had a big surprise awaiting them today: a large Legoman, about 8 feet tall, had washed ashore from the Gulf of Mexico.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
October 25, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Observed

Jack Johnson got caught picking up a copy of the Observer. He will be charged with a minimum sentence of our appreciation.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Black Tie Staff
October 24, 2011

Black Tie Standout of the Week

Black Tie

Loren Mayo
October 24, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: John Hamilton Gillespie Kick-Off Party

As soon as The Jacobites Pipe and Drum Band members climbed out of their van wearing kilts, the crowd gathering Oct. 24, at Marina Jack took notice. They grabbed their instruments and began piping down the sidewalk to O'Leary's, where they kicked-off what will be a weeklong tribute to John Hamilton Gillespie. For information on events, visit www.owenburns.com.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
October 24, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Art Awards

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County hosted its 13th Annual Awards Celebration at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Monday, Oct. 24.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
October 24, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club Halloween Dog Parade

Doggies and their owners trotted across the grounds at Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club for the Halloween Dog Parade.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
October 24, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Dawn of the dead

Zombies stalked Gulf Gate Saturday during the 2011 Sarasota Zombie Pub Crawl.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
October 24, 2011

Classic Cops of the Day: Longboat Key

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

Longboat Key
Cops Corner

Observer Staff
October 24, 2011

Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

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

Sarasota
Cops Corner

Rachel S. OHara
October 24, 2011

IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Robin Draper

Robin Draper is a Siesta Key native who runs her own website about Florida native cuisine and activities. Draper loves to cook and bake. One of her specialities is her key lime pie.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Rachel Brown Hackney
October 24, 2011

Beach water advisory lifted at Turtle Beach

A beach water advisory for Turtle Beach was lifted the afternoon of Oct. 22, the Sarasota County Health Department has announced.

Siesta Key
News

Robin Hartill
October 24, 2011

Coast Guard locates three divers missing off of Key

The last of three missing divers was found safe Sunday night.

Longboat Key
News

Eddie Kirsch
October 24, 2011

VIDEO: Pioneer Day Fish Fry

On Oct. 21 Longboat Key residents and guests enjoyed fried fish, drinks and a live band at Mar Vista for the Longboat Key Historical Society's Pioneer Day Fish Fry.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Eddie Kirsch
October 24, 2011

Roadwork updates for week of Oct. 23

Projects continue on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 789, state Route 758, state Route 72 and state Route 681. New Projects start on U.S. 41 and state Route 78

Sarasota
News

Pam Eubanks
October 24, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Pumpkin Paradise

Harvest United Methodist Church's Pumpkin Patch is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through Oct. 31.

East County
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
October 24, 2011

County to discuss redistricting

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday are seeking public input regarding redistricting at the board's meeting Tuesday.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
October 24, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Creaky Bones 5K

East County residents on Oct. 22 headed to Nathan Benderson Park for the Creaky Bones 5K & Sarasota Dragon Boat Festival.

East County
News

Pam Eubanks
October 24, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: School Lunch Week

Students at Freedom Elementary School learned about farming and food during National School Lunch Week Oct. 10-14.

East County
News

Black Tie Staff
October 23, 2011

Sarasota Opera Curtain Raiser Dinner

Black Tie

Mallory Gnaegy
October 23, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Triathlon

Athletes from all over came to Longboat Key Club and Resort to participate in the Second Annual Ziivaa Longboat Key Triathlon and Duathlon on Sunday, Oct. 23. The triathlon consisted of a half-mile swim, a twenty-mile bike and a five-mile run. The Duathlon consists of a two-mile run, twenty-mile bike and a five-mile run.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
October 23, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival

Hundreds of East County residents flocked to Hunsader Farms for the 20th annual Pumpkin Festival Oct. 23. Guests enjoyed picking out pumpkins in the pumpkin patch, hayrides, a corn maze, a petting zoo, children's rides and games, a craft fair, music and a plethora of fair food and drinks, among other activities. The Pumpkin Festival will resume this Saturday and Sunday and will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.

East County
Neighbors

Black Tie Staff
October 22, 2011

CANDance: Dancing With Our Stars

Black Tie

Mallory Gnaegy
October 22, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Thriller Audition

On Friday, Oct. 21 a zombie apocalypse took place at Sarasota High when normal students tapped into their living dead counterparts to audition for a part in its 'Thriller' performance. They will perform around Sarasota for the third year in a row at St. Armands 'Fright Night' on Monday, Oct. 31.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
October 22, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Kids, Cats and Cupcakes

Cat Depot's fundraiser with cat themed cupcakes, games, dancers, face paint and prizes made already cool cats, even cooler on Saturday, Oct. 22. There were 16 games, a bouncy house and live entertainment provided by area dance academies. The cats were getting lots of love in the adoption center, too.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
October 22, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Zombie Pub Crawl

It was the night of the living dead Saturday as corpses aimlessly lurched through Gulf Gate.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
October 22, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Belgian Night at BKYC

The members of Bird Key Yacht Club had a fun time trying out different Belgian beers and enjoying Belgian cuisine, Saturday, Oct. 22 at Bird Key Yacht Club.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
October 22, 2011

Pirates stay alive in playoff race

The Braden River High football team kept its playoff hopes alive with a 26-11 victory over visiting Sarasota Oct. 21.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
October 22, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee County Swimming and Diving Championships

The Lakewood Ranch High swim team once again showed its dominance, breaking seven meet records and sweeping all of the relay events en route to capturing the boys and girls championships at the Manatee County swimming and diving championships Oct. 19 at the G.T. Bray Aquatic Center. The Lady Mustangs scored 615 points to finish ahead of St. Stephen's (353.5) and Braden River (205) while the Mustangs scored 575 points to finish ahead of Southeast (298) and Braden River (261). Lakewood set new meet records in the boys 200-yard medley relay and 400 freestyle relay. Will Kazokas also set records in the 100 butterfly (53.63) and 500 freestyle (4:47.24). Other Lakewood meet record-setters include: Danielle Valley in the 500 freestyle (5:03.06); Luke Hanner in the 200 individual medley (2:09.39); and Kevin Berkenbusch in the 200 freestyle (1:55.80).

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
October 22, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY:Empty Bowls

Dozens of East County residents enjoyed hearty bowls of soup during the annual Empty Bowls event Oct. 21 on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Participants were able to sample a variety of soups from local restaurants and take home handcrafted ceramic bowls, which were mad by local potters. Proceeds from the event benefit The Food Bank of Manatee.

East County
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
October 22, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

Sporting pink shirts and bras, Sarasota and Manatee county residents walked for a cause Oct. 21 during the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event at the Sarasota Polo Club.

East County
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
October 22, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Costume Ball

Donning their Halloween costumes, children at McNeal Elementary School gathered Oct. 21 with their families in the school's cafeteria for a Costume Ball. Attendees enjoyed pizza and ice cream, dancing and a costume contest, among other activities.

East County
News

Robin Hartill
October 22, 2011

Investigation reveals issues with P&Z director

Interviews with town employees show concerns about Planning Zoning & Building Director Monica Simpson.

Longboat Key
News

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