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Ralph Franklin, 99, cuts the birthday cake with a sword.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 11, 2019
Marine Corps celebrate 244th birthday with a Sarasota gathering

Veterans of the U.S. Marine Corps gathered Nov. 10 at Marina Jack to celebrate birthday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Katie Dick, 9, picks out her new mug.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 11, 2019
Bowls of Hope: A day for soup and appreciation

The 17th annual event was held on Nov. 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 11, 2019
Michael's On East delivers 425 lobsters to New College Foundation clambake

Lobster armies and therapy horses headline a busy week.

  • Black Tie
Ryan Praerke and Kendra Simpkins, co-founders of Operation Warrior Resolution.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 11, 2019
Sarasota's Veterans Day parade salutes those who served

Young and old take part in the annual celebration of veterans.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 11, 2019
Fashion for a cause in East County

Tara Golf and Country Club social committee hosts fashion show for charity

  • East County
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 11, 2019
LBKTW helps memorialize members

Longtime member Lucinda Hathaway passed away this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Shelley Bartlett, Melissa Herring and Whitney Rivera.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 10, 2019
Longboat Key Firefighters Association raises over $20,000

The annual golf fundraiser brought in money for the benevolent fund.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Judy Ebrahim and Gail Hetler catch up.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 10, 2019
Christ Church waves hello to members once again

Food, friends and faith combine again on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Volunteer runway model Nicole Bradley wears clothes from Twist Boutique in Venice while taking a rescue dog for a walk during Divas and Dogs.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 10, 2019
Dog walk makes fashion statement in Sarasota

Divas and Dogs fundraiser at the Founders Club raises money for the Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 10, 2019
Longboat Key Fire Department thanks community, staff

Department's first Medal Day honors those who serve and those who help.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 10, 2019
Waterlefe Art Show raises money for local schools in East County

Waterlefe Art Show benefits Haile Middle and Freedom Elementary school students.

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 10, 2019
Suncoast Food and Wine Fest ages well in Lakewood Ranch

Thousands enjoy annual Suncoast Food and Wine Fest in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
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    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 9, 2019
Tara Elementary honors its veterans in Bradenton

Tara Elementary School honors veterans and first responders during Veterans Day ceremony.

  • East County
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The Pirates take the field through a cloud of smoke.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 8, 2019
Pirates football falls in first round of playoffs

Braden River gave Palmetto all it could handle, but it was not enough.

  • East County
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    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • November 8, 2019
Riverview defense outscores offense in drubbing of Lake Nona

Defensive back Sambo Ung led the way with three interceptions and two touchdowns as Riverview waltzed into the regional semifinals.

  • Sarasota
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The twinkling tent for the party.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 8, 2019
Bacchus on the Beach celebrates ninth year

Attendees seemed reluctant to leave as the event wound down.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nancy Curtis snaps a photo of an owl while Jonathan Handee keeps an eye on the bird.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 8, 2019
Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosts appreciative event

The annual Chairman's Reception recognized everyone from past leaders to the newest members.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Carol Fischbein, Jane Vorel, Andy Youngs and Clara McGonigle.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 8, 2019
St. Mary's kicks off the Christmas spirit

The Women's Guild Christmas Bazaar will kick off Christmas spirit on Longboat Key

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
BBC Main Street initially announced a three-phase plan for redeveloping the Main Plaza site, but a project did not come to fruition ahead of the sale of the property.
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • November 8, 2019
Main Plaza property sells for $20 million

The new owners intend to develop apartments and office space on the downtown Sarasota property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mayor Jen Ahearn-Koch and Vice Mayor Shelli Freeland Eddie pose for a photo following today's City Commission meeting.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 8, 2019
City Commission selects Jen Ahearn-Koch as mayor

At an annual statutory meeting, outgoing Mayor Liz Alpert gave a speech focused on the city’s planning efforts during a period of growth.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 8, 2019
Thanksgiving comes early to Temple Emanu-el

Temple Emanu-el preschool held its annual Thanksgiving Feast on Nov. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
EDC President and CEO Sharon Hillstrom. SMR President and CEO Rex Jensen, Fawley-Bryant Vice President Stu Henderson, and EDC incoming Chair Brian Volner celebrate Jensen's award.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 7, 2019
Rex Jensen honored at Bradenton Area Economic Development 2019 annual Update Reception.

Rex Jensen honored at Bradenton Area Economic Development 2019 annual Update Reception.

  • East County
  • News
Robert E. Willis Elementary School Guardian Lenny Gutmann and student support specialist Kim Thomas dump ice cream on top of Principal Katy Price, before letting the children add the toppings.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 7, 2019
Human sundaes sweeten deal at Lakewood Ranch school

Children smother Willis Elementary School administrators in ice cream after beating fundraising goals.

  • East County
  • News
Dr. Richard Brown, Medical Director of Cancer Care Services at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, signs the wall of the linear accelerator vault. His message was dedicated to his late cousin, Kenny Freed.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • November 7, 2019
Staff, patients sign walls of incoming cancer care facility

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System's Radiation Oncology Center is slated for completion in August 2020

  • East County
  • News
Kathy Price and Billie-Jo Fintel. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 7, 2019
Sweet reward for Willis Elementary students

Robert E. Willis Elementary principal and assistant principal become sundaes.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: November 7

Allison Forsyth captured these boats docked at Island Park near Marina Jack.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2019
East County weather page photo: November 7

Gordon Silver captured birds of paradise in bloom off Masters Avenue in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: November 7

Billie Dawson captured this seagull fishing for lunch at Quick Point, Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dennis Yoder, owner and founder of Siesta Key Creamery, started in the ice cream business in 1982.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 7, 2019
What's the scoop: Siesta Key gets new creamery

Veteran ice cream shop owner opens store in Siesta Key South Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Heather Hooper, Mote's senior aquarium biologist and dive safety officer, cleans the Selby Library fish tank.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 7, 2019
What's in the tank?

Selby Public Library gets a visit from Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Adrien Lucas, Connie Deramo, Dennis Robertson and Guy DiLullo protest against potential development on the Quads ahead of Wednesday's Sarasota County Commission meeting, where plans for the land will be discussed.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 7, 2019
Protestors want undeveloped Celery Fields as County Commission approves easement

Sarasota County has controlled the land since 1985, and leaders approved a conservation easement for three of the four quadrants.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview sophomore Jacqueline Putrino won the Class 3A girls individual golf title at the state championships.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 7, 2019
Rams golfer remains unsatisfied after title win

Riverview's Jacqueline Putrino won the 3A girls golf individual state championship as a sophomore. Now what?

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview senior quarterback Sean White said the team is feeling confident but needs to make sure it doesn't commit self-inflicted mistakes.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 7, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Steady Rams ready for playoffs

Riverview High football knows what it is, and it isn't trying to change.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Town Commissioners are seeking $2.89 million from Manatee County to help with a $10 million groin-sand project at Greer Island.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 7, 2019
Longboat initially OKs maximum borrow for beach projects, asks Manatee for help

Commissioners agree on ballot language of no more than $34.5 million, though final OK pending in December.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    In Memoriam |
  • November 7, 2019
Maxine Wheeler Allen

Maxine Wheeler Allen, aged 85, passed away Monday, November 4, 2019 in Jesup, GA.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Cardinal Mooney volleyball won its regional championship match against Calvary Christian in straight sets. Photo courtesy Chad Sutton.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 7, 2019
Cougars advance to volleyball semi-finals

Cardinal Mooney advances past Calvary Christian in straight sets.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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