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Nick Friedman
November 1, 2012

Life of Riley Foundation revs up for car show and fundraiser

The car-show fundraiser returns with the addition of a kick-off party.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
November 1, 2012

Making Waves: Sarasota Crew

Under the leadership of men's coach Liza Dickson, Sarasota Crew is shedding its underdog status and earning a national reputation.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
November 1, 2012

Athlete of the Week: Angelina Grebe

Pine View sophomore Angelina Grebe joined the Sarasota High School cross-country team this year, and she is already proving to be a key competitor for the Lady Sailors. Grebe won the Sarasota Cross Country Championships Oct. 24, with a time of 19:16.12.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
November 1, 2012

JUST THE STATS

6 - The number of seniors on this year's Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team, which advanced to the regional quarterfinals for the first time since 2007.

Sarasota
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Adam Hughes
November 1, 2012

Two homes in Siesta Properties sell for $9.99 million

Two homes in Siesta Properties top all transactions in this week's real estate. Barbara Brunckhorst, of Sarasota, sold two homes at 7960 Sanderling Road and 8000 Sanderling Road to Frank Brunckhorst III, trustee, of Sarasota, for $4,995,000, both totaling $9.99 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Observer Staff
November 1, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Alan Kasow submitted this sunset photo, taken from the top of Marina Tower overlooking the bay.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
October 31, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: St. Martha Halloween Bash

Students at St. Martha Catholic School celebrated Halloween with fun activities such as wrapping each other like mummies.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
October 31, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Phillippi Farmhouse Market Howl-O-Ween

There were more than 20 dogs that took part in the first Phillippi Farmhouse Market Howl-O-Ween competition Wednesday, Oct. 31.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
October 30, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: AAF Suncoast Dodgeball Tournament

Six teams dipped, ducked dove and dodged Saturday, Oct. 27 at AAF Suncoast's second annual Battle of the Balls fundraiser dodgenball tournament, held at Girls Inc. Prizes were awarded for winning teams as well as for most creative team costumes and victory dances, and all money raised at the tournament and after party benefit AAF's scholarship fund.

Sarasota
News

Nick Friedman
October 30, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Trick or Treat at the Children's Garden

Children and their families had a chance to try on their costumes a few days early Sunday, Oct. 28 at the Children's Garden. Families brought canned goods to be donated to All Faiths Food Bank in exchange for a chance to tour the gardens in costume and trick or treat.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
October 29, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy Grand Reopening

Fans of art and whimsy gathered at the Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy Friday, Oct. 26 to celebrate the museum's grand reopening as it heads into its third season. Guests got in the spirit by dressing in whimsical attire, including wigs and accessories, and they enjoyed drinks and appetizers as well as live music, performed by Jimi Gee.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
October 29, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO:The 13th Annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off

The 13th annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off took place on Sunday Oct. 29 by Morton's Gourmet Market. Proceeds from the cook-off went to the Sarasota Firefighters Benevolent fund. People sampled 15 different chilies that were made by the firefighters from 15 stations in Sarasota. They then voted for a People's Choice Award while judges chose first, second and third place. Station 22, Pepper Palace won first place and bragging rights for the year.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
October 29, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Pumpkin Festival

Thousands of people made their way out to the 4th annual Sarasota Pumpkin Festival at the Sarasota Fairgrounds this past weekend.

Sarasota
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Rachel S. OHara
October 28, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: SYC Halloween

Members of the Sarasota Yacht Club enjoyed a night full of Halloween fun Saturday, Oct. 27, at the clubhouse.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
October 28, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview v. Sarasota

Sarasota Sailors and the Riverview Rams, high school rivals, played one another Friday, Oct. 26, at Ihrig Field. The final score was Riverview 28, Sarasota 24.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
October 26, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: ODA v. St. Stephen's

The Out-of-Door Academy played St. Stephen's Thursday, Oct. 25, in the finals out at Bradenton Christian. St. Stephen's won the Class 3A-District 10 championship in three sets beating ODA 25-20, 25-13, 25-17.

East County
Schools

Nick Friedman
October 26, 2012

WEEKEND BEST BEST: Morton's Chili Cookoff

Spend Sunday afternoon sampling chili served up by Sarasota firefighters.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
October 26, 2012

Phillipi Shores Elementary School hosts Pumpkin Night

Phillippi Shores Elementary School hosted pumpkin night on Thursday Oct. 25 for the students. The PTA organized the evening and over 400 children attended. Kids dressed in Halloween costumes played games, carved pumpkins, trick 'o' trunked and ate a lot of candy.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
October 25, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Halloween Party at Selby Public Library

Kids had fun trick-or-treating and taking part in all sorts of fun Wednesday, Oct. 24 at the Selby Public Library's Halloween Party.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
October 25, 2012

Water festival celebrates importance of the bay

The Sarasota Bay Water Festival will celebrate the importance of Sarasota Bay to our environment, economy and quality of life.

Sarasota
News

Jen Blanco
October 25, 2012

NATIONAL CHAMPS: Nico Schultz and Nick Hernandez

Sarasota Youth Sailors Nico Schultz and Nick Hernandez won the 2012 USODA Team Race National Championship July 22 though July 24, in Sandusky, Ohio, with Team Florida Oceanic Racing, a travel squad based in Clearwater. The boys will represent Team USA in the BMW Optimist Team Race Cup Oct. 27 in Berlin.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
October 25, 2012

SIDELINES

Lady Thunder earn tournament berth; Lady Blazers take win during Senior Night; Lady Thunder take the win on Senior Night; ODA rolls past SW Florida Christian; Sarasota Crew 4+ squad wins gold

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
October 25, 2012

Athlete of the Week: Taylor Katz

Riverview senior Taylor Katz has been swimming since grade school. She says she's driven by her naturally competitive nature.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
October 25, 2012

JUST THE STATS

2 - The number of shutouts the Booker High football team has posted this season after blanking Avon Park 41-0 in Class 4A-District 6 action Oct. 19.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Adam Hughes
October 25, 2012

Three-bedroom Sarasota Beach home sells for $ 720,000

A home in Sarasota Beach tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Emma Calvo, of Sarasota, sold her home at 5418 Avenida Del Mare to Sean and Stacey O'Meara, of Sarasota, for $720,000.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Observer Staff
October 25, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Mike Hagan submitted this sunrise photo, taken aboard his boat in Sarasota Bay.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
October 24, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: ODA v. CMHS semifinal game

The Out-of-Door Academy brought the thunder and beat the Cardinal Mooney cougars in the semifinals Tuesday, Oct. 23, at Bradenton Christian.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
October 24, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber Salute to Business

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce hosted its 92nd annual luncheon Monday, Oct. 22 at the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota. More than 500 guests gathered to enjoy a meal and honor local businesses as a part of the theme, 'Salute to Business.' The chamber honored local business leaders in the categories of Hiring our Neighbors, Investing in our Future and Anniversary Milestones. The Chamber also presented its second Chair's Cup Award.

Sarasota
News

Mallory Gnaegy
October 24, 2012

Area artist helps people become two-faced

Joannie Atkins has been doing special-effects makeup since 2003; she graduated from the Tom Savini School of Special Effects Makeup. She works with area photographers and production companies to produce some authentically scary-looking makeup.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
October 23, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: 2nd annual Halloween Doggie Parade at Stoneybrook

Some of Stoneybrook's favorite canines put on their best costumes and paraded around the outside of the country club Monday, Oct. 22, during the 2nd annual Halloween Doggie Parade at Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club in Palmer Ranch.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
October 22, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Dream Harbor Elections at Girls Inc.

In preparation for Girls Inc.'s Dream Harbor elections, during which the students elect a mayor, vice-mayor, secretary/historian and treasurer, female politicians paid educational visits to the students. Mayor Suzanne Atwell visited students Thursday, Oct. 18, to tell them about her experience in politics and give tips about how to run a successful campaign.

Sarasota
News

Rachel S. OHara
October 22, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: 15th annual Howl-O-Ween Fall Festival

The Humane Society of Sarasota County held their 15th annual Howl-O-Ween Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Sarasota Fairgrounds.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
October 22, 2012

VIDEO: The Sarasota Grapeviners

The Sarasota Grapeviners are an international folk dance group that meets every Wednesday from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the John Chidsey Bayfront Community Center.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
October 22, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: 24th annual Pumpkin Festival

Hundreds of people enjoyed the fun and festivities that took place out at the 24th annual Pumpkin Festival Saturday, Oct. 20, at Fruitville Grove.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
October 22, 2012

ODA rolls past Southwest Florida Christian

The Out-of-Door Academy football team rolled to a 52-16 victory over Southwest Florida Christian in its Homecoming game Oct. 19.

East County
Sports

Yaryna Klimchak
October 22, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: St. Marthas Celebrates 85 Years

St. Martha's Catholic Church celebrated their 85 year establishment as a parish on Saturday Oct. 20 at the church. Over 200 members attended Celebrate St. Martha's, Oktoberfest themed party. Parish members served brats, sauerkraut, potato salad and Oktoberfest beer while others listened and danced to the Jimmy Jay band.

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