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Ron Schooler has been detailing and cleaning boats for 20 years; 13 of those years have been spent in Sarasota at Marina Jack. "Look at where I am!" he says. "Every day is like a vacation."
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 30, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: September, 2011
Harrison Troyan, 4, was among about 80 youngsters who participated Sept. 17 in the Hang Ten for Autism event on the public beach.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 30, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: September, 2011
Each year in honor of the victims who died Sept. 11, the town of Longboat Key lines Gulf of Mexico Drive with 2,977 flags, one for each victim.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 30, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: September, 2011
River Club resident John D. Lee was taken to the emergency room at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center after he was attacked by John Sabin Aug. 25. in the parking lot of Braden River Elementary School. Published Sept. 1, 2011.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 30, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: September, 2011
The members of the flash mob performed during a break between sets in August at First Friday Fest.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: August, 2011
Edward D’Agostino, downtown Sarasota
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 2011 Weather Winners
SKIMMING THE SURFACE: Gulf Gate resident Stewart Green took this photo of skimboarders at sunset on Siesta Key Beach.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY 2011 Weekly Weather
Dick and Lorraine Vitale hosted a V Foundation fundraiser at Cafe Gabbiano in the Village.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: August, 2011
Longboat Key Club Chef de cuisine Aaron Chavaria holds up a spoonful of citrus tomato confit, while preparing for dinner service in August at Sands Pointe restaurant.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: August, 2011
Country Club of Lakewood Ranch residents Bob and Karol Borkowski caught a glimpse of this precious fawn tucked into the base of a blooming plumbago. Published Aug. 25, 2011.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: August, 2011
Sarasota Orchestra campers performed their recital on the final day of camp in July.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 28, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: July, 2011
John Caviglia, Longboat Key
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 28, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 2011 Weather Winners
Noelle and Heather Amorini play with their dog, Tucker, in July at the Longboat Key Freedom Fest celebration.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 28, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: July, 2011
Read this week's Castaway Cartoon.
  • By Jorge Blanco
  • December 28, 2011
Castaway
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 28, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Year in Sports
Saturated Sky: John Nesbitt took this sunset photo last fall from his back yard in Sabal Harbour.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 28, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 2011 Weather Winners
Students at Rosaire's Riding Academy saddled up for a day full of horseback riding fun July 11. Published July 21, 2011.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 28, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: July, 2011
Barb McRae received a personal hospital room visit and kisses from Kirby, who is part of the Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s pet-therapy program.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 27, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: June, 2011
Abigail Swindell fed Gertrude and Margilow in May at her home in Sarasota. CLUCK is a group that has lobbied for urban chicken keeping throughout the county.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: May, 2011
A parking meter stood bagged in downtown Sarasota, with paid parking set to begin May 23.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: May, 2011
Stan led his three cygnets for a swim in May around the Harbour Links pond.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: May, 2011
Braden River High School students hit the dance floor early for Prom May 13. Published May 19, 2011.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: May, 2011
Abandoned boxcars on the railroad track through Shade Avenue concerned nearby residents in April.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 25, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: April, 2011
Barry Sullivan takes a trip on his new kayak with his dog, Justice.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 25, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: April, 2011
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Latest News Photo Galleries

1
Ron Schooler has been detailing and cleaning boats for 20 years; 13 of those years have been spent in Sarasota at Marina Jack. "Look at where I am!" he says. "Every day is like a vacation."
  • December 30, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: September, 2011
2
Harrison Troyan, 4, was among about 80 youngsters who participated Sept. 17 in the Hang Ten for Autism event on the public beach.
  • December 30, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: September, 2011
3
Each year in honor of the victims who died Sept. 11, the town of Longboat Key lines Gulf of Mexico Drive with 2,977 flags, one for each victim.
  • December 30, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: September, 2011
4
River Club resident John D. Lee was taken to the emergency room at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center after he was attacked by John Sabin Aug. 25. in the parking lot of Braden River Elementary School. Published Sept. 1, 2011.
  • December 30, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: September, 2011
5
The members of the flash mob performed during a break between sets in August at First Friday Fest.
  • December 29, 2011
YEAR IN PICTURES: August, 2011

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