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Donor Harold Ronson and Bob Carter, Senior Friendship Center President and CEO
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2010
The Sarasota swing

The Senior Friendship Center dedicated a new Harold and Kay Ronson dance floor at its Sarasota campus Nov. 3, in honor of Harold Ronson's chairmanship of its successful "Night at the Opera" fundraiser last March.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
SASSY swimmers and Gators end the clinic with a cheer
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2010
SASSY swimmers host Florida Gators

The Sarasota Aquatics Synchronized Swimming Team (SASSY) hosted the University of Florida Synchro Team for a clinic Nov. 6 and Nov. 7, at the YMCA Selby Aquatics Complex.

  • Sarasota
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Giants' player Caleb Rumble tries to outrun Pirates' catcher Jameson Syprett to home plate during the final T-ball game of the season Saturday, Nov. 13, at Twin Lakes Park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 18, 2010
Photo of the Week: Headed Home

Giants' player Caleb Rumble tries to outrun Pirates' catcher Jameson Syprett to home plate during the final T-ball game of the season Saturday, Nov. 13, at Twin Lakes Park.

  • Sarasota
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"Demolition Dee Dee" makes her way around the track.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 18, 2010
Athlete of the Week: 'Demolition Dee Dee'

Kristin Edelman, better known as "Demolition Dee Dee," is a member of the Sarasota Roller Girls, a roller derby team here in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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Geoffrey and Brenda Michel with Robert Stock
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 17, 2010
The Met celebrates 10th anniversary

The Met celebrated its 10th anniversary with Robert Stock, designer of the Robert Graham line, and Tampa Bay Rays' Grant Balfour.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Syesha Mercado is is currently starring in the national touring production "Dreamgirls."
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 17, 2010
Syesha swings into town to serenade principals

Syesha Mercado performed during the Arts Council's 10th annual Principals Recognition Luncheon today, at Van Wezel. (video)

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sean Fitzpatrick puts the finishing touches on the turtles he has sculpted out of sand.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 17, 2010
Sculptors ready to shape Siesta Key

Sand sculptors who will be participating in this weekend's Siesta Key Crystal Class Master Sand Sculpting Competition on Siesta Beach were out Wednesday morning working on a special group sand sculpture.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Roger and Pat Dreffin's dog, Muffy, took second place for best costume.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 16, 2010
Top dogs awarded at Glenridge

The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch held its annual dog show Tuesday. The pretty pooches received awards for everything from "best legs" to "shiniest coat."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ryan Wirt, No. 5 for the pirates, goes to get a ground ball as Royce Sprinkle, No. 8, gets himself ready incase he is needed for back up.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 16, 2010
Giants and Pirates T-Ball Game

The Giants and the Pirates played their final T-ball game of the season at Twin Lakes Park this Saturday, Nov. 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"What's mine is yours": Luke Stanaland and Laura Donovan show off their favorite stuffed animals during playtime.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 15, 2010
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Playtime pals

First Presbyterian preschoolers spent Monday morning singing, marching and hugging cute and cuddly stuffed animals.

  • Sarasota
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Alex Stieff, Caroline Calloway, and Lorin, Harriet and Lorin Stieff with "Owen Burns"
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 14, 2010
Owen Burns week culminates with street party

Sunday afternoon was the perfect time to wrap up the weeklong celebration honoring Owen Burns. The party, co-hosted by The Owen Burns Celebration Committee and Owen's Fish Camp, featured live music, food, vintage cars and antiques, plus an official City of Sarasota Tribute to Owen Burns.

  • Sarasota
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Thousands of people wander the Circle during the 21st annual St. Armands Art Festival.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 13, 2010
Art Festival brings thousands to St. Armands Circle

The 21st annual St. Armands Art Festival took place Saturday, Nov. 13 and Sunday, Nov. 14 on St. Armands Circle. The festival included more than 175 artists showing off their artwork.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sue Stearns and her daughter, Hannah Rudo, talk to Gangi the parrot while they attend the second birthday party for Save Our Seabirds.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 13, 2010
A sweet birthday for Save Our Seabirds

Save Our Seabirds enjoyed its second birthday party Saturday, Nov. 13. The party, 'Just Desserts,' was sponsored by the Sarasota Bay Parrot Head Club and included music by Jim Morris and Sunny Jim White.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Participants in the Sarasota Walk make their way across the John Ringling Bridge.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 13, 2010
Sarasota Walk brings out walkers and raises awareness

The Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Foundation held its sixth annual walkathon Saturday, Nov. 13. The walk started at J.D. Hamel Park, in Sarasota, with a few quick speakers, including Sarasota Mayor Kelly Kirschner.

  • Sarasota
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The St. Martha Catholic School teachers rock the hand jive.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 12, 2010
Born to hand jive, baby

Students at St. Martha's Catholic School engaged in everything from relay races to the hand jive to get ready for their sock hop party Friday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Gerry Janowski of The American Legion hands out paper poppies handmade by veterans.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 11, 2010
Veterans Day parade marches patriotic pride

Hundreds of people filled Main Street today when the City of Sarasota held its annual Veterans Day parade. As part of the ceremony, Bertha Palmer's great-great-granddaughter Pauline Joerger donated an American flag to fly above Selby Five Points. (VIDEO)

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dylan Wojcik with volunteer Michelle Chrzczonowski and surfing instructor Jacob Shields
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 11, 2010
Seasoned surfers hang-10 with kids

About 80 special needs children ages 3 to 17 headed Nov. 6 to Siesta Key Beach for the Hang 10 for Autism event, which was organized by the Center for Autism Research and Education.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
SCBB employees Richard Yarnall, Sandy Shaffer and Deva Sansone
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 11, 2010
Ballet supports cherished cause

As a tribute to Mary Ann Robinson for her dedication to the community, the Sarasota Ballet supported one of her most cherished causes - Suncoast Communities Blood Bank.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Deborah Waggoner, of Banana Republic and Michelle Butler, of Make-A-Wish Foundation’s Sarasota Chapter
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 11, 2010
Make-A-Wish kicks off Season of Wishes campaign

Banana Republic and the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida teamed up to host an evening filled with holiday treats, shopping and awareness Thursday, Nov. 4, at the Southgate Mall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
John McCarthy and Harriet Stieff
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 11, 2010
Better late than never

John McCarthy presented Harriet Stieff, Owen Burns' daughter, with a paperweight Nov. 7, during the Historical Society of Sarasota County's 18th annual tour of Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kelly Abercrombie and Taylor McClain-Mock blend up samples of delicious frozen mimosa and red wine treats.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 11, 2010
Merry Mistletones serenade shoppers at Morton's

Morton's held its "Holiday Affair," featuring chocolates, frozen treats, cheese, Christmas carolers and cider galore on Thursday evening.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
John Redgrave and Helen Alexander enjoy themselves at the fourth annual Veterans Day luncheon at the Glenridge.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 11, 2010
Veterans honored at the Glenridge

Over 80 people attended the fourth annual Veterans Day luncheon at the Glenridge on Thursday afternoon. Many who were in attendance were veterans from a variety of different wars and served in many different capacities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Steve Arnold, Christian Bartolacci and Carl Wakely with the West Florida Golf Tour
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 10, 2010
Chambers unite at Business After Hours (VIDEO)

The Greater Sarasota, Manatee and Venice Chambers of Commerce hosted the Tri-Chamber Business After Hours networking event Wednesday, at the Sarasota Bradenton International Convention Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 10, 2010
Ceviche Restaurant anniversary to feature flamenco

To kick off the celebration of its third anniversary, Ceviche Tapas Bar and Restaurant will host "A Night in Barcelona" at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Co-Chairmen Walter Bladstrom, Elliott Metcalfe and Tom Smith
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 10, 2010
U.S. Marine Corps celebrates 235th year

Eight years ago, Walter Bladstrom, Elliott Metcalfe and Tom Smith organized a small luncheon at the Marina Jacks restaurant, with only 14 people in attendance. The celebration has since grown to more than 100 people, who range from age 26 to 96.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Neither Season of Sculpture nor builders could be reached to identify the sculpture.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 9, 2010
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Rock solid

This rock sculpture was constructed along Bayfront Drive today.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bertha Palmer (Kate Homes) takes in the view during the cruise.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 7, 2010
VIDEO: Historical Society cruises Sarasota via Le Barge

Featuring narration by John McCarthy, history buff and director of Sarasota County Parks and Recreation, the Historical Society of Sarasota cruised Sarasota Bay Sunday aboard the Le Barge. The cruise, now in its 18th year, was dedicated to Bertha Palmer and Owen Burns, who arrived to Sarasota 100 years ago, in 1910.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Co-Chairwomen Keren Lifrak, Monica Barth and Caryn Patterson
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 6, 2010
VIDEO: Girls Inc. 'Beach Ball' shakes up Longboat Key

A group of girls kept warm by dancing their hearts out on the sand at Girls Incorporated of Sarasota County's Beach Ball 'La Plage Bleue,' at The Longboat Key Club and Resort. Scroll down for video.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Co-Chairs Bill and Joyce Steele with Chef Joe Santangini
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 6, 2010
BKYC gorges on fresh catch at seafood extravaganza

More than 200 people attended Bird Key Yacht Club's annual Welcome Back Seafood Extravaganza over the weekend.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Peggy Wallace reenacts the hilarity of the time when Zina brought over a canvas for the three of them to create a piece of artwork on.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 6, 2010
KAETA's "Show and Tell" a big hit

KAETA held its first ever "show and tell" event Saturday, Nov. 4, at Plymouth Harbor. KAETA, Kids and Elders Through Art, was founded by Bharat and Anne Chandra of the Sarasota Orchestra.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Keith Crossan of The Tommy Castro Band
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • November 6, 2010
Blues Fest heats up Sarasota

Hundreds of music lovers spent a cool day dancing in the grass at Ed Smith Stadium. The Sarasota Blues Fest celebrated its 20th anniversary Nov. 6 with a sizzling lineup.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sean Hurley and Jake Desrosiers celebrate Hurley’s game-winning touchdown during Friday night's game.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 5, 2010
Sailors sail into a win against the Rams

The Sarasota Sailors played their biggest rival, the Riverview Rams, at home at Cleland Stadium at Ihrig Field this past Friday night, Nov. 5.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Steve McDonald, the Tin Man; Larry Fraczak, the Cowardly Lion; Jim Danko; the Wizard of Oz; Kellen McDonald, the Scarecrow; Camille Young, the Wicked Witch of the West; and Jay Henderson, Dorothy.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2010
UBS dresses the part for Halloween

UBS employees were a hit with the trick-or-treaters who visited UBS Friday afternoon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2010
Your online votes still count

Voting continues through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, for our online "It's Read Everywhere" contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2010
It's time to turn back the clocks

It's time to turn back the clock and savor an extra hour of sleep: Daylight Saving Time officially ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Amanda Baranowski
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 3, 2010
Man on the Street: Downtown Improvements

We headed to downtown Sarasota to pose the question: What do you think of the Five Points roundabout in particular and the downtown improvements overall?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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