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  • August 5, 2010
Stairway to Belgium gets into holiday spirit

Stairway to Belgium's Charles Brodzinski dressed from head to toe in a matching plaid hat, nightgown and bedroom slippers for the restaurant's Christmas in July weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 5, 2010
Glenridge scoops up sweet surprises

It was "Sundae Sunday" at The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch Sunday, Aug. 2, at the community's annual ice cream social.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 4, 2010
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: SUP Paddleboarding Camp

The Sarasota Observer stopped by Spanish Point, in Osprey, to check in with youngsters who recently have taken up the sport of paddleboarding.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 29, 2010
Siesta drummers sound off on Circle

Shane Denizard has gotten used to people gawking at him when he tells them his age.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 29, 2010
Church throws Back to School Bash

Sarasota Nazarene Church will give away 1,000 backpacks chock-full of school supplies at its Back to School Bash Friday, Aug. 13 and Saturday, Aug. 14.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 29, 2010
PEO awards student scholarships

Chapter CE of the Philanthropic Educational Organization honored scholarship recipients Vera Melnichuk, Morgan Courter and Jennifer Decanha during a luncheon July 28, at Marina Jack.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 29, 2010
Program fills local need

The Warren BackPack Program aims to alleviate child hunger in Sarasota on weekends and during school holidays.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • July 29, 2010
Kids twist their bodies into fun shapes

From barking in downward dog to hissing in cobra, Yoga from the Heart's Pretzel Yoga class for children ages 5 to 10 explores yoga in a fun and interesting way. Taught by Alex Miller, the class (which is optional for parents) used animated poses, yoga stories and basic stretching exercises Wednesday, July 21, to promote strength, flexibility, coordination and body awareness. The class meets weekly at 4 p.m. Wednesdays. For more information, call 929-9878.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • July 28, 2010
Camp spotlight: Art Center Sarasota

The Sarasota Observer dropped in on a busy day at Art Center Sarasota's summer art camps Thursday, July 22. The group of children ages 6 to 11 was focusing on 'Travel Around the World' and were experimenting with Asian art and basic brush strokes, while the teens focused on 'Figures in a Wild Culture.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • July 26, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: The Paper Tree

The Paper Tree is a one-stop shop for all things custom and entertaining.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 24, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Bijou Cafe

Bijou Cafe Chef Stephen Phelps shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver readers.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 22, 2010
Families celebrate Splash Shabbat

More than 55 people beat the heat Saturday, July 10, by attending Temple Emanu-El's Splash Shabbat - a fun-filled day of prayers, songs, stories and plenty of water activities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 22, 2010
Make new friends, but keep the old

The Sarasota Newcomers Club helps form new friendships.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 22, 2010
Decorate a bra and help support fight against cancer

Calling all designers! Design a bra to be auctioned off at the 2010 Key to the Cure event Oct. 21, at Saks Fifth Avenue, and help fight women's cancers.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 22, 2010
Kiwanians deliver new robes to Pines residents

One-dozen members of the Kiwanis Club of South Sarasota recently presented new bathrobes to 188 residents of the Pines of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 22, 2010
Ninety-one-year-old will put her mark on event

On Aug. 10, Sarasota resident Polly White, 91, will take to the skies in her first parasailing adventure at Siesta Key Beach

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 22, 2010
CYD announces online activity directory for youths

For the past three years, Community Youth Development has avidly collected data about activities for Sarasota County youth.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • July 16, 2010
Ty Tojo Performs at Rosemary Rising (VIDEO)

Circus Sarasota's Ty Tojo performs his juggling act at Rosemary Rising.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 16, 2010
Store Around the Corner: McCarver & Moser Jewelers

McCarver & Moser Jewelers has operated on St. Armands Circle for 30 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 15, 2010
Police officer smitten with kitten

When police responded to a crime last week, they discovered an 8-week-old kitten in need of food and flea treatment.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 15, 2010
Law firm receives patriotic award

State Rep. Ron Reagan presented the Employer Support of Guard and Reserve's "Patriotic Award" and the "Above and Beyond Award" July 8, to Michael Resnick and Peter Krotec, of law firm Syprett Meshad.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 15, 2010
Tarpon Queen makes appearance

Tarpon Queen Nicole Coudal made an appearance at the 80th annual Sarasota All-Release Tarpon Tournament.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • July 15, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Columbia Restaurant

Columbia Restaurant owners Richard and Casey Gonzmart share an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 14, 2010
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: The Children's Garden

Throughout the month of July, The Children's Garden is teaching kids about the magic of gardening with its summer camp.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 14, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Station 400

Station 400 co-owner and Executive Chef Eric Bein shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 13, 2010
Pines residents mentor students in English language

Pines residents were paired with students in the English Speakers of Other Languages program to help them learn proper pronunciation of words, meanings of American expressions and correct use of words in different contexts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 9, 2010
Sea turtle nests vandalized on nearby beach

At least a half-dozen sea turtle nests have been disturbed on Siesta Key beaches this nesting season.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 8, 2010
Food tree delivers fun bites on a stick

"Libbypops" are 10 different mini indulgences paired with savory sauces for dipping and are part of Libby's Restaurant + Bar's new, hipper happy hour.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 7, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Avatar to Art

G.WIZ - The Science Museum opened the first exhibition of three-dimensional, fine-art canvases in Sarasota July 2. The upstairs gallery is filled with painter and scientific animator Jeff Hazelton's latest large-scale works, called "Avatar to Art," which require viewers to don special 3D glasses.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 7, 2010
It's Rhys Everywhere!

Observer Associate Publisher Emily Walsh and her husband, Julian Parry, welcomed their first child, Rhys Humphreys Parry, July 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 6, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Melody's Centre for Authentic Beauty (WITH VIDEO)

After 28 years, Melody Murray has changed the name of her spa boutique to Melody's Centre for Authentic Beauty and relocated to South Osprey Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 6, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Citrus Cafe

Citrus Cafe owner and Executive Chef Mike McCormick shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 2, 2010
Fireworks boom over the bay (WITH VIDEO)

Mar Vista kicked off this Fourth of July weekend with its second annual "Boom-Boom on the Bay." The BeachHouse will hold its fireworks extravaganza July 3, followed by The Sandbar Restaurant July 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 2, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Flag Fest Sarasota

The Downtown Sarasota Alliance and Spotlight Events Entertainment will host Flag Fest Sarasota in celebration of the Fourth of July holiday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 1, 2010
Paddleboarding craze creates major waves in Sarasota

The Sarasota Stand Up Paddleboarding Beach Festival with Ark Paddleboards and Sarasota Paddleboard Co. will be July 17-18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 30, 2010
Sea turtle hatchlings emerge in Venice

Mote Marine Sea Turtle Patrol spotted hatchlings making their way to sea June 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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