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Sarasota | Neighbors

Mayor Suzanne Atwell, Wendy Merriman and Commissioner Christine Robinson
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 14, 2012
PHOTO GALERY: Sarasota Chamber Breakfast

Nearly 500 business and community leaders attended the annual Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Kick-Off Breakfast Friday, Feb. 10 at the Sahib Shrine. The theme of the breakfast was 'Maximizing Your People, Your Profits and Your Potential,' and business and community leaders offered strategies to strengthen the Sarasota community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dara Gray, 6, enjoys her donut during the breakfast that followed the Fairytale Parade.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Ashton Elementary's Fairytale Day

Kindergarten students at Ashton Elementary had fun Tuesday, Feb. 14, dressing up as their favorite fairytale characters and parading around school.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Noah Calcorzi moves his queen.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Chess Club Tournament of Hearts

The 7th annual Chess Club Tournament of Hearts was held, Saturday, Feb. 11, in the library at Phillippi Shores Elementary.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sydney Deal, Matt Robertson and Treyvon Thomas
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High School's All in the Timing

Booker High School students had audiences in stitches during their performance of one-act comedies written by David Ives. The students explored the boundaries of time in a series of eight vignettes, including a sketch in which three captive primates tested the theory that monkeys with typewriters could eventually produce Shakespearean works.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Casey was one of the many pooches who gave out kisses Friday evening.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Smooches for Pooches and Kisses for Kitties

The Humane Society held a special event called Smooches for Pooches and Kisses for Kitties from 5 to 9 p.m., Friday, Feb. 10th, at Southside Village.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Co-chair Betty-Jean Bavar, Ken Abt and Co-chair Stephanie Shaw
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Theatre Arts Education Luncheon

The Theatre Arts Education Luncheon honoring Gulf Coast Community Foundation and Margot and Warren Coville was held Thursday, Feb. 9, at Michael's on East. The event benefited the Asolo Repertory Theatre.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 9, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Brent Parker

Brent Parker is a Sarasota architect who has a unique vision for the future of downtown. Read more about Brent in this our candid Q&A.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Pocorobbas in 1961. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy and Nick Friedman
  • February 9, 2012
Observer readers share their stories of true love

Turn on the Tony Bennett and pop open the rose-colored champagne. For this Valentine's Day, we asked readers to send in their love stories and letters. Apparently, Cupid has been busy over the years shooting his arrows in unexpected places -- including the Internet. So, fall in love with these stories, which could give Nicholas Sparks some inspiration.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dogs roll in the dirt at Sarasota County’s 17th Street Paw Park. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 9, 2012
Dog washes no longer welcome at park

Dog owners are complaining about the county asking a mobile dog-washing business to stop coming to the 17th Street Paw Park in Sarasota.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Candy Spaulding, president of the Alta Vista Neighborhood Association, wants to inspire more residents to get involved in the association.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 9, 2012
Alta Vista association focuses on grant, crime prevention

With elections approaching, members are hoping for more community participation on their projects.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Debra Jacobs, executive director of The Patterson Foundation
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 9, 2012
Patterson Foundation focuses on partnerships

During the first of seven scheduled sessions, Patterson Foundation Executive Director Debra Jacobs outlined Tuesday the specific partnerships and projects of the organization, with an emphasis on its guiding philosophy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Brent Parker stands at the Sarasota bayfront, which his Sarasota Vision project hopes to one day connect to Main Street via a pedestrian walkway. Parker is a resident of Golden Gate Point.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 9, 2012
Neighbors: Brent Parker

A Sarasota architect has a unique vision for the future of downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home at 528 Beach Road has two bedrooms, three baths and 2,016 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.5 million. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 9, 2012
Sarasota Beach home sells for $2.5 million

A home in Sarasota Beach tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Mi Playa LLC sold the home at 528 Beach Road to Resia L. Rinker Revocable Trust for $2.5 million.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Justin Flagg
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 9, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Justin Flagg

Justin Flagg is one of the newest faces of CrossFit in Sarasota County. Flagg moved from Huntington Beach, Calif., to Sarasota with his wife, Stacy, and two little girls, Sloan and Hayden, in October 2011.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Richard Chen submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 9, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Richard Chen submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Captain Conservation shows off his superhero pose as Jordon King, 9, looks on, Wednesday, Feb. 8, at Bayhaven Elementary.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 8, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Captain Conservation captivates students at Bayhaven

FPL's Captain Conservation paid a visit to Bayhaven Elementary, Wednesday, Feb. 8, to talk to the students about the importance of energy conservation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Brian Moran watches as his wife, Erin, does the sign for “cake” and their daughter, Aura, 19 mos., tries to imitate.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Toddlers learn to sign at Gulf Gate Library

The Baby Rhyme and Sign Time at Gulf Gate Library is a program for babies and toddlers from 0 to 24 months that has become quite a popular program at the library over the last four years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Baggers stand outside City Hall wearing bags on their heads and listening to James Derheim, Monday, Feb. 6.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Baggers at City Hall

People wore bags on their heads and walked from Mattison's to City Hall, Monday, Feb. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tyler Kvols-Riedler does some practice throwing, Saturday, Feb. 4.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Ice Bowl Disc Golf Tournament

The 16th annual Ice Bowl Disc Golf Tournament was a big success with a turn out of 102 participants. The tournament took place Saturday, Feb. 4, at North Water Tower Park and benefited All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Booker High School Vocal Jazz Ensemble
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High School Jazz Ensemble's Death By Chocolate

Booker High School's Vocal Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo hosted this fundraising event to fund their trip to compete in the Berklee Jazz Festival in March. The students performed Broadway favorites, jazz standards and modern songs while the audience enjoyed coffee and chocolate.

  • 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
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