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Adam Hughes
November 23, 2011

Sarasota Beach home tops week's sales at $820,000

A home in Sarasota Beach tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Robert Hurwitz, Sarasota, and Linda Weller, of Lewisburg, Pa., sold their home at to William and Katherine Baumann, of Lake Orion, Mich., for $820,000.

Siesta Key
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Loren Mayo
November 22, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Beth Sholom Schools decorates Salvation Army

Each year, Temple Beth Sholom students and their teachers spearhead a donation drive for children and families at the Salvation Army.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
November 22, 2011

POLL: What is your favorite traditional Thanksgiving dish?

Thanksgiving is only two days from today! What traditional dish are you most excited for?

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
November 22, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Being Thankful

The First United Methodist Church held a Thanksgiving Luncheon for the parents and children that attend the Early Child Care program at the church.

Sarasota
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Eddie Kirsch
November 21, 2011

VIDEO: Children's Reading and Art Day

The Children's Garden held 'Children's Reading and Art Day' from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 20, to promote literacy and art.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
November 21, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Center for the Arts opens at Bay Preserve

The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast held their annual members' reception and the grand opening of the Floyd C. and Flo Singer Johnson Center for the Arts, Sunday, Nov. 20, out at Bay Preserve at Osprey.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
November 20, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Fifth Annual Reading and Art Day

The festival, held at The Children's Garden, featured local children's book authors, illustrators and artists, stage performances, kid's activity booths, face painting and balloon making.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
November 18, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Sharing birthdays with friends

Mimi Edlin held a joint birthday party for four people with the same birthday, November 17, and one with a birthday close by, November 12, Friday, Nov. 18, at her home at the Sarasota Bay Club.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
November 18, 2011

Photos of the Week

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

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
November 17, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: 11th Annual Principals Recognition Luncheon

Darrell M. Ayers, vice president for education at The John F. Kennedy Center for The Performing Arts, was the featured speaker for the 11th Annual Principals Recognition Luncheon, held Nov. 16th, at Van Wezel. The event was presented by the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
November 17, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: That's no Tube Dude!

Something's going outside of the Tube Dude warehouse on 10th Street...

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
November 17, 2011

Church rings bell for Salvation Army

The Sarasota First Church of the Nazarene will again help the Salvation Army in its annual fundraising campaign, which begins Nov. 25 and runs through Dec. 24, with volunteers ringing the bell in front of the Kmart on Fruitville Road.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
November 17, 2011

Veterans Day celebrated at USF

The Veterans Committee at USF Sarasota-Manatee honored students, staff, faculty and community members who are veterans of the United States military with its second annual Veterans Day ceremony.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
November 17, 2011

Student council feeds the hungry

Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences Student Council members Sophia Helme, Natasha Nieckoski, Amanda Lam, Jayna Shaffer, Mia Forschner and Ivy Bienaimer helped sort, organize and pack up food for SSAS families and the Mayors' Feed the Hungry Program.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
November 17, 2011

SSAS students, staff count the days until move-in

In just three weeks, a new three-story classroom building for the Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences will open.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
November 17, 2011

Conservation Foundation names its new president

Christine Johnson will succeed Albert Joerger as The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast's next leader.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Mark Gordon
November 17, 2011

Advice from an award-winning firm, 'Think Like a Raindrop'

An award-winning architecture firm shares its secrets. A big key, for any business: Creativity can come from anywhere.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
November 17, 2011

Neighbors: Louise King

This former Broadway star has retained her love for the theater.

Sarasota
Neighbors

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.

Sarasota
Neighbors

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.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
November 17, 2011

Weekly Winner: Staying In Step

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

Sarasota
Neighbors

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.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

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.'

Sarasota
Neighbors

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.

Sarasota
Neighbors

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.

Sarasota
Neighbors

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.

Sarasota
Neighbors

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.

Sarasota
Neighbors

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.

Sarasota
Neighbors

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".

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
November 14, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Medieval Fair part one

Sarasota
Neighbors

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.

Sarasota
Neighbors

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.

Sarasota
Neighbors

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.

Sarasota
Neighbors

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.

Sarasota
Neighbors

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.

Sarasota
Neighbors

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.

Sarasota
Neighbors

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