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Rachel S. OHara
November 17, 2011

Athlete of the Week: Courtland Bernard

Courtland Bernard's third-place finish at the Class 3A-Region 2 Regionals in Lecanto helped to secure the Sarasota High School boys cross-country team a spot at states this weekend in Dade City.

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Observer Staff
November 17, 2011

JUST THE STATS

1 - Number of goals Out-of-Door seventh-grader Skylar Jungers scored Nov. 8, in her first varsity soccer game against Saint Stephen's. ODA lost to Saint Stephen's 4-1.

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Observer Staff
November 17, 2011

Weekly Winner: Staying In Step

Claudia Lewis submitted this sunset photo, taken on Manasota Key.

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Adam Hughes
November 17, 2011

Siesta Beach home tops sales at $950,000

A home in Siesta Beach tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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Loren Mayo
November 16, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Temple enjoys traditional treats

More than 125 members and guests of Temple Emanu-El gathered for the second annual Kugel and Knish Cook-Off Sunday, Nov. 6. Attendees socialized and mingled while sampling 35 of the homemade, quintessential Jewish treats and voted for their favorites. Also on hand was official 'judge' Jeremy Adams, of Word of Mouth, who evaluated each entry before naming the 'Best in Show.'

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Rachel S. OHara
November 16, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Celebration of Caregivers

JFCS celebrated Caregiver Month, Wednesday, Nov. 16, with the Celebration of Caregivers luncheon at the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Campus. The luncheon, which also included a large cake to serve the over 70 guests, honored the caregivers who participate in the different JFCS Caregiver programs. Kathleen Houseweart, Coordinator of SMH Memory Clinic and Manager of Geriatric Services, also gave a presentation to those who attended the luncheon about understanding and managing the stress that caregivers deal with on a daily basis.

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Loren Mayo
November 16, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Greater Sarasota, Manatee and Venice Chambers of Commerce Business After Hours

The Greater Sarasota, Manatee and Venice Chambers of Commerce held their largest business after hours networking event of the year Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the Sarasota Bradenton International Convention Center.

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Loren Mayo
November 15, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Founders Garden Club Floral Workshop and Luncheon

Members and guests of the Founders Garden Club of Sarasota gathered for a luncheon, floral presentation and hands-on workshop Monday, Nov. 14, at Sarasota Yacht Club.

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Rachel S. OHara
November 15, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: 'Meet-and-greet' with finalists for Sarasota County administrator

The four finalists for the job of Sarasota County administrator were part of a 'meet-and-greet' event, Monday, Nov. 14, at the Potter Building by Robarts Arena. The final four candidates are James Baker, Edward Mitchell, Randall Reid and Fred Russell.

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Rachel S. OHara
November 14, 2011

VIDEO: Sarasota Medieval Fair

Ever seen a human combat chess match or had the chance to shoot a bow and arrow? Those who attended the 8th annual Sarasota Medieval Fair had these opportunities and more. Watch our video to see a little bit of the fun.

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Rachel S. OHara
November 14, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Medieval Fair part two

The 8th annual Sarasota Medieval Fair started this past weekend out at the Sarasota Fairgrounds and will also take place this coming weekend. Thousands of people came out and participated in games and crafts and were able to enjoy watching jousting tournaments, musicians and even watched a human chess match. This year's theme is "Peasant's Revolt".

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Rachel S. OHara
November 14, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Medieval Fair part one

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Rachel S. OHara
November 12, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Pioneer Day

The Sarasota Historical Society held their third annual Pioneer Day, Saturday, Nov. 12, at Crocker memorial church. The event included historic crafts, games and demonstrations as well as live music, a barbacue, a historical trolley ride, docent tours of the Bidwell-Wood House and the cemetery. People also sold a wide variety of crafts inside the church.

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Rachel S. OHara
November 12, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Golden Fest

The Golden Retriever Rescue of Southwest Florida held their 3rd annual Golden Fest, Saturday, Nov. 12, out at Historic Spanish Point Park. This was the first time that the festival was held in Sarasota.

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Rachel S. OHara
November 12, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: 7th annual Sarasota Walk

The 7th annual Sarasota Walk, put on by the Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Foundation, had more than 100 people participate. Those who participated walked from JD Hamel park, over the Ringling Bridge and back.

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Loren Mayo
November 11, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Glenridge on Palmer Ranch fifth annual Veterans Day Luncheon

Members of the Glenridge on Palmer Ranch gathered to celebrate their fifth annual Veterans Day Luncheon.

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Loren Mayo
November 11, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club Armed Forces Golf Tournament

Golfers came out in full force on Veterans Day for Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club's eighth annual Armed Forces Tournament.

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Mallory Gnaegy
November 11, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: St. Martha's Catholic School Tailgate

St. Martha's Catholic School prepared for the final game showdown between Cardinal Mooney and Out-of-Door Academy on Friday, Nov. 11 with a tailgate. Some students learned cheers from Cardinal Mooney's Varsity cheerleaders, others got ready for a kick-off and some got cougar tattoos. Rico's Pizzeria and Pasta House catered food.

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Loren Mayo
November 10, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: NewGate Montessori School "In the Pink"

The NewGate Montessori School held a fun-filled evening under the stars.

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Loren Mayo
November 10, 2011

Neighbors: Golden Girl

Ellie Boder will be turning 11 on Nov. 11 - her golden birthday. The date, 11/11/11, only happens only once every 100 years.

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Loren Mayo
November 10, 2011

New College creates central connection

Until three months ago, New College of Florida classrooms were scattered all over campus. The students traveled between the far east and far west corners of the campus just to get to their classes and to meet with faculty members.

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Loren Mayo
November 10, 2011

Neighbors: Leonard Kessler

Leonard Kessler has just returned from a trip to the mechanic. When he opens the door to his Pelican Cove townhouse, it's not his crop of white hair that stands out, nor his crisp blue-and-white striped shirt beneath his sport coat or even the gray pencil sketch of his sister down the hallway.

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Rachel S. OHara
November 10, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Myriad of murals

This week, artists with the Sarasota Chalk Festival did double duty by also adding colorful murals to the walls of the Palm Avenue parking garage. Each floor of the parking garage has its own theme, and artists created bright, bold images using the themes as inspiration.

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Rachel S. OHara
November 10, 2011

Athlete of the Week: Matthew O'Donnell

Matthew O'Donnell, 16, is a junior at Cardinal Mooney and a member of both his high school swim team and the YMCA Sharks.

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Observer Staff
November 10, 2011

JUST THE STATS

7 - Place overall Out-of-Door cross-country runner Peter Runge finished in the district meet. He will move on to the regional meet.

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Observer Staff
November 10, 2011

Weekly Winner: End of the Rainbow

David Walls submitted this sunset photo, taken near the north Siesta Key bridge.

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Adam Hughes
November 10, 2011

Siesta Beach home tops sales at $877,500

A home in Siesta Beach tops all transaction in this week's real estate. Diana Barrese, Sarasota, sold her home at 5161 Oxford Drive to Adrianus Kruf, Sarasota, for $877,500.

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Loren Mayo
November 9, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Lobster delight!

Sean Murphy's "Eat Here" is officially open for business and today wheeled a cart into the Sarasota Observer office to cook us up some lobster tacos.

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Rachel S. OHara
November 9, 2011

PHOTO SPECIAL: Plymouth Harbor's American Heroes

In honor of Veterans Day Nov. 11, we photographed 31 United States servicemen and women who reside at Plymouth Harbor.

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Loren Mayo
November 7, 2011

IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Nishit Patel

Nishit Patel learned this stuffed pepper recipe from his mother. Unlike his mom, however, Patel uses poblano peppers instead of jalapeno ones.

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Rachel S. OHara
November 5, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota British Club celebrates Guy Fawkes Day

The Sarasota British Club celebrated Guy Fawkes Day, Saturday, Nov. 5, out at Twin Lakes Park.

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Rachel S. OHara
November 5, 2011

VIDEO: Chalk Festival

Watch this video to get a feel for the 2011 Sarasota Chalk Festival.

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Rachel S. OHara
November 5, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Chalk Festival

The 2011 Sarasota Chalk Festival took over Burns Court this weekend with artists and admirers.

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Rachel S. OHara
November 5, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Blues Fest

The 21st annual Sarasota Blues Fest took place, Saturday, Nov. 5, out by Ed Smith Stadium.

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News

Loren Mayo
November 4, 2011

WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Chalk Festival

The Sarasota Chalk Festival, featuring 250 street painters from around the world, takes place through Nov. 7 along South Pineapple Avenue in Burns Square.

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Observer Staff
November 4, 2011

Photos of the Week

Enjoy some of our best photos this week from all Observers.

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