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Sarasota | Neighbors

Deborah Darling submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.
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  • 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
The Riverview High girls swim team scored 209 points to capture its fourth consecutive Class 4A Swimming and Diving Championship Nov. 16, in Stuart.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2013
Sidelines

PGA pro named to board of directors; Senior champion to take on IMG player; ODA girls sweep Imagine School; Lady Cougars shut out Lady Eagles; ODA edges St. Pete Canterbury

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2013
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
On Nov. 25, Pine View School for the Gifted students were officially awarded the Guinness World Record of most sandwiches made in an hour.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2013
School Board

WOWbutter and jelly time; taste of Italy; SMA salutes Country's fallen servicemen

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 28, 2013
The real-life 'snowbirds'

Sarasota County's moderate winter weather attracts a variety of migrating wildlife, which can be easily viewed thanks to the area's variety of outdoor recreation areas.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jack Ryan Gruters
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2013
Occasions

Local weddings, engagements, anniversaries and births.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Joan Tufts submitted this photo of her grandchildren playing during sunset at Turtle Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2013
Weather: Sarasota

Joan Tufts submitted this photo of her grandchildren playing during sunset at Turtle Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota’s Own Robbie Stevens and Marinus Van Driel at the 2012 festival.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 27, 2013
Monumental Milestone

The Sarasota International Cricket Club celebrates its 30th anniversary this year and will hold its 20th annual Thanksgiving Six-A-Side Festival this weekend.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photo. Cardinal Mooney senior Paiton Krebs, pictured with coaches Juli Garcia and Alice Smithers, will swim for Valparaiso University next fall.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 27, 2013
Making a Splash

After swimming in her first state meet two weeks ago, Cardinal Mooney High senior Paiton Krebs signed a national letter of intent to swim for Valparaiso University.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 27, 2013
The Observer announces holiday edition of 'It's Read Everywhere' contest

The Observer is getting into the holiday spirit with a holiday edition of its annual 'It's Read Everywhere' photo contest.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Photo by Pam Eubanks. Stephen Powell, owner of Jewelry by Cole, crafts jewelry at his store on St. Armands Circle.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 27, 2013
Day celebrates small businesses

Locals look forward to a boost from Small Business Saturday Nov. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The event will take place at the Anne Goldstein Children’s Rainforest Garden.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 26, 2013
Selby Garden's Thanksgiving Break Family Extravaganza 2013

The Selby Gardens will hold their Family Extravaganza, Wednesday Nov. 27 through Sunday Dec. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
MOTS Director Linda Craig
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 26, 2013
The Good News: Manasota Operation Troop Support

Made possible by collecting donations, raising funds and writing small grants, one of Manasota Operation Troop Support's most prominent efforts includes packing and mailing customized care packages to deployed local troops.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Author Joseph Spinella prepares for his book reading in Ronnie Riceberg’s 3rd grade classroom at Phillippi Shores Elementary School.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • November 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Local author reads to third-graders

Joseph Spinella reads his book 'From Green, White and Red to Red, White and Blue' to third-graders Monday, Nov. 25, at Phillippi Shores Elementary School.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Roy McBean and Lee Wetherington Clubs have hosted digital literacy classes for its members.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 25, 2013
Sarasota's Boys & Girls Club recognized by Comcast Foundation

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County has been recognized for their participation in Comcast Digital Connectors 2013-2014.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Simona Blanco with her daughter Emma
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • November 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Fall Fine Art Festival

Sarasota Downtown Merchants hosted the Sarasota Fall Fine Art Festival on Gulfstream Ave. Saturday, Nov. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Charlesette Hudson, Saquess Mapps with her son Tyree Kelly and D’Kai Shaw
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • November 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tree of Life Kick-Off Party

Second Chance Last Opportunity debuted its new community project 'Tree of Life' with a kick-off party Saturday, Nov. 23, at Art Center Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Patricia Picchi enjoyed lunch at the celebration.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 21, 2013
Ten-year celebration

The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch celebrated 10 years of being a community, Monday Nov. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bunny Skirboll, Edward Carraway, Loring Smith and Kathy Maybee
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • November 21, 2013
Compeer program celebrates its volunteers at appreciation tea

Board members and staff of Coastal Behavioral Healthcare held an appreciation tea Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the Glasser Schoenbaum Center, for the volunteers in the Compeer program - a way to thank volunteers for their gift of friendship.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 21, 2013
Calling all angels

The YMCA of Sarasota needs volunteer guardian angels as part of its Holiday Meal Gift Card Drive.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Grace Hodges and Emma Zoller painted coin purses filled with chocolate gelt.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 21, 2013
Tots enjoy traditional fun

Temple Emanu-El children began preparation for Hanukkah with a special Tot Shabbat program Saturday, Nov. 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Palms on U.S. 301 cost about $90,000.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 21, 2013
Landscaping effort focuses on beautifying city gateway

Maintenance costs for the landscaping project will total $48,237 in the first year. Starting next year, the city will have to foot the bill.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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