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Observer Staff
April 5, 2012

Observer Team Spotlight: Tanner Holman

This week's Observer Team Spotlight is Tanner Holman

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
April 5, 2012

Athlete of the Week: Jade Rhodes

We've read about her for two years now since she and the Sarasota High School Sailors went to the state championship in 2010.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
April 5, 2012

JUST THE STATS

0 - The number of games the Sarasota High School JV girls basketball team lost during the regular season this year. The Lady Sailors went 20-0 this season to give Sarasota its first undefeated year of girls basketball.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
April 5, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Brian Elzinga took this sunset photo overlooking Sarasota Bay.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
April 4, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: 1Night 4Sight

The Center for Sight Foundation held "1Night 4Sight", a fundraiser dinner, Tuesday, April 3, at Michael's Wine Cellar.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
April 4, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: SCF v. Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles played their final game for the 2012 spring training season against the State College of Florida Manatees, Tuesday, April 3, at Ed Smith Stadium.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
April 3, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: VPA Spring Dance Performance

Booker High School's VPA Dance program put on their Spring Dance Performance, Thursday, March 29, inside Booker High School Auditorium. The show ran Thursday, Friday and Saturday and included nine pieces, two of which were choreographed by VPA students.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
April 2, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Jazz Brunch in the Park

All Faiths Food Bank Jazz Brunch in the Park was a big success, Sunday, April 1, out at Phillippi Estate Park.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
April 1, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: The Mighty Masquerade

The Siesta Key Kiwanis Club held their annual Tropical Nights fundraiser incognito this past Saturday, March 31, at Michael's on East.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
April 1, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Face Autism Egg Hunt

Face Autism sponsored an Egg Hunt, Saturday, March 31, at Ashton Elementary.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
April 1, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Treasure Hunt at GGL

Gulf Gate Library held their 2nd annual Treasure Hunt for kids ages 2 - 13, Saturday, March 31.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
April 1, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: CMHS presents Schoolhouse Rock Live!

Cardinal Mooney High School had a lot of fun performing 'Schoolhouse Rock Live!' this past weekend. Some of the most memorable songs include 'Three is a Magic Number', 'Just a Bill', 'Conjunction Junction' and 'Elbow Room'.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 29, 2012

Jungle Gardens to welcome albino badger

APRIL FOOLS - Due to an albino alligator named Pearl turning out to be such a success for Smuggler's Cove, Jungle Gardens will only be accepting albino animals going forward, in hopes of creating an albino petting zoo.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 29, 2012

Don't get left in the dust

APRIL FOOLS - The Observer Group will publish its first edition for left-handed readers Aug. 13 -- International Left Handers Day.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 29, 2012

Temple Beth Sholom celebrates Pi Day

As part of Temple Beth Sholom Goldie Feldman Academy's annual Pi Day celebration, eighth-grade student Sierra Van Such recited pi to 2,109 digits from memory.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 29, 2012

Guitar Company to give out gift card ... no joke!

Scott Cook, owner of Sarasota Guitar Company, is filming a promotional video at the guitar shop with the help of Sarasota-based improvisation group, Lazy Fairy Improv.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Rod Thomson
March 29, 2012

Friction-free foundations

How do Florida's two largest community foundations co-exist in the same community? Pretty well - now.

Sarasota
News

Nick Friedman
March 29, 2012

Pierian Spring honors donors, new director

Learning doesn't have to stop when you reach a certain age. In fact, the Pierian Spring Academy is a non-profit institution dedicated to offering courses to area seniors looking to continue their education.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 29, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Chuck Comstock took this photo from the Serenoa Golf Club in Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
March 29, 2012

Athlete of the Week: Brian Ragone

The Out-of-Door Academy senior Brian Ragone kept his undefeated streak alive, finishing in 40.78 to win the 300-meter hurdles at The Out-of-Door Academy Invite March 23.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 29, 2012

Observer Team Spotlight

Meet this week's Observer Team Spotlight, Ian Bain.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 29, 2012

JUST THE STATS

2 - The place the Riverview High girls track team captured at the Tarpon Invitational March 23. The Lady Rams scored 59 points in the meet.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Adam Hughes
March 29, 2012

South Cocoanut home tops sales

A home in South Cocoanut tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Eddie Kirsch
March 28, 2012

County to hold Adopt-a-thon Saturday

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office will hold its spring Adopt-a-thon Saturday, March 31, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
March 28, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Tennis Tuesdays at New Gate School

The USTA 10 and Under Tennis Program, more affectionately known as 'Tennis Tuesday', has the students at New Gate learning the basics from forehands, backhands and volleys to agility to sportsmanship.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
March 27, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Springfest

Now that spring has officially sprung, Palmer Ranch celebrated once again with their 6th annual Springfest, Saturday, March 24.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 27, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Kiltie Band and Green Band beach party

The Riverview High School Kiltie Band and the members of Japan's world-famous Green Band had a picnic and cookout, Sunday, March 25 at Siesta Key Beach. The two bands will be performing a free concert tonight, Tuesday, March 27, at the Riverview Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
March 26, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: 17th annual Giving Hunger the Blues

People had fun rocking out on Hillview Street, Sunday, March 25, at the 17th annual Giving Hunger the Blues festival. All proceeds benefited the All Faiths Food Bank.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 22, 2012

The Meadows raises funds

The women of The Meadows Country Club's golf, tennis and fitness communities recently raised nearly $11,000 to assist uninsured and underinsured patients at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System's Breast Health Center.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 22, 2012

Bikers raise funds for guide dogs

The Knights of the Eagle chapter of the International Widows Sons Masonic Riders motorcycle group recently raised $7,500 for the Southeastern Guide Dogs' Paws for Patriots program by selling raffle tickets for a customized golf cart.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
March 22, 2012

Four organizations partner in 36-hour fundraiser

The Community Foundation of Sarasota, the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, the Manatee Community Foundation and The Patterson Foundation have all partnered with the goal of raising $1 million to benefit more than 100 local nonprofits in the animal welfare, arts, education, environment, health and human-services sectors.

Sarasota
News

Rachel S. OHara
March 22, 2012

Neighbors: Joseph Spinella

Author Joseph Spinella loves sharing his stories of growing up in Sicily, Italy, with students in Sarasota schools.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Adam Hughes
March 22, 2012

Crescent condo sells for $575,000

A condominium in Crescent Siesta Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Timothy Rose, Minneapolis, sold his Unit E306 condominium at 6512 Midnight Pass Road to Wensel Family Ltd. Partnership for $575,000.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
March 22, 2012

Palmer Ranch welcomes new season with SpringFest

The fun begins with 5K and 12K races followed by live music, performances, food and much more.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
March 22, 2012

Athlete of the Week: Caroline Dailey

Out-of-Door Academy junior Caroline Dailey, 17, recently was awarded with a wildcard entry into the 2012 Women's USTA Pro Circuit Event March 25 through April 1, at The Oaks Club.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 22, 2012

JUST THE STATS

1 - The point differential in the 2012 Sarasota Slam softball championship March 17. Palm Harbor University knocked off Bellaire (Houston) 201 to capture the crown.

Sarasota
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