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  • October 15, 2009
Little tike rides his trike for fundraiser

All Max Barbare can talk about is how his aunt, Lori Downey, pushed him around on his tricycle during the St. Jude's Trike-a-Thon Friday, Oct. 9, at Sarasota Christian Church.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 15, 2009
New book gives residents a voice

New book gives residents a voice

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 15, 2009
Fox longs to catch the 'tiger'

Golfer Mason Fox, 14, wakes up to and falls asleep to The Golf Channel.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • October 14, 2009
Black Tie & Tales

Read this week's social column, Black Tie & Tales

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 13, 2009
Church pumpkin patch opens Saturday

The First United Methodist Church will sell pumpkins from its parking lot pumpkin patch from Oct. 17 through Oct. 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 13, 2009
Cleanup will keep birds from getting hooked

Volunteers are needed for the first Monofilament Cleanup Day, which aims to recycle fishing line. The event takes place Saturday, Oct. 17, beginning at Save Our Seabirds, 1708 Ken Thompson Parkway.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 12, 2009
French bakery opens on St. Armands Circle

Le Macaron will serve freshly baked pastries seven days a week.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • October 11, 2009
Man on the street: Shop talk

We asked shoppers at the 21st annual St. Armands Circle Art Festival about their purchases.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2009
Chocolatier sweetens up Sarasota at opening

Complimentary champagne and custom-made chocolate treats were devoured when Peterbrooke Chocolatier held its ribbon cutting Sept. 24, at its Paradise Plaza location.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2009
Sweetbay launches schools program

Sweetbay Supermarkets recently launched its sixth annual 'Sweetbay Supports Schools' program, a fundraising opportunity for area schools to raise money.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2009
Rummaging through closets sparks community contribution

Last summer, Sophia Jones and her friends donated the money from her lemonade stand to the American Cancer Society.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2009
A man for all seasons

Joe Gillan signed his first novel Oct. 3, at Circle Books, on St. Armands Circle.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2009
Senior carves up clay creation

After four weeks, Juanita Sellers is still perfecting her prized pitcher.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2009
New store takes natural approach

The Butterfly Effect, a holistic beauty boutique located in Citrus Square Plaza, held its grand opening Friday, Oct. 2.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • October 7, 2009
Black Tie & Tales

This week's Black Tie & Tales column by Molly Schechter.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 5, 2009
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 5, 2009
Photo of the day: Spooky specimen

The spooky bat flower, a specimen of the Tacca integrifolia "Nivea,' is now on bloom at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • October 1, 2009
Black Tie & Tales

Read this week's Black Tie & Tales column by Molly Schechter.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 1, 2009
Furry friends need homes, foster care

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Animal Services Unit will hold an adopt-a-thon this weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 24, 2009
Siesta Key undergoes street repaving

Major lane closures on Siesta Drive and Higel Avenue started Monday, Sept. 21, when Ajax Paving began resurfacing the roads.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2009
SCBA recognizes service commitments

The Sarasota County Bar Association honored two members and a layperson for their service and commitment to the community at its annual awards ceremony Sept. 17, at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2009
Children and teens invited to 'Nutcracker' auditions

Children and teens are invited to audition for the Moscow Ballet's performance of 'The Great Russian Nutcracker.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2009
Ohio State alumni help to keep Sarasota beautiful

After its recent adoption of Bird Key Park, the Sarasota-Manatee Ohio State Alumni Club participated in the Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup Saturday, Sept. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2009
New faces of social networking emerge

If you're ready to enter the virtual social networking world of Facebook, classes are now being offered in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2009
Youth showcase athletic abilities

With the quickness of a ninja, Sean Morris jumped from a standing position onto a wall beneath the Ringling Bridge, produced a back flip and returned to his original position as part of a demonstration for the ShamRockers USA.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 24, 2009
Sweet Gigs: Hot for chocolate

Unless you're prepared for a chocolate addiction so extreme you'll fantasize about crunching on chocolate brownie-batter bark, artisan truffles and even chocolate-bark pizza, keep your distance from Sarasota chocolatier Kellie Kamm.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 24, 2009
Holiday parade may be cancelled

The city plans to charge $32,000 to the organizers of the annual downtown holiday parade, who say they don't have the money.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 17, 2009
Arts council reception honors grant recipients

The Sarasota County Arts Council announced the recipients of two grants it recently awarded during a private reception Monday, Sept. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 17, 2009
Ladies Night Out benefits breast cancer research

Jan Nemanick and her daughter, Pam Gatts, attended Estee Lauder's Ladies Night

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 17, 2009
Caragiulo's brings breakfast to its bar

Starting Tuesday, Sept. 15, Caragiulo's began offering a coffee and continental breakfast service

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 17, 2009
Rico's offers slice of clever marketing

Outside of Rico's Pizzeria in Gulf Gate, an alligator statue sits on the sidewalk.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 16, 2009
Merchants celebrate merger via social

The Downtown Merchants Association hosts a social to celebrate merging with the Palm Avenue Merchants.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 16, 2009
Sarasota proves it's got talent

Local performers both young and old turned out for the open auditions for 'Sarasota's Got Talent' competition.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 16, 2009
Former Circle association president takes on new role

Cheryl Whitten, former ScoopDaddy's owner, will assist St. Armands Circle Association Executive Director Diana Corrigan.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 15, 2009
County opens flu shot clinics

Flu shots will be available at several locations throughout Sarasota County beginning this week. However, H1N1 (swine) flu vaccinations are not yet available.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 15, 2009
Merchants, Partnership merger talks back on

Despite downtown merchants ending merger negotiations with the Downtown Partnership last week, both sides will sit down this week to try to resurrect a deal.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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