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Nichole Peal’s favorite spot in the garden – “I like this spot because it’s the brightest. This trellis took forever to paint but it’s so beautiful here and I love the dwarf pentas.”
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Local Girl Scout Revives Butterfly Garden

Local Girl Scout, Nichole Peal, was awarded The Gold Award Tuesday, Sept. 10, at Plymouth Harbor for her efforts with reviving its butterfly garden.

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Chef Jose Martinez and his wife Victoria with Chef Emeril Lagasse. Photos by Heather Merriman.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 9, 2013
Emeril Lagasse gets a taste of Longboat Key

Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse stopped by Maison Blanche Monday, Sept. 9, to film for his television show, 'Emeril's Florida.'

  • Longboat Key
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Karin Jones, Ronni Minnig and Marnie Lawrence
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Murder Mystery Dinner

Members gathered for a Murder Mystery Dinner Saturday, Sept. 7, at Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
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David Bayer and Garet Pearson play foosball.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu - El Shmear and Shmooze

Temple Emanu - El welcomed parents and students Sunday, Sept. 8, at Shemar and Shmooze to celebrate the first day of religious school. Participants munched on bagels and cream cheese as they caught up after a summer of being away. There are about 130 children in Temple Emanu- El's Religious School.

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Hazzan Jeffrey Weber and Flora Oynick dance and laugh during the celebration.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Temple Beth Sholom Tashlich Service

Community members participated in Rosh Hashanah traditions Friday, Sept. 6, at Turtle Beach for the Temple Beth Sholom Tashlich service. Visiting Rabbi from Connecticut Andrew Hechtman led the group in dances and songs. Community members threw bread into the water to release their sins and start fresh in the New Year. They also blew the shofar, or rams horn, to signify a happy time. In ancient times people blew the shofar to communicate danger or celebration.

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Event speaker Dr. Carol Probstfeld with Carol Sawyer
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: GOP Republican Women's Club of Sarasota Luncheon

The GOP Republican Women's Club of Sarasota held its first luncheon of the season Friday, Sept. 6, at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
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Community members are encouraged to visit the new SMH courtyard tomorrow and have their photograph taken for free in the inflatable snow globe.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 6, 2013
Sarasota Memorial Hospital previews new Courtyard Tower

News media visited Sarasota Memorial Hospital's new Courtyard Tower for a preview before tomorrow's grand opening.

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Janice Landauer and Sandy Cowing. Photo by Heather Merriman.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 5, 2013
Attendees get the scoop at luncheon

Designing Women Boutique held its Ambassadors' Guild Summer Salon Luncheon Thursday, Aug. 29, at the boutique.

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Courtesy photo
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 5, 2013
Holy days begin

Temple Emanu-El has been preparing for the High Holy Day season, which began Wednesday evening and concludes at sundown Saturday, Sept. 14.

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 Nate Strawderman
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 5, 2013
Signal Callers

Booker, Sarasota and The Out-of-Door Academy all have new faces under center this season.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 5, 2013
SIDELINES

ODA swimmers open season with victories; Sarasota Christian cruise to victory; Liberty Edge League registration under way

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This week's standout player is Natalie Buffett
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 5, 2013
JUST THE STATS

155 - The total number of shots The Out-of-Door Academy boys golf team posted in its victory over Cardinal Mooney Aug. 27.

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Lisa Greenberg submitted this sunrise photo, taken along the Sarasota bayfront.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 5, 2013
Observer Weather: Sarasota

Lisa Greenberg submitted this sunrise photo, taken along the Sarasota bayfront.

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Heather Kasten, Oma McCall, Morgan Gerhart, Jamie Overmiller and Brittany Lamont
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: East Meets West Regional Business Expo Photo Booth

The Observer and Sarasota Architectural Salvage teamed up and offered a 'photo booth' for guests at the East Meets West Regional Business Expo Wednesday, Sept. 4, at the Municipal Auditorium.

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Treasurer Beth Vandroff and incoming president Carolyn Kofler
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : SK Kiwanis Lunch and Meeting

The Siesta Key Kiwanis club met Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Cafe Bacci for their weekly meeting and lunch. Sarasota County Fire Department Chief Kevin Easton was their guest speaker and discussed what to do if a vehicle is submerged in water, flash flooding, hydroplaning, and the role of the county fire department.

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