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Henry Swain represented Bronco Wine Company.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 13, 2010
Ranch Rotary uncorks annual Wine Fest

Thousands ate, drank and were merry at the ninth annual Suncoast Food & Wine Fest Nov. 13 at the Sarasota Polo Club. The event featured more than 300 American and international wines as well as food from more than 35 area restaurants.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Staff Sgt. Lyle Allen salutes the memorial flag as his wife, Ashley, sang the national anthem.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 13, 2010
Veterans dedicate San Marco memorial

Organizers of the Veterans Memorial Park at San Marco Plaza hosted a dedication ceremony Nov. 13 at the park. Memorial Board of Directors members Dr. Stanley Appel, Richard Allen, Delbert Hyland, Robert Moffa, David Neff, William Wallace and Pamela Hager Rice honored local veterans with several awards throughout the ceremony.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Rusty, owned by the Walker family, won the prize for best costume.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 13, 2010
Paws on parade for 'pink cause'

Hundreds of dogs and their owners gathered at Central Park in Lakewood Ranch Nov. 13 for the Paws for the Pink Cause event. Festivities included a dog costume parade, raffles and other activities. Proceeds from the event benefited Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Richard Aranibar and Sandra Boyle
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 12, 2010
Building Hope Grand Opening

Building Hope Grand Opening

  • Black Tie
The St. Martha Catholic School teachers rock the hand jive.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 12, 2010
Born to hand jive, baby

Students at St. Martha's Catholic School engaged in everything from relay races to the hand jive to get ready for their sock hop party Friday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
SFC Scott Driscoll and Bob Craft
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • November 12, 2010
Veterans share their stories

Veterans of four U.S. wars were honored guests at the Republican Club of Longboat Key's Nov. 12 meeting, held at the Sarasota Yacht Club. Each speaker held the rapt attention of the audience as they vividly described their experiences in the service.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Clockwise from bottom left: Barbara Beam, Pat Abbotoy, Paula Kelly, Michel Callahan, Rose Vinopal, Margie Jaudon, Jeanne Larranaga and Norma Lake
  • By Carol Eichert
  • November 12, 2010
'Tropical Dreams' fashion show benefits Adopt-A-Family

Dreams came true Nov. 6 during the "Tropical Dreams" Fashion Show and Luncheon at Stoneybrook in Heritage Harbour. The sixth annual event, which was sponsored by Stoneybrook's Dining Out Club, raised more than $5,500 for Adopt-A-Family of Manatee.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Air Force team took first place for the second year in a row.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • November 12, 2010
Golf Tournament raises funds for vets

The Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club hosted the 7th annual Armed Forces Cup on Friday, Nov. 12. This year the tournament, which had 84 participants, raised over $4000 for the Sarasota VA Medical Clinic.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nicki Caffaro and Judi Graybill have been members of the Women’s Club for more than 15 years.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 12, 2010
'Bells ring for Bealls' at Palm Aire fashion show

More than 230 ladies flocked to the Palm Aire Country Club Nov. 12 for the Palm Aire Women's Club's "Bells are Ringing for Bealls" event. Guests enjoyed lunch and raffles before getting a glimpse of the latest fashions during the fashion show.

  • East County
  • News
Marina Jack received a $1.5 million tax bill, but its operator plans to sue to stop collection.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 12, 2010
Marina Jack seeks property appraiser lawsuit

The property appraiser's office informed the company that leases the bayfront property that it is no longer exempt from paying property taxes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The event will feature more than 300 American and international wines for tasting as well as specialty beers.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 12, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: SunCoast Food & Wine Fest

The Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club will host the ninth annual SunCoast Food & Wine Fest from 1-4 p.m., Nov. 13, at the Sarasota Polo Club, 8201 Polo Club Lane.

  • East County
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch High JROTC Color Guard assists Freedom Elementary students Richard Garst and Brantley Deines raise the American Flag.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 12, 2010
Students let freedom ring

Freedom Elementary School students, faculty and staff showed their patriotism during the school's annual Let Freedom Ring Courtyard Remembrance Ceremony Nov. 12. During the ceremony, the school honored our veterans, active military and first responders in support of Veterans Day.

  • East County
  • Schools
Kaitlyn and Sandy Magnusson check out birds at the grand opening of Save Our Seabirds two years ago.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 12, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Save Our Seabirds Birthday Party

The bird rescue facility will celebrate its second anniversary tomorrow.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mayor George Spoll will term limit out after three consecutive two-year terms in the District 2 commission seat.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 12, 2010
District 2 race confirmed

Harbourside residents Jack Jaret and Jack Duncan have both qualified to run for the District 2 commission seat.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Beth Knopik and Chairwoman Rosemary Angeleri
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 11, 2010
In The Pink

In The Pink

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 11, 2010
Lady Pirates top Lady Tornadoes in preseason opener

The Braden River High girls basketball team defeated Booker 38-28 Nov. 9 in the first of two preseason games.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 11, 2010
Lady Mustangs open season perfect

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team opened the season with a pair of victories Nov. 2 and Nov. 8.

  • East County
  • Sports
Gerry Janowski of The American Legion hands out paper poppies handmade by veterans.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 11, 2010
Veterans Day parade marches patriotic pride

Hundreds of people filled Main Street today when the City of Sarasota held its annual Veterans Day parade. As part of the ceremony, Bertha Palmer's great-great-granddaughter Pauline Joerger donated an American flag to fly above Selby Five Points. (VIDEO)

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Andi Munzer, Marge Lichtenstein, Lorraine Kaplan and Rosalie Bergman
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • November 11, 2010
Key Niners kick off season

The Key Niners Association is off to a great start to their 2010-2011 season. The group of approximately 75 women, who play 9 holes every Thursday morning, held their opening luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 11, at the Longboat Key Club Islandside Golf Course. The winnning foursome was Carol Meese, Regina Repenning, Linda Schroeder and Jayne Weiss.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alice Blueglass, Jackie Salvino, Chuck Fuller, Mary Miller and Jane Boehme hold the first seven engraved bricks.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 11, 2010
Butterfly Garden grows brick by brick (VIDEO)

The Longboat Key Garden Club installed seven newly engraved bricks.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jonathan Ray played "Taps" to end the ceremony.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 11, 2010
Braden River Middle honors veterans

Students at Braden River Middle School celebrated Veterans Day with a special Veterans Day Flag Raising Ceremony Nov. 10 in the school's courtyard. The event featured patriotic performances by band, chorus and orchestra students, guest speakers and the unveiling of a new commemorative tile for the Veterans Wall of Honor, among other activities.

  • East County
  • Schools
Zaylon Freeman is proud of the veterans who have fought for this country.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 11, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Veterans Day

In honor of Veterans Day, The East County Observer headed to Braden River Middle School this week to find out what students think about the holiday and why it's important.

  • East County
  • Schools
Dylan Wojcik with volunteer Michelle Chrzczonowski and surfing instructor Jacob Shields
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 11, 2010
Seasoned surfers hang-10 with kids

About 80 special needs children ages 3 to 17 headed Nov. 6 to Siesta Key Beach for the Hang 10 for Autism event, which was organized by the Center for Autism Research and Education.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
SCBB employees Richard Yarnall, Sandy Shaffer and Deva Sansone
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 11, 2010
Ballet supports cherished cause

As a tribute to Mary Ann Robinson for her dedication to the community, the Sarasota Ballet supported one of her most cherished causes - Suncoast Communities Blood Bank.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Maj. Jamie Purmort holds a photo of himself and three fellow Marines lifting off in a helicopter in June 2004 on his last day in Iraq.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 11, 2010
A Few Good Men

Three Sarasota veterans, who fought in five wars, share stories of bravery and fear and of losing their friends and their innocence.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Deborah Waggoner, of Banana Republic and Michelle Butler, of Make-A-Wish Foundation’s Sarasota Chapter
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 11, 2010
Make-A-Wish kicks off Season of Wishes campaign

Banana Republic and the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida teamed up to host an evening filled with holiday treats, shopping and awareness Thursday, Nov. 4, at the Southgate Mall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
John McCarthy and Harriet Stieff
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 11, 2010
Better late than never

John McCarthy presented Harriet Stieff, Owen Burns' daughter, with a paperweight Nov. 7, during the Historical Society of Sarasota County's 18th annual tour of Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 11, 2010
Historical Society makes voyage across the bay

The Historical Society's 18th annual Cruise and Tour of Sarasota Bay took place Sunday, Nov. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Grand-prize winners: Lisa and Tim McElhiney earned 2,814 votes for this photo with The East County Observer at the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 11, 2010
It's Read Everywhere contest winners named

The Observer Group received 93 submissions for this year's online "It's Read Everywhere" photo contest.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Emily Walsh
  • November 11, 2010
The Observer welcomes season with new features

The Observer freshens its print design and strengthens its online efforts.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 11, 2010
Cops Corner

Nov. 2 Breath of fresh air 4:13 p.m. - 2200 block of Ringling Boulevard. Disorderly Intoxication. An officer came across a drunk man lying on the ground. The man spoke slowly and was unable to stand. But it was not beer, wine or liquor that the man had consumed. The officer discovered the man was intoxicated from Listerine, which was determined from his fresh breath and the half-empty mouthwash bottle in his backpack.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Rod Thomson
  • November 11, 2010
My View

Shocking reaction, indeed shocking

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 11, 2010
Our View

Rural red, urban blue

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The home at 1638 Anchorage St. has four bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 3,174 square feet of living area. It sold for $670,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 11, 2010
Anchorage Street home sells for $670,000

A home on Anchorage St. tops all real-estate transactions from Oct. 12 to Oct. 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 11, 2010
Eventful summer

This week, The Sarasota Observer welcomes back the area's seasonal residents with a recap of the summer's most significant news.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 11, 2010
The Best of Cops Corner

We've compiled the best Cops Corners from over the summer. Enjoy!

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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