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Observer Staff
March 7, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Monthly Winner

February's Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner is Michael Tesar.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
March 6, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: Senior Senior Prom

The Riverview High School Key Club and Friends of Kobernick-Anchin put on a prom for the residents at Kobernick House, Saturday, March 3.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
March 5, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Fruitville Elementary Celebrates Dr. Seuss' Birthday

Students at Fruitville Elementary celebrated Dr. Seuss' birthday Friday, March 2, with a visit from Junior League of Sarasota volunteers. Students wore Seuss-themed hats and visited with first-grade teacher Laurie Butler, who was dressed as The Cat in the Hat. Volunteers read Dr. Seuss' books to each class in honor of the rhyme smith's birthday.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
March 5, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Phillippi Shores Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast

Phillippi Shores Elementary held an extra special breakfast, Monday, March 5, in the media center at the school. The breakfast was for the volunteers who help out at the school in a variety of ways from helping in the classrooms to helping with fundraisers.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
March 5, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Purim Pandemonium

Temple Emanu-El hosted a Purim celebration Sunday, March 4. Families came dressed in costume to celebrate the story of Purim. After a service led by Rabbi Brenner Glickman, the religious school's seventh-grade students put on a play, followed by an afternoon of fun in the Purim carnival set up outside.

Sarasota
News

Nick Friedman
March 5, 2012

IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Marcia Weil, Maxine and Louis Pintchuck

Sisters Marcia Weil and Maxine Pintchuck, along with Maxine's husband Louis Pintchuck, enjoy cooking meals for various Temple Sinai events.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
March 4, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Walk for Rides

The Independent Transportation Network (ITN) of Sarasota held their first annual Walk for Rides, Saturday, March 3, out at Phillippi Estate Park.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
March 4, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Sounds of the Soul

Betsy Hudson Traba, principal flutist of the Sarasota Orchestra and Sarasota Wind Quintet, played some beautiful music during the Sounds of the Soul service, Friday, March 2, at Pine Shores Presbyterian Church.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
March 4, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Mah-jongg and More and Temple Sinai

More than 300 women participated in the Women of Temple Sinai's 10th annual Mah-jongg event Thursday, March 1. The event, which features a buffet breakfast and lunch and door prizes, serves as a fundraiser for the sisterhood.

Sarasota
News

Nick Friedman
March 1, 2012

Brookside teacher makes learning fun

Susan Roberts' students have built robot bugs, rockets and five-gallon showers - all in the name of science.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
March 1, 2012

Riverview High musicians recognized

Four students from Riverview High School's Kiltie Band were chosen to join the Florida Music Educators Association 2012 All-State Honor Band in Tampa.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
March 1, 2012

Neighbors: Nell Rude

For the past three years, Sarasota resident Nell Rude has been creating an exhibit to thank American veterans.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Adam Hughes
March 1, 2012

Summer Cove condo tops home sales at $1,185,000

A condominium in Summer Cove on Siesta tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Joseph and Regina Culloo, of Highlands Ranch, Colo., sold their Unit 404-C condominium at 1660 Summerhouse Lane to Susan Dietrich, of Norwich, N.Y., for $1,185,000.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 1, 2012

JUST THE STATS

8 - The number of goals the ODA girls lacrosse team scored in their first game. The Lady Thunder beat Sarasota Military Academy 8-4 Feb. 21.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
March 1, 2012

Athlete of the Week: Victoria Krupa

Victoria Krupa, 17, is enjoying a stellar junior year as Cardinal Mooney's goalkeeper for the lacrosse team.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 1, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Courtney Riga took this photo of a mystical sunset on Turtle Beach.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
February 29, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: St. Michael the Archangel Women's Guild Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon

St. Michael the Archangel Women's Guild held their annual Fashion Show and Luncheon, Wednesday, Feb. 29, at Michael's on East.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
February 29, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Stoneybrook Women's Golf Association Breast Health Golf Tournament

Each February, the members of the Stoneybrook Women's Golf Association devote the month to raising money for Breast Health Sarasota. On Tuesday, Feb. 28, their efforts culminated in a golf tournament and dinner. The night featured a silent auction, raffle prizes and a Chinese auction with more than 30 baskets.

Sarasota
News

Rachel S. OHara
February 28, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Windsurfing Race at Sarasota Sailing Squadron

More than 40 windsurfers came out to the Sarasota Sailing Squadron, Saturday, Feb. 25, and Sunday, Feb. 26, to compete in a windsurfing competition out in the Sarasota Bay.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
February 27, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Plant & Garden Festival

Thousands of people enjoyed learning, looking, wandering and buying at the Plant & Garden Festival, Saturday, Feb. 25 and Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
February 27, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling in Bloom Floral Arrangement Workshop

Students put the petals to the metal Sunday, Feb. 26 at Ringling College as part of the Ringling in Bloom celebration. Students of all experience levels learned the basics of floral arrangement from distinguished designer Remco van Vliet.

Sarasota
News

Nick Friedman
February 27, 2012

Phoenix Academy celebrates Black History Month

Phoenix Academy presented its tribute to Black History Month, Let it Shine Friday, Feb. 24 at Sarasota High School. Students read poems and acknowledged the accomplishments of African Americans, and audience members enjoyed performances by the Greatness Beyond Measure Choir and the Phoenix Academy Choral Ensemble.

Sarasota
News

Nick Friedman
February 27, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Jazz Club of Sarasota presents Bob Seeley

As part of the Jazz Club of Sarasota's Jazz at Two series, boogie-woogie pianist Bob Seeley performed at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota Friday, Feb. 24. Seeley thrilled the audience with his high-energy improvisations, playing hits from W.C. Handy and other period musicians.

Sarasota
News

Rachel S. OHara
February 24, 2012

FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: China Smith

'The People's Champ' is a native of Sarasota. Read more about him in our candid Q&A.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
February 23, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: 2nd annual El Restaurante Bay Haven

Bay Haven Elementary held their second annual "El Restaurante Bay Haven" luncheon, Thursday, Feb. 23, in the cafeteria.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
February 23, 2012

TBS hosts sisterhood fashion show

The Sisterhood of Temple Beth Sholom held its annual fashion show and luncheon Feb. 8.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
February 23, 2012

Brain Trust honors Bob Peterson

A group of men known as "The Brain Trust" work on solving the world's problems as they dine together every Tuesday afternoon.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
February 23, 2012

Neighbors: China Smith

'The People's Champ' talks about growing up in Sarasota, giving back to his community and his plans to return to the boxing ring.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Adam Hughes
February 23, 2012

Windward Passage unit sells for $999,000

A condominium in Windward Passage was the only transaction in this week's real estate. William and Nancy Kuhn, Sarasota, sold their Unit W-7 condominium at 4712 Ocean Blvd. to Richard and Charlotte Clark, Sarasota, for $999,000.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
February 23, 2012

Athlete of the Week: Isaac Mingus

Issac Mingus, 14, was never able to play a sport such as baseball, basketball or football as a young child. Born prematurely, Mingus had to have an IV shunt placed in his head, which prevented him from participating in contact sports.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
February 23, 2012

JUST THE STATS

2 - The number of RBIs Sarasota High senior Danny Mars notched in the Sailors' 8-5 win over Riverview Feb. 21.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
February 23, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Charles Preston Rawls submitted this sunrise photo, taken near downtown Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
February 21, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Phillippi Shores Jogathon

Students laced up their running shoes for Phillippi Shores' jogathon Friday, Feb. 17. Parents and teachers cheered on the young Falcon runners as they made their laps around the school playground.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
February 20, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: 24th Annual Sarasota Downtown Art Festival

Thousands of people came out to the 24th Annual Sarasota Downtown Art Festival, Saturday Feb. 18 - Sunday Feb.19, on Main Street and in Five Points Park.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
February 20, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: SASSY puts on a show

SASSY held a fundraiser performance from 1 to 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 19, at the Selby Aquatics Center at the Sarasota Family YMCA.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
February 20, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: SLL Opening Day

Sarasota Little League had their opening day for Spring season, Saturday, Feb. 18, out at Twin Lakes Park.

Sarasota
Neighbors

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