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    In Memoriam |
  • April 22, 2019
James “Jim” Ninivaggi

James “Jim” Ninivaggi, 56, of Sarasota, FL passed away unexpectedly following complications from surgery on April 6, 2019 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 22, 2019
Sarasota celebrates Earth Day

Residents could wander through various educational tables in Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 22, 2019
Superintendent recommends dismissal of middle school teacher following investigation

John Russo has been teaching with Sarasota County Schools since 1996.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Over 150 children participated in the egg hunt.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 21, 2019
Gulf Gate Church hosts an eggs-travaganza

The church hosted fun-filled Easter activities after its Sunday service.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The rare sitar was for sale at the musical flea market.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 20, 2019
Sarasota Musical Flea Market sounds off

The flea market raised money to maintain the musical archive.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rich and Jean Steckler
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 20, 2019
Temple Emanu-El celebrates Passover

The temple held its annual Seder on April 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lynlee Dunigan gathers her eggs.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 20, 2019
Sarasota Jungle Gardens is on the egg hunt

Jungle Trails and Bunny Tails celebrates

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo by Mavella - Jake Bibler
    A time to celebrate |
  • April 19, 2019
Just Married: Brad and Elizabeth

The couple went on several "non-dates" before their friendship blossomed into romance.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
The tornado watch also mentions the possibility of hail. Radar image courtesy National Weather Service.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 19, 2019
Sarasota under tornado watch; Skyway closed

The advisory is in effect through 4 p.m. today, the National Weather Service announced. A severe thunderstorm warning is also in effect.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 19, 2019
Sarasota Ministerial Association takes 1,000 people on Good Friday walk

Sarasotans walked the 14 stations of the cross on April 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    In Memoriam |
  • April 18, 2019
James B. Morris

James B. Morris (Jim), 89, of Sarasota, Fl, entered eternal life at home surrounded by his loving family.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Denise Cantalupo. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Schools.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 18, 2019
Sarasota school district names chief of Office of Accountability and Choice

Cantalupo succeeds Natalie Rocca, who recently retired from the school district in February.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 18, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: April 18

Michael Cohen captured this close-up of a young heron in South Lido Park.

  • Sarasota
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Cameron played for SSFA's fundraiser on April 13. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 18, 2019
Southside Elementary plays along

Sandy Cameron, acclaimed violinist, played for students and donors on April 12-13.

  • Sarasota
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Barbara and Mike Pollack make reading packets for Booker Elementary. Courtesy Photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 18, 2019
Temple Sinai provides community service

The temple took part of Mitzvah Day on April 7.

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