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Harriet Sokmensuer
May 15, 2014

Tiny Hands Foundation launches Backpack Brigade

The Tiny Hands Foundation is accepting donations for its inaugural Back to School Backpack Brigade. The nonprofit will be filling the backpacks Aug. 2.

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Observer Staff
May 15, 2014

New face

Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota welcomes John Irvin as its new religious educator director.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
May 15, 2014

Budding artists

The Chapter No. 115 of Ikebana International invited children to honor their mothers with workshops Saturday.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
May 15, 2014

Spring fling

The Bay Island Siesta Neighborhood Association held its annual Spring Fling May 8. More than 60 members attended the party, which Garrett and Stephanie Puzzo hosted.

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Observer Staff
May 15, 2014

Sisterly love

Sarasota resident Rose Schloss, 101, recently returned from a trip of a lifetime.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
May 15, 2014

Sing for spring

The Allegro Music Academy recently held its spring recitals.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
May 15, 2014

Paper hearts

Members of the Church of the Redeemer's Heart to Heart Book Club held its final book club meeting of the year May 5.

Sarasota
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Harriet Sokmensuer
May 15, 2014

Your Neighbor: Debra Lambert

Lambert, owner of Picasso's Moon, a yarn shop in downtown Sarasota, recently hosted the third annual Art Yarn Fiber Festival.

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Observer Staff
May 15, 2014

Business Observer

After-hours vet opens in Rosemary; Harbor Retirement plans new facility; Bernhardt joins Blalock Walters, P.A.

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Observer Staff
May 15, 2014

Weather: Sarasota

Jan Shoemaker Means submitted this sunset photo, taken during the Siesta Key drum circle.

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Nick Friedman
May 14, 2014

The Good News: Steve Case of Venice High School Amateur Radio Club

Hobby meets real-world application for Venice High School Amateur Radio Club members.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
May 13, 2014

Residents pay school library fines for neighborhood children

Neighbors contributed more than $245 to help the children, who attend Gocio Elementary, check out books hassle-free.

Sarasota
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Harriet Sokmensuer
May 11, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Garden's Mother's Day Brunch

Families celebrated Mother's Day at the Selby Gardens Mother's Day Brunch Sunday, May 11. After brunch, which included hot dishes and desserts, attendees enjoyed the gardens.

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Harriet Sokmensuer
May 10, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Military Academy Prom

Sarasota Military Academy held its annual prom Saturday, May 10, at Michael's On East. To mark the end of the academic year, students spent the evening dining and dancing.

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Harriet Sokmensuer
May 10, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High School Prom

Sarasota High School held its annual prom Saturday, May 10, at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota. Students enjoyed dinner and dancing at the masquerade-themed evening.

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Harriet Sokmensuer
May 9, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Argus Foundation 'Low Country Boil'

The Argus Foundation held its annual 'Meet and Greet Our Government Officials' at its Low Country Boil Friday, May 9, at Sarasota Outboard Club. The evening invited members to mingle with government officials from Sarasota and Manatee Counties while enjoying an all you-can-eat pot luck dinner. "I come every year for the camaraderie and the ability to interact with the public casually" says Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent.

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Harriet Sokmensuer
May 9, 2014

Weekend Best Bet: Selby Gardens Mother's Day Brunch

Enjoy the gardens with loved ones before sitting down for brunch catered by Michael's On East Sunday, May 11.

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Harriet Sokmensuer
May 9, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Ashton Elementary's World Series Games

Ashton Elementary fifth grade students went up to bat at the school's annual World Series Games Friday, May 9, at Twin Lakes Park. The students were divided into Major League Baseball teams, such as the Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves and Toronto Blue Jays, to recreate the World Series Games. Those who didn't play helped off the field with concession stand vendors, security guards and cheerleaders.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
May 8, 2014

Obituary: Kenneth Hugh Barr

Kenneth Hugh Barr, 73, of Sarasota, died May 8.

Longboat Key
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Alex Mahadevan
May 8, 2014

Siesta seawall project moves ahead

Sarasota County commissioners gave staff approval Wednesday, to proceed with the Bay Island Park seawall replacement project.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
May 8, 2014

Looking for love

Siesta Key residents along the Grand Canal have a new neighbor, Mr. T the gopher tortoise.

Sarasota
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Jen Blanco
May 8, 2014

Historic Run

The Sarasota Christian School softball team captured its first Class 2A-Region 3 regional title and Final Four berth May 5.

Sarasota
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Jen Blanco
May 8, 2014

High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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Harriet Sokmensuer
May 8, 2014

Stamp of Approval

The United States Postal Service celebrated the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus with the unveiling of its limited edition Vintage Circus Posters Forever stamps Monday, at the Ringling Museum.

Sarasota
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Jen Blanco
May 8, 2014

Sidelines

New College to vie for national title; Runners lace up to benefit center; Sarasota Sailors come up short

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Observer Staff
May 8, 2014

Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

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Harriet Sokmensuer
May 8, 2014

School Board

Check out the latest news from Sarasota schools.

Sarasota
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Harriet Sokmensuer
May 8, 2014

Student Spotlight: Nina Edelsbacher

Nina Edelsbacher channels her love of helping people into her art.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
May 8, 2014

Weather: Sarasota

Thomas Norton submitted this photo from Point of Rocks on Siesta Key.

Sarasota
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Nick Friedman
May 7, 2014

The Good News: Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee

Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee strives to improve the lives of seniors in the area through both traditional meal delivery programs and supportive care-giving services.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
May 7, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: 2014 Tarpon Tournament Kick Off Dinner

The 84th annual Sarasota Tarpon Tournament held its kick off banquet Wednesday, May 7. The event is the world's oldest tarpon tournament and runs from May 10 through June 15. The five-week tournament will include overall, fly, junior, ladies, a his-and-her division and a most-releases category. At the banquet, guests enjoyed a barbecue dinner before winning raffle prizes.

Sarasota
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Harriet Sokmensuer
May 7, 2014

Habitat for Humanity welcomes new Executive Director

Deidre Danmeyer will replace retiring Executive Director Judith Wilcox. 'Her experience, passion and leadership are vital to our organization," says Michelle Hazeltine, board president.

Sarasota
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Harriet Sokmensuer
May 7, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Kiwanis Club Prayer Breakfast

Members of the Kiwanis Club of Sarasota began their day with a Prayer Breakfast Wednesday, May 7, at Der Dutchman. The breakfast was part of the international club's thirteenth annual Kiwanis Club World Week of Prayer. Attendees enjoyed a fresh breakfast and heard from guest speaker Rev. Don Roberts, past president and CEO of Goodwill Manasota.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
May 7, 2014

Campaign Against Summer Hunger

Here are the donation totals for All Faiths Food Bank's Campaign Against Summer Hunger.

Longboat Key
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Harriet Sokmensuer
May 5, 2014

VIDEO: U.S. Postal Service unveils limited-edition circus stamps

The ceremony was held in front of the Ca'D Zan and included clowns, circus cars and a First Day of Issue sale of the limited-edition Forever Stamps.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
May 4, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: 42nd annual Siesta Key Amateur Sand Sculpture

The 42nd Siesta Key Amateur Sand Sculpture contest returned to the Siesta Beach Sunday, May 4. The beach was transformed into an exhibit for visitors as sculptors of all ages and abilities competed for cash prizes. Mark Wilson's 'Bonfire' won overall while 'Where's the Peanut?' won first place in People's Choice.

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