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Jen Blanco
May 9, 2013

Forge ahead: Jammeria Higdon

Sarasota High senior Jammeria Higdon closed out her prep track-and-field career at the Class 3A State Finals May 3, at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville.

Sarasota
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Jen Blanco
May 9, 2013

Athlete of the Week: Kehtura Merrick

Riverview High senior Kehtura Merrick threw the discus 120 feet, 7 inches to capture the state title at the Class 4A State Finals May 4, at the University of North Florida, in Jacksonville.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
May 9, 2013

SCHOOL BOARD

Students at The Gan School at Temple Sinai celebrated Israel's 65th birthday, which was April 16, by taking an imaginary plane ride to Israel.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
May 9, 2013

Teacher Spotlight: Sharon Mitchell

Sarasota Military Academy English teacher Sharon Mitchell goes beyond the basic requirements of teaching her 75 students grammar and reading comprehension - she teaches them to think differently, especially when it comes to poetry.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 9, 2013

Weather Photo: CITYSCAPE CANVAS

Linda Blacksher submitted this photo of a sunset from Rivo at Ringling in downtown Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
May 9, 2013

Kindred Spirits: The Romeos

The ROMEOs, or Retired Old Men Eating Out, is a group of widowers, who eat dinner together and support one another at The Glenridge at Palmer Ranch.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
May 9, 2013

Your Neighbor: Eva Schaal

Eva Schaal remembers the night Adolf Hitler came to power.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
May 8, 2013

Bay Haven names new principal

Chad Erickson, of Altoona, Wis., will succeed Betsy Asheim as principal of Bay Haven School of Basics Plus.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
May 8, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: Southside Elementary Annual Variety Show

There was plenty of talent and variety in the Annual Variety Show Tuesday, May 7, at Southside Elementary.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
May 8, 2013

Daughter keeps memories close to her heart

The Observer's 'Memories with Mom' contest winner, Helen Glaser, remembers the bravery and generosity of her mother, Maya Nathan.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 8, 2013

SIDELINES

Braden River High to hold Pirate Bowl; Sports performance testing upcoming

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
May 7, 2013

Sarasota YMCA youth to learn about health careers

Youth will get a chance to explore health career options this summer during a three week Health Career Summer Camp.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
May 6, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Rotary Club Kentucky Derby Party

Members of the Rotary Club of Sarasota Keys Foundation met Saturday, May 4, at the home of Al and Ilene Mirman, for a Kentucky Derby party. Attendees enjoyed hors d'oeuvres, sipped mint juleps and bid in a silent auction before enjoying the race.

Sarasota
News

Nick Friedman
May 5, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Christian Banquet

Sarasota Christian School juniors and seniors dressed in their best formal wear Saturday, May 4, for the Junior and Senior Banquet. Each year, the juniors surprise the seniors by choosing a theme and decorating the school's gymnasium. Students enjoy a meal before the banquet king and queen are named. This year's king and queen were Hunter Drake and Nicole Wittmer.

Sarasota
News

Yaryna Klimchak
May 5, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : Riverview High School Prom

Riverview seniors checked off on one of life's milestones Saturday, May 5 by attending prom at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Riverview High School held their prom at the Hyatt Regency Hotel for the first time since the ballroom could accommodate the 582 tickets sold. The theme was A Victorian Masquerade and Jaclyn Falconetti was announced prom queen and Alex Auchey prom king.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
May 4, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Yacht Club Kentucky Derby Party

The Sarasota Yacht Club held their 3rd Annual Kentucky Derby Party Saturday, May 4 to benefit scholarships for the study of Marine Sciences, Marine Engineering and Seamanship and to watch the 139th Kentucky Derby. Approximately 180 guests enjoyed mint juleps, derby appetizers, buffet, desserts, raffles and races. Women wore a variety of creative large hats and men wore colorful suits for the occasion.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
May 4, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : Arlington Park Neighborhood Association Picnic

The Arlington Park Neighborhood Association held their annual picnic Saturday, May 4 at Arlington Park to get the community together. Approximately 25 neighbors attended and enjoyed hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans, chips and beverages. Candidate Susan Chapman joined community members for the picnic.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
May 3, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : Ashton Elementary World Series

Ashton Elementary 5th graders played the 1992 and 2007 World Series games Friday, May 3 at Twin Lakes to have fun and use the baseball bucks they had been earning throughout the semester. Fifth grade teachers Donna McGarry and Stacy Sanders teamed up to organize the World Series day for the seventh year in a row. The idea started when one of McGarry's classes read 'In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson,' 12 years ago before she came to Ashton Elementary. This year teachers were granted the Edge of Excellence Grant for $500 that they used to purchase t-shirts for approximately 130 fifth graders.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 2, 2013

Key to the city

More than 100 community members and leaders, friends and family surprised Paul Thorpe, one of the founding members of the Downtown Association of Sarasota, April 25, at The Gator Club, to show their appreciation and celebrate the strides he's made for Sarasota over the past four decades.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 2, 2013

Clean sweep

Roughly 38 volunteers picked up trash Saturday, April 27, on Siesta Key Beach, as part of Keep America Beautiful's Great American Cleanup

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
May 2, 2013

Amateur sculptors carve their niches

The Siesta Key Amateur Sand Sculpture Contest returns for its 41st year.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
May 2, 2013

Sarasota police chief stresses crime prevention

After a rash of four burglaries in the Alta Vista neighborhood, Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino is urging neighborhood residents to use their best judgment and take precautions to avoid being victimized.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
May 2, 2013

Father and son create an appetite for words with book

Barron and Sy Schimberg are donating the money from their children's book, 'Pancakes and Pickles,' to the Miracle League of Manasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
May 2, 2013

HER 'BIG BREAK': Lindsey Bergeon

Sarasota resident and 2004 Riverview High graduate Lindsey Bergeon was one of 12 golfers selected to be on 'Big Break Mexico,' which premieres May 13, on the Golf Channel.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 2, 2013

SIDELINES

Riverview Rams qualify for state meet; ODA track teams post top-11 finishes

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 2, 2013

JUST THE STATS

5 - The number of Sarasota area baseball teams that advanced to the regional tournament, which began May 1.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
May 2, 2013

Athlete of the Week: Zack Summerall

Sarasota High sophomore Zack Summerall crossed the finish line in 4:22.09 to win the 1,600-meter run at the Class 3A-Region 3 meet April 25, at Charlotte High.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
May 2, 2013

MOMENTS IN TIME

The Observer takes a look back at this week in Sarasota's history.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
May 2, 2013

CONFIDENT STRIDES: Girls on the Run 5K

More than 100 girls from eight area schools will run in the Girls Inc. sponsored Girls on the Run 5K.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 2, 2013

SCHOOL BOARD BULLETIN

Students from Colegio Montessori Chiaravalle in LeÃ³n, Mexico, visited students at The NewGate School for the second annual student exchange program April 15 through April 27.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
May 2, 2013

Teacher Spotlight: Sean McDonald

The Out-of-Door Academy second-grade teacher Sean McDonald didn't expect to live in sunny Florida. In fact, he didn't expect to be a teacher, but he discovered his passion for teaching when he took courses in childhood education while studying pediatrics at Webster University in St. Louis.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
May 2, 2013

YOUR NEIGHBOR: Adrienne Wagner

Adrienne Wagner's Bay Plaza condominium is adorned with Oriental decorations: lamps, ikebana flower arrangements; tea sets; and a traditional Japanese wedding kimno that hangs on her living room wall.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 2, 2013

Weather Photo: SITTIN' ON THE DOCK OF THE BAY

Nate Ilardi submitted this photo of a sunset in Osprey.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
May 1, 2013

Lady Sailors launch come-from-behind win

Sophomore catcher Alyssa Price hit a solo home run in the top of the seventh inning to tie the game and helped propel the Sarasota High softball team to a 2-1 nine-inning victory over Braden River in the Class 7A-Region 3 semifinals April 30.

East County
Sports

Nick Friedman
April 30, 2013

Dr. Beach names Siesta Key Beach in top six beaches in Florida

In a list published in the Guardian, Dr. Stephen Leatherman named Siesta Key No. 3

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
April 29, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : The Glenridge Fashion Show

Ladies at the Glenridge on Palmer Ranch viewed the latest clothing styles Monday, April 29 during a fashion show at the Glenridge. PJ's Boutique, 1443 Main Street, brought clothing and accessories that eight models showed off to an audience of 80 women. 'I have been a customer of PJ's for a long time,' said Paula Spitalny, who helped coordinate the fashion show between PJ's and the Glenridge. 'They have very wearable apparel for our age group and price line.'

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