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Rachel S. OHara
August 24, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Chamber After Hours combines with meet the neighbors event

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce held their After Hours event Wednesday, Aug. 24 in conjunction J Wood Realty's 'meet the neighbors' event that included Envy and Bridge Street Bistro.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
August 23, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Pelican Powwow

A group of pelicans enjoyed floating and perching on large concrete blocks in the ocean on Casey Key this morning.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
August 22, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences first day of school

Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences students skipped off to middle school Aug. 22.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
August 22, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: They're Back!

Those big yellow vehicles are back in action with many of the Sarasota County schools starting back up today after the summer break. Be on the look out for frequent stops and for children getting on and off buses.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
August 20, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Spiral Style Dance Party

The Urban Spiral Dance Company invaded G.WIZ Saturday, Aug. 20 to present a 'Spiral Style Dance Party.' The performers and choreographers taught kids and even a few adults how to hula hoop and break dance.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
August 20, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: La La La Havdalah

Temple Emanu-El held 'La La La Havdalah' Saturday, Aug. 20 at their synagogue. The event included an evening of singing along to great American classics as well as traditional Jewish songs and concluded with homemade desserts and coffee.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
August 20, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: 91st Anniversary Celebration for Women's Equity

Hundreds of women from Sarasota and Manatee counties came out Saturday, Aug. 20 to attend the 91st Anniversary Celebration for Women's Equity at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
August 19, 2011

Local skiers place at national tournament

Three members of the Sarasota Ski a Rees Water Ski Show Team competed and placed at the 37th Division 1 Show Ski National Championship Aug. 12 to Aug. 14 in Janesville, Wis.

Sarasota
Sports

Robin Roy
August 19, 2011

School zones to be heavily patrolled

The Sarasota Police Department and Sarasota County Sheriff's Office will be closely monitoring all school zones on the first day of school - Monday, Aug. 22.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
August 18, 2011

Nurse and patient are all smiles at reunion

Four years ago, Linda and Larry Keefe were walking their dogs in downtown Sarasota when a drunk driver lost control of her vehicle.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
August 18, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: 2011 AYCO Showcase Performance

Participants in the 2011 American Youth Circus Festival showed off their talents Thursday, Aug. 18 during one of the two showcase performances of the week at PAL Sailor Circus Arena. There are 300 participants from all over the country and range in age from 9 to 87. This year's 5-day AYCO Festival also includes 90 different workshops that cover a wide variety of circus talents.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
August 18, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: FST Session III Dress Rehearsal

The campers of Florida Studio Theatre's Performing Arts Camp Session III held an open dress rehearsal for their show "Alone in the Universe" Thursday, Aug. 18 in The Keating Theatre at Florida Studio Theatre.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 18, 2011

PEO honors recipients

Chapter CE of the Philanthropic Educational Organization, PEO, honored three scholarship recipients during its recent luncheon at Marina Jack.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 18, 2011

Mad Crow hosts hairy situation

It was a hairy situation Aug. 11, when Sarasota invaded Mad Crow Brewery for 'Hair of the Dog 2.'

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel Brown Hackney
August 18, 2011

12-year-old raises chickens in backyard

A 12-year-old girl's interest in chickens has taken her from addressing the City Commission to raising hens in her backyard.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Kurt Schultheis
August 18, 2011

Farmers market boasts off-season success

Visitors and locals are supporting the Sarasota Farmers Market in record numbers this summer, thanks to a new marketing campaign put into effect by the market's board of directors.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Amanda Sebastiano
August 18, 2011

Business Observer

Eager Beaver Car Wash wins community award; Carson elected to U.S. Green Building Council; New College recognized in Princeton's top colleges list; Community Foundation awards financial aid; YMCA selected to receive grant for Hispanic program

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
August 18, 2011

Weekly Winner: Watchful Perch

Diane Desmond submitted this sunset photo, taken beneath the John Ringling Causeway.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
August 17, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Sweet Treat

Yogurtology has become one of the "it" places to go for a sweet treat this summer in Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Eddie Kirsch
August 17, 2011

Homes on Siesta Key and Casey Key rank in the top 10

A Siesta Key home ranks No. 1 and a Casey Key home No. 9 on a list compiled by TopTenRealEstateDeals.com.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
August 16, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Vacation Bible School (VIDEO)

This week, Church of Redeemer is holding a fun-filled vacation bible school and campers are dancing in spaghetti!

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
August 16, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Toddler makes friends with Tube Dude

Benita Mayer, 2 1/2, from Frankfurt, Germany, was transfixed Tuesday, Aug. 16 by the Tube Dude outside of Gymmery's Fitness Wear on Main Street.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
August 16, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Rotary Club packs up backpacks

The Sarasota Bay Rotary Club got together Tuesday, Aug. 16 at the Van Wezel to pack over 800 backpacks with school supplies.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
August 15, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: St. Martha Back to School Bash

St. Martha Catholic School today held its first ever Back to School Bash for students, along with an open house for parents.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
August 15, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Yoga in the Gardens

Nancy Zampella leads her class in a variety of yoga poses Monday, Aug. 15 on the back porch of the Mansion at Selby Gardens. The next round of classes will begin Sept. 12. For more information go to www.selby.org.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
August 13, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Ballet Summer Intensive performance

The second summer session of the Sarasota Ballet's intensive program concluded with a performance Saturday, Aug. 13, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
August 13, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Passing of the torch for Sarasota Blues Fest

Barbara Strauss passed the Sarasota Blues Festival torch to ExtremeTix and Three Zebras Saturday, Aug. 13, during the Kick Off Party at the Gator Club. Also, five bands had a battle of the bands to see who would be the opening act for this year's Sarasota Blues Festival.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
August 12, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Friday Fest

The Van Wezel's monthly Friday Fest featured One Night Rodeo, the country band that recently won the Great American Country and Music Nation's Next GAC Star competition. There was also a special presentation by the local flash mob group.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
August 12, 2011

Selby Children's library to close during remodel project

The Children's Library at Selby Public Library will close temporarily from Aug. 19 through Sept. 2.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
August 12, 2011

Every Child, Inc. holds school supply drive

Every Child, Inc. will be collecting school supplies and monetary donations until 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, at Minuteman Press on the corner of Fruitville Road and Lime Avenue.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
August 12, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: LECOM Future Physicians in Fashion

Students at LECOM (Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine) walked the runway at Saks Fifth Avenue.

East County
Schools

Rachel S. OHara
August 12, 2011

VIDEO: Flash Mob at Friday Fest

Have you ever witnessed a Flash Mob? Those who attended Friday Fest on Friday, Aug. 12 did. Check out this video of the Flash Mob done by Take Stock in Children of Sarasota County and Wilson's Dancesport.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
August 11, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Hair of the Dog 2

"Hair of the Dog 2," held at Mad Crow, featured a fashion show, Japanese palm reading, brow waxing, glitter tattoos and a most outrageous hair style contest.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
August 11, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Twice as nice

These girls love hula hooping so much they were able to incorporate it into their job as sign shakers at Cash for Gold and get a workout and tan at the same time.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 11, 2011

Johnson selected for YMCA award

Former Sen. Bob Johnson was selected as the 2012 YMCA First Citizen.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 11, 2011

DWB to hold grand re-opening event

Designing Women Boutique is holding an official grand re-opening 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 15

Sarasota
Neighbors

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