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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
Vince and Betty Mascio dressed as first-time visitors to Sarasota complete with brochures to popular attractions.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Boo!-mers Halloween Dance Party

The Friendship Centers of Sarasota hosted the 'Boo!'mers Halloween Dance Party, Thursday, Oct. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota High School zombies wandered St. Armands Circle in 2012 before their performance of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.”
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 31, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Fright Night on St. Armands

Celebrate Halloween on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chef Paul Mattison with the team from Phillippi Shores Elementary.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Kids 'n Chefs Dinner Gala

Chefs Move to Schools hosted the Kids 'n Chefs Dinner Gala on Thursday at Phillippi Shores Elementary School.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Grace Gerdes dressed as a groovy hippie and Robbie Hodgson dressed as Tommy Chong.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: BHS Throwback Thursday

For Homecoming week at Booker High School students kicked it old school for Throwback Thursday and dressed for the era of their choice.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 31, 2014
ODA opens season with win

The Out-of-Door Academy girls soccer team opened its season with a 3-1 victory over Carrollwood Day School Oct. 30.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 30, 2014
Ladies enjoy a night out

Women of all ages ditched their heels and slipped on their running shoes for the New Balance Girls Night Out.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lad Akins measures a lionfish.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 30, 2014
Residents help tame lionfish

A total of 251 lionfish were scooped out of the ocean for the inaugural Sarasota Lionfish Derby last weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 30, 2014
Let them eat cake!

The staff and residents at The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch celebrated the first resident to become a member of the centennial club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photos by Amanda Morales
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 30, 2014
When Harry met his BFF, Sally

The Sarasota Sheriff's Animal Services is looking for a home for two pooch pals, Harry and Sally.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Seniors Carter Page and Nancy Hu have been an integral part of the Riverview High swim team since they were freshmen. Photo by Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 30, 2014
Making their mark

The Riverview High boys and girls swim teams will vie for the Class 4A-Region 2 title Nov. 1, at the Long Center in Clearwater.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 30, 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’ first touchdown of the game on a 25-yard run.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 30, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kenneth Spaulding submitted this photo of a sunrise at Bobby Jones Golf Complex.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 30, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

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  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alex Breslin dressed as the Wicked Witch of the West from the Wizard of Oz, holds Java Chip who is dressed as a flying monkey. Dan Plonsky is dressed as a flying monkey as well and is holding Danny, a squirrel monkey.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume Contest

Pooches of all types dressed up for the Howl-o-Ween Pet Costume Contest presented by the HSSC on Wednesday at the Phillippi Farmhouse Market.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Madelyn Stevens poses with her “little devil” Lola at the Stonebrook Halloween Doggie Parade.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Stoneybrook Halloween Doggie Parade

Pups and residents paraded on the green for the Halloween Doggie Parade on Monday, Oct. 27 at the Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 28, 2014
Two days remaining to vote for your favorite 'It's Read Everywhere' photo!

Voting is now live for the Observer's 'It's Read Everywhere' photo contest.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Co-Chairs Roberta Georgiou, Leslie Kudla and Sandy Slaminko
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: A Garden Party Luncheon & Fashion Show

Baby Basics of Sarasota County hosted its annual fundraising event 'A Garden Party Luncheon & Fashion Show' Monday, Oct. 27, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ryan Harper and Ryland Sands take home a large pumpkin from the Sarasota Pumpkin Festival.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Pumpkin Festival

Games, performances, a pumpkin patch and rides were among the many activities for families at the Sarasota Pumpkin Festival this weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Board President Tony Romanus introduced the board of directors.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Isles Association meeting

The Siesta Isles Association held its semi-annual membership meeting Thursday evening, Oct. 24, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Rep. Vern Buchanan addresses guests at the Salute to Business luncheon.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SCC Salute to Business

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce invited 500 businesses for the 94th annual Membership Meeting and Luncheon and the third Salute to Business, on Thursday, Oct. 23 at the Hyatt Regency.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team celebrates a point during its 3-0 victory over Sarasota in the Class 7A-District 10 championship Oct. 23.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 7A-District 10 championship

The Lakewood Ranch High volleyball team captured its fourth straight district title with a 25-16, 25-16, 25-13 victory over Sarasota in the Class 7A-District 10 championship Oct. 23. Nicole Grant powered the Lady Mustangs with 12 kills, two blocks and eight digs. Layne Thompson added 11 kills and one block. Kaylee York recored seven kills, one block and nine digs. Courtney Rapp dished out 35 assists and had a block. Lakewood will play host to East Lake in a regional quarterfinal match Oct. 29. Sarasota will travel to Seminole for its regional quarterfinal.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Angus Mathewson and Mickeyshane McGetrick. Photo by Amanda Morales
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 23, 2014
Cleanup club

On Saturday Phillippi Shores Elementary fourth-grader Mickeyshane McGetrick invited friends and classmates to help kick off his class project to clean up Turtle Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association recently presented its 2014 GSJGA Tournament Awards.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2014
GSJGA presents awards

The Big Summer Golf Card and the Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association recently presented the 2014 GSJGA Tournament Awards to 16 of the area's top junior golfers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Kristen Batt Rohr played in 60 tournaments during her seven-year professional beach volleyball career. Photo courtesy of Tim Britt
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2014
End of the road

Cardinal Mooney volleyball coach Kristen Batt Rohr played in her final beach volleyball tournament earlier this month.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2014
Sidelines

Riverview sweeps Venice Invitational; Riverview volleyball wins PINK match; and more sports news.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 23, 2014
Haunted happenings prepare for those who dare

This month's weekends are especially spooky with haunted happenings around the community. If you are looking for frightful fun then step inside one of these creaky-floored haunted houses or take a spine-chilling ghost walk ... if you dare.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Riverview running back Oshea Grant rushed for 97 yards and two touchdowns. He also caught a 4-yard touchdown pass.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lynn Suppa submitted this photo of a hummingbird in her backyard in Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 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
The Safe Place And Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) hosted community leaders for the 2nd Annual Men of Courage Breakfast at the Field Club Wednesday morning.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY:SPARCC hosts Men of Courage

The Safe Place And Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) hosted community leaders for the 2nd annual Men of Courage Breakfast Wednesday, Oct. 22, at the Field Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Incarnation Middle School volleyball team recently won its division championship.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 22, 2014
Incarnation completes perfect season

The Incarnation Middle School varsity volleyball team went undefeated, finishing the season with an 11-0 record to win the division championship.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 21, 2014
Bayfront Park fountain closes early for season

The Steigerwaldt-Jockey Children's Fountain in Bayfront Park closed 13 days earlier than anticipated for the winter season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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