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Rachel S. OHara
October 26, 2010

An Artistic Evening: 12th Annual Awards Celebration

The Sarasota County Arts Council held its 12th Annual Awards Celebration, Monday, Oct. 25 at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts Mertz Theatre. The evening honored some of Sarasota's most prominent leaders of the arts and cultural community.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
October 25, 2010

Mustangs win county championships

The Lakewood Ranch High boys and girls swim teams both came out victorious at the Manatee County Championships Oct. 20 at G.T. Bray.

East County
Sports

Loren Mayo
October 25, 2010

Asolo introduces 'Bonnie and Clyde' cast and artists

The Asolo Repertory Theatre welcomed the artists and cast for "Bonnie and Clyde," a new musical from Ivan Menchell, Don Black, John McDaniel and Jeff Calhoun.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
October 25, 2010

Panelists discuss the meaning of 'journalistic truth'

The Business Ethics Alliance held its monthly luncheon today, when panelists Matt Walsh, editor and CEO of The Observer Group; Susan Burns, editor of biz941; and Diane McFarlin, publisher of the Herald-Tribune Media Group, debated the topic "Does journalistic truth now mean something different than it previously meant?"

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
October 25, 2010

Zombies take over Gulf Gate

The 2nd Annual Sarasota Zombie Pub Crawl took place along Gulf Gate Blvd. this past Saturday. Over 150 people dressed up and came out to participate in the zombie fun at the seven pubs and bars in the Gulf Gate area.

Sarasota
News

Rachel S. OHara
October 25, 2010

Howl-O-Ween goes to the dogs

The Humane Society of Sarasota County hosted its 13th Howl-O-Ween at the Sarasota Fairgrounds on Saturday, Oct. 23. The main event was the costume contest which had over 90 entries.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
October 25, 2010

OBITUARY: Harriet Shapiro

Harriet Shapiro, 93, was a 25-year resident of Longboat Key.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
October 25, 2010

Residents take Code Enforcement dispute to YouTube

Longboat Key Residents James Armstrong and Robert Smith are interviewed in four videos.

Longboat Key
News

By Sarah Barker
October 25, 2010

Willis' walk raises funds for school

Willis Elementary completed its annual Walkathon Oct. 22. More than 600 children walked and ran laps on the outdoor course in hopes of raising $40,000 for the school through the Parent-Teacher Organization-sponsored event. Students will continue to bring in donations through mid-November.

East County
Schools

Robin Roy
October 25, 2010

Nancy's Bar-B-Q, Caragiulos start joint venture

Nancy Krohngold and her catering business is teaming up with the owners of Caragiulo's to open Krohngold's first restaurant.

Sarasota
News

Black Tie Staff
October 24, 2010

Curtain Raiser

Black Tie

Maria Amodio
October 24, 2010

St. Thomas More honors sister's service

St. Thomas More Church celebrated the 50th anniversary of sister Judith Baldino, affectionately known throughout the parish as "Sister Judy," on Sunday, Oct. 24.

Sarasota
News

Maria Amodio
October 24, 2010

Kids carve out fun afternoon

The Longboat Key Club and Resort hosted an afternoon of Halloween fun at their Pumpkin Carving Luncheon held Sunday, October 24, at the Harbourside Grill.

Longboat Key
News

Black Tie Staff
October 23, 2010

CANDance 'Dancing with Our Stars'

Black Tie

Jen Blanco
October 23, 2010

Big plays prove costly for Ranch

Lakewood Ranch fell to Charlotte 36-7 in Class 4A-District 11 action Oct. 22.

East County
Sports

Maria Amodio
October 23, 2010

Cat Depot Carnival hosts purr-fect festivities

The Kids, Cats and Cupcake Carnival, which featured a petting zoo, moon bounce, cupcake decorating and games galore, was held Saturday, Oct. 23 at the Cat Depot.

Sarasota
News

Michael Eng
October 23, 2010

Families flock to fall fun on the farm

Thousands of residents from throughout the region flooded the East County for a weekend of fall fun at the Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival Oct. 23-24. The festival featured everything from live music and entertainment to games and, of course, the famous pumpkin patch. The festival will be open for one more weekend, Oct. 30-31.

East County
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
October 23, 2010

East County residents lace up for breast cancer

Decorated from head to toe in all shades of pink, hundreds of East County residents laced up their tennis shoes and gathered at the Sarasota Polo Club for the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K walk Oct. 23. Following the walk, participants enjoyed a survivor reception and brunch.

East County
Neighbors

Black Tie Staff
October 22, 2010

The Art of Caring 20th Anniversary Gala

Black Tie

Black Tie Staff
October 22, 2010

Wine, Women & Shoes

Black Tie

Robin Hartill
October 22, 2010

Bayflite takes training to new heights (VIDEO)

The rescue helicopter flew in Friday morning for firefighter training.

Longboat Key
News

Rachel S. OHara
October 22, 2010

Mote offers frightfully fun night

Mote Marine Aquarium's Night of Fish, Fun & Fright event took place Friday, Oct. 22. Children and adults came dressed in their best Halloween costumes, ranging from pretty princesses to witches to bumble bees and scary vampires.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
October 22, 2010

New College celebrates 50th anniversary

New College of Florida celebrated its 50th anniversary, along with the official ribbon cutting of the Public Archaeology Lab Friday, Oct. 22. The anniversary ceremony was held on Founders' Circle and included speeches from several dignitaries.

Sarasota
News

Michael Eng
October 22, 2010

ODA celebrates first campus Homecoming

The Thunder faithful came out it in full force for The Out-of-Door Academy's first on-campus Homecoming Oct. 22. ODA hosted a family picnic at the Upper School before heading to Thunder Stadium for the game against Southwest Florida Christian Academy.

East County
News

Jen Blanco
October 22, 2010

Thunder trounces Kings in Homecoming rout

The Out-of-Door Academy football team celebrated its first on-campus Homecoming game with a 49-8 thrashing of Southwest Florida Christian Academy on Oct. 22.

East County
Sports

Robin Hartill
October 22, 2010

Bayflite takes training to new heights (VIDEO)

The rescue helicopter flew in Friday morning for firefighter training.

Longboat Key
News

Pam Eubanks
October 22, 2010

MAN ON THE STREET: Favorite part of fall

The East County Observer caught up with residents enjoying lunch on Lakewood Ranch Main Street today and found out what they love most about the transition to cooler weather.

East County
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
October 22, 2010

ODA's Dailey headlines tennis exhibition

The World Tennis Association's Brittany and Brianna Lashway of Sarasota will face the International Tennis Federation's world-ranked local doubles team of Caroline Dailey and Tristen Dewar at 11 a.m., Nov. 13 at Laurel Oak Country Club in Sarasota.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
October 22, 2010

Sarasota Crew wins gold

The Sarasota Crew won 11 medals in their first regatta of the 2010-2011 season at the First Coast Head Race Oct. 16 in Jacksonville.

East County
Sports

Pam Eubanks
October 22, 2010

East County fills 'Empty Bowls' (VIDEO)

In just the first hour, more than 300 people had already turned out for the Empty Bowls event on Lakewood Ranch Main Street today benefiting The Food Bank of Manatee County.