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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 6, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota forward Shelby Miller finished with 12 points for the Lady Sailors.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 6, 2014
Lady Sailors capture second consecutive district title

The Lady Sailors captured their second-consecutive district title and will host St. Petersburg Northeast in the regional quarterfinals Feb. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Marcos Wilson, of Venezuela, Elisabet Safont, of Spain and Bruce Holst, of Selby Gardens, conduct a botanical inventory in March 2012 on a remote table mountain in southern Venezuela. Photo courtesy Bruce Holst
  • By Randi Donahue
  • February 6, 2014
Floral notes

It's easy to admire the beauty growing in Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. But what visitors don't see is some of the behind-the-scenes work that has not only helped shape the present and future of the garden but also preserved the history of the plants.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Trey N., left
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 6, 2014
Student Spotlight: The Out-of-Door Academy

ODA second-graders tell us what they learned by studying old school photos.

  • Sarasota
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ODA students still have PE outside.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 6, 2014
Classroom Spotlight: Second-graders compare ODA's past and present

The Out of Door Academy's lower-school students are using the past to prepare for the future.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 6, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Visit YourObserver.com and click on the 'Contests' tab in the upper-right hand corner to submit your entries. We can't wait to see where The Observer will travel next!

  • Sarasota
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Rodger Skidmore submitted this sunset photo, taken off Big Pass.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 6, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Rodger Skidmore submitted this sunset photo, taken off Big Pass.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Janice Smyth with her quilt "BinaryCode," her second quilt in a series of three focused on codes.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 6, 2014
Your Neighbor: Janice Smyth

As a semifinalist in the 2014 AQS QuiltWeek International Quilt Show in March in Lancaster, Pa., Janice Smyth's quilt, 'Mystery Decimals,' will go up against 173 other quilts chosen out of thousands.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Aubrey Mocherman and Emilia Marr hold hands while walking.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ashton Elementary's Star Sprint

Ashton Elementary families ran in the school's annual Star Sprint Wednesday, Feb. 5. The event is Ashton's biggest fundraiser of the year and invites parents to join students race around the parking lot. The money raised from the event will go towards the school's technology. Ashton Principal Chris Renouf told the students to enjoy themselves whether they were walking, jogging or running. 'It's really about keeping yourself moving,' he said.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Riverview High seniors Katy Mixon, Jaclyn Knapczyk and Mason Fox were among 27 East County and Sarasota County athletes that signed today.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 5, 2014
Area athletes ink college choices

Twenty-seven East County and Sarasota County student athletes made their college choices known today during National Signing Day ceremonies at their respective high schools.

  • East County
  • Sports
Events cost $25 each and include singles and doubles draws for both men and women; Open A, B and C levels.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 5, 2014
County to host inaugural Clay Court Tennis Championship

The tournament, which takes place Thursday, Feb. 13 through Sunday, Feb. 16, is open to all tennis players.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Matthew Minor, director of development and community engagement, Harvest House graduate Kristen Kohl, and Erin Minor, executive director of Harvest House
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 4, 2014
The Good News: Harvest House

For those struggling with addiction or homelessness, the organization offers social services for a fresh start.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Jeremy and Megan Udell and JNF CEO Russell Robinson with honorees Janet and Bruce Udell.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Jewish National Fund Guardian of Israel Awards

The Jewish National Fund held its annual Guardian of Israel Award Luncheon Tuesday. The luncheon honored Bruce and Janet Udell and Dr. Norman and Hannah Weinbery for their deep involvement in the Jewish community. 'It is an honor for us to honor them,' said JNF CEO Russell Robinson on the honorees. 'To have them as a part of our community is a privilege.'

  • Sarasota
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More than 30 Pine View students in 11 sub teams earned enough points to qualify them to compete in the state tournament.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 4, 2014
Sarasota forensic teams to compete in state championship

Speech and debate teams from Pine View School and Sarasota High will compete in the Florida Forensic State Tournament.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jay Leno featured Sarasota entrepreneur Jesse Biter and his wife, Katie, on his "Headlines" segment Monday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 4, 2014
UPDATE: Jay Leno features the Biters in 'Headlines'

Local entrepreneur Jesse Biter and his wife, Katie, appeared on 'The Tonight Show' with Jay Leno Monday, in a segment poking fun at their wedding announcement.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Shirley joined Alta Vista in July 2007.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 3, 2014
Dr. Barbara Shirley wins Principal Achievement Award

Alta Vista Elementary School Principal Dr. Barbara Shirley was nominated in December 2013 for the titled award.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Big League Readers encourages children to read three or more books in the month of February. (Courtesy Photo)
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 3, 2014
Sarasota libraries partner with Orioles to promote reading

This month, Sarasota County libraries and the Baltimore Orioles are teaming up to encourage youth readership with the Big League Reader Program.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
David Turnbull runs with the caber.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Highland Games and Celtic Festival

Sarasota celebrated Scotland and its heritage at the 20th annual Sarasota Highland Games and Celtic Festival Saturday, Feb. 1. Attendees enjoyed live music, dancing demonstrations and athletic activities at the Sarasota Fairgrounds. Everyone got into the Scottish spirit with kilts, clans and Whisky Clover ice cream.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jennifer Highland, executive director of Healthy Start Sarasota, was honored for her years of service.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 31, 2014
Healthy Start dedicates Pregnancy Resource Center

The dedication came as a surprise to attendees of the non-profit's fundraiser An Evening for Healthy Start Thursday, Jan. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A new Mote Marine Laboratory exhibit features a first for the aquarium: Amphibians.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 31, 2014
VIDEO: Mote exhibit will highlight extremes of survival

"Survivors: Beautiful and Extreme Adaptations" will run from Feb. 1 through Sept. 14, at Mote Marine Laboratory.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 30, 2014
Cougars outlast Tornadoes in double OT

The Cardinal Mooney High boys basketball team held on to beat Booker High 71-64 in double overtime Jan. 29.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 30, 2014
Sailors place seven at Bidwell Invitational

The Sarasota High wrestling team finished third at the 20-team Ryan Bidwell Invitational Jan. 25 and Jan. 26, at Lemon Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo Pam Kelly and daughter, Shelby
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 30, 2014
Mission of love

ER nurse Pam Kelly was touched by the outpouring of support from her collegues at Doctors Hospital of Sarasota this month.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 30, 2014
Chain of Command

The Sarasota Power and Sail Squadron celebrated its 62nd 'Change of Watch' Tuesday, Jan. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 30, 2014
Mrs. President

Sarah Lodge has been announced the newest president elect of the Junior League of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Booker senior shortstop Pat McKenzie looks forward to playing on campus for home games.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 30, 2014
Home-field advantage

This spring, Booker High School will unveil its new baseball and softball fields, tennis courts and rubberized track, among other upgrades.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 30, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 30, 2014
Sidelines

Sarasota Military Academy Boys Basketball; Sailors place seven at Bidwell Invitational; Lady Cougars advance to region semifinals; Sarasota tops Booker in OT; Cougars best the Indians

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 30, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dick and Cornelia Matson with Aunt Charlotte
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 30, 2014
Champagne and candles

Charlotte Zwick celebrates her 105th birthday in style.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo Girls from the Kandaria Village participate in the collaborative painting-to-music exercise.
  • By Randi Donahue
  • January 30, 2014
Sarasota resident heals with art-therapy process

While on a trip to Africa, Kimberly Benson conducted research on the effect of art on teenage girls in the village.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tina Beer sits with Gemma after an afternoon walk.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 30, 2014
Your Neighbor: Tina Beer

Bayview Acres resident and former educator Tina Beer walks five miles a day with her dog-walking business.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Marites Acaylar-Alderman submitted this sunset photo, taken over Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 30, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Marites Acaylar-Alderman submitted this sunset photo, taken over Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Every Child Inc. provides prom dresses and tuxedo rentals to low-income students.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 28, 2014
The Good News: Judy Alexander

As CEO of Every Child Inc., Judy Alexander strives to provide equal opportunities for all.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 24, 2014
Registration underway for Senior Games

Registration for the 25th Annual Gulf Coast Senior Games is now underway and continues through Jan. 31.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Association of Junior Leagues International will celebrate delegates at its Winter Leadership Conference tomorrow, Friday, Jan. 24, in Scottsdale, AZ.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 23, 2014
Junior League of Sarasota announces president elect

Sarah Lodge has been an active member of the Junior League of Sarasota since 2007 and will take office in June 2015.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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