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Rachel S. OHara
August 9, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Splish, Splash

A common moorhen enjoyed cooling off Tuesday, August 9 in the pond next to the tennis courts at Payne Park. Many different types of birds have found food, water and camaraderie in the ponds over in Payne Park.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Eddie Kirsch
August 9, 2011

Sarasota Ballet School gives final summer performance

The performance includes classic and original works taught by company principals, Octavio Martin and Kate Honea, Sarasota Ballet faculty and others.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
August 6, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Slam

The 2011 Sarasota Slam was a huge success this past week with the final weighing in of the fish caught taking place Saturday, August 6 at Marina Jack's.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
August 6, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Scallopalooza

Many local community members as well as Sarasota Yacht Club members came out Saturday, August 6 to attend Scallopalooza at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The evening included a cocktail hour, dinner and a silent auction to raise money for the Sarasota Bay Watch's scallop restoration project.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
August 5, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Kiwanis, Rotary joint meeting

The Downtown Sarasota Kiwanis Club today held a joint meeting with the Rotary Club of Sarasota at Broadway Bar.

Sarasota
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Rachel S. OHara
August 5, 2011

Weekend Best Bet: Florida State DanceSport Championships

Head over to the Ritz Carlton, Sarasota this weekend to see some amazing dance moves.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Robin Roy
August 4, 2011

Egret addicted to fast food?

The same cattle egret has been visiting a McDonald's restaurant for more than a year, because customers were regularly feeding it. Now wildlife officials are warning people that an unnatural diet could harm the bird.

Sarasota
News

Amanda Sebastiano
August 4, 2011

Sarasota teen helps youth get involved

Sarah Moore, a 17-year-old senior this fall in Riverview High's International Baccalaureate Program, created a website for teens who want to volunteer.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 4, 2011

Weekly Winner: Double Vision

Neal Adams submitted this sunset photo of Sarasota Bay.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
August 3, 2011

Urfer Family Park nominated for 'America's Favorite Park'

Sarasota's Urfer Family Park could win a $100,000 grant.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
August 3, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Florida State DanceSport Championships

Ballroom dancers from around the state of Florida came out to show off their stuff Wednesday, August 3 in the ballroom of the Ritz Carlton Sarasota for the Florida State DanceSport Championships.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jorge Blanco
August 3, 2011

The Castaway

This week's Castaway cartoon.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
August 2, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Sky High

The Payne Park Skate Park in downtown Sarasota is a great place to hang out with friends and get some practice time on either your skateboard or scooter.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
August 1, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Pop Star

Donna Tortorice, co-owner of Pop Craft, poses out by her cart Monday, August 1 on the sidewalk across the street from Hollywood 20. Tortorice's co-owner is her son, Martin Scott, who makes the all natural artisan popsicles. Flavors range from the typical icy strawberry lemon to a creamy Mexican chocolate to the more unique watermelon dill.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
July 28, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Alta Vista neighborhood picnic

The Alta Vista Neighborhood got together for a picnic Thursday evening at Payne Park. The picnic was attended by about 25 neighbors and was catered by Panera.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
July 28, 2011

Memorable Reunion

Riverview High School's class of 1991 celebrated its 20-year reunion Saturday, July 23, at Michael's On East.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
July 28, 2011

Brother, sister duo to compete at CanAmMex Games

Last August, McKayla Taaffe, a senior at Pine View School, claimed her first gold medal at the 2010 U.S. Rowing Club National Championship, in Oak Ridge, Tenn. This August, she and her younger brother, Travis, a Pine View sophomore, are planning to take home the gold when they compete in the CanAmMex Games, in Canada.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
July 28, 2011

Reverend follows his heart for trip

Rev. Michael Mansperger, of Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, plans to take a sabbitical for the first time in his more than 30-year career.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
July 28, 2011

Business Observer

Community Foundation names new chief of staff; SMH opens Stickney Point Urgent Care Center; New Sarasota shop celebrates fine wine; USF Sarasota-Manatee appoints council members

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
July 28, 2011

Weekly Winner: Sky Light

T. Richard Chen submitted this sunset photo, taken in Palmer Ranch.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
July 27, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: The great pumpkin

Have you seen this pumpkin before?

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
July 27, 2011

Make him an offer he can't refuse

Innocently enough, Libby's Cafe + Bar owner Steve Seidensticker came to greet a table of ladies who were lunching in his restaurant on a recent summer day.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jorge Blanco
July 27, 2011

The Castaway

This week's Castaway cartoon.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
July 23, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview High School 20-year reunion

Riverview High School's class of 1991 celebrated their 20-year reunion Saturday, July 23 at Michael's on East.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
July 22, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Estate Sale benefits the Y

The Y Foundation and PEL (premium estate liquidators) volunteers ran an estate sale of items from a prominent Sarasota philanthropist this past weekend out at the Airport Mall. The estate sale was first open to the public Friday, July 22 and ran through Saturday, July 23.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
July 21, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: LBK Chamber at Sports Page

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, and St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce held a get together Thursday, July 21 at the Sports Page Bar & Grille in downtown Sarasota.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Terry OHara
July 21, 2011

COMMUNITY SPORTS TIPS: The Short Game

This week, Longboat Key Club and Resort Director of Golf Terry O'Hara shares tips on improving your short game.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Robin Hartill
July 21, 2011

BKYC to begin facade project

BKYC, which typically closes for three weeks during the month of August, will close Aug. 1 and re-open Sept. 5 for the project.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
July 21, 2011

This puppy takes a bow-tie bow

Lassie's look-a-like stopped by the Discovery Center Saturday, July 15, with his owner Annie Brown.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
July 21, 2011

Monument donor celebrates 90 years

Thousands of folks have taken photos at the "Unconditional Surrender" monument in Bayfront Park. How appropriate, then, that the famous photo of a sailor kissing a nurse should adorn the 90th birthday cake of Jack Curran, who donated the statue to city of Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
July 21, 2011

'Stay silver and sexy'

Bea Wollheim won't go anywhere but Hooters (she likes her wings mild and breaded) for her birthday.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
July 21, 2011

Interdependence Day

The July 3 wedding of Melissa Jekonski and Dr. Brad Lerner was a wonderful addition to the Fourth of July weekend for the family and friends of the couple.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Elaine Glickman
July 21, 2011

Turtle Beach havdalah event unites generations

Turtle Beach was the beautiful setting, as more than 100 members and guests of Temple Emanu-El gathered on June 18 for the third annual Beach Cookout and Havdalah.