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Kate and Dex Honea
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 26, 2010
An Artistic Evening: 12th Annual Awards Celebration

The Sarasota County Arts Council held its 12th Annual Awards Celebration, Monday, Oct. 25 at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts Mertz Theatre. The evening honored some of Sarasota's most prominent leaders of the arts and cultural community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kelsey Fowler, Zach Rand and Holly Rizzo
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 25, 2010
Asolo introduces 'Bonnie and Clyde' cast and artists

The Asolo Repertory Theatre welcomed the artists and cast for "Bonnie and Clyde," a new musical from Ivan Menchell, Don Black, John McDaniel and Jeff Calhoun.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Charlie Brown, Sharon Finkelstein and Larry Face attended the luncheon.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 25, 2010
Panelists discuss the meaning of 'journalistic truth'

The Business Ethics Alliance held its monthly luncheon today, when panelists Matt Walsh, editor and CEO of The Observer Group; Susan Burns, editor of biz941; and Diane McFarlin, publisher of the Herald-Tribune Media Group, debated the topic "Does journalistic truth now mean something different than it previously meant?"

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mollie and Scott Davis attend the Sarasota Zombie Pub Crawl as a zombie bride and groom.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 25, 2010
Zombies take over Gulf Gate

The 2nd Annual Sarasota Zombie Pub Crawl took place along Gulf Gate Blvd. this past Saturday. Over 150 people dressed up and came out to participate in the zombie fun at the seven pubs and bars in the Gulf Gate area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jezebel, 9, English Bulldog, goes to Howl-O-Ween as a pig.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 25, 2010
Howl-O-Ween goes to the dogs

The Humane Society of Sarasota County hosted its 13th Howl-O-Ween at the Sarasota Fairgrounds on Saturday, Oct. 23. The main event was the costume contest which had over 90 entries.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mote aquarists carve pumpkins in one of the shark tanks.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 22, 2010
Mote offers frightfully fun night

Mote Marine Aquarium's Night of Fish, Fun & Fright event took place Friday, Oct. 22. Children and adults came dressed in their best Halloween costumes, ranging from pretty princesses to witches to bumble bees and scary vampires.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
New College staff and students celebrate the official ribbon cutting of the New College Public Archaeology Laboratory.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 22, 2010
New College celebrates 50th anniversary

New College of Florida celebrated its 50th anniversary, along with the official ribbon cutting of the Public Archaeology Lab Friday, Oct. 22. The anniversary ceremony was held on Founders' Circle and included speeches from several dignitaries.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Peyton Wells
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 21, 2010
Students erupt in smiles during lesson

Out-of-Door Academy first-graders performed an experiment with underwater volcanoes Wednesday in Lisa Cheney's marine science room.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 21, 2010
Nominations needed for unsung heroes

The Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota County and the Women's Leadership Council are looking for people who exemplify kindheartedness and generosity for the Men and Women of the Year Awards.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The final action scene of the new TV series, "Miami 24/7" includes a fiery explosion on the John Ringling Causeway.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 21, 2010
Bridge stunts conclude with a fiery explosion

Sanborn Studios filmed the final action scene of its new TV series, "Miami 24/7," Sunday, Oct. 17, on the John Ringling Causeway.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Troy Myers, Jean Weidner, Pamela Day, Mayor Kelly Kirschner. Susan Blais, Bob Johnson, Carole Samuels and Caroline Zumbano
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • October 20, 2010
DWB hosts stylish celebration

Designing Women Boutique held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the expansion of their estate division and a champagne reception honoring local attorney Troy Myers, Jr., Wednesday, Oct. 20, at the boutique.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The chair dancers raise their hands up towards the ceiling.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 20, 2010
Chair dancing class at SBC offers fun and exercise

Residents of the Sarasota Bay Club are getting into a new exercise class: chair dancing. The class is taught by Wendy Canning and allows the participants to enjoy doing dance moves to 1940's music without actually leaving their seat.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Advertisers can expect to have their logo or company name cut into Alexander's hair for at least a week, along with several other marketing surprises.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 20, 2010
Local actress uses her head for some creative advertising

Lazy Fairy Improv performer Christine Alexander is auctioning off the back of her head on eBay as advertising space and will be parading the results before the thousands of people expected to attend the Sarasota Blues Festival Nov. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Peyton Wells
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 20, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: ODA (WITH VIDEO)

Out-of-Door Academy first-graders performed an experiment with underwater volcanoes today in Lisa Cheney's marine science room. As the students poured cups of vinegar into a volcano made out of Play-Doh, it united with the baking soda, causing the mixture to foam at the top and erupt over the sides like lava. Following the experiment, The Observer asked the students for the scoop on underwater volcanoes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 20, 2010
Observer photos available for purchase

All photos taken from Oct. 18 on are now available for purchase at YourObserver.com.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Spectators watched from any spot they could find - even from the roofs of their cars - as a stuntman drove a car off the Ringling Bridge.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 17, 2010
Bridge stunts conclude with fiery explosion (WITH VIDEO)

Sanborn Studios filmed the final action scene of its new action TV series "Miami 24/7" Sunday on the John Ringling Bridge. Some drivers sat in traffic for up to 30 minutes during an exciting stunt when a car was driven off the bridge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chris Voelker links arms with a shopaholic Tube Dude.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 17, 2010
Festival transforms downtown into art showcase

The 16th annual Downtown Sarasota Art and Craft Festival returned to Main Street Saturday and Sunday, featuring everything from handmade jewelry to Tube Dudes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Maria and Burt Zupa, Amari Daniel and Isabella Zupa planned a picnic for the concert.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 17, 2010
Selby Gardens features concert al fresco

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens held its Fall Music Series Sunday, featuring a 'Bach to Rock' performance by the Sarasota Brass Quintet.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ken D'Agostino, Lee Goodman, Jeff Birnbach, Willa Saalwaechter and John Woelfel.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 16, 2010
SYC's Change in Watch

The Sarasota Yacht Club celebrated their change in fleet Saturday, Oct. 16 at the Yacht Club along John Ringling Blvd. Jeff Birnbach, previously the vice commodore, is now the commodore of the new fleet at SYC.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
People hold their lit balloons as they do the Light the Night Walk.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 16, 2010
Light the Night Walk lights up Payne Park

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society held their Light the Night Walk at Payne Park, Saturday, Oct. 16. About 350 people participated and helped to raise funds to fight blood cancers like Leukemia and Lymphoma.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lona Sims, Luan Hedley, Nancy Youngs, Sheri Paulsen, Mary Beth Albright and Shannon McMahon.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 16, 2010
Big success with 2nd Annual Phillippi 7K

The 2nd Annual Phillippi 7K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run happened this Saturday, Oct. 16 at Phillippi Shores Elementary. The theme of the run was 'Explore the World at Home'.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Caitlin Grayson, Viviana Lopez and Vahtina Nunez
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 15, 2010
SSAS: Walk like an Egyptian

Students at the Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences donned elaborate Egyptian fashions and accessories for "Egyptian Day." They presented projects on everything from mummification to pyramids and ate traditional Egyptian foods.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bob Waechter, Commissioner Carolyn Mason, Shawn Byrd and Lori Brink
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 15, 2010
Chamber highlights past, present and future at 90th annual meeting

Nearly 500 business and community leaders attended the 90th annual meeting of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce today.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Michael Klauber and Phil Mancini.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 14, 2010
Tasting Room at Michael's opens

Members of the Gulf Coast Connoisseur Club enjoyed a private opening Thursday, Oct. 14, at The Tasting Room at Michael's Wine Cellar. The official opening to the public will be this Saturday evening.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Peterson and Fisher
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 14, 2010
Couple scoots around on cool ride

Bob Peterson and Monique Fisher pulled up to Cafe Epicure on their cooler-scooter Tuesday, Oct. 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Principal Tom Buchanan gets slimed by his wife, Pam, and Lori White.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 14, 2010
Tuttle's principal goes slime time

A slime-filled event Tuttle Elementary School raised more than $500 for Tuttle's Positive Behavior Support celebrations for students.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lyn Wright, Bhavani Reynolds, Heather Grindstaff, Suzan Busch, Lance Stahlman and Erika Garcia celebrate the opening.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 13, 2010
White House Black Market opens at Westfield Southgate

White House Black Market opened Oct. 13 at Westfield Southgate.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Second grade teacher, Jim Anderson, works at making a mocha.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 11, 2010
McTeacher's Night at McDonald's

Teachers from Phillippi Shores Elementary participated in McTeacher's Night on Monday, October 11, 2010 from 4-7 pm.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Karianie Vazquez and Meredith Swift
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 11, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Phillippi Shores News Network (WITH VIDEO)

What really goes on in the Phillippi Shores Elementary newsroom when the cameras are turned off? Why, jokes, laughter and fun, of course! Today, the student anchors gave The Sarasota Observer the scoop on what it's like to be part of the PSNN news crew.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 11, 2010
VIDEO: Black Tie Bash 'Season Shaker'

The Observer's Black Tie Bash 'Season Shaker' 2010-2011 chairwomen and chairmen shake things up during the fashion show finale.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Annette Haile and Sue Whitman answered questions and offered advice during the event.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 9, 2010
Master gardeners show some skill

The Sarasota County Master Gardeners were out in full force Saturday at their sixth annual plant sale.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sam Rovhana with 2009 Doctor Idol winner Bob Koser
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 8, 2010
Doctors make some noise

Doctor Idol, a battle of the bands featuring local musician-physicians that drew more than 600 people and raised more than $10,000 last year to benefit the Ear Research Foundation, returned again to Michael's On East. Proceeds will benefit Florida's Vision Quest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 8, 2010
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Be-boppin' bee

The Observer spotted this bee shaking its bum and performing questionable dance moves this afternoon at Marina Jack. Scroll down for video.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Wayne Johnson dressed as a Blue Man Group member last year.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 7, 2010
Jog Casey Key in your Halloween garb

Bill's Beer Run takes place at 8 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 31, on Casey Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Klauber and Hannum
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 7, 2010
Black Tie editor earns tips for charity

The Observer's Black Tie editor, Stephanie Hannum, poured drinks like it was her job Thursday, Sept. 30, at Goodwill Industries Manasota's Charity Bartending event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Fire Chief Kenneth B. Ellerbe, along with other members of the fire department, stand at attention for the raising of the flags and the Pledge of Allegiance during the ribbon-cutting ceremony held for Fire Rescue Station No. 1.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 6, 2010
Ribbon-cutting ceremony for Fire Rescue Station No. 1

Fire Rescue Station No. 1 had its ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, Oct 6. The new station is the third station in Sarasota County to be "green."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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