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Nick Friedman
July 2, 2014

The Good News: Katie Hood

Focusing on healthy brains, Katie Hood and the Alzheimer's Association provide support for Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
June 30, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Art in the Park

The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast held its annual Art in the Park at Bay Preserve Monday, June 30. The early morning event invited families to be creative and make special bowls with pieces of nature and paper plates. The activity was organized by Kristi Mesick of Pure Imagination Studio.

Sarasota
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Harriet Sokmensuer
June 29, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Sally and Sam Shapiro Babies and Children's Medical Center Ribbon Cutting

Sarasota dignitaries and citizens celebrated the completion of the Sally and Sam Shapiro Babies and Children's Medical Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony Sunday, June 29. The center is the newest addition to the Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center located on 17th Street. After the ceremony, guests were invited to explore the new facility and meet members of staff. "It's an exciting day for our children and for the community," says Jay Berman, executive director of the Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center.

Sarasota
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Harriet Sokmensuer
June 28, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Patriot Plaza Dedication Ceremony

Sarasota veterans and community leaders celebrated the Sarasota National Cemetery's newest addition, Patriot Plaza, with an opening ceremony Saturday, June 28. The morning ceremony began with a performance by the Venice Concert Band and included remarks by Congressman Vern Buchanan and John Rosentrater, director of Sarasota National Cemetery. The plaza, which seats more than two thousand and includes 49 images embedded in marble, was donated by the Patterson Foundation. 'Patriot Plaza is a jewel to our community and a gift to our nation,' says Debra Jacobs, president and CEO of the Patterson Foundation.

Sarasota
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Harriet Sokmensuer
June 27, 2014

Weekend Best Bet: Fourth Friday Art Walk

Guests can watch painting demonstrations, have intuitive readings and meet authors at this monthly event the Historic Downtown Village merchants hosts.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
June 26, 2014

What a catch

The 84th annual Sarasota Tarpon Tournament came to a close Saturday, with a fish-off between seven anglers. David Sugar was named champion after catching a tarpon with a girth of 38.75 inches.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
June 26, 2014

Tot-ally awesome

Temple Emanu-El held its annual Splash Shabbat Saturday. Families celebrated the final session of the temple's Tot Shabbat program on a hot summer day with a wading pool, sprinklers and watermelon.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
June 26, 2014

World record

The Sarasota YMCA and Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County attempted to make history by participating in the 'World's Largest Swimming Lesson' June 20.

Sarasota
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Jen Blanco
June 26, 2014

Sidelines

Local lacrosse players win national tournament; Orioles GCL season underway; GSJGA hosts summer event

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
June 26, 2014

Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
June 26, 2014

Your Neighbor: Susan Gabriel

Susan Gabriel's flute can be heard playing through the halls of her Laurel Park apartment building. The musician, journalist and artist has been practicing her music and collaborating with local artists in her apartment for her program, ARISE Music Arts Communication.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
June 25, 2014

Finding an Edge

Out-of-Door Academy basketball coach and former NBA player Marcus Liberty will host his first clinic.

East County
Sports

Nick Friedman
June 25, 2014

The Good News: Susie Chinn

For the last 25 years, nonprofit organization Sarasota in Defense of Animals has provided rescued animals with a permanent home.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
June 23, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Florida Aquarium visits Selby Library

The Florida Aquarium visited Selby Public Library Monday, June 23. Children learned about sea urchins, sea stars, mollusks and lobsters. Before the lecture, attendees made art on paper plates with their parents. The afternoon event is part of Selby's summer activities for Sarasota children.

Sarasota
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Jen Blanco
June 23, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Little League 9/10 and 10/11 All-Stars

The Sarasota Little League 9/10 and 10/11 American and National All-Stars opened their District 16 Little League All-Star Tournament June 21. The Sarasota 9/10 and 10/11 American teams both posted opening day victories over their Sarasota National counterparts. The district tournament runs through June 26 with the winners from each division advancing to the sectional tournament.

Sarasota
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Harriet Sokmensuer
June 21, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Saraosta SUP Race Series

The Stand Up Paddleboard Race Series returned Saturday, June 21, to Siesta Key Beach. Participants and their families enjoyed a day at the beach with races held throughout the day. The next race in the series will be in August at Nathan Benderson Park.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
June 19, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: AAF "adStravaganza!"

The American Advertising Federation of Sarasota welcomed their new board of directors at the 'adStravaganza!' Thursday, June 19, at Florida Studio Theatre. Members mixed and mingled before enjoying dinner and show with performances by Beneva Fruitville and The Alliance. As a way to celebrate the outgoing and incoming board directors, committee chairs and directors played variety show games 'The Honeymooner's Game' and 'Let's Make a Deal.'

Sarasota
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By Maddy Del Medico
June 19, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Fur Fun Summer Camp

Campers of the Sarasota Humane Society played with puppies and kittens at Fur Fun Summer Camp Monday, June 16 to Friday, June 20. The camp runs throughout July and invites children to learn about pet care and animal safety. On Thursday, the campers made kitten toys and learned how to bathe a puppy.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
June 19, 2014

Golden celebration

Julio Enrique Vega and his wife, Vilma, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, June 21.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
June 19, 2014

National treasure

The Sarasota South Elk's Lodge 2495 held a Flag Day ceremony Wednesday, June 11.

Sarasota
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Jen Blanco
June 19, 2014

Orioles to play first home game Friday

The Orioles Gulf Coast League team will play its first home game of the 2014 season at 12 p.m. June 20, at Ed Smith Stadium, against the GCL Rays.

East County
Sports

Observer Staff
June 19, 2014

Stand up, Sarasota

The Sarasota SUP Series returns Saturday, June 21, on Siesta Key Beach. The three-race series is in its second year and promises to be bigger than ever.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
June 19, 2014

Source for Success

Cardinal Mooney High volleyball coach Kristen Batt recently founded SOURCE Volleyball Academy, which will officially launch this fall.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
June 19, 2014

Sidelines

Sarasota Little League announces all-stars; Sarasota to receive Special Olympics grant; Local players named to all-state team; Sarasota Scullers finish 12th at nationals

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
June 19, 2014

Gourmet Gurus

Cooking group reflects on 34 years of memorable meals.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
June 19, 2014

Weather: Sarasota

Chris Leach submitted this photo, taken on Siesta Beach.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
June 18, 2014

SLL announces All-Stars

Sarasota Little League recently announced its 11/12 and 50/70 All-Star teams.

Sarasota
News

Nick Friedman
June 18, 2014

The Good News: Ivonne Padilla

Through a partnership with Girls Inc., Selby Gardens has awarded 20 families yearlong memberships to help instill a lifelong love of the outdoors in children.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Maddy Del Medico
June 17, 2014

'Corpse Plants' to bloom at Selby Gardens

This week, the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' "Corpse Plant" Seymour and "kid sister Audrey" will bloom for the first time in 15 years. The "Corpse Plant" emits an odor that holds true to its name, smelling like rotting flesh.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
June 15, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Fathers and Fenders

Families and car enthusiasts enjoyed their Sunday at Fathers and Fenders Sunday, June 15, at Five Points Park. The annual car show was open to the public a celebrates automobiles and Fathers Day.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
June 14, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Garden's "Super Saturday"

Selby Gardens hosted "Super Saturday" Saturday, June 14. The morning event invited families to take advantage of the gardens with self-directed lawn games and activities. "Super Saturdays" will run every Saturday through August.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
June 13, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce celebrated area small businesses at the 24th annual Small Business Awards Luncheon Friday, June 13, at the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota. Members and guests enjoyed lunch while eight Sarasota and Manatee businesses received recognition for their success in their category. Winners included CS&L CPAs, Gateway Bank of Southwest Florida, Goodwill Industries- Manasota, Inc. and the Van Wezel Foundation, Inc.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
June 13, 2014

Weekend Best Bet: Selby Gardens 'Super Saturdays'

Kick off summer with a day of family fun at 'Super Saturday' Saturday, June 14. The morning event is the first of the eight-week series held this summer.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
June 12, 2014

T-errific trip

Incoming sophomore at Pine View School for the Gifted, Halle Belden, is collecting T-shirts and girls clothing for her trip to an orphanage and women's rehab June 26, in La Vega, Dominican Republic.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
June 12, 2014

Warm and fuzzy

Sarasota Moose Lodge 1319 donated 36 stuffed animals of the group's mascot, Tommy Moose, to Chief Bernadette DiPino, Sheriff Tom Knight and Asst. Chief Kevin Eastern.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
June 12, 2014

Patriotic duty

The Sara De Soto Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War at a recent chapter meeting.

Sarasota
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