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Sarasota Chapter of Ikebana International President Jennifer Walker, Program Chair Gil Lee, Polly Curran and Pat Bonarek
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 20, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Far East Arrangers

The Sarasota Chapter of Ikebana International kicked off another season with a demonstration, titled "Ikebana for Your Backyard," Sept. 12, at Selby Gardens. The group will host a holiday luncheon Dec. 5 at University Park Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Yacht Club re-opens today after being closed for a few weeks.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 20, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Sarasota Yacht Club re-opens

Sarasota Yacht Club re-opens today after being closed for a few weeks.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bill and Anndee, 10, Edwards pose together during lunch Monday, Sept. 19, at Phillippi Shores Elementary.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 19, 2011
VIDEO: Phillippi Shores celebrates Take Your Dad to School Week

Phillippi Shores Elementary dads and grandads are invited to have lunch with their kids all this week as part of Take Your Dad to School Week.

  • Sarasota
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Gladys Jackson, Tarnara Byoce, 3, and Shwntel Thomas enjoy splashing around in the smaller fountain area of the Steigerwaldt/Jockey Children's Fountain at Bayfront Park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 19, 2011
Photo of the Day: Fountain Fun

With heat in the high 80's and low mid 90's, many people are looking for ways to beat the heat around town. One fun place is the Steigerwaldt/Jockey Children's Fountain at Bayfront Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bob Boyer of Maryland isn't reeling in anything substantial. He gives what he does catch to his bird-friend.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 19, 2011
Photo of the Day: Catch of the Day

Bob Boyer of Maryland isn't reeling in anything substantial. He gives what he does catch to his bird-friend.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Harrison Troyan, 4 ½, had a good time riding the waves during the Hang Ten for Autism surf event Saturday, Sept. 17, out at the Siesta Key Public Beach.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 19, 2011
Photo of the Day: Surfer Dude

The 80 kids and 112 volunteers who took part in Hang Ten for Autism lucked out with some perfect little waves and tons of sunshine.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 18, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Church of the Redeemer Celebrates 400th Anniversary of The King James' Bible

PHOTO GALLERY: Church of the Redeemer Celebrates 400th Anniversary of The King James' Bible

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Michelle Stauffer helps Molly Pyrott, 7, during the Hang Ten for Autism surf event Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Siesta Key Public Beach.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Hang Ten for Autism

The second annual Hang Ten for Autism surf event included 80 special-needs kids, along with their siblings and parents, and 112 volunteers who participated Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Siesta Key Public Beach.

  • Siesta Key
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A few people held the banner and led the Walk for the Kids Saturday, Sept. 18, at the Lee Wetherington Boys and Girls Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 2nd Annual Walk for the Kids

The Boys and Girls Club held their 2nd Annual Walk for the Kids and Day for Kids Saturday, Sept. 18, at the Lee Wetherington Boys and Girls Club.

  • Sarasota
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Alexandria Anderson-Whitteaker and Tatiana Connelly served the potluck dinner and lemonade with their two scout leaders.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Bee Ridge Lutheran Church Holds a Potluck Fundraiser

PHOTO GALLERY: Bee Ridge Lutheran Church Holds a Potluck Fundraiser

  • Sarasota
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Haley Moore, with her parents Mitch and Stephanie, held a lemonade stand.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: 5K Walk and Roll

Friends and relatives of Mitch and Stephanie Moore sported their tennis shoes and headed out to King Family Farm Sept. 17 for the 5K Walk and Roll. The event raised money to help Mitch Moore travel to Panama for stem cell therapy. He lost the use of his legs 12 years ago in a traffic accident.

  • East County
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Mara Falahee, Ava Knig and Sammi Jo Gaeta
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Senior-Kindergarten Picnic

Out-of-Door Academy seniors traveled from Lakewood Ranch to ODA's Siesta Key campus Friday to meet up with their kindergarten buddies for a splendid picnic.

  • Siesta Key
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A large crowd came out for the final Friday Fest of the season Friday, Sept. 16, at the Van Wezel.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Final Friday Fest

The summer's final Friday Fest on the Bay happened Friday, Sept. 16, at the Van Wezel. The final band of the summer concert series was Bird Street Players, a combination of funk, soul and reggae.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
People go through the buffet put together by Word of Mouth catering Friday, Sept. 16, for the Ballet and Buffet event at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Ballet and Buffet

Designing Women hosted Ballet and Buffet with the Sarasota Ballet and the Suzanne Farrell Ballet Friday, Sept. 16, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jessica Smith says she knew from the moment she saw Elijah's photo that he was meant to be her son.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 16, 2011
Photos of the Week

A selection of the best photos from all Observers this week.

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