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Sarasota | Neighbors

Courtesy photo. Shan and Tayla Rosenthal on the catwalk.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2013
Family fashion

Temple Emanu-El mothers and daughters walked the catwalk at the temple's Intergenerational Fashion Show, Sunday, Nov. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Pallastrone
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 14, 2013
High 5

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Riverview High seniors Bryce Vokus, Tyler Riley and R.J. Natherson ran their final varsity cross-country meet at the Class 4A cross-country finals Nov. 9, in Tallahassee.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 14, 2013
Making Strides

The Riverview High boys cross-country team finished eighth in the state at the Class 4A cross-country finals Nov. 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
On Wednesday afternoon, the lot at 242 S. Washington Blvd. sat empty as food trucks prepare to move on from the site.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 14, 2013
Food trucks plan for loss of picnic site

Due to a forthcoming development, Suncoast Food Trucks prepares for its next phase of operation in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Siesta Key Beach, 1960. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 14, 2013
SKA marks 65 years

The Siesta Key Association celebrated its anniversary Thursday. It met to discuss its current agenda while looking back at the history of the community group.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Shelby Schwartz Maia Zildjian and Mary Winemiller sell “edible art.”
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2013
School Board

This week's school highlights.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Michael Nitzsche shows off a portion of his ornament collection.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 14, 2013
Holidays arrive early with ornament sale

Avid collector Michael Nitzsche prepares to pass on the sparkle of his 60,000 ornaments to benefit his church.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Pam Carides submitted this photo of a sunrise, taken over Camelot East, on Clark Road.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2013
Weather: East County

Pam Carides submitted this photo of a sunrise, taken over Camelot East, on Clark Road.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tuesday's Laurel Park Neighborhood Association meeting saw some residents raise concerns about a kayak launch site that will be part of a multi-use recreational trail.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 13, 2013
Laurel Park residents voice concerns about trail

A forthcoming multi-use recreational trail in Laurel Park has some residents worried about the neighborhood getting too crowded.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rhys Miller and Gregg Fishel
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 13, 2013
The Good News: Fairy Tail Endings

Rhys Miller founded Fairy Tail Endings - a nonprofit organization that has formed partnerships with local veterinarians and service providers to help struggling families provide care for and maintain ownership of their pets.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Contest winners Lou and Sandi Bury with their Observer in Costa Maya, Mexico
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 13, 2013
2103 It's Read Everywhere contest winner announced

East County residents Lou and Sandi Bury won the grand prize in the 2013 'It's Read Everywhere' photo contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Hannah Bartholomew and Julia Ryserson had their faces painted.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bay Haven Fall Festival

Bay Haven students and their families celebrated fall at the Bay Haven Fall Festival, Saturday Nov. 9. Families enjoyed music, games, races and other outdoor activities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota High School will play Riverview High School Friday, Nov. 8.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2013
Gridiron Glory: Rivalry week

Join Sports Editor Jen Blanco for this week's edition of Gridiron Glory, and hear about the hottest high school football match ups.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Princess Teeja
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2013
Royal treatment

Four-year-old Teeja Johnson was unaware when she arrived at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, Oct. 25- to a red carpet rolled out just for her - that Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida would be granting her wish to be a princess.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dr. Roger Brindley, Principal Dr. Stephen Covert and Kun Shi
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2013
Gift of knowledge

Pine View School celebrated the dedication of its Confucius Classroom Tuesday, Oct. 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kelly Kirschner spoke at Saturday's CCNA meeting regarding a proposal that would create a oversight board to monitor how funds generated by a School Board tax are spent.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 7, 2013
CCNA backs push for School Board oversight

The Coalition of City Neighborhood Associations endorsed creating a citizen oversight committee to report where funds from the 1-mill school board tax go, if it's approved by voters.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Cabana Inn has received some criticism regarding its design, but co-manager Scott Woolridge believes, after the building undergoes some renovations, the motif is worth preserving.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 7, 2013
Cabana Inn manager seeks to preserve property

Scott Woolridge, co-manager of the Cabana Inn since January, has a radical vision for the future of the property: He wants to maintain its image.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Casagrande
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 7, 2013
High 5

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota coach Ed Volz celebrates following his team’s district championship victory over Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 7, 2013
Playoff Picture

The Sarasota, Cardinal Mooney, Riverview and Booker High football teams all earned berths in the playoffs this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The time the Cardinal Mooney High girls 400-yard freestyle relay team
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 7, 2013
Just the Stats

This week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Riverview High boys cross-country team captured its first regional championship at the Class 4A-Region 2 meet Nov. 2, in North Port.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 7, 2013
Sidelines

Blazers finish fourth at state meet; Former Southeast star to offer training; Lady Blazers fall in regional quarterfinals; i9 registration is underway

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
St. Martha Catholic Church
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 7, 2013
Celestial Community

Sarasota's St. Martha Catholic Church celebrates 100 years of family worship and service to the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Samantha Bisceglia submitted this photo of an osprey family in its nest on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2013
Weather: Sarasota

Samantha Bisceglia submitted this photo of an osprey family in its nest on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Joy Mahler and Gina Taylor of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 6, 2013
The Good News: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Suncoast is seeking good role models in its 100 Real Men Mentor campaign. Read more about it and watch a video in this week's Good News.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Audrey Singer and Vicky Urban make a sandwich.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Halloween Party

Peanut butter and jelly, cowboys and pirates filled the room at the Bird Key Yacht Club Halloween party Oct. 31.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Amarilis Abreu, Danuel Calderon, Angel Calderon and Delcy Calderon
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Fright Night

Hundreds of people celebrated Halloween on St. Armands Circle Thursday, Oct. 31. Families took their children trick-or-treating on the circle before enjoying Sarasota High School students' flash-mob performance to Michael Jackson's "Thriller."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Volunteers with the Rev. Fredrick A. Robinson
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 31, 2013
Day of Hope

The city of Sarasota recognized Church of the Redeemer for serving the community's homeless and at-risk children at its third annual Day of Hope, held in August.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kennedy
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 31, 2013
Artistic award

Patrice Kennedy, art teacher and fine-arts specialist at Oak Park school, received the 2013 Cindy Balisteri Distinguished Arts Educator Award for Leadership in Arts Education from the Community/Schools Partnership for the Arts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 31, 2013
High 5

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 31, 2013
Just the Stats

This week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
ODA volleyball
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 31, 2013
Sidelines

ODA volleyball; Riverview Rams win district crown; Sarasota cruises to district titles; Cougars victorious at homecoming; Falcons open new athletic center

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lyons
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 31, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Sage Lyons

Sarasota High freshman Sage Lyons set a new school record: crossing the finish line in 18 minutes, 51 seconds at the Class 3A-District 10 cross-country meet Oct. 24, in Largo.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Amy McCormack submitted this sunset photo, with Siesta Key in the background.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 31, 2013
Weather: Sarasota

Amy McCormack submitted this sunset photo, with Siesta Key in the background.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dirty dog Martin with owner Elizabeth wood who was his soap
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Humane Society of Sarasota's Doggie Parade

Decked out dogs spent their afternoon at the Humane Society of Sarasota's Howl-O-Ween Doggie Costume Parade, Wednesday Oct. 30.The parade was held at the Phillippi Farmhouse market. All proceeds benefitted the Humane Society.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lynne Bennett and Marcia Bachura
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Westfield Southgate Mall annual Fashion Show and Luncheon

Guests attended Baby Basics of Sarasota County and Westfield Southgate Mall annual Fashion Show and Luncheon Wednesday, Oct. 30, at Westfield Southgate Mall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 30, 2013
Clock countdown

Daylight Saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 3, so you can catch up on your sleep.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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