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Sarasota | Neighbors

Philip Abraham watches as presidential results come in.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Democrats Club Watch Party

The Sarasota Democrat Club hosted an election-night watch party at Marina Jack Tuesday, Nov. 6. Guests gathered to watch the results of the local and national elections with local Democratic candidates. District 16 U.S. House Representative candidate Keith Fitzgerald delivered a concession speech.

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GRAND PRIZE WINNER: Sarasota residents Nilda and David Mager read their Observer everywhere they go — even Sicily, Italy!
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2012
Oh, the places we'll go ...

The Observer has logged thousands of miles this year, traveling to and from unique places all around the world.

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Watch our video for detailed cooking instructions and more about Euphemia Haye, and the Sarasota-Manatee Originals.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 6, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Chef Raymond Arpke

This week the Observer went in the kitchen with chef Raymond Arpke of Euphemia Haye, a Sarasota-Manatee Originals restaurant. Read more about the trip in our candid "In the Kitchen" special.

  • Siesta Key
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Molly Nichols poses in the foreground while Caitlin McMullen and Wendy Rucci perform their duet in Fuzion Dance’s “3-DANCE” Monday, Nov. 5, on Kurt Wenner’s chalk piece.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 3-DANCE

Fuzion Dance and the Sarasota Chalk Festival teamed up to put on a one-of-a-kind show Monday, Nov. 5, in Burns Court. The dancers performed a production called "3-DANCE" on Kurt Wenner's 3-D chalk piece that he and dozens of other artists created for the 2012 Sarasota Chalk Festival.

  • Sarasota
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Alexis Zinkl a sophomore at Canterbury High School competes in the girls 100-yard breaststroke.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 2012 FHSAA Class 1A Region 3 Swim Meet

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School hosted 2012 FHSAA Class 1A Region 3 Swim Meet on Saturday Nov. 3 at The Selby Aquatic Center. Preliminary races started at 9:00 a.m. and finals began at 5:30 p.m.

  • Sarasota
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Austin Kuicken, Jada Prescod, Aysha Mohamed and Jaiden Kuicken dance to the music.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Chalk Chill VIP Party

Festivalgoers attended the Chalk Chill VIP Party of Friday Nov.2 on Laurel Street. Electrical violinist Willie Royal, from Willie & Lobo and Nicolaas Kraster from Lotus Fire performed while partygoers danced to the music. The atmosphere was fun and festive as people chatted on lounge couches and sipped on drinks.

  • Sarasota
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Paola Ovies and Clara May Homeister
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Fall Family Festival

The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast hosted a fall family festival at the Bay Preserve at Osprey Saturday, Nov. 3. Children and their families enjoyed activities, including face painting, games, a fitness center, exploring a fire truck, trolley rides and live music.

  • Sarasota
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Niocholas Clifton, Ari Ginsberg-Klemmt and Jaden Probus pose after finishing their games.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Scholastic Chess Tournament

Young chess enthusiasts from all over the city gathered in the gymnasium of Faith Lutheran Church Saturday, Nov. 3 for a citywide youth tournament, hosted by Sarasota Scholastic Chess, a nonprofit organization formed to promote youth involvement in the game. Students put their skills to the test for the chance to win trophies and medals.

  • Sarasota
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Dave Christner and Julie Miller
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Christian Homecoming

Sarasota Christian School hosted its homecoming event Saturday, Nov. 3 at its campus. Alumni and students gathered to participate in fall festivities and sports, including kickball games. Guests enjoyed food and drink and reuniting with alumni.

  • Sarasota
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Ken and Lois Seropian
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SECA Car Show

Approximately 150 cars rolled onto Hillview Street for the second annual SECA Car Show, which benefits the Life of Riley Foundation. Guests admired the display of cars, which included classics, muscle cars and luxury cars of all eras.

  • Sarasota
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The gala was white themed with white decorations. Partygoers wore white as well.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Sinai Annual Illumination Fundraiser Gala

Temple Sinai held their Annual Illumination Fundraiser. The gala was white themed complete with a photo booth, dinner, and dancing. Partygoers bid on silent auction items ranging from jewelry to scuba diving lessons and all proceeds went to the Temple Sinai preschool.

  • Sarasota
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Basil, 10, got to attend the Republican rally with Martha Hudson Saturday, Nov. 3, at Dolphin Aviation.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Rally

More than 200 people attended the Republican Party of Sarasota 2012 GOTV Rally Saturday, Nov. 3, at Dolphin Aviation.

  • Sarasota
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Ruben Poncia works on his piece “Flea Circus”.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chalk Festival - Sunday

Thousands of people came out to see the finished chalk pieces Sunday, Nov. 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chalk artists work on their pieces Saturday, Nov. 3, as spectators walk by and watch them work.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chalk Festival - Saturday

Thousands of people attended the Sarasota Chalk Festival Saturday, Nov. 3, throughout Burns Court. Most of the artwork was on Pineapple Avenue with a few pieces being created on side streets.

  • Sarasota
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Stephen Palladino, of Clearwater, works on a mural on the side of the Shamrock Pub as Wes Roos, of Tampa, looks on.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 5, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Shamrock Pub Goes Vertical

Stephen Palladino, of Clearwater, works on a mural on the side of the Shamrock Pub as Wes Roos, of Tampa, looks on.

  • Sarasota
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Brandon Brown, No. 10, runs with the ball while Dunbar’s Gregory Houston, No. 20, tries to catch up to Brown.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker v. Dunbar

The Booker Tornadoes played the Dunbar Tigers Friday, Nov. 2, at Booker High School. The Tornadoes lost to the Tigers 35 - 0.

  • Sarasota
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Venice City Manager Edward Lavallee with Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club

City managers from Sarasota, Longboat Key, Venice and North Port spoke at the Tiger Bay Club's regular luncheon Thursday, Nov. 1. Guests mingled before listening to the program and enjoying a meal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. Iris G. Gonzalez
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Bay Club Halloween

Residents of the Sarasota Bay Club dressed in costume for a Halloween cocktail party Wednesday, Oct. 31. Guests showed off their disguises and enjoyed cocktails before dinner and dancing, and staff-decorated pumpkins sat on display.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bernie Kloppenburg and Courtney Goodman
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Trick or Treat

The Sarasota Yacht Club hosted a trick-or-treat event on its docks Wednesday, Oct. 31 to celebrate Halloween. Guests showed off their costumes and enjoyed appetizers, candy and trick or treating on the docks before the winners of the pumpkin-carving contest were announced.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Leilani Cruz, 9, Jade Butler, 10, and Shayla White, 7
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Girls Inc. Trick-or-Treat

The girls of Girls Inc. had the opportunity to trick-or-treat downtown Wednesday, Oct. 31, at the City Center building.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Herb Lenk, Judilee Sterne and Ellen Lenk. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 1, 2012
Temple Emanu-El greets new members

Temple Emanu-El greeted new members with a wine and cheese reception before Shabbat services Friday, Oct. 26.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 1, 2012
Fresh ink

Fire Station 12 showed off a handmade sign at the 13th annual Firehouse Chili Cook-off Sunday, Oct. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 1, 2012
Students discover science of life

Students in the environmental-science program at McIntosh Middle School recently visited Selby Gardens for hands-on botanical research experiments. The students compared soil samples to measure for organic versus inorganic matter and used a turkey baster and a sieve to examine the tanks of bromeliads for microorganisms.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Team Florida poses for a group photo on the final day of the championship.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 1, 2012
Swimming championships make a splash

As five swimmers from Team Florida gracefully pierce the still water of the Evalyn Sadlier Jones YMCA pool, the boisterous sound of swing-era horns quickly sets the mood.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 1, 2012
Life of Riley Foundation revs up for car show and fundraiser

The car-show fundraiser returns with the addition of a kick-off party.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ryan Hails, Ben Delaney, Grant Golub, Andrew Konecny and Travis Taaffe. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 1, 2012
Making Waves: Sarasota Crew

Under the leadership of men's coach Liza Dickson, Sarasota Crew is shedding its underdog status and earning a national reputation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 1, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Angelina Grebe

Pine View sophomore Angelina Grebe joined the Sarasota High School cross-country team this year, and she is already proving to be a key competitor for the Lady Sailors. Grebe won the Sarasota Cross Country Championships Oct. 24, with a time of 19:16.12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 1, 2012
JUST THE STATS

6 - The number of seniors on this year's Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team, which advanced to the regional quarterfinals for the first time since 2007.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home at 5045 Commonwealth Drive has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,395 square feet of living area. It sold for $630,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 1, 2012
Two homes in Siesta Properties sell for $9.99 million

Two homes in Siesta Properties top all transactions in this week's real estate. Barbara Brunckhorst, of Sarasota, sold two homes at 7960 Sanderling Road and 8000 Sanderling Road to Frank Brunckhorst III, trustee, of Sarasota, for $4,995,000, both totaling $9.99 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Alan Kasow submitted this sunset photo, taken from the top of Marina Tower overlooking the bay.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 1, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Alan Kasow submitted this sunset photo, taken from the top of Marina Tower overlooking the bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Happy Halloween!
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Martha Halloween Bash

Students at St. Martha Catholic School celebrated Halloween with fun activities such as wrapping each other like mummies.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Pippi, 3 mos., won Best in Show.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Phillippi Farmhouse Market Howl-O-Ween

There were more than 20 dogs that took part in the first Phillippi Farmhouse Market Howl-O-Ween competition Wednesday, Oct. 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alex Stafford and his daughter Chloe and Chloe Maticsek
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: AAF Suncoast Dodgeball Tournament

Six teams dipped, ducked dove and dodged Saturday, Oct. 27 at AAF Suncoast's second annual Battle of the Balls fundraiser dodgenball tournament, held at Girls Inc. Prizes were awarded for winning teams as well as for most creative team costumes and victory dances, and all money raised at the tournament and after party benefit AAF's scholarship fund.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Trinity Lemurian climbs on the garden’s tower of painted tires.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Trick or Treat at the Children's Garden

Children and their families had a chance to try on their costumes a few days early Sunday, Oct. 28 at the Children's Garden. Families brought canned goods to be donated to All Faiths Food Bank in exchange for a chance to tour the gardens in costume and trick or treat.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Roger and Lisa Barkin with Joseph McManus
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy Grand Reopening

Fans of art and whimsy gathered at the Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy Friday, Oct. 26 to celebrate the museum's grand reopening as it heads into its third season. Guests got in the spirit by dressing in whimsical attire, including wigs and accessories, and they enjoyed drinks and appetizers as well as live music, performed by Jimi Gee.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Station 22, Pepper Palace, celebrate winning first place.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO:The 13th Annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off

The 13th annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off took place on Sunday Oct. 29 by Morton's Gourmet Market. Proceeds from the cook-off went to the Sarasota Firefighters Benevolent fund. People sampled 15 different chilies that were made by the firefighters from 15 stations in Sarasota. They then voted for a People's Choice Award while judges chose first, second and third place. Station 22, Pepper Palace won first place and bragging rights for the year.

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  • Neighbors
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