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Heather Merriman Saba
September 25, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Designing Women Boutique Salon Series Luncheon

More than 30 guests gathered at Designing Women Boutique Thursday, Sept. 25, for a Salon Series Luncheon. Key Chorale's Artistic Director Joseph Caulkins spoke at the event.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
September 25, 2014

Bridging the gap

The Children's Guardian Fund wants to help teens get hired.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
September 25, 2014

Win big in two Observer contests

Starting in October, the Observer will now offer prizes for winners of the weather photo contest, sponsored by Manasota Flooring Inc.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
September 25, 2014

Stepping into his own

Sarasota High junior Adam Bradtmueller won his second consecutive cross-country meet of the season Sept. 20.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
September 25, 2014

High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
September 25, 2014

Sidelines

Sarasota Christian Volleyball; Cougar annual golf tourney upcoming; ODA swimmers continue winning streak

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
September 25, 2014

Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jessica Salmond
September 25, 2014

Cultural cooking

Lesley Lempel has been teaching Jewish recipes from around the world at Temple Emanu-El for 10 years.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
September 25, 2014

Do you love taking photos? We want your best photos of sunrises, sunsets, nature, etc. Submit your local weather photos for a chance to have your photo published in the paper! See all of the winning photos each week by visiting The Observer's Facebook page.

Sarasota
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Jen Blanco
September 24, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Volleyball vs. Imagine School of North Port

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated Imagine School of North Port 25-14, 25-13, 25-12 in Class 3A-District 10 action Sept. 23.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Amanda Morales
September 23, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Family Fun Night

The CYD celebrated Family Day on Monday night and invited families to a Family Fun Night at the Lee Wetherington Boys and Girls Club.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Amanda Morales
September 22, 2014

CYD hosts Family Fun Night

Community Youth Development is celebrating Family Day with a free Family Fun Night at locations throughout Sarasota.

Sarasota
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Amanda Morales
September 20, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: YPG cleans up Overlook Park

The Sarasota Young Professionals Group met to help clean up Overlook Park and Quick Point Nature Preserve on Sept. 20.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Amanda Morales
September 20, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Manatee Heart Walk

Runners and walkers alike came out to support the American Heart Association Heart Walk for Sarasota/Manatee at Payne Park, Sept. 20.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Amanda Morales
September 19, 2014

Glasser/Schoenbaum Center announces new president

The Glasser Schoenbaum Human Services Center announced that Kameron Partridge Hodgens will take over as president and CEO beginning Oct. 13.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Amanda Morales
September 18, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: LBK Chamber of Commerce Networking Luncheon

The Longboat Key Chamber hosted local professionals for a networking luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 18, at the Tommy Bahama restaurant.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Heather Merriman Saba
September 18, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Westin Sarasota Groundbreaking Ceremony

To celebrate construction commencing on The Westin Sarasota and VUE Sarasota Bay guests gathered on site Thursday, Sept. 18, for the groundbreaking ceremony.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Amanda Morales
September 18, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: 9th annual CYD Leadership Breakfast

Guests gathered for the 9th Annual CYD Leadership Breakfast Thursday, Sept. 18, at the Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
September 18, 2014

Can you dig it?

Third- and fourth-grade students of Temple Beth Sholom had a chance to brush up on their paleontology skills last week while digging for faux dinosaur bones.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
September 18, 2014

Sound of scholars

Local students Caleb Upton and Matthew Vaadi received some help for their upcoming studies to the tune of $1,000 each from the Sarasota Chorus of the Keys. The scholarships were made possible through the Sheridan E. Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund. Both students plan to use the funds toward a career in music.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
September 18, 2014

Lady Blazers improve to 11-1

After dropping the first set, the Sarasota Christian volleyball team defeated Southwest Florida Christian 3-1 in district action Sept. 16.

Sarasota
News

Jen Blanco
September 18, 2014

Junior optimist

Eleven-year-old Bryce Tone has aspirations of one day qualifying for the world championship sailing team, comprised of the top-five sailors in the nation.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
September 18, 2014

High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
September 18, 2014

Football Friday

The Observer wraps up the week in high school football.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
September 18, 2014

Sidelines

Sarasota volleyball victorious in district action; Sarasota Christian volleyball sweeps Donahue Academy; Sailors swing past Rams; Lady Thunder volleyball prevails in five sets

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
September 18, 2014

Your Neighbor | Jenny Jo

Since rediscovering the hula-hoop as an adult, Jo has started a hula-hoop program called Hoops of Fun.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
September 18, 2014

Weather: Sarasota

Sarasota
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Pam Eubanks
September 17, 2014

Business Briefs

Neal home sales on the rise, adds employees; WCI starts construction on carriage home models; LWR olive oil shop celebrates anniversary

Sarasota
Neighbors

Heather Merriman Saba
September 14, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: A Taste of Downtown

Guests gathered at Sarasota Opera Saturday, Sept. 13, for A Taste of Downtown.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Heather Merriman Saba
September 13, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: 5th annual Hang Ten for Autism

The Compound Boardshop hosted its 5th annual Hang Ten for Autism surfing event Saturday, Sept. 13, at Siesta Key Beach.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
September 12, 2014

Sarasota Christian sweeps Donahue Academy

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team defeated Donahue Academy 25-2, 25-7, 25-11 Sept. 11.

Sarasota
News

Jen Blanco
September 12, 2014

ODA wins tri-meet

The Out-of-Door Academy boys and girls swim teams defeated Bayshore and St. Stephen's in a tri-meet Sept. 11, at the G.T. Bray Aquatic Center.

East County
Sports

Heather Merriman Saba
September 12, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Plymouth Harbor Wellness Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Guests gathered for the ribbon cutting ceremony of Plymouth Harbor's newly completed Wellness Center Friday, Sept. 12, at Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay.