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Andrew Grass, Kenny Smith, Ann Hankinson, Joshua Dinenberg and Max Cotler
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Pineview Graduation

The Pineview Class of 2012 graduated, Sunday, June 3, at Van Wezel.

  • Sarasota
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Alicia Martnelli, Elisabeth Reyes and Colleen Darby sing the Star Spangled Banner while Tiffany Faulkner signs the song, Saturday, June 2, at Riverview High School’s graduation at Robarts arena.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview Graduation

The Riverview High School Class of 2012 graduated from Robarts Arena, Saturday, June 2.

  • Sarasota
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Venesha Bryant, Brenna Browning, Jazmine Brown, Janae Bryant and Brittley Mayes
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High School Graduation

Booker High School's Class of 2012 graduated, Saturday, June 2, at Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 31, 2012
Ringling Picnic packs its bags

Foodies who want to enjoy some curbside cuisine at Sarasota's Ringling Picnic Food Court only have one day left before the food trucks pack up and roll out for the summer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 31, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Anna Phillips

Anna Phillips, 15, has been involved in Sarasota Aquatic Synchronized Swimming at the YMCA (SASSY) since she was in the sixth grade.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 31, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight

Enjoy this week's Observer Team Spotlight, featuring Donald Seelley.

  • Sarasota
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This home at 560 Commonwealth Place in Siesta’s Bayside Waterside East has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,096 square feet of living area. It sold for $640,000. Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 31, 2012
Royal Palm Harbor home sells for $935,000

A home in Royal Palm Harbor tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Edith Mehiel, Sarasota, sold her home at 1240 Northport Drive to Jill Taffet and Janine Gevas, Sarasota, for $935,000.

  • Sarasota
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Eric Piazza
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 31, 2012
Neighbors: Eric Piazza

Software developer Eric Piazza's new app allows sporty - and competitive - friends to connect from anywhere in a virtual running club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jared Serfozo submitted this photo, taken behind the Sarasota Courthouse looking east.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 31, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Jared Serfozo submitted this photo, taken behind the Sarasota Courthouse looking east.

  • Sarasota
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Diaa and Seham Sabek
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy Party

Mary Lee, owner of the Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy, hosted a party to celebrate the end of season, Saturday, May 26. Guests were invited to dress whimsically and enjoy the art, food and company of other attendees, who joined in the whimsical spirit of the party. Jimi Gee provided live guitar music for the event.

  • Sarasota
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Dominic Stratford, 3, Aiden Baker, 4, and Ava Baker, 2, wave their flags during the parade.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Memorial Day parade and ceremony

The downtown Sarasota Memorial Day parade and ceremony took place, Monday, May 28. The theme for this year's parade was 'A Nation Forever Grateful'.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Paul Fleischmann and Rita Al Jones
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Landings Racquet Club Memorial Day Barbecue

Landings Racquet Club members and their guests celebrated Memorial Day with a barbecue Monday, May 28. Retired Army colonels Jerry Welch and Bob Fernander delivered a special ceremony to commemorate the service of Landings War Veterans who passed away in the last year, and attending veterans were recognized by name. Ricky Russell and Barbara Rothman provided patriotic musical entertainment for the event, and guests enjoyed an all American meal of hamburgers, hot dogs, beans, salads and desserts.

  • Sarasota
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The billboard at Walt’s Fish Market announced the grand opening of their new Chickee Bar.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Grand Opening of the Chickee Bar at Walt's

The Chickee Bar at Walt's Fish Market held a grand opening party, Sunday, May 27. Proceeds from the drink sales, raffles and donations all went towards the Tom Wallin's Reef Fund.

  • Sarasota
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Joohyn Kim receives her diploma, Friday, May 25, from President Michalson of New College.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: New College's 2012 Commencement Ceremony

The second largest class to graduate from New College had their graduation ceremony, Friday, May 25, out on the lawn of the New College bayfront

  • Sarasota
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Briana Smith, Layni Chamberlain, Angela Mich and Claire Whitacre
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • May 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney High School Graduation

There were hugs, huddles and smiles all over the Van Wezel lobby Friday, as Cardinal Mooney seniors eagerly awaiting their shining moment of crossing the stage.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chris and Georgia Meredith with their sons John, 9, and Matthew, 4, Saturday, May 26. Meredith is in the air force.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Big Cat Habitat Salute to the Troops

Servicemen, women and their families were able to visit Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary for free during Memorial Day weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 24, 2012
Marathon runner returns to Sarasota

Sarasota resident John Pyle, who is known for running marathons with a large American flag, has finally returned from his 83-day, 3,144-cross country run from San Francisco to Key West.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Booker High School head trainer Keven Eichorn, right, stands with sophomore Willie Taite and junior Michael Sanchez.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 24, 2012
Athletes receive free physicals

Approximately 300 area athletes received free health screenings to ensure they can participate in team sports this fall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 24, 2012
Neighbors: Ward Larsen

Sarasota native Ward Larsen has written four books and won numerous awards. His first book is being adapted for a major motion picture.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 24, 2012
Gearing up for Gumball

Debora Blomster has always been a gearhead. On Thursday, May 24, she and three close friends will take part in the annual weeklong, 3,000-mile Gumball Rally from New York City to Los Angeles.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 24, 2012
JUST THE STATS

2 - The number of Sarasota High defensive backs who will be playing football in Ohio next fall. Lenard Rivers will attend The College of Wooster, and Jonathon Berman signed with John Carroll University.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 24, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight

Meet this week's Observer team spotlight: Grayson Dyer

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 24, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Austin Jacob Interial

Cardinal Mooney junior, Austin Jacob Interial, is already gearing up for a great senior year. Finishing out his junior year with the spring football season, Interial has been a key player for the Cougars this season as one of the starting linebackers for the team.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 24, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Katalin Volgyi submitted this sunset photo, taken on the New College campus in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jennifer Walker interacts with the contestants.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 21, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Bay Club Masterpiece Living Day

Sarasota Bay Club hosted its quarterly Masterpiece Living Day Thursday, May 17. The event focuses on improving residents' social, spiritual, intellectual and physical skills with activities such as volleyball, mutual interviews and Wii games. As part of the event, residents and staff teamed up to compete in a sports trivia competition.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Chairs Chuck and Diann Flanders with president John Leeming and president elect Thomas Maryott
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 21, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Crew Banquet

More than 120 Sarasota Crew rowers and their families gathered at the Ritz Carlton Sunday, May 20, to celebrate the end of a successful season. The team has enjoyed victory at the district, state and regional levels and is preparing to head to Tennessee for nationals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cody Taylor and Julia Adkins with Allison Doran and Nolan Ryan
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 21, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SHS Prom - Casino Royale

Sarasota High School students enjoyed an evening at the "Casino Royale", Saturday, May 19, at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dr. Harold Alterman listens to Gina Vandroff’s dog Izzy’s heart.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Blessing of the Animals

Rabbi Brenner Glickman reminded Temple Emanu-El members of the importance of animal companionship and the roles pets play in our lives Saturday, May 18. Rabbi Glickman delivered a scripture-inspired message about animals before personally blessing guests' pets, and a veterinarian was on hand to provide routine check ups.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Will Getzen, Romeo, looks up at Ivy Morton, Juliet, out on her balcony.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Southside's Romeo and Juliet

The fourth grade students of Taunya Fogleman's class at Southside Elementary performed William Shakespeare's tragic love story Romeo and Juliet, Thursday, May 17, and Friday, May 18, at Southside Elementary.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Marcy Johannes prepares to wrap up a necklace bought by Valerie Cox from Raven Wood Studios, Saturday, May 19.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: The 9th Annual Downtown Sarasota Craft Festival

The 9th Annual Downtown Sarasota Craft Festival brought hundreds of people out to peruse, buy and enjoy a variety of arts and crafts, Saturday, May 19, and Sunday, May 20, along Main Street and in 5 points park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
New and former Presidents of the Sarasota Republican Club Mike Moran and Chuck Volkert
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Republican Club meeting and dinner

The Sarasota Republican Club held their monthly dinner meeting, Thursday, May 17, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. Chuck Volkert stepped down as president and Mike Moran will now be the new president of the club. Those who attended also helped to vote and welcome the new members on the Board of Directors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 17, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Garry Faber

Garry Faber is a downtown Sarasota postal worker. Read more about him in our candid "Five Things."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 17, 2012
Neighbors: Garry Faber

Garry Faber is a downtown Sarasota postal worker who has devoted his life to serving others in any way he can.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The German exchange students enjoyed Siesta Key Beach with their American hosts.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 17, 2012
Riverview introduces America to German exchange students

Sixteen students from Freiburg, Germany, participated in German American Partnership program to promote intercultural understanding.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Riverview students guide a tour of the school’s new aquascience greenhouse.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 17, 2012
Riverview opens aquascience greenhouse

The new lab will teach the importance of marine life sustainability.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 17, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Donna Judge

Sarasota's Donna Judge is the coach of the U.S. Southeastern Regional Martial Arts team, which comprises martial arts students from all over the state.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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