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Amanda Morales
May 30, 2015

Booker High School seniors graduate to the real world

Another class of seniors from Booker High School moved their tassels from left to right during the commencement ceremony Saturday, May 30 at Robarts Arena.

Sarasota
Schools

Amanda Morales
May 29, 2015

Sarasota High School graduates class of 2015

The class of 2015 took its final steps as students with a commencement ceremony Friday, May 29 at Sarasota High School.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Nancy Schwartz
May 29, 2015

Take the Observer on your summer travels!

Participate in our "It's Read Everywhere" contest for a chance to win prizes!

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Heather Merriman Saba
May 29, 2015

JFCS 'A Tribute to Veterans' Service to Community Awards Luncheon

'A Tribute to Veterans' Service to Community Awards Luncheon honors four veterans on Friday, May 29, at Michael's On East.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Kristen Herhold
May 29, 2015

Sarasota Chamber recognizes small businesses

Small business owners and workers of the greater Sarasota area filled the Hyatt Regency for the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce’s 25th annual Small Business Awards on May 29.

Sarasota
Business

Robert Plunket
May 28, 2015

Tiny treasure

An elegant cottage in Southside Village has a surprising past.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Observer Staff
May 28, 2015

Sarasota photo contest winner: May 28

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Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 28, 2015

Wish granted

Make-A-Wish of Northern and Central Florida granted the wish of 18-year-old Hunter Hill.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Amanda Morales
May 28, 2015

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY 5.28.2015

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

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 27, 2015

We want your stories for our Fourth of July tribute!

The Observer is preparing a tribute to the Greatest Generation for the Fourth of July in observance of the 70-year anniversary of the end of World War II.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Amanda Morales
May 25, 2015

Residents pack Main Street for Memorial Day Parade

There was no shortage of patriotism or residents for the annual Sarasota Memorial Day Parade on Main Street Monday, May 25.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Amanda Morales
May 24, 2015

Sarasota National Cemetery remembers with Memorial Day ceremony

Families, visitors and veterans were welcomed to the hollow grounds of the Sarasota National Cemetery for the Memorial Day Ceremony Sunday, May 24.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Amanda Morales
May 22, 2015

Cardinal Mooney celebrates seniors with commencement ceremony

Parents and friends gathered to congratulate students as they took their final steps before graduating from Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School Friday, May 22 at the Van Wezel Performing Art Hall.

Sarasota
Schools

Amanda Morales
May 21, 2015

St. Thomas More women foster fellowship

The ladies of the St. Thomas More Catholic Church Women's Club meet for a monthly luncheon to foster fellowship and sisterhood Thursday, May 21 at Olive Garden.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Amanda Morales
May 21, 2015

Phillippi Shores students cool off with field day

Students spend the day eating watermelon, playing games with Field Day at Phillippi Shores Elementary May 21.

Sarasota
Schools

Observer Staff
May 21, 2015

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Sarasota
Neighbors

Amanda Morales
May 20, 2015

Southside Elementary enchants with musical Cinderella

Parents enjoyed an evening of music, dance and magic with the Southside Elementary School production of Disney's Cinderella Kids Wednesday, May 20 at The Players Theater.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Amanda Morales
May 19, 2015

Students honor SMA co-founder with ceremony

The co-founder and former head of school for the Sarasota Military Academy retired after more than 15 years at the helm with a special ceremony during morning formations with cadets Tuesday morning.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Nancy Schwartz
May 17, 2015

Photo contest winners: April

Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest.

Longboat Key
News

Amanda Morales
May 16, 2015

Sarasota High School prom transports students to Bollywood

Sarasota High School students were transported to Bollywood for prom Saturday, May 16 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

Sarasota
Schools

Amanda Morales
May 15, 2015

Students flutter for First Presbyterian Butterfly Ball

Fluttering on the dance floor was in order for the First Presbyterian Preschool annual Butterfly Ball Friday, May 15.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 14, 2015

Back to school

In continuing the celebration for the 90th anniversary of the Out-of-Door Academy, the lower school campus welcomed back 20 of its Siesta Key alumni for a luncheon Tuesday.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 14, 2015

Sarasota photo contest winner: May 14

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Sarasota
Neighbors

Kristen Herhold
May 13, 2015

St. Armands Circle Association holds annual meeting

St. Armands Circle Association hosted its annual meeting on April 13 at the Longboat Key Club.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Amanda Morales
May 13, 2015

This week in history 5.14.2015

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

Sarasota
Neighbors

Kristen Herhold
May 12, 2015

Mote welcomes new scientist

Mote's newest scientist, Dr. Jordon Beckler, to focus on red tides

Longboat Key
News

Kristen Herhold
May 11, 2015

Mote returns loggerhead turtle to the sea

Mote released Mrs. Turt Lee on May 8.

Longboat Key
News

Amanda Morales
May 11, 2015

Ashton hits home run with World Series Day

Students run the bases and the event for the annual Ashton Elementary School World Series Day at Twin Lakes Park.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Amanda Morales
May 10, 2015

A musical Mother’s Day at Selby Gardens

Families spent day enjoying brunch and celebrating moms beneath the banyans on the great lawn for Mother’s Day at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Sunday, May 10.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Amanda Morales
May 10, 2015

Booker prom goes through the looking glass

Students spent the night in wonderland dancing with classmates for the Booker High School Prom Saturday, May 9 at Michael’s on East.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Amanda Morales
May 10, 2015

Cobalt dance takes students to new heights

City skylines and hints of gold transported students to the top of a skyscraper for an “urban lux” theme for the Pine View annual Cobalt dance Saturday, May 9 at The Devyn.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Kristen Herhold
May 9, 2015

Four years in the making, Riverview seniors enjoy prom

Riverview High School hosted its senior prom on May 9 at the Hyatt Regency.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Amanda Morales
May 8, 2015

Kiwanis clubs celebrate 100th anniversay together

On Friday, members of the Kiwanis Clubs of Longboat Key, Siesta Key and Sarasota joined members around the world in celebrating the 100th anniversary of Kiwanis International.