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Sarasota | Neighbors

After spending four years on Riverview’s varsity squad, senior running back Karan Higdon played his final high school game Nov. 7.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 13, 2014
Going out in style

Senior Karan Higdon scored four touchdowns versus rival Sarasota in his final game for the Rams.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2014
Flower friends

The local chapter of Ikebana International, a group dedicated to the art of Japanese flower arranging, hosted the program 'Florida Style Ikebana,' Monday, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2014
JFCS hosts healing lecture

Jewish Family and Children's Services hosted the 10th annual Grace Rosen Magill Memorial Lecture Program Monday, at The Francis.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2014
Work of Art

Sarasota's art community suffered a loss Nov. 7 with the death of local gallery owner Allyn Gallup.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 13, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Booker running back Spencer Carter scored the Tornadoes’ final touchdown on a 28-yard run in the fourth quarter.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 13, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 13, 2014
Sidelines

Sarasota girls win regional crown; Rams dominate in the pool at championships; Riverview cross-country teams headed to state meet

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Aaron Puebla submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather or nature-related photos. Weekly winners will be entered into a monthly drawing for a $25 gift card. Grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 flooring makeover.*

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Michael Gibson surprised his mom, Kristina Gibson, and dad, not pictured, as they disembarked in Hong Kong on one of their stops on a Queen Mary 2 world cruise. They read their Observer while overlooking the Central District of Hong Kong from Kowloon.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 12, 2014
This year's "It's Read Everywhere" contest winners are ...

We took some incredible journeys across seven continents during the 2014 'It's Read Everywhere' contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Veteran Shane Burggraff watches the Veterans Day Parade with his son Kyle and Joel.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 11, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Veterans Day Parade

From Osprey Avenue to JD Hamel Park, Main Street was lined with supporters and veterans to honor military personal for the Veterans Day Parade on Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Elliot Metcalfe, Tom Smith, Larry Larose and Capt. Geoff Smith.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Marine Corps Birthday Luncheon

Sarasota veterans and enlisted Marines gathered to celebrate the 239th birthday of the United States Marine Corps. on Monday, at Marina Jack.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Barb Thomason decides which bowl to take home from Bowls of Hope.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bowls of Hope

The weather was just right for cozying up with a bowl or two of soup at the All Faiths Food Bank Bowls of Hope event on Sunday at Phillippi Estate Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sharon Kunkel adds flour to her mixing bowl to make challah bread.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Challah Workshop

Women from the Temple Emanu-El congregation gathered for a workshop to learn how to bake traditional challah bread on Sunday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rob and Jodi Caragiullo enjoy the octopus appetizer from The Crab+Fin at the Art of Food Festival.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Art of Food Festival

The Junior League of Sarasota hosted the first Art of Food Festival with dishes inspired by the arts of Sarasota on Saturday, Nov. 8 at The Francis ballroom.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ken Middleton, Alicia Wheeler, Heather Clark, Sandy Thirion and Anita Barnes.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 8, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota vs. Riverview Tailgate

Alumni and parents from Sarasota High School and Riverview High School hosted a tailgate before the rivalry football game on Friday, Nov. 7 at Gateway Bank.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Anthony Sawyer presented outgoing County Commissioner, Nora Patterson with a bouquet at the Republican Women’s Club of Sarasota Luncheon.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY:Republican Women's Club Luncheon

The Republican Women's Club of Sarasota wrapped up the midterm elections with a luncheon on Friday at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rowan S. dresses as Sleeping Beauty, and Drew F. is a pirate. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2014
Preschoolers on parade

The St. Boniface Episcopal Church Preschool held a Halloween parade for its costumed cuties Oct. 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2014
Share your thoughts with us

The Observer is holding Town Hall forums in each of the communities we serve to gain valuable feedback from our readers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Pablo Infante. Photo by Amanda Morales
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2014
Kickin' it old school

This blast from the past made an appearance at the Booker High School Throwback Thursday spirit day for Homecoming week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Riverview High senior Jessica Lonas finished in the top five in four races this season, including winning the Venice Invitational Oct. 18. Photo by Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 6, 2014
Training transition

Riverview High senior Jessica Lonas finished second at the Class 4A-District 8 meet Oct. 29, crossing the finish line in 19 minutes, 30.50 seconds.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 6, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota High volleyball team celebrates following its 26-24 victory over Lakewood Ranch in the second set. It was the first time the Lady Sailors won a set against the Lady Mustangs all season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 6, 2014
Lady Sailors' season ends in region semis

The Sarasota High volleyball team saw its season come to an end with a 3-1 loss to Lakewood Ranch in the Class 7A-Region 3 semifinals Nov. 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Booker running back Jamal Benson rushed for nearly 100 yards and a touchdown to help the Tornadoes clinch a berth in the playoffs as the Class 5A-District 13 runner-up.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 6, 2014
Football friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Katherine Leaver, Hayes Leaver and Lauren Yenari have set up boxes at various locations to collect socks and underwear for foster children. Photos by Amanda Morales
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 6, 2014
Pine View students foster hope with donation drive

The basic essentials of socks and underwear can be taken for granted when access is as easy as a trip to the store. But for the children who are taken into foster care - sometimes in the middle of the night - that isn't always the case.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
David Macdonald submitted this photo, taken during a thunderstorm near Hart’s Landing.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

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  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Teacher Rob Loeffel, Dick Vitale and Tuttle students
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 6, 2014
School board

Do you have school news you'd like to share? Email Staff Writer Amanda Morales at [email protected].

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo submitted by Vincent Veneruso
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2014
October Photo Contest Winners

Congratulations to the October winners of our photo contest!

  • Longboat Key
  • News
drew Boeras of Brown Grove sets up the produce displays for the Wednesday Farmers Market at Five Points Park.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Wednesday Downtown Farmers Market

The Downtown Farmers Market brought out familiar vendors and customers for the midweek market on Wednesdays at the Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2014
Observer Town Hall forum takes place tomorrow night

Through January, editors from the Observer newspapers will host a series of town hall meetings to listen to readers and engage with the communities we cover.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team celebrates following its 3-1 victory over Sarasota in the Class 7A-Region 3 semifinals Nov. 4.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 7A-Region 3 semifinal volleyball

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team defeated Sarasota 25-14, 24-26, 25-14, 25-20 in the Class 7A-Region 3 semifinals Nov. 4. With the win, the Lady Mustangs will host Fort Myers in the regional finals Nov. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Voters turned out in multiple precincts in Sarasota and Siesta Key.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Election Day

Sarasota voters showed up to the polls for the 2014 Midterm Elections.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chief DiPino picks out a teddy bear to ride along in her patrol car.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 4, 2014
SPD accepts 200 bears to distribute to children

At least 200 teddy bears were donated to the Sarasota Police Department from the Tiny Hands Foundation of Sarasota and Manatee Counties.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Carol Erickson and founder Sherry Jones
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Singles Society first anniversary

On Nov. 1, the Sarasota Singles Society celebrated its first anniversary at Chart House

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Moe Aye, Cory Ames, Dr. Emily Hall and Andrew McInnis of the Mote Ocean Acidification Program
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Bay Water Festival

On Nov. 1, the third annual Sarasota Bay Water Festival celebrated the importance of the Sarasota Bay.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bella Vega, Zoe Bouck, Kiana Knuth and Kaila Fitzgerald, Sarasota High School performers
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Fright Night on St. Armands

On Oct. 31, kids and kids at heart celebrated their Halloween on St. Armands.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY:The Glenridge Halloween Party

The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch hosted a Halloween party for residents on Friday night.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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