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Brook Stevenson, 7, tries to copy the same yoga move as ReFlex teacher Allison Kummery on Saturday, March 19 at the Sarasota Springfest out at Palmer Ranch.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 19, 2011
GALLERY: Sarasota Springfest

The 5th Annual Sarasota Springfest took place on Saturday, March 19 out at Palmer Ranch. The 2011 Charity Partner of the Springfest included the Youth Programs of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, including PAL Sailor Circus, Pony PAL, Camp XRAYD and Streetwise Parenting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jenni Kessock, second from left, was diagnosed with MS in November and her family got together to walk the Walk MS Sarasota on Saturday, March 19, at J.D. Hamel Park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 19, 2011
GALLERY: Walk MS Sarasota

Walk MS Sarasota had over 350 participants raise money and walk in the 2K walk on Saturday, March 19, starting at J.D. Hamel Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Eileen Scarfe and Jasmine Felton chose Japan as their country for International Fair.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 18, 2011
GALLERY: Julie Rohr Academy International Fair

Julie Rohr Academy students each studied a different country for the school's International Fair. Many dressed in costume, prepared a food dish native to that country, played music and presented a poster board of interesting facts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jennifer Guttieri, Rebecca Cioci, Peter Gustafson, Lauren Lockliear, Kaci Martin and Patrick Karrroll
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 17, 2011
GALLERY: Shamrock St. Patrick's Day Block Party

Decked out in green boas, headbands, beads and even mohawks, the St. Paddy's Day party at Shamrock was a rockin' good time for all.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A group of adorable Irish dancers surrounds bagpiper Bill Buckley before he pipes them into the dining room for their St. Patrick's Day performance.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 17, 2011
GALLERY: BKYC St. Patrick's Day Party

Bird Key Yacht Club hosted a St. Paddy's Day party complete with Irish dancers and a bagpiper.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
About 700 Sarasota Military Academy students marched from their school campus to First Baptist Church to attend the funeral of Sean Leonard and his sister, Jessica.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 17, 2011
GALLERY: Students pay respect to siblings killed in crash

Sarasota Military Academy students marched from Orange Avenue to First Baptist Church, on Main Street, to show their support for Sean Leonard and his sister, Jessica -- two of four students who were killed in a car crash Sunday

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Lollicake Queen, Erin Zolner
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 17, 2011
Queen of Cakes

Mini cakes on a stick are popping up all over the place, and Sarasota's getting into the mix with the addition of the Lollicake Queen.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Deb Tuza will donate about 145 flashlights in addition to Rhino Flashlight T-shirts to walkers who raise money for the MS Society.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 17, 2011
Walkers take steps to raise funds for MS

Walk MS Sarasota takes place Saturday at J.D. Hamel Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Carmen Wagner gathers sale items.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • March 17, 2011
Pineapple Antiques Show celebrates its 35th year

The 35th annual Pineapple Antiques Show takes place March 17 through March 19, at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Susan Lawrence and her husband, Victor, took up croquet five years ago. Today, they have built up the team to more than 50 members.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 17, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Susan Lawrence

Susan Lawrence and her husband, Victor, took up croquet five years ago. Today, they have built up the team to more than 50 members.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ellen Michelson submitted this sunset photo, taken at Sandy Cove, on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 17, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Golden Glow

Ellen Michelson submitted this sunset photo, taken at Sandy Cove, on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ally Cohen, Makenzie Brown and Drew Fenner performed a skit and rap before their classmates.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 14, 2011
Gallery: Goldie Feldman Academy 'Pi Day'

Goldie Feldman Academy students celebrated National Pi Day Monday, March 14, by rapping, dancing, baking, making PowerPoint videos and hats and decorating T-shirts. Students also competed to see who would be named the 2011 Pi Day champ.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Leo and Cindy Seng, Joanne Sheffel and Katherine Senn
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • March 13, 2011
GALLERY: St. Michael Church St. Patrick's Day Dinner Dance

St. Michael the Archangel Church hosted their annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner Dance Sunday, March 13, at the church.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Meredith, Eric and Will Piazza hang out by the Orioles dugout before the game.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 13, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: My First Spring Training Game

Meredith and Eric Piazza brought their son, Will, 2, to his first baseball game on Sunday, March 13, at Ed Smith Stadium. The Piazzas lived in Washington, D.C., at one point and became loyal Orioles fans while living there. They now live in Sarasota and were excited to be able to take their son to his first spring training game.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Karolyn Marku and Cat McGrath work the game area on Saturday, March 12 at the Sham Rock Festival on Hillview.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 12, 2011
GALLERY: Shamrock Fest

The third annual Shamrock Fest took place fomr 12-10 p.m. on Saturday, March 12 on Hillview.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Breezy and Marissa Hayslip
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 12, 2011
GALLERY: Sarasota Firefighters Rib Cook-Off Festival

The Sarasota Firemen's Benevolent Fund hosted the eighth annual Rib Cook-Off at Phillippi Estate Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jojo Trujillo placed third in the competition and won $25 for her curtain act.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 11, 2011
VIDEO: 'Mooney Day' talent show

Cardinal Mooney Catholic School hosted its annual "Mooney Day" Thursday, during which several students performed in a talent show competition.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jean Rivoli strikes a pose.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • March 10, 2011
GALLERY: St. Michael Women's Guild Fashion Show

The St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church Women's Guild hosted their annual fashion show and luncheon Thursday, March 10 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Paul Welch, Lynne Ross and Jim Doyle
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 10, 2011
Philanthropist honored at luncheon

First Step of Sarasota held its eighth annual Caring Hearts Luncheon Feb. 17, at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 10, 2011
Irish to celebrate St. Paddy's Day early

Plan to strap on your green suspenders and shamrock headbands at the third annual Sham Rock Festival from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 12, on Hillview Street.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lola Keeler gets congratulated by Jane Johnson from SYC on Keeler's strike during the BKYC v. SYC bowling tournament on Monday, Feb. 28 at Sarasota Lanes.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 10, 2011
GALLERY: BKYC v. SYC Bowling Tournament

The last time Bird Key Yacht Club and Sarasota Yacht Club's bowling teams faced off against one another was five years ago. Prior to that the clubs had a yearly competition and the winning club would go home with the trophy and get to keep it until the following year when it could be back up for grabs. This year SYC won by a mere 141 points.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Front row: Joan Hatt, Sara van Buskirk, Timmie Stewart and Frances Hillier. Back row: Doris Moran, Jane Schultz, Carroll Jenkins, Carol Brown and Kay Lynch
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 10, 2011
Unbreakable threads

The Friendship Knot Quilters’ Guild will host its 13th Biennial Quilt Show March 11 and March 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Emily "Mimi" Aftandilian holds Sabrina, Sasha and Little Spencer on a recent Saturday afternoon at PetSmart Sarasota.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • March 10, 2011
Feline fancy

Emily Aftandilian, founder of Mimi's Rescue, has rescued and placed more than 1,000 kittens and cats in permanent homes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Gil Weiner submitted this sunset photo, taken at Sarasota’s Bayfront Park.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 10, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Side-by-side sunset

Gil Weiner submitted this sunset photo, taken at Sarasota's Bayfront Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Featured speaker, Daniel Pink and president and CEO of the Patterson Foundation, Debra Jacobs
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • March 9, 2011
GALLERY: Patterson Foundation Luncheon

New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author, Daniel Pink, discussed 'Motivating Students to Become Tomorrow's Innovators and Problem Solvers' at a luncheon held Wednesday, March 9, at the Van Wezel.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Although he walked to first base in this photo, designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero hit a long home run during the fifth inning.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 9, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Play ball!

The Baltimore Orioles led over the Minnesota Twins today 11-2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nicole Johnson holds her crown from when she won Miss America in 1999 during her speech on Wednesday, March 9 at USFSM inside Selby Auditorium.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 9, 2011
Former Miss America partners with JDRF for Walk to Cure Diabetes

Nicole Johnson spoke to people participating in the Walk to Cure Diabetes that will take place Saturday, March 26, on Siesta Key Beach. Johnson was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 1993 and won the title of Miss America in 1999.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jayna Antoine, 13, chose a black satin dress with a sweetheart neckline and sequin empire waistband. Hundreds of girls headed to Saks Fifth Avenue Monday and Tuesday in search of their perfect prom dress through the Cinderella Project.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 8, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Say yes to the dress!

Hundreds of girls headed to Saks Fifth Avenue Monday and Tuesday in search of their perfect prom dress through the Cinderella Project. Dresses were donated by local "fairy godmothers" to the organization, which provides free prom dresses to girls attending prom.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ready your taste buds for the Nancy's Bar-B-Que menu, which features an item called "Tractor Pull."
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 7, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Sweet ride

Nancy's Bar-B-Que expects to open for business within the next seven to 10 days.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Crista Cotton and Lyndsy McDonald of Cakes by Design
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 6, 2011
GALLERY: Chocolate Sundae

Chocolate-lovers united to devour chocolately creations during United Cerebral Palsy's Chocolate Sundae even.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Marco Bell, Monica Spain, Diane Kinghorn and Kim Foy were all decked out on Sunday, March 6 for the 1st Annual Sarasota Mardi Gras that was held at Voocaray in Gulf Gate.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 6, 2011
GALLERY: 1st Annual Mardi Gras at Voocaray

The 1st Annual Sarasota Mardi Gras happened this past Sunday, March 6 at Voocaray in Gulf Gate. The event was not only for fun, but 25% of the proceeds from the event went to the local Habitat for Humanity.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Robert Reubideaux, Vickie Hornberger and Richard Carpenter with Sheri and Artie Nadelman had a great time at the event.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 5, 2011
GALLERY: Chillounge Night

Complete with a Brazilian Samba parade, runway fashion show and fabulous cuisine, the event, which benefits United Cerebral Palsy, was a hit for socialites.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Annette and Edward Codelia and Susan Horrigan
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • March 5, 2011
GALLERY: Crowley 'Starry Nite'

The Crowley Museum and Nature Center held their annual 'Starry Nite' event on Saturday, March 5, at Crowley.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Riverview High School senior Amanda Rutherford paints an owl on A.J. Caldwell's arm.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • March 5, 2011
GALLERY: Boatyard Village Community Day

The Boatyard Village hosted a community day to benefit the local non-profit sports organization, "The View," on Saturday, March 5. The event featured a silent auction at the Boatyard Waterfront Bar and Grill, a jump house and face painting and a bake sale in Hula's Market Place.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jim Day, Tony Silvestri, Warren Bross and Milton Kochert
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 5, 2011
GALLERY: Relay for Life Tennis Benefit

A group of tennis buffs duked it out on the courts for three hours Saturday, at the Siesta Key Public Tennis Courts to benefit the American Cancer Society.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mike and Tonya Gowan and Dawn Donoghue
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 5, 2011
GALLERY: SYC Casino Night

The Sarasota Yacht Club Charitable Foundation held its annual "Casino Night" fundraiser to benefit the Sarasota Youth Sailing Program.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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