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Sarasota | Neighbors

Preston and Greyson Milligan with Kathryn Abend wait for the Downtown Sarasota fireworks show on the bayfront.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • June 26, 2015
07.02.15 Sarasota Calendar

Sarasota events for the week of July 2

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
File photo. Mame Hogan, Stephanie and Michael Luning get a ride down Midnight Pass Road in a bicycle built for five powered by George and Melissa Luning.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 25, 2015
This week in history 6.25.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the Pelican Press archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Anderson and Jonathan Angel
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 25, 2015
Your Town

Your Town Column

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 24, 2015
Spice & Tea Exchange goes to Bahama

The Spice & Tea Exchange on St. Armands held its monthly chef series at Tommy Bahama on June 23.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 24, 2015
Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix to propel into its 31st year

The annual grand prix is back with both new events and old traditions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Samantha Bisceglia submitted this sunrise photo, taken on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 23, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: June 25

Samantha Bisceglia submitted this sunrise photo, taken on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cooking Matters Coordinator for All Faiths Food Bank Nancy Pantano serves up macaroni and cheese for families to sample.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 23, 2015
All Faiths Food Bank showcases tastes of summer

All Faiths Food Bank expanded the summer food assistance programs to include "tasting tables" with cooking demonstrations and recipes that coincide with the food offerings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 22, 2015
Campers spend a week at Cat Depot Critter Camp

Children spend the week at Cat Depot learning about how to care for animals of all sizes throughout the summer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Turtle Inc. Founder Lexi Mariash and Jenny Townsend
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 20, 2015
Turtle Inc. putts for Mote

More than 100 people were in attendance for the first annual Turtle Inc. Mini-Golf Tournament Saturday morning at Evie’s Family Golf Center.

  • Sarasota
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10K Overall winner Danny Ching paddles along the course.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 20, 2015
SUP Championship splashes at Siesta Key

Competitors lined up along the shoreline with board and paddles in hand before racing into the waters for the Sarasota SUP Championships Saturday, June 20 at Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
File photo. Broc and Kai Hudson competed in the 2014 Sarasota SUP Race Series.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 19, 2015
Weekend Best Bets: Sarasota SUP Championships

The Sarasota SUP Race Series is now a single race called the Sarasota SUP Championships. The races will still take place on Siesta Key Beach with several divisions for racers to compete Saturday, June 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kettle of Fish performed at Van Wezel’s Friday Fest on the Bay.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • June 19, 2015
Van Wezel's Friday Fest on the Bay

Van Wezel hosted Friday Fest on the Bay featuring Kettle of Fish on Friday, June 19, at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 18, 2015
Letters to the Editor 6.18.15

Mixed-use would be great option for shopping center; Tree task force will help neighborhoods retain character.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Ellen Meade, Lisa Saba, Dana Judge and Jamie Becker
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • June 18, 2015
Forever Florida

Former Miss Floridas establish The Forever's Foundation, a nonprofit with a mission to connect former Miss Floridas while supporting the current Miss Florida in her endeavors.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 17, 2015
Preschoolers talk Father's Day plans

With only three days left until Father's Day, the Sarasota Observer interviews students at Forty Carrots Family Center and First Presbyterian Preschool to tell us what they were planning for their dads.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 17, 2015
Residents dash for Siesta Summer Beach Runs

With the sound of an air horn runners took off for a 1-mile fun run down the shores Tuesday, June 16 evening of Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Turtle Inc. founder Lexi Mariash at World Oceans Day at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 17, 2015
Girl's start-up help funds sea turtle conservation

Twelve-year-old Lexi Mariash started a company Turtle Inc. to save her favorite animal and partnered with Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Amanda Morales.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 17, 2015
Casey Cove home sells for $2.9 million

Casey Cove home sells for $2.9 million

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Charles Preston Rawls submitted this sunrise photo, taken at the Sarasota bayfront.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 16, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: June 18

Charles Preston Rawls submitted this sunrise photo, taken at the Sarasota bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
President & CEO of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System David Verinder, Renee Hamad, Jack Gallahan and President, Chief Executive Officer & Trustee Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation, Inc. Alexandra Quarles
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 16, 2015
Sounds of success: Sarasota Memorial Hospital installs piano

The new Steinway & Sons Essex Classic baby grand piano was installed Tuesday for guests and patients to enjoy during the duration of their stays at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jordan Mantone approaches Duke slowly and waits for his permission to pet him.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 15, 2015
Campers spend a week at Cat Depot Critter Camp

Campers adopt a cat for a week and learning about caring for animals.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 15, 2015
Watercolor group members paint with all the colors of their whim

Every Thursday, members of the St. Boniface Episcopal Church Watercolor group on Siesta Key bond over a mutual love of painting.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Military Officers Association of America Sarasota Chapter hosted a Flag Day Celebration “Celebrating the Stars and Stripes” on Sunday, Jun 14, at Sarasota National Cemetery.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • June 14, 2015
"Celebrating the Stars and Stripes" Flag Day Celebration

The Military Officers Association of America Sarasota Chapter hosted a Flag Day Celebration "Celebrating the Stars and Stripes" on Sunday, June 14, at Sarasota National Cemetery.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Shayna and Elli Watterson with a manatee statue made by Copper Creations.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 14, 2015
St. Armands Circle gets creative with craft festival

Art lovers shopped local and national talent during the weekend-long 14th annual St. Armands Craft Festival June 13 to 14 at Circle Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
File photo. A piece by Mike Farley created using palm fronds and found wood on display at the St. Armands Craft Festival.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 12, 2015
Weekend Best Bets: St. Armands Craft Festival

The 14th annual St. Armands Craft Festival returns two days of works from artisans from across the state Saturday and Sunday, June 13 & 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Susan Molnar submitted this photo to the Weather Photo contest June 11, taken at Myakka River State Park.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 11, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: June 11

Susan Molnar submitted this photo to the Weather Photo contest June 11, taken at Myakka River State Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Doriel Rock Boyce works near the window for lighting on her piece.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 11, 2015
Watercolor group paints with all the colors of their whim

Members of the Watercolor group at St. Boniface meet for a free painting session every Thursday morning.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
When recently engaged couple Taylor Clegg and Chelsea Rodrigue wanted to shoot their engagement photos, they knew they wanted to go back to where it all began.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 11, 2015
Young love

When recently engaged couple Taylor Clegg and Chelsea Rodrigue wanted to shoot their engagement photos, they knew they wanted to go back to where it all began.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Good news. Susan and William Kennedy catch up on their Sarasota Observer news at the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 11, 2015
IT’S READ EVERYWHERE

Headed on a great trip? Make sure to take your Observer along! Snap a photo of you holding your Observer on vacation, then submit it and you could win travel tickets, courtesy of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
An editorial cartoon depicts what was predicted for the 2001 hurricane season. For the Atlantic side of the state the summer was an active one with 15 named storms. But the closest that Sarasota got to a storm was Hurricane Gabrielle that hit Venice and
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 11, 2015
This week in history 6.11.2015

A glimpse of the way things were from the Pelican Press archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Amanda MoralesPamela Swain and her grandson Alex Popovich collect eggs from the farm’s chicken coop.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 11, 2015
ODA partners with Swain family for farm field trip

Out-of-Door Academy partners with the Swain family for an educational farm day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
All Faiths Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank announces the results for the 2015 Campaign Against Summer Hunger.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 10, 2015
Campaign Against Summer Hunger collects $1.2 million

On the patio of the North Sarasota Public Library Wednesday morning, All Faiths Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank announced that more than 21,000 students will be able to be fed throughout the summer with the more than 935,000 pounds food and $1.2 million in con

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Veterinarian technician Kelly Vassarro with Pandora Kiss and her cat.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 9, 2015
Cat Depot expands with full-service clinic

Cat Depot expands with full-service Rose Durham Cat Care Clinic

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 8, 2015
A day at the Swain family farm

The Swain family shares their 30-acre farm with students at the Out-of-Door Academy once a year for a lesson on chickens and a farm day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 6, 2015
Mote celebrates World Oceans Day

Visitors to Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium enjoyed the World Oceans Day family festival on June 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Maura Kennan isn't a poker guru, but she enjoys playing.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 5, 2015
Siesta Key Chamber shows its poker face

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce held its 4th annual Poker Tournament at the Sarasota Kennel Club to raise dollars for the 4th of July fireworks on Siesta Key public beach

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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