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Sarasota | Neighbors

    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 6, 2012
VIDEO: Father-Daughter dance at St. Martha's

St. Martha's held a Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory themed father daughter dance, Friday, Feb. 3, inside the school's cafeteria. The evening included, food, dancing, a bubble room, raffle prizes, fun house mirrors and plenty of candy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jimmy Kahl
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney Walkathon

Cardinal Mooney High School hosted its 11th annual walkathon to raise money for All Children's Hospital Saturday Feb. 4. Students and families joined staff to walk for a cause. Eleven years ago, the high school lost several students to leukemia and decided to start this fundraising event to raise funds for research. The walkathon, which includes a dance-off, concession stands and field-day activities, was sponsored by Harmor Mobility, Sarasota Lanes, Petland and Tropicana.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bill Langer and Sharon Boyd
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: First Friday Dance at Senior Friendship Center

The Sarasota Senior Friendship Center hosted its First Friday Dance on Friday, Feb. 3. Seniors gathered to socialize and bust a move to the sounds of Kentucky-based band, Memories.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Freshman Courtney Astore was one of the first rowers to spend 30 minutes on the rowing machine.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 5, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Sarasota Crew Ergathon

More than 120 members of the Sarasota Crew attempted to row 1.5 million meters from their rowing site at Bay Preserve to Jamaica during its fifth annual Ergathon fundraiser Feb. 4. Rowers, family and friends also enjoyed boat displays, raffles, races and more.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Isabella, 12, and Jon Cerrito show off their moves on the dance floor.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Father-Daughter dance at St. Martha's

St. Martha's held a Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory themed father daughter dance, Friday, Feb. 3, inside the school's cafeteria. The evening included, food, dancing, a bubble room, raffle prizes, fun house mirrors and plenty of candy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lily Dougherty, 10, Lisa Larson, 9, and Madeleine Cooper, 10
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Disney Delight

It was a magical day, Tuesday, Feb. 3 at Phillippi Shores Elementary, as students and teachers enjoyed a day full of Disney magic.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Martha Rummage Sale

St. Martha's Catholic Church held a rummage sale Friday, Feb. 3, and Saturday, Feb. 4. Customers searched through clothes, Christmas decorations, clothing and art for something to suit their fancy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
People enjoyed a nice evening out in the courtyard at the Ringling Museum, Thursday, Feb. 2, during the Ringling Underground music event.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling Underground

The first Ringling Underground event was a big success Thursday, Feb. 2. The music party featured Sons of Hippies, Red Feather and Physical Plant.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bello Nock did tricks on a trapeze attached to a helicopter from 500 feet up in the air, Thursday, Feb. 2, above the Circus Sarasota big top.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 2, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Bello's performance in the sky

Bello Nock of Circus Sarasota did some high flying today above the big top on Tuttle and 12th.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 2, 2012
The Glenridge finishes expansion

The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch recently completed construction of a 10,700-square-foot expansion to The Carroll Center, the neighborhood in the community that provides Medicare-approved skilled nursing and rehabilitation services.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Rev. Dr. Jay Rock
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 2, 2012
Interfaith Partnership seeks to promote tolerance

St. Boniface Episcopal Church hosted the first of several gatherings planned by a new partnership, the Sarasota-Manatee Interfaith Partnership, Sunday, Jan. 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home at 464 Island Circle has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,230 square feet of living area. It sold for $325,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 2, 2012
Melaleuca Way home tops sales at $380,000

A home in Siesta Properties Inc. tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Margaret Fuesy, Sarasota, sold her home at 7372 Melaleuca Way to Marina Costanza, Chicago, for $380,000.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Meet this week's athlete, Eric Traver
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 2, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Eric Traver

Eric Traver not only holds down a 4.7 grade point average as a student in the prestigious International Baccalaureate program at Riverview High School, but he also is leading the Rams' boys' basketball team in every statistical category.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 2, 2012
JUST THE STATS

10 - The number of three-pointers Booker High's boys basketball team sank in its 61-57 win over Southeast Jan. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sheryl Vieira submitted this sunset photo, taken near the Ringling Bridge in downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 2, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Sheryl Vieira submitted this sunset photo, taken near the Ringling Bridge in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Matt Orr, Diane McFarlin and Matt Walsh
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club Meeting

The Tiger Bay Club met at Michael's On East Wednesday, Feb. 1 to discuss the current landscape of the media. The panel of local media leaders had a positive outlook on the future of the industry, which many worry is on the decline.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Eric Weinstein, Ravi Parent, Bryan Paine, Jack Famiglietti, Sam Armington, Jason D'Agostino, Brian Firth, Jim Zeller, Sophia Schultz and Jennifer LePatourel pose together with their trophy.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Youth Multihull team practice

The Sarasota Youth Multihull team, part of the Sarasota Youth Sailing Squadron, recently won the Youth Multihull Championship during the Tradewinds Regatta 2012 that was held Jan. - 15 in Islamorada.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Catholic Schools Week at St. Martha

In honor of Catholic Schools Week, which is celebrated in Catholic schools across the country, St. Martha students and staff wore their favorite pajamas to school Tuesday, Jan. 31. Each day of the week had a different theme: Monday was red-white-and-blue day, Tuesday was pajama day, Wednesday was favorite-sports-team day and Thursday is career day.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Keith Sharpshead dances the Chicken Dance, Saturday, Jan. 28, during the Fifth Annual Sarasota Indian Festival.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 30, 2012
VIDEO: Sarasota Indian Festival

Check out this video featuring dancing, singing, drumming and hoop dancing from the Fifth Annual Sarasota Indian Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kevin Loche, professional hoop dancer, shows off his skills, Saturday, Jan. 28, during the Fifth Annual Sarasota Indian Festival at the Sarasota Fairgrounds.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Fifth Annual Sarasota Indian Festival

The Fifth Annual Sarasota Indian Festival was held Friday, Jan. 27 - Sunday, Jan. 29 at the Sarasota Fairgrounds.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Over 200 people came out to support Healthy Start, Thursday, Jan. 26, at the 3rd annual "An Evening For Healthy Start" at the Sarasota Architectural Salvage.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: An Evening For Healthy Start

Sarasota Architectural Salvage held the 3rd annual "An Evening For Healthy Start", Thursday, Jan. 26.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Riverview teacher Diane Bassett dressed as the Cat in the Hat.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Literature Spirit Day at Riverview High School

Students and teachers at Riverview High School celebrated Literature Spirit Day by dressing as their favorite characters from books. Book choices included Cold Mountain, The Cat in the Hat, Little Red Riding Hood among others.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Diana Guth and Pat Coville look at some jewelry, Saturday, Jan. 28, during the 14th annual Downtown Sarasota Art in the Park at Five Points Park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Art in the Park at Five Points Park

The 14th annual Downtown Sarasota Art in the Park took place Saturday and Sunday at Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This Abraham Lincoln artwork was spotted on the rooftop of Hollywood 20.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 26, 2012
Is Honest Abe the new face of Hollywood 20?

This rendering of Abraham Lincoln, which seems to have borrowed the hat from Dr. Seuss' "The Cat in the Hat," was spotted on the rooftop of the Hollywood 20 movie theater in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jason Flovig, 4, and Isabella Balje, 3, held up two of the orange bows that were adorned on the new playground items at Forty Carrots.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Forty Carrots playground renovation

Forty Carrots held a special ceremony to commemorate the renovation of both of the playgrounds at Forty Carrots, Tuesday, Jan. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dylan Interval and Daniel Rodriguez show off their books, Wednesday, Jan. 25, at Bay Haven Elementary.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Build a Book at Bay Haven

Bay Haven held their 5th annual Build a Book event, Wednesday, Jan. 25, inside Bay Haven's cafeteria.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A modern-day Renaissance woman, Tanya Weinberger has spent her career in various artforms.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 26, 2012
Neighbors: Tanya Weinberger

From animation and film to books and jewelry, Tanya Weinberger has done it all.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
David Caplan submitted this sunrise photo, taken from Golden Gate Point near downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 26, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

David Caplan submitted this sunrise photo, taken from Golden Gate Point near downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This Siesta Manor home, which has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,338 square feet of living area, sold for $975,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 26, 2012
Siesta Manor home sells for $975,000

Ray Delaney, Sarasota, sold his home at 311 Avenida Madera to Mark and Susanne Hogan, of Crystal Lake, Ill., for $975,000.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The dining room of the home at 1524 Bay Point Drive was designed by Joyce Hart,of J Hart Interior Design.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 26, 2012
Jewels on the Bay tour to showcase historic roots

This year's Showhouse will feature a Craftsman bungalow and a 1950s ranch. Money raised will benefit programs at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Newt Gingrich speaks to the crowd of 4,700 people who came out to support his run for presidency.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 24, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Newt comes to town

Republican Presidential contender Newt Gingrich spoke to a crowd of 4,700 people, Tuesday, Jan. 24, at Dolphin Aviation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Emil Halloy
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Big Ten Alumni Luncheon

Alumnus from Big Ten schools gathered to show their school spirit while enjoying food and cocktails. Ron Mason, former head hockey coach and athletic director at Michigan State University, was the speaker. Mason is also the winningest hockey coach in college hockey history.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
John Pyle and Bill Robinson
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: New Balance Ringling Bridge Run

Nearly 3,000 men, women and children attended the ninth annual New Balance Ringling Bridge Run Saturday, Jan. 21. The four-mile course took runners and walkers over the scenic John Ringling Bridge twice and benefited the Sarasota YMCA's healthy families programs. 38-year-old Andrew Letherby was the male overall winner with a time of 20 minutes and 50 seconds. 16-year old Olivia Ortiz, of Bradenton, was the female overall winner with a time of 22 minutes and 40 seconds.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Barbara Banstra and Doris Van Nostrand of Bahia Oaks Lodge.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Civic Beautification Awards

The Sarasota Garden Club honored a variety of business, organizations and associations for their landscaping, Friday, Jan, 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sydney Deal, Matthew Robertson and Treyvon Thomas perform "Words, Words, Words", Thursday, Jan. 19, during Booker High Magnet Night for Visual and Performing Arts.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High Magnet VPA Night

Students and teachers of Booker High's Visual Performing Arts program held an informational evening for prospective students, Thursday, Jan. 19, at Booker High School.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 19, 2012
CYD launches new campaign

Community Youth Development recently launched recently its Community Without Leaders awareness campaign.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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