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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
Daniel Smith presents Gilles Canesse a gold medal for winning the Southeast Regional men’s singles competition.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 30, 2013
Qualifying Round

The Sarasota Club de Petanque will host the 2013 FPUSA National Men's Triples Championship and World Championship Qualification Tournament Nov. 2 and Nov. 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
An aerial view of John Ringling’s Ritz-Carlton Hotel in 1952.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 30, 2013
The Ghost Hotel

John Ringling's Ritz-Carlton hotel stood vacant on the Key for more than 30 years, leading many locals to call it 'the Ghost Hotel.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Suzanne Horner
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 30, 2013
The Good News: Jeaneen Hall & Suzanne Horner

Jeaneen Hall & Suzanne Horn are volunteers at Historic Spanish Point. Read more about them and watch a video in this week's Good News.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Ryan Lochte hangs out with the Sharks and talks to them about what it takes to be a champion swimmer.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Ryan Lochte visits the Sharks

Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte visited the National Champion Sarasota Sharks swim team Thursday, Oct. 24, at Evelyn Sadlier Jones YMCA Selby Aquatics Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Developer Michael Adams, architect Guy Peterson and developer Jonathan McCague present the new luxury condominiums.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Discovering Aqua Luxury Condominiums

Community members listened to a presentation Thursday, Oct. 25, at State of the Arts Gallery about the upcoming luxury condominium, Aqua. Developers Michael Adams and Jonathan McCague discussed the new ultra - luxury development and architect Guy Peterson discussed their design.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Melissa and Brian Precourt and their daughter Gwendolyn, 5, get ready to sample a Blue Rooster pulled pork slider.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Taste of SOMA

Community members sampled food from 20 area restaurants Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Taste of SOMA, A South of Main Street Tasting and Awareness Event for The Child Protection Center. Lisa Ridings and Vertigo performed live soul music. Community members donated to the organization and enrolled in a raffle after taking a tour of the facilities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2013
Wedding bells

Jennifer Greaves, daughter of Jim and Sheri Greaves, married Jeff Zych, son of Jeffrey and Sandra Zych, at sunset Aug. 3, on Siesta Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2013
Going for the gold

Travis Taafe, 17, competed in the 49th Head of the Charles Regatta Oct. 19 and Oct. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Brooke Lee and Kimora Lewis
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 24, 2013
Girls Inc. plants the seeds of new nutrition garden

Girls Inc. of Sarasota celebrated its new vegetable garden with a ribbon cutting Monday, Oct. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kadi Pallastrone
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 24, 2013
High 5

The top five moments in sports this week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cardinal Mooney High sophomore outside hitter Keri McMahon has aspirations of playing college volleyball and being in the CIA. Inset: McMahon serves the ball,top, and celebrates a point during the Cougars 3-0 victory over Bradenton Christian Oct. 22.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 24, 2013
Familiar bond

Cardinal Mooney High sophomore outside hitter Keri McMahon has developed into one of the leaders on the volleyball team.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2013
Just the Stats

This week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Richie James
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 24, 2013
Sidelines

Blazers win regional title; Sarasota Christian notches a win; Sailors keep playoff hopes alive

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
T. Guy Spencer submitted this photo of a bald eagle at sunrise, taken in Palmer Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2013
Weather: Sarasota

T. Guy Spencer submitted this photo of a bald eagle at sunrise, taken in Palmer Ranch.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kathleen McDonald. Photo by Nick Friedman.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 23, 2013
The Good News: Kathleen McDonald

Kathleen McDonald is a philanthropist and the former president of Art Center Sarasota. Learn more about her in this week's Good News feature.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Demardre Patterson
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Demardre Patterson

Cardinal Mooney High School senior running back Demardre Patterson rushed for 148 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Cougars Oct. 18 to a 62-0 Class 3A-District 6 victory over rival The Out-of-Door Academy.

  • East County
  • Sports
YPG members Jason Chachula and Frank Maggio
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Young Professionals chat with Mayor Shannon Snyder

Mayor Shannon Snyder met with young professionals, students and Community Youth Development Wednesday, Oct. 23, at New College to discuss future plans and participate in an intimate conversation with young adults. The goal of the event was to cultivate active and informed citizens in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jean Lolli and Debby Johnson were recognized for their years of service at Forty Carrots.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 23, 2013
Forty Carrots celebrates 20 years

Forty Carrots Family Center celebrated their 20th Anniversary Wednesday, Oct. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Edith Barr-Dunn and Dora Walters
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2013
93 and counting

Edith Barr-Dunn celebrated her 93rd birthday Sunday, Oct. 20.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Susie Lee and Cooper
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Stoneybrook Halloween Dog Parade

Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club held their annual Halloween Dog Parade, Monday Oc. 21. Residents and their furry friends dressed in their best costumes to walk along the country club grounds and win the costume competition. All proceeds benefited the Sarasota County Sheriff's Animal Services.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Patrick O'Connor, Matt Strube and Mike D'Angelo from Boca Grande said their secret ingredient was island love.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Firehouse Chili Cook-Off

Sarasota County firehouses battled it out for Sarasota's best chili in the 14th Annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off, Sunday Oct. 20. The cook-off was held in front of Morton's Gourmet Market on Osprey Ave. and had over a dozen stations competing. Stations got creative with both their chili and booths.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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