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Sarasota | Neighbors

Sarasota High freshman Madison Pack and Ja'da Bennett both landed starting roles on the varsity squad in their first season with the Lady Sailors.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 12, 2013
On the rise

Freshmen Madison Pack and Ja'da Bennett have been instrumental in helping lead the Sarasota High girls basketball team to a 10-1 record in their first season with the team.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Samantha Bisceglia submitted this sunrise photo, taken from Siesta Key Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 12, 2013
Weather: Sarasota

Samantha Bisceglia submitted this sunrise photo, taken from Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Meghan Serrano and Adria Jensen from Shumaker with Lashawn, Tyler, Hailey and Bill Sadlo President and CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 12, 2013
Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota receive holiday donation

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota received a $2,000 holiday donation from Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP Friday, Dec. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Amelia Miley decorates the tree dressed as an elf.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bay Haven class decorates courthouse tree

Bay Haven Elementary student's visited the Sarasota Judicial Courthouse Wednesday, Dec. 11. Mrs. Missy Owen's third-grade class, who have been learning about politics in school, sang carols and decorated the Christmas tree before taking a tour of the courthouse.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
File photo
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 11, 2013
Lido, Siesta residents want their voices heard

The Army Corps of Engineers met with Lido Key and Siesta Key residents last week in separate meetings about the Lido Key beach renourishment project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Children First CEO and President Philip Tavill
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 10, 2013
The Good News: Children First

Children First hopes to raise funds to provide an appropriate space for waitlisted children as well as money to scholarship them, which costs between $9,000 and $10,000 per year, per student, for educational programs, screenings, family counseling and food.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Haley Wulliman-Gomes with Alyssa Gancitano, Emily Corwin and Tami Ojeda.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 9, 2013
Ritz-Carlton delivers Teddy Grams to SMH

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, delivered Teddy Grams to Sarasota Memorial Hospital patients Monday, Dec. 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Santa waves to the crowd from his sleigh during last year's Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 6, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade

Sarasota's downtown holiday parade returns with lighted floats and Santa Claus.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The SCF District Board of Trustees, including Vice Chairman Edward Bailey and Chairman Dr. Craig Trigueiro, present the college seal to President Dr. Carol F. Probstfeld during the inauguration ceremony.
  • By State College of Florida
  • December 5, 2013
SCF Celebrates the Inauguration of President Dr. Carol F. Probstfeld

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) celebrated the inauguration of SCF's sixth president, Dr. Carol F. Probstfeld, on Friday, Nov. 8, at Neel Performing Arts Center with the SCF District Board of Trustees, faculty and staff, and students; public officials, business leaders, community members and university delegates.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Troy Roberts, founder of Drum Circle Distilling, looks forward to his rum being featured at Art Basel.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 5, 2013
Siesta Key Rum goes to Art Basel

The company's silver rum will be featured as the basis for the Floridian Mojito served at Art Basel in Miami Beach, Thursday, Dec. 5 through Sunday, Dec. 8.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. William, Evan, Phineas, Grant and Leonard helping with Thanksgiving baskets for Gocio
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 5, 2013
Turkey tidings

During each of the last eight years, the Out-of-Door Academy families have collected food for Gocio Elementary families.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Sheila Conger with her granddaughter Madeleine
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 5, 2013
Forty Carrots hosts grandparents

Forty Carrots Family Center invited students' grandparents to attend Grandparents' Day Nov. 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Music Director Shawn Gross conducts during a dress rehearsal this week. The cast has been practicing twice a week for 10 hours a month since September.
  • By Randi Donahue
  • December 5, 2013
Singing Christmas Tree branches out

FirstSarasota, the Downtown Baptist Church, commemorates 40 years of the popular seasonal production with a new lineup of music.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Cardinal Mooney High girls soccer team
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 5, 2013
High Five Moments

The top five moments in sports this week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. The SMA Raiders female team tied for first place at this year’s district meet, while the male team finished third.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 5, 2013
Ultimate Challenge

The Sarasota Military Academy male and female Raiders teams will compete in the Gulf Coast All-Star Raider Challenge Dec. 14, at Braden River High.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Workers at Sarasota High School's tree sale measure a Fraser fir. Trees are priced by height and type.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 5, 2013
Rockin' around your perfectly picked Christmas tree

Brighten up your home with the perfect tree this Christmas.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Camille Giardina
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 5, 2013
Sidelines

Enjoy the top sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 5, 2013
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 5, 2013
Siesta, Lido residents seek answers from Army Corps

The Army Corps of Engineers will be in Sarasota this week to answer questions surrounding the Lido renourishment project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 5, 2013
SKVA considers putting petals on the metal cans

The association mulls an artistic twist on plans for recycling bins in the Village.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota High School Speech and Debate Team
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 5, 2013
School Board

The Great Debate; Clowning around; Gobble gobble

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Deborah Darling submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 5, 2013
Weather: Sarasota

Deborah Darling submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cosimo's not only features traditional and specialty pizzas and pastas but also an array of gluten free pizzas, pastas, salads and entrees.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cosimo's

This week we went in the kitchen at Cosimo's with owner John Ganley as chef Alfredo prepares two signature pizzas, the margherita and the quattro formaggi. Get the recipes and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2013
Observer Media relaunches ThisWeekinSarasota.com

The Observer Media Group has added to its digital footprint with the relaunching of ThisWeekinSarasota.com, a local entertainment and events guide.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 3, 2013
The Good News: Megan Wenger

As community engagement coordinator for Community Youth Development, Megan Wenger says she enjoys the opportunity to interact with some of the city's most involved and promising students.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Chabad President and event organizer Dr. Barry Stein hangs a sign.
  • By The CHABAD of Sarasota
  • December 3, 2013
Photo Gallery: Taste of Hanukkah

Members of the Jewish community celebrated Hanukkah Sunday, Dec. 1, during the Taste of Hanunkkah event held at the Sarasota Fairgrounds. This year's event featured the first highwire Hanukkah celebration when the Wallenda family helped light a menorah in midair.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The video reached a potential audience of eight million viewers and depicted the county’s unique Amish community.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 3, 2013
Visit Sarasota County honored for coverage of Amish

Visit Sarasota County will be honored for their video entitled "Amish Las Vegas" that was featured on the Today Show's website.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rene Brent, Kelly Eversole, and David Newell show off their medals after crossing the finish line.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • December 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: SAL Half Marathon on Palmer Ranch

The fourth annual Sarasota SAL Half Marathon of Palmer Ranch took place this morning Sunday, Dec. 1. Runners enjoyed the cool, foggy weather while running through Palmer Ranch neighborhoods. The marathon benefited the Sarasota Sheriff's Activity League, a non-profit organization that helps local children stay active.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Christine Jennings, CEO of the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, plays Mrs. Mable Ringling alongside Steve Queior, CEO of The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 29, 2013
13th annual Sarasota Ministerial Association's Thanksgiving

The Sarasota Ministerial Association held its annual Thanksgiving luncheon Wednesday, Nov. 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Runners pound the pavement for the Turkey Trot 5K.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Turkey Trot 5K

Runners woke up early and braved the cold weather Thanksgiving Day for the annual Turkey Trot 5K. Athletes sported holiday-themed attire and made their way over the Ringling Bridge to kick of the day's festivities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2013
Holiday ring

The Rotary Club of Sarasota Keys is seeking volunteers from now through Dec. 24, to help man its Salvation Army kettle bell during the holiday season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Mike Charles, SGCC, presented the check for $12,500 to Suzanne Klinker.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2013
Veterans victory

In honor of our servicemen and women, Stoneybrook Golf & Country Club held its 10th annual Armed Forces Cup Friday, Nov. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2013
Teaching tech

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County will receive $13,000 from the Comcast Foundation for its participation in Comcast Digital Connectors 2013-2014.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2013
High 5

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Erika Quartermaine, 35, of Sarasota, has been an assistant state attorney in the 12th Judicial Circuit Court since 2009.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 28, 2013
Sarasota native steps into county court

Gov. Rick Scott recently appointed Sarasota native and Pine View High School graduate Erika Quartermaine to serve as a judge on the Sarasota County Court.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Pallastrone
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 28, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Kadi Pallastrone

Riverview High golfer Kadi Pallastrone shot a combined 146 and then won an eight-hole playoff to win the Class 3A girls state championship Nov. 5 and Nov. 6, at Howey-in-the-Hills.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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