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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
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 22, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Yolanda Bistany took this sunset photo from a condominium in downtown Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
March 19, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Shamrock's 4th Annual St. Patrick's Day Block Party

The Shamrock's 4th Annual St. Patrick's Day Block Party rocked the block from 9 a.m. until midnight, Saturday, March 17.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
March 19, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: 7th Annual Irish Rover St. Patrick's Day Celebration

The grass at Phillippi Estate Park was extra green, Saturday, March 17, during the 7th Annual Irish Rover St. Patrick's Day Celebration.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
March 19, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Asian Cultural Festival

The 7th Annual Asian Cultural Festival was held March 17 and 18 at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
March 18, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Roast of State Senator Mike Bennett

State Senator Mike Bennett was put in the hot seat in the name of charity, Friday, March 16 at Michael's on East. The Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota held their fourth celebrity roast to help raise money for their local charities, specifically their speech clinic.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
March 18, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Yappy Hour

The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce members had fun with their pooches at Yappy Hour, Thursday, March 15, at Critical Care and Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
March 18, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: 10x10

Ten local, creative leaders spoke at the 10x10 event, Thursday, March 15 at the State of the Arts Gallery.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
March 16, 2012

FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Kara Weisman

Kara Weisman is the female world-record holder for most sailfish caught in a single day. Read more about her in our candid Q&A.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 15, 2012

Students honored for academics

St. Martha Catholic School students who received the Principal's Certificate for academics in the fall were treated to lunch recently at Lazy Lobster on Longboat Key.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 15, 2012

Suncoast students attend conference

Ten middle-school students from Suncoast School for Innovative Studies, a Sarasota County public charter school, attended the Walt Disney World Youth Leadership Conference in Orlando March 9.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 15, 2012

Sons of American Revolution honor county veterans

More than 200 people attended the annual George Washington Birthday luncheon, hosted Feb. 25 by the Saramana chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, with the assistance of the Military Order of the Purple Heart.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
March 15, 2012

Sarasota County's 76th fair to feature family-style fun

This year's fair will feature a variety of food, fun and entertainment.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Adam Hughes
March 15, 2012

Sandy Hook home tops sales at $4.45 million

A home in Sandy Hook tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Gene and Debra Garro, Sarasota, sold their home at 10 Sandy Hook Road to Results Inc. for $4.45 million.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
March 15, 2012

Sarasota man to travel to 11 countries on a mission trip

After recovering from years of drug addiction, Eddie Beiler will travel to 11 countries in 11 months for a mission trip to help children in need.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
March 15, 2012

Neighbors: Kara Weisman

Kara Weisman recently set a world fishing record after releasing 18 sailfish in one day.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 15, 2012

JUST THE STATS

0 - The number of sets ODA tennis phenom M'Balia Bangoura surrendered during the Thunder's match against Lakewood Ranch March 6. Bangoura won both her matches 6-0.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

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