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John Wilcher and Jacqueline Spencer share a moment on the dance floor.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 15, 2015
Goodwill Manasota helps keep the spirit of '45 alive

Goodwill Manasota hosts dinner for veterans to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of WWII.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • August 15, 2015
Mote takes a bite out of Sharks Days

The Fins and Fun family festival capped off Mote’s Shark Days on Aug. 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
World War II veteran Bill Schlapfer.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 14, 2015
Community remembers VJ Day on 70th anniversary

Veterans and families gathered at Unconditional Surrender for VJ Day ceremony.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy: James DeBlasio
  • By Nancy Schwartz
  • August 14, 2015
Photo contest winners: July

Photo contest winners: July

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo. Bob Leibold and Melinda Lee attend the 2014 Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Prime Time event.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 13, 2015
Sarasota Calendar 8.13.15

Sarasota events for the week of August 13

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • August 13, 2015
Home of the Month: All About the Art

This home cleverly tosses the mid-century modern rulebook aside.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A group of manatees appeared near the shore.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 13, 2015
This week in history 8.13.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Audrey Elaine Hannum has a big career ahead of her.
  • By Jessica Luck
  • August 13, 2015
The Observer welcomes newest family member

Stephanie Hannum introduces Audrey Elaine to the world.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bruce Silverman submitted this sunset photo, taken at Nokomis Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 12, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: August 13

Bruce Silverman submitted this sunset photo, taken at Nokomis Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 12, 2015
Training update for resident puppy raiser

An update on the progress of puppy-in-training Huxley.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Oriole bird makes friends with members of Girls Inc.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 11, 2015
Orioles play ball with Girls Inc.

Baltimore Orioles host Girls Inc. for a baseball clinic.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens President and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki during the presentation for the new permanent exhibit in the Selby House Cafe.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 11, 2015
Exhibit opening kicks off 40th anniversary for Selby

Permanent exhibit reveals personal lives of Bill and Marie Selby.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • August 10, 2015
Sarasota Architectural Foundation holds 'Blue Velvet' cocktail party

To preview and celebrate the upcoming SarasotaMOD Weekend, the SAF hosted a "Blue Velvet"-themed party at the former home of crooner Bobby Vinton.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 6, 2015
Campers celebrate Christmas in July with Mattison's Chef Camp

Mattison's Forty-One Chef Camp breaks down advanced pastry for campers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Linda Becker and her new puppy-in-training Huxley.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 6, 2015
Guided by Love: Story of a puppy raiser

A Palmer Ranch family has raised 14 dogs for Southeastern Guide Dogs and Canine Companions for Independence.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Torch bearer Rosemarie Hermann passes the Olympic flame to Hal Hedley.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 6, 2015
Olympic memories

This Week in History brings flood of memories for former resident.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ezra Wheeler soars on the swings.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 6, 2015
Campers read through summer at Camp Gan

The Gan summer camp Temple Sinai spends the month focused on children's authors.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Honor World War II veterans with a weekend of events celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Victory over Japan Day.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 6, 2015
Sarasota Calendar 8.6.15

Sarasota events for the week of August 6

  • Sarasota
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Back: Lauren Solarte, Kristen Raulerson and Ryan Strawser. Front: Alex Poland, Jacquelene Gordan, Katy Bulger and Ashley Alvarez.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 6, 2015
This week in history 8.6.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jace King reaches the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro on July 10.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • August 6, 2015
Young explorer is king of the mountain

Jace King, 11, successfully climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, and he’s one of the youngest to ever do it.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 6, 2015
Campers carve out fun with Sand Sculpture Camp

Sand Sculpture Camp builds foundation for young sculptors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • August 5, 2015
Sarasota Youth Sailing drops anchor

From June 4 to Aug. 7, hundreds of students enjoyed a week of sailing, sun and fun at the Sarasota Youth Sailing Program’s summer camps.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Charles Preston Rawls submitted this sunrise photo, taken in east Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 5, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: August 6

Charles Preston Rawls submitted this sunrise photo, taken in east Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jayna Perry and Lilliana Janneman at last year's scallop search.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • August 5, 2015
Citizen scientists to go scallop searching

The Sarasota Bay Watch seeks volunteers for its eighth annual scallop search.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 3, 2015
Children carve out fun with Sand Sculpture Camp

Sand Sculpture Camp takes place at Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy: Susan Molnar
  • By Nancy Schwartz
  • August 1, 2015
Photo contest winners: June

Photo contest winners: June

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cecily Schneider submitted this sunset photo, taken near Palmer Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: July 30

Cecily Schneider submitted this sunset photo, taken near Palmer Ranch.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 30, 2015
In Bloom: President and CEO for Selby Gardens

Jennifer Rominiecki started as the new President and CEO for Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in January.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Michael Carlo, Hannah Carlo and Rep. Vern Buchanan.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 30, 2015
Campaigning for children

Carlo was diagnosed at age 4 with type 1 diabetes and her family had since been helping to fundraise to support research.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ed Harris on the set for "A Flash of Green" in 1983.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 30, 2015
This week in history 7.30.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Swiss Day Preschool owner Janet Hember has decided to retire and close the school after 30 years in the Oyster Bay community.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 30, 2015
Swiss Miss: Swiss Day Preschool closes after 30 years

Oyster Bay community bids farewell to Swiss Day Preschool.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 28, 2015
In Bloom: Director of Botany for Selby Gardens

Director of Botany Bruce Holst recalls his 20 years with Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Vice President Kevin Cooper welcomes guests and members to the Power Hour Luncheon at Chart House.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 24, 2015
Chamber members catch up with Power Hour luncheon

July is Member Appreciation month for the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 23, 2015
In Bloom: Director of Horticulture for Selby Gardens

Go behind the green with the Director of Horticulture at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Mike Laughlin.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Johnny Cavoli builds a fort with hula hoops.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 23, 2015
Campers find balance with circus camp

Sarasota Christian School hosts a week-long circus camp.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Jamie Overmiller greets guest at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Power Hour Luncheon.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 23, 2015
Sarasota calendar 7.23.15

Sarasota events for the week of July 23

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