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  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 28, 2016
Hershorin Schiff Community Day School celebrates "Challah-ween"

Hershorin Schiff Community Day School hosted a challah bread bake off to celebrate Halloween and educate students on the importance of challah bread during the Shabbat.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Four candidates have now qualified in the race for seats on the Longboat Key Commission, including George Spoll.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 28, 2016
Gene Jaleski makes it four certified Longboat Key commissioner candidates

Jaleski, 75, has become the latest candidate to qualify in the race for seats on the Longboat Key Commission.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lorraine Woods
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 27, 2016
Voters sound off on local politics

Important issues face county voters, with two half-cent sales tax initiatives on the ballot.

  • East County
  • News
An aerial view is the best way to understand the grandeur of the $2.745 million Lake Club home.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 27, 2016
Take a photo tour of a $2.745 million Lake Club home

Patterson Properties lists a four-bedroom, six-bath masterpiece in Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
Cops Corner
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 27, 2016
Cops Corner

Cops Corner 10.27.16

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
FHP wolfpack details use mobile troopers to remove impaired drivers from the roadways.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2016
FHP to target drunken drivers in Manatee County this weekend

FHP wolfpack details use mobile troopers to remove impaired drivers from the roadways.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 27, 2016
Commissioners approve comp plan update

Sarasota County finished its comprehensive plan update, leaving some residents concerned about how citizens will navigate the changes.

  • Sarasota
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File photo. Barry Nicholson of Reverend Barry & Funktastic Soul Featuring the Hellacious Horns during the 2015 Giving Hunger the Blues.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 27, 2016
Your Sarasota Calendar: Giving Hunger the Blues

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Oct. 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 27, 2016
County takes over mangrove management

Sarasota County will now take over mangrove protection from the state.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mother and daughter Cynthia Schrock and Ashley host guests in their home tea parlor to benefit mission trips.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 27, 2016
My Little Tea Spot: a spot of support

Mother and daughter start the nonprofit tearoom, My Little Tea Spot, to benefit missionary trips.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
File photo. Lelia and Bob Windom Nov. 2009.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2016
Dr. Bob Windom: A life of service

Local physician served his country and his community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota sophomore quarterback Bryan Gagg’s six-yard touchdown run with 42 seconds left gave the Sailors a 13-12 win over North Port on Oct. 21.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 27, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.27.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.27.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview's Keanan Dols will look to follow up his district title in the 100 yard backstroke with another win at regionals. The Class 4A Region 2 swimming and diving championships start at 12 p.m. at the Orlando YMCA Aquatic Complex.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 27, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups this week in Sarasota sports.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The ballet portion of the Sarasota Ski-A-Rees show on Oct. 23.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 27, 2016
Show ski team lives for fun and family

The Sarasota Ski-A-Rees wake up each day to loving competition.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
EVO Volleyball program director Jeff Horr started the then-named Suncoast Volleyball Club of Sarasota in 2005.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 27, 2016
EVO Volleyball is born, for the benefit of everyone

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Mike Lasche says the wide, tree-lined streets near the Ritz-Carlton are ideal — which is why a narrower sidewalk with less robust landscaping next to Vue Sarasota Bay is so concerning to him.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 27, 2016
Residents, city staff focus on wider sidewalks

What are officials doing to make Sarasota more pedestrian friendly? (And what the heck are the sidewalks at the Vue going to look like?)

  • Sarasota
  • News
“Unity” by Nnamdi Okonkwo is one of the three finalists under consideration for a future downtown roundabout.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 27, 2016
Artists prepare to pitch roundabout sculptures

On Tuesday, the city’s Public Art Committee will hear three presentations on proposed artwork for a roundabout at Orange Avenue and Ringling Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Crews work to pull piping as part of the Lift Station 87 project. The construction has been a round-the-clock effort — a necessary evil to complete the work, officials said.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 27, 2016
Despite bumps, lift station construction continues

As crews attempt to install piping beneath the Hudson Bayou, the Lift Station 87 team is working to address the concerns of residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Van Wezel is, once again, searching for a vendor to assume responsibility for catering services.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 27, 2016
City restarts search for Van Wezel caterer

Although the city had awarded a contract to a catering company, complaints from another prospective vendor have forced the process to begin anew.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kathi Scuba stands next to her dog, Buster, on the “doggie beach” near Beach Access 2 on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 27, 2016
Siesta residents unleash dog park proposal

A Siesta Key resident believes she has a paw-fect plan for wastewater facility property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • October 27, 2016
What’s the best path?

Put aside the candidates’ sins and flaws. Think instead about the best path forward to lighten the next generations’ debt burden and improve their standard of living.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 27, 2016
Sarasota County Commission — District 1: Mike Moran

As Mike Moran talks about economic development on the campaign trail, his focus on attracting new businesses comes from a personal place.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Fredd Atkins believes he can become the first Democrat to win a County Commission seat in 46 years.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 27, 2016
Sarasota County Commission — District 1: Fredd Atkins

Fredd Atkins has tried and failed to break the Republican stranglehold on the County Commission before — so what’s different this time around?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.27.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 26, 2016
Howl-O-Ween pet contest goes to the dogs

Humane Society of Sarasota County hosts 20th annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest during Phillippi Farmhouse Market.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch's Vickie Parker, 67, will play the role of the Wicked Witch at this year's "Wizard of Oz"-themed Boo Fest.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 26, 2016
Lakewood Main Street becomes Witch Way for Boo Fest

Ugly, scary, friendly attractions come to Lakewood Ranch

  • East County
  • News
The Florida International women's golf team took home the trophy on Oct. 25 at the 39th annual Pat Bradley Invitational.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 26, 2016
Florida International women's golf wins Pat Bradley Invitational

The tournament was played at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 26, 2016
Longboat Chamber greets new member after hours

Cabinetree recently joined the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce and hosted 'After Hours' on Oct. 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Senior Morgan Dolenti shows off a T-shirt worn in the spirit section at games. The shirts will be sent to soldiers in care packages.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • October 26, 2016
Braden River Homecoming Day inspires class act

Soldiers, who can't attend Braden River's annual event, receive care packages.

  • East County
  • News
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 26, 2016
Sleepy Lagoon Park home sells for $1.61 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between Oct. 10-14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Wine consultant Michael De Loach and Bob Weil, Longboat Key Club food and beverage director at last year's Bacchus on the Beach.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 26, 2016
Bacchus on the Beach to bring food and wine lovers together

The 6th annual event will host prestigious winemakers and producers together for two nights.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 26, 2016
Longboat Key Letters to the Editor

Observer ignores Charter Review Board issues; Media bias is bad for democracy

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Aiden Zengel, 9, as Superman, and Ethan Alexander, 3, as Clark Kent at last year's Fright Night.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • October 26, 2016
Your Calendar: Fright Night on St. Armands

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch football team will have its hands full during its Homecoming game against North Port on Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 26, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups this week in East County sports.

  • East County
  • Sports
USA's James Lenger swims in the Masters 40-49 race at the UIPM Biathle/Triathle World Championships at Nathan Benderson Park. Lenger finished second.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 26, 2016
Exhausting competition can be a real pain

Exhausting competition can be a real pain

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River freshman Kate Walker took second place in both the 100 butterfly and 100 breaststroke at the Class 3A District 7 meet on Oct. 21.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 26, 2016
Racing in the gene pool

Braden River freshman hopes to eventually win a state swimming title like her brother.

  • East County
  • Sports
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