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Observer Staff
September 19, 2013

SIDELINES

Cougars D comes up big; ODA golf team swings past Southeast; Sarasota Christian falls to Manatee Heat; ODA sweeps Imagine; Riverview High swimming

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
September 19, 2013

JUST THE STATS

3 - The number of events the Cardinal Mooney High boys and girls swim teams won to finish second behind Riverview at a five-school meet Sept. 11, at the Selby Aquatic Center.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
September 19, 2013

OBSERVER WEATHER: Sarasota

Dixey Behnken submitted this photo of a sunset over the Intercoastal Waterway.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Heather Merriman Saba
September 18, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Reception Honoring Representative Ray Pilon

Supporters gathered for a special reception honoring Representative Ray Pilon Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
September 18, 2013

Girls Inc. in the midst of $150,000 matching campaign

A small group of donors have pledged $150,000 to Girls Inc. of Sarasota County if the girls can match the funds in their micro society.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
September 18, 2013

The Good News: Dave Strickland of American Cancer Society

Dave Strickland is the board chairman of the Manatee County American Cancer Society. Read more about him and watch a video in this week's The Good News.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
September 17, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Fruitville Elementary Take Your Dad to School Day

Kindergartners and first-graders brought their dads to school Tuesday, Sept. 17, for Take Your Dad to School Day at Fruitville Elementary. Children showed fathers their work, and dads helped them complete their morning activities.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Heather Merriman Saba
September 16, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High School Turns 100

Faculty and staff gathered Monday, Sept. 16, in the Media Center at Sarasota High School to celebrate the school's 100th anniversary.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
September 16, 2013

Education Foundation awards teachers $73,513

The Education Foundation awards the Exploration Grant to 23 different schools that will benefit 7,900 students in Sarasota County.

Sarasota
News

Heather Merriman Saba
September 15, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: International Talk Like a Pirate Day

Children dressed up like pirates and embarked on a treasure hunt in celebration of 'International Talk Like a Pirate Day' Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Sarasota Children's Garden.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Heather Merriman Saba
September 14, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: 4th Annual Walk for the Kids

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota held its 4th Annual Walk for the Kids event Saturday, Sept. 14 at Ed Smith Stadium.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Heather Merriman Saba
September 13, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Suncoast Motorsports Hosts Horsepower for Hope's VIP Reception

Sponsors and premium registrants enjoyed cocktails and hors d'oeuvers during the VIP Reception for Horsepower for Hope Friday, Sept. 13, at Suncoast Motorsports.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
September 13, 2013

Friday Night Football Preview

Area teams return to non-district action this week after inclement weather forced the cancellation of four games last week.

East County
Sports

Yaryna Klimchak
September 13, 2013

Weekend Best Bet: NexxLevel Concert at Historic Spanish Point

Enjoy a free concert as the sun sets over serene Sarasota Bay at Historic Spanish Point.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
September 12, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : Booker v Riverview Volleyball Game

Booker High School faced Riverview High School Thursday, Sept. 12, for a varsity volleyball match at Riverview High School. The Rams won against the tornados with a final score of 25 to 14.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
September 12, 2013

Van Wezel partners with Booker High Law Academy

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall will begin workshops with Booker High Law Academy in October to teach them about law through theater with 'Chicago: The Musical.'

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
September 12, 2013

Special surprise

Terri Klauber was surprised to walk into her own surprise party on Saturday, Sept. 7.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
September 12, 2013

Designer touted in Coastal Living

Although attention from the press is nothing new for Diana E. Kelly and her classic line of shoes, the most recent feature on the pages of Coastal Living was especially exciting.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nolan Peterson
September 12, 2013

Syrian conflict more than a debate for family

A Sarasota doctor of Syrian descent fears for the future of his homeland and the safety of his three sisters caught in the crossfire of an increasingly deadly conflict.

Sarasota
News

Jen Blanco
September 12, 2013

Sidelines

Sarasota boys and girls finish one, two; Injuries hamper Thunder; ODA digs out win; Sarasota Christian nets win over Southeast

Sarasota
Neighbors

Adam Hughes
September 12, 2013

Home in Paradise Shores sells for $926,200

The following residential real-estate transactions took place between Aug. 26 and Aug. 30.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Observer Staff
September 12, 2013

Weather photo: Sarasota

Do you love taking photos? We want your best photos of sunrises, sunsets, rainbows, etc. Submit your local weather photos for a chance to have your photo published in the paper!

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
September 11, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Honoring 9/11

The Sarasota Police Department, the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office and the Sarasota County Fire Department joined together Wednesday, Sept. 11, to remember the attacks of 9/11 and to remember the nearly 3,000 people who died that day.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
September 11, 2013

Baseball: Giving Back

The Out-of-Door Academy junior Desmond Lindsay was one of 20 players from across the country selected to participate in the 2014 Power Showcase Home Run Derby.

East County
Sports

Jen Blanco
September 11, 2013

Athlete of the Week

Lauren Maxey is a senior at Out-of-Door Academy and plays on the volleyball team.

East County
Sports

Nick Friedman
September 11, 2013

The Good News: Shelley Thayer of Cat Depot

Shelley Thayer has been the executive director of Cat Depot since 2009. Read more about her in this week's Good News.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
September 8, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu - El Shmear and Shmooze

Temple Emanu - El welcomed parents and students Sunday, Sept. 8, at Shemar and Shmooze to celebrate the first day of religious school. Participants munched on bagels and cream cheese as they caught up after a summer of being away. There are about 130 children in Temple Emanu- El's Religious School.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
September 6, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : Temple Beth Sholom Tashlich Service

Community members participated in Rosh Hashanah traditions Friday, Sept. 6, at Turtle Beach for the Temple Beth Sholom Tashlich service. Visiting Rabbi from Connecticut Andrew Hechtman led the group in dances and songs. Community members threw bread into the water to release their sins and start fresh in the New Year. They also blew the shofar, or rams horn, to signify a happy time. In ancient times people blew the shofar to communicate danger or celebration.