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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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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Loren Mayo
November 9, 2010

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Rock solid

This rock sculpture was constructed along Bayfront Drive today.

Sarasota
Neighbors

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

Maria Amodio
November 3, 2010

Classroom Spotlight: Sarasota Military Academy

Students at Sarasota Military Academy are busy preparing for the Veterans Day parade, which will take place Thursday, Nov. 11. The Sarasota Observer caught up with some students to find out how preparations are going and what Veterans Day means to them.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
November 3, 2010

Phillippi Farmhouse Market celebrates grand re-opening

The Phillippi Farmhouse Market opened its second season Wednesday, Nov. 3, at Phillippi Estate Park and featured music, speeches and product giveaways.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
November 2, 2010

VIDEO: Bake me a cake

Fifteen-year-old Cameron Curry started Cakes By Cameron two years ago and creates specialty cakes for any occasion. In the following video, he lists some of his favorite cakes, in addition to his current project. For the full story, read this week's edition of The Sarasota Observer. Scroll down for video.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
November 1, 2010

Temple toddlers give gift of sharing

Preschoolers at the Gan Early Care Program pack up books for HIPPY.

Sarasota
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Rachel S. OHara
November 1, 2010

MAN ON THE STREET: Sweetie sweets

Girls from Girls Inc. were asked what their favorite Halloween candy is.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
October 30, 2010

Ghoulish get-ups stroll SYC

Never mind the outlandish costumed characters who floated around Sarasota Yacht Club for this year's Halloween party - it was the giant inflatable black cat in the lobby that first caught everyone's attention!

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
October 30, 2010

Drifting spirits haunt BKYC

Bird Key Yacht Club members laced up in costumes ranging from witches to hippies this Halloween.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
October 30, 2010

St. Armands Circle celebrates Halloween

St. Armands Circle was filled with tons of trick-or-treaters, young and young at heart, Saturday evening. All the stores and restaurants stayed open late so that bumble-bees, witches, ninjas and pumpkins could fill their bags full of sweet treats.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
October 30, 2010

3rd Annual Chalk Festival draws a crowd

Burns Court was a lot more colorful this weekend with the addition of the 3rd Annual Chalk Festival. The event was free to attend and the theme of this year's festival and art was 'Halloween'.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
October 29, 2010

Girls Inc. trick-or-treat haunted offices

Lady Gaga, vampires, southern belles, witches and geishas all paraded through UBS and Merrill Lynch's haunted hallways as part of their Girls Inc. Halloween on Friday afternoon.

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