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Participants laugh and have fun as they enjoy themselves, Thursday, June 7, during the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Poker Tournament.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Poker Tournament

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce partnered with the Sarasota Kennel Club for the first time in order to host the 2012 Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Poker Tournament, Thursday, June 7, at the Sarasota Kennel Club. The proceeds directly benefited the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce and its efforts to host the 4th of July Community Fireworks Celebration at Siesta Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Gov. Rick Scott spoke about the economy, November elections and education during the luncheon.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 8, 2012
Argus Foundation "Meet the Minds" luncheon featuring Gov. Rick Scott (VIDEO)

Gov. Rick Scott addressed the economy, elections and education during The Argus Foundation's "Meet the Minds" luncheon today, at Longboat Key Club and Resort.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Steve Stottlemeyer, Richard Barth and Charles Tirrell
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Glenridge Carroll Center Reopening

Residents of the Glenridge gathered for the grand reopening ceremony of the newly renovated Carroll Center Wednesday, June 6. The $6.4-million project, which took a little longer than a year, added two new wings to the facility. After a presentation by CEO Charles Tirrell, residents enjoyed hors d'oeuvres and wine.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Speakers Dr. David Matkin, Nora Patterson and James Linn stand with Tiger Bay president Mollie Cardamone.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club Luncheon

The Tiger Bay Club met for its monthly luncheon Thursday, June 7 at Michael's on East. Attendees socialized before enjoying lunch and hearing a discussion about public pensions from speakers Dr. David Matkin, James Linn, Jim Brantley and moderator Nora Patterson.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Margaret Romanes, Charlotte Perret and Joey Frye
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Opera Guild Summer Salon

The Sarasota Opera Guild held its Summer Salon Series featuring musicians Gil Katz and Nadine Trudel Thursday, at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
In March the Sarasota County School Board unveiled concepts for long-planned renovations for Sarasota High School's campus.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 7, 2012
Public hears SHS renovation options

Stakeholders in the Sarasota High School renovation project yesterday saw initial renderings and shared opinions at the first of two design charrettes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 7, 2012
Students collect box tops for money

First-grade students at Phillippi Shores Elementary won the grand prize in the Box Top Traveling Trophy contest for collecting 2,445 box tops during the course of the school year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 7, 2012
Fanny Brice visits Kobernick House

Marya Grandy, who plays the lead in "Fanny Brice" at the Asolo Repertory Theatre, visited residents at the Kobernick House last week with her accompanist, Ian Weinberger, and performed "Second Hand Rose."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jill Ross poses with the first puppet she built, which she named Jerry. Ross built the puppet using Jim Henson’s technique.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 7, 2012
Neighbors: Jill Ross

Jill Ross is a certified therapeutic recreation specialist who uses her background in theater, arts and puppetry to brighten the lives of Sarasota Bay Club residents.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home at 5073 Higel Ave. has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,920 square feet of living area. It sold for $840,000. Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 7, 2012
Three-bedroom Siesta Cove home sells for $975,000

The following residential real-estate transactions took place between May 21 and May 25. A home in Siesta Cove tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Chap Percival submitted this photo of the sun halo Monday, June 4, taken on the Pine View School campus.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 7, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Chap Percival submitted this photo of the sun halo Monday, June 4, taken on the Pine View School campus.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 7, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight

This week's Observer Team Spotlight is Daniel Prewett.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 7, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Julie Forbes

Julie Forbes has had a love of being out on the water since she was an infant. As a child, she accompanied her parents while they raced their sailboat on the Long Island Sound.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dalton Burroughs, 3, tries to hit a ball through a wicket with a mallet, Wednesday, June 6.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Children's Day at Phillippi Farmhouse Market

The Phillippi Farmhouse Market celebrated the beginning of summer with a Children's Day from 9 am to 2 pm, Wednesday, June 6. There were a variety of free activities including face painting, arts and crafts, games, live music and a watermelon seed-spitting contest

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dr. Anne Chauvet accepted the Small Business of the Year Award on behalf of Critical Care and Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce put the spotlight on Sarasota's standout small business Tuesday, June 5, at the 22nd Annual Frank G. Berlin Sr. Small Business of the Year Awards. Area business owners and attendees filled the conference room of the Hyatt Regency, where master of ceremonies and owner of McCurdy's Comedy Theatre Les McCurdy introduced the finalists and kept the audience laughing. This year's Small Business of the Year Award winner was Critical Care and Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The boys’ and girls’ lines merged as the graduates headed out onto the football field.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High School Graduation Ceremony

Sarasota High School sent its 2012 graduating class off with a ceremony on its football field Saturday, June 2. Friends and family filled the stands as students took the field to receive their diplomas.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Learn how to make cake pops from Becky Schultes.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 4, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Becky Schultes

Sarasota resident Becky Schultes is the owner of Sweet Teeth Cake Pops and Bites. Get her recipe for cake pops in our 'In the Kitchen' feature.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Hundreds of people attended the 25th annual National Cancer Survivors Day, Sunday, June 3, at Michael’s On East. The theme was "Celebrate the Music of Life."
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 25th annual National Cancer Survivors Day

Cancer survivors, along with their friends and families, attended the 25th annual National Cancer Survivors Day Sunday, June 3, at Michael's On East. The theme for the event was 'Celebrate the Music of Life.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rawley Schreiver and L.J. Schreiver.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Joyful Noise Music Festival

Local artists and performers collaborated Saturday, June 2, to perform a free concert to benefit Second Chance Last Opportunity, a community nonprofit dedicated to serving at-risk teens and families. The first president of the Rock-and-Roll Hall of Fame and current president of Ringling College, Larry Thompson and his wife Pat hosted the Joyful Noise Music Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtney Minthorn and Kristina Holman
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Suncoast Polytechnical High School Graduation Ceremony

The first graduating class of Suncoast Polytechnical High School celebrated its graduation ceremony Friday, June 1, at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. After opening in 2008, the technology magnet school's first ceremony saw 127 students earn diplomas. Seniors Christopher Brantley and Ellie Koval delivered the commencement speeches.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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
  • Neighbors
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
  • Neighbors
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
  • Neighbors
    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
  • Neighbors
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
  • Real Estate
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
  • Neighbors
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
  • News
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
  • Neighbors
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
  • Neighbors
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
  • Neighbors
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
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