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Sarasota | Neighbors

Artist Tekla installed her "Tree Works" series Wednesday morning.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • October 6, 2010
Sculptures spotted in Sarasota

New artwork is popping up all over downtown Sarasota this month as part of the Sarasota Public Arts Committee's latest project, 'Intersections.' Twelve artists have been selected to display their work throughout five downtown shopping districts for the next year. The Public Arts Committee will then select one sculpture to purchase as part of the city of Sarasota's Public Art Collection. One of the most recent pieces to go up is a series of four sculptures by North Carolina artist, Tekla, entitled 'Tree Works.' The sculpture is located on Palm Avenue across from Church of the Redeemer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Commissioner Joe Barbetta with Bob and Eileen Parkinson
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 5, 2010
Siesta Key Chamber lunches at Turtles Restaurant

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce trekked out to Turtles Restaurant, on Midnight Pass Road, for a networking luncheon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tiffany Smith, Ali Boiko, Sheena Arnold and Megan Baggett
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 3, 2010
Chili devoured at cook-off

Morton's Gourmet Market held its 11th annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off Sunday to benefit the Sarasota Fire Fighters Benevolent Fund.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Greg and Jennifer Douglas
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 3, 2010
Triathletes burn rubber on Siesta Key

The Sharks Siesta Key Triathlon drew hundreds of people Sunday for an exciting day of swimming, biking and running.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Claire Cornetet, Emma Lystad and Stephanie Muench
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 2, 2010
SPARCC steps out against domestic violence

SPARCC supporters gathered Saturday for a morning of fitness, inspiration and camaraderie as they walked in support of a violence-free future.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kenneth Ellerbe, Sean Murphy, Ron Evans and Ken Ridgeway
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 1, 2010
Foxy Lady hosts pink carpet fashion party

Foxy Lady Siesta Key hosted the second annual "Viva la Pink" fashion party for breast-cancer awareness. Proceeds will benefit Team Believe, which will participate in the Tampa Bay Breast Cancer 3-Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ryan Shay and Youngman Nwokeji
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 30, 2010
It's a pirate's life for fifth-graders

Fifth-grade students at St. Martha Catholic School celebrated National Talk Like a Pirate Day on Friday, Sept. 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Joe Kane hauls some trimmings.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 30, 2010
Neighbors spiff up their local park

About 30 people teamed up Saturday, Sept. 25 to beautify the Laurel Park community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nancy Roucher, Ruth Lando and Franklyn Skidmore
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • September 29, 2010
Sarasota Arts Discovery recruits local ambassadors

Organizers behind Sarasota's latest arts advocacy program gathered Wednesday night at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to tout a new four-day arts tour.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Renovations began Sept. 7 to remodel Starbucks Midtown Plaza with new wood floors, walls — and finally — a drive-through. Stay tuned for the grand-opening celebration and free beverage date by "liking" the store on Facebook.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 29, 2010
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Drive-through dream

Renovations began Sept. 7 to remodel Starbucks Midtown Plaza with new wood floors, walls - and finally - a drive-through. Stay tuned for the grand-opening celebration and free beverage date by "liking" the store on Facebook.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
"I feel any décor should have one item that represents each element to create balance," said owner Melanie Ann Denicourt.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 28, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Coquillage

Coquillage is a home accessories haven where a clean, coastal look meets European style.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A local firefighter jogs beside one of four pink firetrucks.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 27, 2010
Pink Heels Tour clickety clacks to Marina Jack (WITH VIDEO)

The day of pink festivities began with a pink parade down Main Street and culminated with a shopping party from 6 to 9 p.m., at Westfield Sarasota Square. The event benefits Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bishop Dabney T. Smith and Rev. Frederick A. Robinson bless the new palm ave terrace
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • September 26, 2010
Church celebrates anniversary and renovations

The Church of the Redeemer celebrated their new Palm Avenue terrace and the 60th anniversary of their downtown Sarasota location on Sunday, September 27th.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Karen Gallagher, Bill and Betsy Satterfield and Bob Gallagher
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 25, 2010
BKYC members team up to tailgate

Bird Key Yacht Club members sported their college team attire for a tailgating party Saturday, Sept. 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Andy and Judy Zirna
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 25, 2010
SYC say aloha to luau

Sarasota Yacht Club members went Hawaiian at a luau held Saturday, Sept. 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Grand Knight George Haviland with Pete Cleary
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • September 25, 2010
Luau Love at St. Michael the Archangel

Leis and Hawaiian shirts brought color to the Knights of Columbus' pig roast luau on Saturday, Sept. 25, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sharee Bober, Michelle Anderson and Savannah Bober are ready to participate in the Walk for Kids
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • September 25, 2010
Day for Kids

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County hosted its Day for Kids and Walk for Kids on Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Lee Wetherington Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Leisa Weintraub, honoree Patrick Neal and Carol Ann Kalish
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 23, 2010
CYD honors community leaders at breakfast

Community Youth Development honors Stephania Feltz, Graci McGillicuddy and Patrick Neal as leaders of the community .

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ron and Sofia Genta chat for a few minutes on a picnic table after breakfast.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 23, 2010
Students showcase dad at breakfast

Pine View students proudly showed off their dads at a special breakfast.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 23, 2010
Decorate a bra for a cause

Foxy Lady Siesta Key is raising awareness for breast-cancer by hosting a bra-decorating contest. For $20, Sarasota businesses and individuals can get creative and design the bra of their choice.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 23, 2010
County named one of top communities

America's Promise Alliance announced Sept. 21 that Sarasota County has been named a winner of the alliance's "100 Best Communities for Young People" competition.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 23, 2010
Pink Heels Tour to paint Sarasota pink

The Pink Heels Tour will host a parade of pink at 10 a.m., Monday, Sept. 27, in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 23, 2010
Sheriff's Office installs Operation Medicine Cabinet

Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight announced Sept. 22 the installation of permanent pharmaceutical drop boxes in the lobby of the Criminal Justice Center, located at 2071 Ringling Blvd.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Younger members of Temple Sinai participated in the event.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 23, 2010
Temple Sinai members cast away sins

More than 70 members of Temple Sinai recently met at Turtle Beach to observe the ancient custom of Tachlich, when Jews throw bread into moving waters to cast away their sins of the past year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 23, 2010
County proclaims Sept. 25 'Day for Kids'

Thanks to the local efforts of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County, Mayor Kelly Kirschner and County Commissioner Joe Barbetta, both the city of Sarasota and Sarasota County will recognize Saturday, Sept. 25, as the official "Day for Kids."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Aidan Troy
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 22, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Imagine School at Palmer Ranch

Ever since Jill Marsh found tadpoles swimming around in a puddle at the end of her driveway, her students have been observing them and watching as their tails vanish and they sprout legs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mark Ladwig, Desiree Glasgow, Maria Monroy, Kayla McCarcy, Alexandra Perez and Amanda Evora
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 21, 2010
Children's Express hits the brakes in Sarasota (WITH VIDEO)

The Children's Express is rolling through Florida, stopping in 15 cities for "Milk party" rallies and sharing the message that children must become the state's highest priority, and educating political, business and civic leaders, and parents, about the urgent need to improve the well-being and education of Florida's youngest citizens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Carriage House Tea Room carries 45 types of loose-leaf teas.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 20, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Carriage House Tea Room

The Carriage House Tea Room offers tea sampling, appreciation parties and even a tea blog.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alex Jodwalis gets a magic lesson from Karen Bell.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 18, 2010
Whole Foods throws 30th birthday bash

Whole Foods Market, which opened its first store Sept. 20, 1980, celebrated its 30th birthday bash with complimentary activities, tastings and games. The party benefited All Faiths Food Bank.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Angela McCain, Amanda Dean and Maria Castillo attended the event.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 18, 2010
Bowling event strikes back against childhood cancer

In honor of September being Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a local fundraiser called "Bowl for the Gold" raised money for the Just One More Day Foundation, which provides support for families affected by diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 17, 2010
VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Booker at the beach

The Booker High School Visual Performing and Performing Arts magnet program trekked out to Siesta Key Public Beach Sept. 17 to perform improvisational modern dance under the direction of dance teacher Melissa Lodhi.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Clyde Nixon Business Leadership Award winner Dan Bailey with Kathy Baylis and Charlie Bailey
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 17, 2010
EDC announces Hall of Fame winners

The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County announced winners of the 2010 Hall of Fame Awards Sept. 17, at a ceremony attended by more than 425 people, at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Guest speaker Republican candidate for lieutenant governor Jennifer Carroll and John Colon
  • By Jessica Luck
  • September 16, 2010
Carroll speaks to supporters at club dinner

The Sarasota Republican Club held its monthly meeting Thursday, Sept. 16, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. Club members filled the dining room for a brief social hour and to hear guest speakers Republican candidate for lieutenant governor Jennifer Carroll and Lt. Col. Frances Rice, chairwoman of the National Black Republican Association.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
These lads got festive for the Irish Rover's St. Patrick's Day party last year.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 16, 2010
Irish Rover throws halfway-there bash

Friday, Sept. 17 marks the halfway point to St. Patrick's Day, so if you're feeling lucky, grab your green gear and head to the Irish Rover Pub in Gulf Gate to watch the Sarasota School of Irish Dance perform a few jigs and listen to the Sarasota Pipe and Drum Band while you feast on corned beef and cabbage stew at the pub's first Halfway to St. Patty's Day party.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Enter the contest for a chance to win a Vera Bradley I.D. holder.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 16, 2010
Name that store

New Balance Sarasota and New Balance University Park owners Molly and David Jackson are seeking a name for their new retail store, located at 1874 Stickney Point Road, that showcases shoes, handbags and accessories.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Priscilla Sosa, Laura Matejka, Rene Gurtinus, Moriah Taliaferro, Frankie Provino and Lacey Stanford
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 16, 2010
Riverview Science Center exhibits its star power

The new Riverview High School Science Center and Planetarium opened its doors to the public Saturday, Sept. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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