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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

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  • 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
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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
Linda DiGabriel, Jim Shirley and Liz Alpert
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • June 4, 2015
Woman's Exchange 53rd Awards Celebration

Guests gathered at The Woman's Exchange on Thursday, June 4, for the Woman's Exchange 53rd Awards Celebration. The 2015-2015 Grant Recipients and Scholarship Recipients were honored at the event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Unit 1403 at 35 Watergate Drive in Tower Residences sold for $2.6 million. It has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,985 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 4, 2015
Tower Residences condo sells for $2.6 million

A condominium in Tower Residence tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The rehabilitation center at Pines of Sarasota is a point of pride for retiring CEO John Overton. Photo by Amanda Morales
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 4, 2015
CEO reflects on 14 years at Pines of Sarasota

John Overton is ready for retirement in July — but he’s ‘not ready for the rocking chair.’

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 4, 2015
This week in history: 6.4.2015

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

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The city of Sarasota's development review committee reviewed entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff's plans for 400 affordable housing units Wednesday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 3, 2015
Vengroff continues quest for affordable housing

Entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff sold his mixed-use development in the Rosemary District to pursue cheaper rentals elsewhere, but shrunk plans for a major complex on Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Patricia Orzechowski submitted this sunset photo, taken near Venice Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 3, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: June 4

Patricia Orzechowski submitted this sunset photo, taken near Venice Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy: Frank Decker
  • By Nancy Schwartz
  • June 1, 2015
Photo contest winners: May

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

  • Longboat Key
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Sam Dannheisser, Samantha Watkinson and Deborah Weber
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • June 1, 2015
2nd annual Sarasota YMCA Adult & Youth Achievers Luncheon

The Sarasota YMCA hosted its 2nd annual Adult and Youth Achievers Luncheon on Monday, June 1, at Michael's On East. The luncheon was also a celebration for The Achievers Program's 25th anniversary.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 1, 2015
Caps off to the class of 2015

Sarasota area high schools celebrate graduation with commencement ceremonies. Graduates move their tassels from right to left at Booker High School, Pine View School, Riverview High School, Sarasota High School and Sarasota Military Academy.

  • Sarasota
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Judy Copland, Stacy Scott Berteau, Karen Dakan and Donna Grantham
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • May 31, 2015
St. Boniface Ice Cream Social

Nearly 100 guests attended St. Boniface Episcopal Church's ice cream social after attending the morning service on Sunday, May 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Angie Aramayo is greeted by senior class sponsor Lori Moyer.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 31, 2015
Pine View School celebrates class of 2015 commencement

Among family and friends the students of Pine View School received diplomas, honors and accolades during a commencement ceremony Sunday, May 31 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 30, 2015
Sarasota Military Academy salutes the class of 2015

Cadets took their final orders from the Sarasota Military Academy before being pronounced graduates Saturday, May 30 at Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
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Jake Hurwitz addresses classmates during his salutation speech at the Riverview High School commencement ceremony.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 30, 2015
Riverview High School congratulates graduates

Friends, family and faculty congratulated the new graduates of Riverview High School with a commencement ceremony Saturday, May 30 at Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Principal Rachel Shelley gave hugs to graduates as they received their diplomas.
    By
  • 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
Warren Anderson receives his diploma from Sarasota County School Board Member Caroline Zucker.
    By
  • 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
Laurie Lachowitzer and Linda Brown went to Rome, Italy on an Insights Tour and took their Observer along!
  • 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
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JFCS Board Chair Joe Mendels and Luncheon Chair Troy Scott
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • May 28, 2015
Tiny treasure

An elegant cottage in Southside Village has a surprising past.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Frank Decker submitted this photo of a young bobcat sitting on a tree stump, taken near Conservatory Park, in Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 28, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: May 28

Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather or nature-related photos.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • 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
Calendars featuring pet photography by Paulette Braun.
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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
Riley Ellis, Jenna Bates, Delaney Arnold and Jordan Bates made signs to show their support for the Memorial Day Parade.
    By
  • 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
Janice Myers takes a moment at the gravesite for her husband Henry at the Sarasota National Cemetery.
    By
  • 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
Madeline Del Medico poses for a photo after receiving her diploma.
    By
  • 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
Dolores McNany, Susann Guglielmini, Darcy Giarano, Rita Bass and Terri Williams
    By
  • 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
Jacob Grewal and Griffin Merrit
    By
  • 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
NORTHERN EXPOSURE. Denise LaViolette reads her Sarasota Observer in front of Kingston City Hall in Ontario, Canada.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 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
Cinderella and Prince Charming meet at the royal ball played by Ella Wicks and Nick Rich, respectively.
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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
Photo courtesy: Kristina Skepton
  • By Nancy Schwartz
  • May 17, 2015
Photo contest winners: April

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

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