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Greg Fiore and Connie Schindewolf examine the contents of a sea-turtle nest.
  • By Virginia Sanders
  • November 23, 2010
Nesting season comes to a close

A recap of the 2010 sea-turtle nesting season.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Donna Swan
  • November 23, 2010
Deal us in

How to plan East's defense

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ray Snow submitted this sunset photo, taken at Gulf Tides of Longboat Key, 3008 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 23, 2010
Sensational show

Ray Snow submitted this sunset photo, taken at Gulf Tides of Longboat Key, 3008 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 23, 2010
River Club home tops weekly real estate sales

Kirt and Diana Clemens of Raleigh, N.C., sold their home at 9424 Royal Calcutta Place to James and Moira Wilson, Bradenton, for $537,000.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Madelyn Myre, front left, was all smiles after checking out in the grocery line.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 23, 2010
Spirit of Sharing

Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch and The Goddard School both hosted special food drive activities in honor of Thanksgiving.

  • East County
  • Schools
Erich Weber founded Financial Forum @ the Ranch about one year ago.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 23, 2010
Financial forum brings CNBC adviser to Lakewood

Contributor David Kotok will speak at Financial Forum @ the Ranch's Dec. 2 meeting.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 23, 2010
News Briefs 11.25.10

The Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club last week announced its new wine room, the Wildwood Cellar.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 23, 2010
Cops Corner 11.25.10

The suspect selected a cart full of merchandise, mainly children's clothing, and proceeded to the front of the store. He then grabbed the merchandise from the cart and exited the store, passing all points of sale without making an attempt to pay.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Pat Neal and Mike Kramer
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 23, 2010
Business Observer 11.25.10

The HBA Manatee Sarasota recently elected Mike Kramer as president of the trade association that represents builders and their associated businesses.

  • East County
  • News
Griffin Merrit
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 22, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: First Presbyterian Preschool

The Sarasota Observer dropped in on First Presbyterian Preschool today to watch the little ones belt out songs of thanks. Following their stellar performance, they told us who and what they're thankful for this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 22, 2010
Property tax deadline nears

Property owners wanting to take advantage of a discounted rate have only a week to do so.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 22, 2010
Sarasota Cricket Club hosts festival

The Sarasota International Cricket Club will host its 17th International 6-a-side Cricket Festival Nov. 24-28 at the club's grounds and clubhouse, 7401 University Parkway in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 22, 2010
Lady Mustangs improve to 4-0-1

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team improved its record to 4-0-1 with victories over Palmetto and Sarasota Nov. 16-17.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 22, 2010
Registration under way for Lakewood Ranch Little League

Lakewood Ranch Little League, formerly known as Manatee East Little League, is now accepting registration for spring baseball.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 22, 2010
Tryouts scheduled for BLEX Titans

The BLEX Titans 13U travel baseball team will be holding tryouts for its upcoming season at 1 p.m., Dec. 12 at Lakewood Ranch High School, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
  • Sports
The town of Longboat Key is trying to keep the island's trolley system operational next year.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 22, 2010
Public transit committee forms

The new committee will work to increase awareness of Longboat Key's under-utilized trolley system.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sadie Peachey served up some homemade doughnuts.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 22, 2010
Mixon's hosts Harvest Festival

Hundreds of Manatee County residents flocked to Mixon Fruit Farms Nov. 20-21 for the final weekend of the farm's Harvest Festival event. Guests enjoyed live dance and musical performances, a variety of food and crafts for purchase, pony rides and more

  • East County
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Adrian Eidge and Jack Warner, both 6, created their own version of the game corn hole.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 22, 2010
ODA campus 'thunders' with fun

The Out-of-Door Academy's Lakewood Ranch campus buzzed with excitement for the school's annual ODA Thunder Fun Day event Nov. 20. Children enjoyed rock-climbing walls, an inflatable obstacle course, crafts, games and more.

  • East County
  • Schools
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 22, 2010
OBITUARY: Agnes Garden

Agnes Garden, 90, was a former resident of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Co-chairs Larry Benson and Jerry Waterman
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 21, 2010
Season Opener P-Zazzing Jazz Brunch: A Celebration of Life Tribute to Virginia Toulmin

Season Opener P-Zazzing Jazz Brunch: A Celebration of Life Tribute to Virginia Toulmin

  • Black Tie
The squad performed to ACDC's "Back in Black."
  • By Stacey Horton
  • November 21, 2010
East County cheerleaders perform for Bucs fans

Stacey's Allstar Panther Cheerleaders performed at halftime during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' game against the Carolina Panthers Nov. 14.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Tia Albrecht and Liz Labriola chaired this year's event. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 21, 2010
BRE hosts Denim & Diamonds fundraiser

Braden River Elementary School staff and PTO members enjoyed the school's The Denim & Diamonds Fall Ball Party and Fundraiser Nov. 6 at the Sarasota Polo Club. The event featured tapas, beverages, music and a live auction. All proceeds will benefit BRE students in the Accelerated Reading and Renzulli programs.

  • East County
  • Schools
Bikers showed their support for Kids by the Sea at this year's Teddy Bear Run.
  • By Mark Teseniar
  • November 21, 2010
Teddy Bear Run rumbles through East County

Bikers from throughout the state motored through the East County for the 13th annual Great Teddy Bear Run Nov. 14. The ride began at The Shoppes at University Center and continued to the Sarasota County Fairgrounds. The event benefited Kids by the Sea, a local non-profit that serves children with cancer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Gregorie Ritzenthaler loved climbing through the bounce house. Photo by Jamie Moriarty.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 21, 2010
Cornerstone church opens expansion

Cornerstone Church of Lakewood Ranch unveiled the expansion to its East County campus during a Grand Opening Celebration recently. Church members and guests enjoyed tours of the new facility, live music, carnival-style games and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rebecca Blitz, Maria DeSanto and Father Fausto Stampiglia
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 20, 2010
St. Martha School 60th Anniversary Gala

St. Martha School 60th Anniversary Gala

  • Black Tie
Kristy and Tom Cail
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 20, 2010
Dream Makers Ball 'Over the Rainbow'

Dream Makers Ball 'Over the Rainbow'

  • Black Tie
Rebecca Donelson, Flora Major and Chairwoman Debbi Benedict
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 20, 2010
The Artful Lobster

The Artful Lobster

  • Black Tie
Coach Don Purvis said he is proud of his team's efforts this season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 20, 2010
Pirates fall in regional quarterfinal

The Braden River High football team saw its season come to an end with a 41-16 loss to Winter Haven in a Class 3A-Region 3 quarterfinal Nov. 19. ODA also lost in the first round of the playoffs.

  • East County
  • Sports
Amazin' Walter McDonald does some detail work on the sand sculpture he and William Lloyd created during the competition.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 20, 2010
Sand competition a crystal clear success

The Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition took place from Nov. 18-21 on Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alexis Sudol goes for the ball during a SpikeKey volleyball clinic.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 20, 2010
SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Ready, Game, SpikeKey!

Maureen Ryan, Alexis Sudol and Kelsey Breda participate in a volleyball clinic with professional beach volleyball player Megan Wallin, far right, on Siesta Key Beach on Saturday, Nov. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Carlene and Robert Baime, Catherine and Arthur Armitage, with Commodore Louis Sanandres and Barbara Sanandres at the Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore's Ball.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 20, 2010
Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore's Ball

The Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore's Ball took place Saturday, Nov. 20, at the club. Commodore Louis Sanandres and his wife, Barbara, hosted the event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tre Michel and David Steiner
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 20, 2010
Anniversary Celebration for The Met and Sarasota Ballet

Anniversary Celebration for The Met and Sarasota Ballet

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 19, 2010
Lady Mustang swimmers finish third in the state

The Lakewood Ranch High girls swim team set eight new school records on its way to a third-place finish at the Class 2A FHSAA Swimming and Diving Finals Nov. 12 in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tina Magilson, Nishit Patel, Genet Schaner and Amy Conway
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 19, 2010
YPG kicks-off season with roaring '20s bash

The Sarasota Young Professionals Group members dolled up in flapper dresses, pearls, pinstripes and suspenders for their annual kick-off party Friday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jennifer Abbott and her children Ellie, 8, and Nate, 5, love Little Bookworms.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 19, 2010
Harry Potter casts spell on East County

Donning Hogwarts garb, children and their families headed to Little Bookworms on Lakewood Ranch Main Street Nov. 19 for the Harry Potter Extravaganza event. Attendees enjoyed making their own wands and potions, as well as sampling Hogwart's famous butter beer, among other festivities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table will entertain, educate and sword fight until Sunday, Nov. 21.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 19, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Medieval Fair

The seventh annual Sarasota Medieval Fair concludes this Saturday and Sunday, at the Sarasota Fair Grounds.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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