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Stephanie Hannum
August 15, 2013

Sarasota taps into its inner diva

Sarasota, as well as local businesses, will be in the spotlight this weekend on E!'s show, 'Total Divas.'

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Nick Friedman
August 15, 2013

Branching Out

In her second month as senior center manager at Sarasota Senior Friendship Centers, Jennifer Riesenberger uses her passion for creativity and helping others to broaden seniors' horizons.

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Observer Staff
August 15, 2013

Weather Photo: Sarasota 08/15/13

Pamela Merenghi submitted this photo of a storm off Siesta Key Beach.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
August 15, 2013

Artistic Excellence

Former competitive gymnast Jason Collins returned to the gym last year and was named the Sarasota Surge's new program director in December after spending 15 years as a professional opera singer.

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Yaryna Klimchak
August 15, 2013

Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, here I am at: SARASOTA BALLET CHILDREN'S CAMP

Tiny ballerinas pranced around in tutus Aug. 4 to Aug. 9, in preparation for their "Sleeping Beauty" performance in front of their families.

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Yaryna Klimchak
August 14, 2013

Schools back in session, slow down

Sarasota County Public School students will return to school Monday, Aug 19. Drivers are being asked to be extra conscious of their surroundings when driving in a school zone.

Siesta Key
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Yaryna Klimchak
August 13, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : St. Martha Back to School Bash

Students excitedly bustled in and out of classrooms Tuesday, Aug. 13, at St. Martha Catholic School to get ready for the new school year. Children brought in their supplies, signed up for after school activities, met their new teachers and got their uniforms. They discovered who their new classmates are and some turned in summer homework.

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Heather Merriman Saba
August 13, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Bay Rotary Club's Back to School Backpack Event

The Sarasota Bay Rotary held their annual backpack event on Tuesday, August 13 at the Van Wezel.

Sarasota
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Yaryna Klimchak
August 12, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Ballet Children's Camp

Little ballerinas pranced around in tutus Monday, Aug. 4 to Friday, Aug. 9, in preparation for their performance of 'Sleeping Beauty" for their families.

Sarasota
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Yaryna Klimchak
August 12, 2013

Perseid meteor shower lights up the world

Humans have been witnessing the Perseid Meteor Shower every August for the past 2,000 years.

Siesta Key
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Alex Mahadevan
August 12, 2013

County urges Pelican Cove residents to boil water

Sarasota County has issued a boil-water advisory after repairing a water main near Pelican Cove Condominiums over the weekend.

Sarasota
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Yaryna Klimchak
August 11, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Girls Inc. 'I am More'

One hundred girls modeled self-confidence on the runway today at Sarasota Square Mall for the launch of the 'I am More' marketing campaign and to end the 10-week summer camp. The Community Foundation of Sarasota gave Girls Inc. a $20,000 grant to promote the campaign that focuses on girls self-esteem and self-image.

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Heather Merriman Saba
August 11, 2013

SYC's Black & White Ball

Masked and dressed in black and white, members of the Sarasota Yacht Club enjoyed their annual Black and White Ball Saturday, Aug. 10.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Alex Mahadevan
August 9, 2013

FRIDAY FIVE: Celebrities born in Sarasota

Famous rock stars, actors and writers have chosen Sarasota as a retirement destination, but quite a few celebrities hail from the Gulf Coast region 'where urban amenities meet small-town living.'

Sarasota
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Heather Merriman Saba
August 9, 2013

Senior Friendship Center Luau

Friends of the Senior Friendship Center enjoyed a luau on Friday, August 9 at the Sarasota Friendship Center

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Yaryna Klimchak
August 9, 2013

Church of the Redeemer welcomes new deacon

Deacon David Bumstead says the Sarasota community welcomed him and his wife, Beka, with open arms.

Sarasota
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Heather Merriman Saba
August 8, 2013

Sarasota Newcomers Luncheon

Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino spoke at the Sarasota Newcomer's August Luncheon at the Longboat Key Club on Thursday, August 8.

Sarasota
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Yaryna Klimchak
August 8, 2013

Residents organize high school reunion

Two Lakewood Ranch women are hoping to organize graduates of Miami Senior High School, in Miami, who live in the Sarasota/Bradenton for a reunion luncheon.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
August 8, 2013

Siesta Key native competes in Austria

Brown University junior and Siesta Key native Hunter Leeming competed in the Under 23 Rowing World Championships July 24 to July 28, in Linz, Austria, as part of Team USA.

Sarasota
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Yaryna Klimchak
August 8, 2013

Memory lane

It had been 35 years since Oma McCall, of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, and Phillip King, of The Glasser Schoenbaum Human Services Center, had seen each other.

Sarasota
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Nick Friedman
August 8, 2013

Cabana Inn aims to lose bad rap, plug into music scene

Scott and Beverly Woolridge are fighting to revive the historic bar and establish it as the area's premier music venue.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
August 8, 2013

Minnah Stein sews treasured threads

Middle-schooler Minnah Stein uses her creative talents to give back to people impacted by cancer.

East County
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Yaryna Klimchak
August 8, 2013

Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, here I am at: SEA SLEUTHS CAMP

Children scouted for sea creatures, snorkeled, kayaked, field sampled, fished and boated Monday, July 29 to Friday Aug. 2, at Sea Sleuths Camp at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
August 8, 2013

Weather Photo: Sarasota 08/08/13

Colleen Fallon submitted this photo of fishermen at sunset on Siesta Point.

Sarasota
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Yaryna Klimchak
August 6, 2013

Neighbors meet police during National Night Out

Law enforcement and the community got to know each other at the 30th anniversary of National Night Out.

Sarasota
News

Yaryna Klimchak
August 6, 2013

Randabi's Deli celebrates grand opening

Sarasotans can enjoy a complimentary sampler platter with a purchase of any meal through Sunday for the grand opening week of Randabi's Deli, 6550 Gateway Ave.

Sarasota
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Yaryna Klimchak
August 5, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : First Monday

Business people chattered and mingled Monday, Aug 5, at BB&T on Fruitville for the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's First Monday. The chamber donated the proceeds from the cash bar to a local non-profit that was in attendance from a business card drawing. Seventy-five people attended the event.

Sarasota
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Nick Friedman
August 5, 2013

Landmarks fight vandalism with security cameras

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County recently awarded the Historical Society of Sarasota County a $3,770-grant for a security-camera system

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
August 3, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : Siesta Beach Olympic and Sprint Triathlon

Athletes swam, biked and ran Saturday, Aug 3, at the Siesta Beach Olympic and Sprint Triathlon. Approximately 400 people participated in the duathlon, 1 mile run, 12.4 mile bike and 3.1 mile run; Olympic Triathlon 1.5 km swim, 40 km bike, and 10 km run; and the Triathlon Sprint, 0.25 mile swim, 12.4 mile bike and 3.1 mile run.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Eddie Kirsch
August 2, 2013

Video feature: Sarasotans talk about tax-free holiday

Taxes will be the last thing on shoppers' minds this weekend - the Florida Department of Revenue's tax-free holiday begins today.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 2, 2013

Video feature: Adam Jaco's Boxing & Fitness

Boxers have an intense workout regiment. We stopped by Adam Jaco's Boxing and Fitness for a lesson in extreme fitness.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
August 2, 2013

Students presented with Dolphin Aviation scholarships

Sen. Nancy Detert and Dolphin Aviation owner Ron Ciaravella present five Sarasota County students with scholarships.

Sarasota
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Yaryna Klimchak
August 2, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : Sea Sleuths Camp Spotlight

Excited children looked for sea creatures, snorkeled, kayaked, field sampled, fished and took a boat trip Monday, July 29 to Friday August 2, at Sea Sleuths Camp at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium. Fifth through eighth graders explored the relationship between local marine life in the Duos of Deep themed camp. They learned that marine life depend on one another for survival and waded in Sarasota Bay with nets to examine the tiny critters.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
August 1, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : Dick Vitale gives scholarships

Hundreds of children shouted 'awesome baby' as ESPN Television sports analyst, writer and philanthropist, Dick Vitale walked into the gymnasium Thursday, Aug 1, at the Lee Wetherington Boys and Girls Club to present five $1,000 scholarships to Sarasota County students. All five scholarship recipients have been with the Boys and Girls Club since childhood.

Sarasota
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Nick Friedman
August 1, 2013

Chalk Festival redraws its boundaries

The 2013 Sarasota Chalk Festival will be more spread out and span fewer days than last year. Some downtown businesses are looking forward to the expected influx of patrons.

Sarasota
News

Nick Friedman
August 1, 2013

Inspirational Influence: Dick Morgan

As image consultant for Goodwill Manasota, 90-year-old Dick Morgan travels to more than 40 stores and donation centers each month to promote Goodwill's mission.

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