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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
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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
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Observer Staff
August 11, 2011

Johnson selected for YMCA award

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

Sarasota
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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
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Observer Staff
August 11, 2011

Non-profit launches diaper drive

The Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota County Inc., a non-profit with a goal to improve the health and well-being of pregnant women, infants and young children, is collecting diapers.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
August 11, 2011

Sarasota Council welcomes new board members in its 33rd year

Donald Kayton, of Longboat Key, was elected as the new board president of the Literacy Council of Sarasota.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
August 11, 2011

Sarasota Crew team rows its way to multiple golden victories

In July, Sarasota Crew traveled to Indianapolis to participate in the U.S. Club National Championships and brought home four gold medals and one bronze medal.

Sarasota
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Kurt Schultheis
August 11, 2011

Association acts as homeless feedings facilitator

The Sarasota Ministerial Association will work this fall to hold discussions with all groups involved in the controversial homeless feedings issue at Selby Five Points Park.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
August 11, 2011

Florida Studio Theatre camper passionate about pink

Nicholas Collins' heartfelt idea convinced his fellow FST summer campers to sport pink T-shirts for their recital to be held 5 p.m. Aug. 18, at Florida Studio Theatre.

Sarasota
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Rachel S. OHara
August 11, 2011

Sarasota garden captures zen feeling

This home on Bay Shore Road features landscaping with natural, zen-like touches and architectural nuances. In the front yard, there are two standout trees: a silk floss tree and a gumbo-limbo tree surrounded by white crinum lilies.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
August 11, 2011

Neighbors: Jo Rita Stevens

There's not much than can slow Jo Rita Stevens down.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
August 11, 2011

Weekly Winner: Rising Rowers

Arlene Fortsch submitted this sunrise photo taken on Siesta Key overlooking Little Sarasota Bay.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
August 10, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: R.O.C.K. Scholarship Recipient College Send-Off Luncheon

Reaching Out to Cancer Kids -- R.O.C.K. -- held a college send-off luncheon for its scholarship recipients at Columbia Restaurant.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
August 10, 2011

VIDEO: BEHIND THE SCENES - SRQ Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport

We take you behind the scenes at the SRQ Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. Look for the story in this week's edition of the Sarasota Observer.

Sarasota
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Rachel S. OHara
August 10, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Strolling in the rain

Lisa Knopp walks under the protection of an umbrella while her daughter, Grace, 11, enjoys walking in the cool rain drops Wednesday, August 10 down Main Street.

Sarasota
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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
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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
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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
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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
Neighbors

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
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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
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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?

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