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  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 3, 2015
Michael Israel benefits the Payton Wright Foundation

The Payton Wright Foundation, which benefits children with brain cancer and their families, hosted an evening with performance painter Michael Israel Oct. 3.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 3, 2015
Scallopalooza helps restore the bay's ecosystem

More than 160 people helped benefit Sarasota Bay scallop restoration in the at Sarasota Bay Watch’s fifth annual Scallopalooza Oct. 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Attendees pulled up a chair to listen to local bands while enjoying their brews.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 3, 2015
Music Compound hosts Beer, Bands and BBQ at Polo Grounds

Local vendors sold tasty treats and cold brews.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Brittany Lush, Joan Bradley, Jina Crowder and Angela Black
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 3, 2015
Joan Bradley visits Crowder's Gifts & Gadgets

The store held its third fundraiser for the Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Awareness.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dylan Banard competes in the Street Jam competition.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 3, 2015
Payne Skate Park hosts Shredtoberfest

Local skateboarders and BMX riders take over skate park for competitions.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Ballet dancer Caitlin Gish leads young dancers on the stage at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 3, 2015
Sarasota Ballet mixes tea time with tutus

Tea & Tutus invites young dancers and families to enjoy a performance by the Sarasota Ballet.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 3, 2015
St. Boniface hosts service for animals

St. Boniface Episcopal Church welcomes animals of all shapes and sizes for annual pet blessings.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Mary Hamner and Art Engelhard
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 3, 2015
Pioneer Picnic packs Robarts Arena

Rotary Club of Sarasota welcomes natives for annual Pioneer Picnic.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Associate Rector for St. Boniface Andi Taylor gives Gracie a smooch after a blessing.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 3, 2015
St. Boniface animal blessing draws diverse crowd

St. Boniface Episcopal Church welcomes animals of all shapes and sizes for annual pet blessings.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
ODA teacher Sarah Bryan holds Axel Rose a Burmese python.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 2, 2015
Feathers fly at ODA wildlife presentation

Out-of-Door Academy hosts Matthews Wildlife Rescue Inc. for a presentation on conservation.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
RWC President Peggy Wells with club officers Jane Blythe, Judy Falkenthal, Lourdes Ramirez, Chris Charlton and Sharon Whitfield.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 2, 2015
RWC celebrates 65th anniversary with style

Republican Women's Club of Sarasota invited local and state officials to mark the 65th anniversary of the club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The downtown CRA helped fund public projects and public-private partnerships, such as the Whole Foods complex on First Street.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 2, 2015
City searches for way to preserve spirit of CRA

At a special meeting Thursday, the Sarasota City Commission directed staff to explore a variety of different options for replacing the function of the downtown community redevelopment area, set to expire next year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
If you love barbecue food, live music and local beer, there's an event this weekend for you!
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 2, 2015
Sarasota Polo Club to host Beer, Bands & BBQ

Do you enjoy a good local brew,barbecue food and live music?

  • East County
  • News
Casey Casal brought lunch for his daughter Selah at Phillippi Shores Elementary School.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 2, 2015
Phillippi Shores dines with dads

Dad's were invited to spend a lunch period with their children in the courtyard at Phillippi Shores Elementary School.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 2, 2015
Five things to consider before adopting a dog

October is national adopt-a-dog month — have you considered rescuing?

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 2, 2015
Designing Daughters enjoys Bourbon & Beauty

Designing Daughters and The Met hosted Bourbon & Beauty on Oct. 1.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jaz Mongeon (file)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 2, 2015
East County Football Friday: Week 6

East County Football Friday: Week 6

  • East County
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LRHS volleyball
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 2, 2015
East County High 5 Moments: 10.08.15

East County High 5 Moments: 10.08.15

  • East County
  • Sports
Palmer Point Park, in the Midnight Pass Area
    By
  • Jack Short
  • October 2, 2015
Sheriff investigates death near Midnight Pass

The Sheriff did not find identifying information at the scene, but released the victim’s the following morning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Two home burglaries were reported Sept. 25 and are not related to recent car burglaries.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 2, 2015
Two Key residential burglaries reported

Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming said the burglaries aren’t linked to the recent car theft and car burglary suspects.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch senior middle linebacker Zach Benghuzzi returned to the gridiron three months after having surgery to repair a compartment syndrome fracture.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 2, 2015
No blocking his passion

Lakewood Ranch linebacker returns after serious forearm fracture

  • East County
  • Sports
Ponds provide storage for storm water and other runoff. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 2, 2015
Lorraine Road expansion project progresses

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch has purchased five acres for storm water retention.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 2, 2015
Sarasota Christian tops Bradenton Christian

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team beat Bradenton Christian 3-0.

  • East County
  • Sports
(Lori Sax) David Verinder has been with the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System since 2006, when he was named CFO. He was promoted to CEO in July 2014.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 2, 2015
Sarasota Memorial considers big purchase

Troubles at Venice Regional Bayfront Health have led to speculation about a new owner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Troy Mattes submitted this photo of an alligator at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2015
Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest!

Carl Grady, Troy Mattes and Joy Knight have won the Observer's photo contest for September

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Applebee's in downtown Sarasota opened in the late 1990s.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2015
Applebee’s leaves downtown Sarasota

RE/Max Alliance Group Realtor Stan Rutstein is marketing the 169-seat Main Street restaurant space, which Applebee’s left today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Betty Schoenbaum officially opens the Quality of Life Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday, morning.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 1, 2015
Quality of Life Center opens doors to community

Members of the community explored the new Salvation Army homeless intake facility at the Glasser Schoenbaum Human Services Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kevin Geary submitted this photo of a pelican fishing at sunset at the Bay Isles Beach Club on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2015
Longboat Key photo contest winner: Oct. 1

Kevin Geary submitted this photo of a pelican fishing at sunset at the Bay Isles Beach Club on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Barry Miller, of Bradenton, wonders which side is up in this photo he submitted, taken at Peridia Golf and Country Club.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2015
East County photo contest winner: Oct. 1

Barry Miller, of Bradenton, wonders which side is up in this photo he submitted, taken at Peridia Golf and Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ken Deutsch, of Sarasota, submitted this photo of chairs on Siesta Key Beach at sunset.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: Oct. 1

Ken Deutsch, of Sarasota, submitted this photo of chairs on Siesta Key Beach at sunset.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Protect Our Ponds task force member Joe Sidiski and Operations Office Manager Tracy Hunt listen to Michelle Atkinson's explanation of landscape best practices.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 1, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Protect Our Ponds group brainstorms ways to educate residents on landscaping

The Ranch-resident run group wants to get more Ranch residents involved with monitoring backyard landscape practices.

  • East County
  • News
Mid-Range Game director Toby Madison is starting a new AAU program called Skills First.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 1, 2015
Skills First travel program to launch in Lakewood Ranch

The multi-level travel program will be called Skills First and will operate under the Mid-Range Game umbrella.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ciao! Italia was closed Sept. 7 to 27 and reopened Sept. 28.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 1, 2015
Longboat restaurants begin opening for season

Many Longboat Key restaurants closed for the month of September. See when your favorite ones opened or are due to open.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Four suspects with potential ties to the burglary of six vehicles Sept. 26 were arrested by Longboat Key police officers just after midnight on Lyons Lane Sept. 30.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 1, 2015
Car theft suspects arrested after chase

A car, foot and swim chase on Longboat Key led to the arrest of four suspects on Longboat Key Sept. 30 linked to a string of auto burglary cases that occurred Sept. 26 on the island.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2015
Beware of the mob

Animal-rights proponents are pressuring Sarasota County commissioners to shut down retail pet stores’ puppy and kitty sales. There are other effective ways to reach the goal.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Courtesy photo. Mary Ann O'Neil at the outdoor service in Philadelphia for Pope Francis.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 1, 2015
Front and center

It's always sunny in Philadelphia when Pope Francis is in town.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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