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Barbara Steinfirst came from Bradenton to enjoy the various works at the festival.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • February 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : The 25th Annual Sarasota Festival of the Arts

Thousands of people walked the streets of downtown for the 25th Annual Sarasota Festival of the Arts Saturday, Feb 16 and Sunday, Feb 17 to buy unique work and check out the craftsmanship. Old time friends from New Jersey Judy Eisner, Irene Britman and Marilyn Wiener wandered through the festival enjoying the artistic talent. 'It's just beautiful,' said Britman. Locals and tourists alike walked the crowded streets marveling at sculptures, paintings, jewelry and more.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A "Harlem Shake" video meme filmed in Portland received more than 5.5 million YouTube views.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 18, 2013
'Harlem Shake' viral video trend shakes its way into Sarasota

The HuB invites Sarasota to film its own Harlem Shake video Wednesday, Feb. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Steve Sundheimer: president of the Sarasota RC Squadron
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 18, 2013
Sworn-in Sarasota: presidents of local groups

In celebration of the Presidents' Day, the Sarasota Observer tips its hat to three presidents who serve in "oval" offices on a local level.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • February 18, 2013
City offices closed for holiday

Weekly garbage and recycling will not be impact; City Commission meeting will be Feb. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kai Sutter, 9, Joseph Sparma, 8, and Andrew Sutter, 6 show off their colorful tongues after eating their snow cones.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Little League Opening Day

Sarasota Little League held their annual opening day ceremony Saturday, Feb. 16, at Twin Lakes Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dr. Donal O’Shea smiles out at the crowd after being presented with the Presidential medallion.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Inauguration Ceremony for Dr. Donal O'Shea

The fifth president of New College was inaugurated Friday, Feb. 15, along the bayfront at New College. Dr. Donal B. O'Shea assumed the role of president of New College on July 1, 2012.

  • Sarasota
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Chairwomen Patricia Johnson, Renee Hamad, BJ Creighton and Kathy Coffey
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 16, 2013
New College Foundation's Inaugural Ball

New College Foundation's Inaugural Ball

  • Black Tie
Chairwomen Brenda Maraman, Lucille Smith and Kathy Martella
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 15, 2013
12th Annual Van Wezel Foundation Gala featuring Sheryl Crow

12th Annual Van Wezel Foundation Gala featuring Sheryl Crow

  • Black Tie
Committee women Lory Weisensee, Cindy Stuhley, Denise M. Pope, Chris Buckley-Currie and Margarete Van Antwerpen
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 15, 2013
Compassion in Caring Luncheon

Compassion in Caring Luncheon

  • Black Tie
KB Home will temporarily relocate some Willowbrook residents
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 15, 2013
Feb. 15: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: KB Home will temporarily relocate some Willowbrook residents; Mahadevan to retire as Mote president/CEO; Lakewood Ranch named top 10 Community; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic; WEEKEND BEST BET: Animal Extravaganza, WEEKEND BEST BET: Longboat in concert

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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 15, 2013
VIDEO: Break the Chains

People all over the world participated in One Billion Rising: a single-day of dedicated global action consisting primarily of dance strikes against violence against women. Watch a video here.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jon Secada
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Jon Secada at Chillounge Night

Triple Grammy-Award winner Jon Secada performed a Valentine's Day concert as part of Chillounge Night at Hangar at Flight Source Int.

  • Arts + Culture
People follow Kelly Atkins in a guided dance to “Break the Chains”.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: One Billion Rising Valentines Dance

People all over the world participated in a variety of events as part of V-Day's One Billion Rising, a single-day, Valentine's Day, of dedicated global action consisting primarily of dance strikes against violence against women.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
If the deal goes through, it would be the fourth major downtown property investment in the last two years for Jesse Biter.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • February 15, 2013
Entrepreneur plans obtainable rental units on an acre downtown

Jesse Biter plans to develop what he calls obtainable housing apartments on the site, with 180 units ranging from 500 to 1,000 square feet.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. Kumar Mahadevan, pictured in 2009, when Mote and the University of South Florida unveiled a new partnership.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 15, 2013
Mahadevan to retire as Mote president/CEO

Dr. Kumar Mahadevan will step down from his executive role in May but remain involved with Mote for at least two years.

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