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Alfred Ginewsky was a partner in the historic Avon Old Farms Inn in Avon, Conn.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 13, 2010
OBITUARY: Alfred Ginewsky

Alfred Ginewsky, 95, was a resident of Sarasota and former Longboat Key resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The antique stove is priced at $4,000.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 13, 2010
Colony liquidation sale continues

The sale has attracted an average of 350 customers daily during its first four days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Palm fronds were scattered on the streets leading to the Five Points roundabout.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • December 13, 2010
Windy conditions force street cleaning

Gusts as high as 34 mph are blowing debris all over downtown streets.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Santa Claus (Paul Kuell) and Marcus Yawn
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • December 13, 2010
Christ Church fulfills dreams of local kids

For the third year, members of Christ Church Presbyterian held a Christmas party for students of 13th Ave. Dream Center in Bradenton. As usual, Santa arrived with gift bags for the youngsters and they all enjoyed Christmas cookies. A special gift to the school was a selection of books for a lending library. The students, first, second and third graders sang their version of Jungle Bells and three students gave readings. Organizer of the party was Beverly Sutton assisted by several church members.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Renee Crames, Ronni Bernard with Adele and Gerald Beverley
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • December 13, 2010
Party provides cozy sanctuary for Key residents

Sanctuary residents gathered Dec. 13, at the clubhouse, for a festive holiday party. Organized by Marianna Odlen, the buffet included bowls of shrimp, salads and platters of ham. A popular dessert choice was the miniature cream puffs. The evening's cool weather was a topic of conversation; many guests gave thanks they were on the Key and not at northern residences.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Piper and Ashley Carson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 12, 2010
Christmas in Candy Land

Christmas in Candy Land

  • Black Tie
Mary Rosen and Sylvia Bloom spent two days making over 400 matzo balls for the traditional soup.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • December 12, 2010
Temple Sinai serves up fun afternoon

Temple Sinai held their 3rd annual Jewish Food Fest on Sunday, Dec. 12.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lara Cosgrove had a blast creating a gingerbread house with her daughters, Elise (pictured) and Cecelia.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • December 12, 2010
Families complete holiday homes

Using sugary sweets, frosting and plenty of homemade gingerbread, families constructed a wide variety of edible homes at Pastries By Design's Gingerbread House Workshop Dec. 11. Owner Lyndsy McDonald provided expertise as families crafted their delicious designs.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Gabrielle Odicio was excited to visit with Santa.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • December 12, 2010
Santa breaks fast with Freedom families

Freedom Elementary School students and families dined on pancakes, sausage, bacon and juice at the school's Breakfast with Santa event Dec. 11. After their meals, children lined up to play games, complete art projects and spend some time going over their lists with Santa himself.

  • East County
  • Schools
Ellie Dauphas brought her children, Ty and Daphne, to visit Santa.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • December 12, 2010
Hornback hosts Ranch Christmas bash

Hornback Chiropractic and Wellness invited Santa for a pre-Christmas visit to Lakewood Ranch during its Christmas on the Ranch event Dec. 11 at the Sarasota Polo Club. Families enjoyed pony rides, arts and crafts, a barbecue lunch and, of course, time with the Big Guy. Proceeds benefited Hope Family Services.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Newfoundland pups enjoy a lazy morning with their owners.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 11, 2010
Furry friends get frisky at the park

Little dogs, big dogs and event some cats paraded over to Selby Five Points Park to pose for pictures with Santa Claus Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Willa Saalwaechter with John and Barbara Sulton
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 11, 2010
Belles of the ball

Sarasota Yacht Club held its Holly Ball Saturday, Dec. 11, when members dolled themselves up in gowns and tuxes before gathering with one another for the festive occasion.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The dinghy parade’s backdrop included the Ringling Bridge and the skyline of Sarasota at sunset.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 11, 2010
Boat Parade lights up the waters of Sarasota

Sarasota Holiday Boat Parade of Lights lit up the waters from City Island all the way to Sarasota Bayfront Park on Saturday, Dec. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jean Potter and Winfield Giguere
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • December 11, 2010
St. Mary parishioners carry on tradition

Cloudy skies cleared just in time for St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church's annual picnic Dec. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nancy Krohngold dishes up a smokey pulled pork sandwich and layers it with barbecue sauce.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 11, 2010
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Oak smoke

Nancy's Bar-B-Q will open in approximately six weeks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Patty Bettle, Peggy Wilhelm and Barbara Collins
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 10, 2010
Joy to the World Luncheon

Joy to the World Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Isabelle Carlsson and Lily Parmuka
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • December 10, 2010
St. Lucia Celebration lights the night

The 23rd annual Lucia celebration, presented by the Swedish Club of Sarasota, was held Dec.10, at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rick and Saint Cacchiotti and Steve Magner
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • December 10, 2010
Perlman hosts holiday bash

Richard Perlman hosted an evening of festive fun Friday, Dec. 10 for his co-workers at Michael Saunders & Co.'s Longboat Key offices. Approximately 100 Michael Saunders employees, family and friends attended the celebration at his home in Sandhamn Place.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Austin Rohring, 8, eagerly decorated his sugar cookie.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 10, 2010
Families flock to Holidays Around the Ranch

East County residents flocked to Lakewood Ranch Main Street Dec. 10 for Lakewood Ranch Community Activities' annual Holidays Around the Ranch event. Attendees enjoyed live music and dance performances, food and drink, skating on an acrylic ice rink, carriage and train rides and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Chad Terrel helped his 4-year-old son, Colten, decorate his gingerbread house, as did Colten’s sister, Kylie, not pictured.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 10, 2010
Woodland hosts family fun night

Woodland, The Community Church tonight hosted a Family Fun Night event. Attendees enjoyed making Christmas tree ornaments and gingerbread houses while watching Christmas movies.

  • East County
  • News
Nancy Krohngold dishes up a pulled pork sandwich and baked beans during lunch time at the restaurant's future site, at 301 Pineapple Ave.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 10, 2010
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Oak smoke

Nancy's Bar-B-Q will officially open in approximately six weeks, at 301 Pineapple Ave.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Eight-year-old Aulden St. Lawrence celebrated his Rookie Division Championship by continually rounding the bases long after his teammates had left the ballpark.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 10, 2010
Cal Ripken crowns Little League Champs

Trophies and bragging rights were on the line Dec. 4, as dozens of little leaguers hit the diamond in the Cal Ripken Little League Baseball Championships. Champions were crowned in the Rookie, Minor and Major Divisions. In the Rookie Division, the Yankees defeated the Brewers 19-2 to cap off an undefeated season. The Red Sox defeated the Dodgers 9-6 in extra innings to capture the Minors Division championship. In the Majors Division, the Rays beat the Rangers 14-6.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 10, 2010
Rage wins Norcross Nike Cup

The Braden River Soccer Club U15 girls won the Norcross Nike Cup Dec. 4-5 in Atlanta.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 10, 2010
Benedetto scores 1,000th point

Braden River High senior point guard Caitlyn Benedetto scored her 1,000th career point in the Lady Pirates 56-42 loss to Venice Dec. 9.

  • East County
  • Sports
A thief stole a Salvation Army donation kettle containing an undetermined amount of money.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • December 10, 2010
Salvation Army Christmas kettle stolen

Sheriff's deputies are searching for a man who grabbed a donation kettle from a Salvation Army volunteer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nathan Barnes was one of the stars of this year's musical.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • December 10, 2010
Old West inspires BRE Christmas play

Braden River Elementary School fourth-graders took the East County on a trip to Branson, Mo., for their Christmas production, 'Santa's Holiday Hoedown,' Dec. 9. The production featured country Christmas carols and plenty of laughs. The school's Drumming Enrichment Club also performed.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Merida Mayor Angelica Araujo and Mayor Kelly Kirschner sign the sister city treaty.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • December 10, 2010
UPDATE: Ceremony formalizes Sarasota's newest sister city

A ceremony held Friday, Dec. 10 celebrated the addition of Merida, Mexico, as Sarasota's newest sister city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Established in 1980, the Tablet of Honor currently holds 18 names of Longboat Key history makers.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 10, 2010
Town makes monumental move

Two historical monuments were removed from the building at 6960 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Marsha Glawitsch, Mirage Maraj, Cathy Powell and Tom Geyman won Division One of the 2008 Observer Challenge.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 10, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Observer Cup

Get your game on at the Observer Cup golf tournament and the Observer Challenge tennis tournament.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This year's event will feature performances by a variety of groups.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 10, 2010
BEST BET: Holidays Around the Ranch

Lakewood Ranch will transform Main Street into a Winter Wonderland tonight for its annual Holidays Around the Ranch, which begins with Santa's arrival at 6 p.m.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 10, 2010
Buchanan submits service academy nominations

Five East County youths received the honor this year.

  • East County
  • News
Children and their parents line up for cookies and juice at the annual holiday party put on by Healthy Families Sarasota.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • December 9, 2010
Healthy Families Sarasota celebrates the holiday season

The Healthy Families Sarasota held their 13th annual holiday party at the First Baptist Church on Main Street on Thursday, Dec. 9 from 6 to 8 PM.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Steve Glawitsch and Linda Gillott
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 9, 2010
Observer Challenge kicks off with cocktails

This weekend, the first round of The Observer Cup tournament and the 11th annual Observer Challenge will take place.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 9, 2010
OBITUARY: Elsie Fiford

Elsie Fiford, 87, was a Longboat Key resident.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 9, 2010
Community Golf Scores 11.21.10 to 12.03.10

East County golfers post amazing numbers on area courses.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tabitha Bingham helped host this year's event at Braden River Middle School.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 9, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Braden River Middle

Students in Braden River Middle School's National Junior Honor Society dished out soup, bread and desserts to East County residents as part of their annual Empty Bowls luncheon Dec. 9. The event, meant to raise awareness about world hunger, benefited Our Daily Bread.

  • East County
  • Schools
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