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Observer Staff
December 10, 2009

Church collects gifts for Immokalee

Our Lady of Mount Carmel's Giving Tree Ministry collected a record number of gifts this year. Co-chairs Kimberly and Gary Chmielewski coordinated the campaign and collected more than $16,300 - more than any other year.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
December 10, 2009

Christmas Candy Land features treats

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida, Suncoast Sarasota region will host 'Christmas in Candy Land' from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at the Michael's On East Ballroom.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
December 10, 2009

Toy drive to benefit Child Protection Center

Sarasota Architectural Salvage will host its fourth annual holiday party and toy drive from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, at 1093 Central Ave.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
December 10, 2009

SMJF books celebrated author for Women's Day lunch

Author Iris Krasnow was the featured speaker at the Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Federation Women's Day held Dec. 7, at the Beatrice Friedman Theater, on the federation campus.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
December 10, 2009

Golfers putt for charity

Four teams, each representing various branches of the Armed Forces, gathered for the sixth annual Armed Forces Cup Nov. 13, at Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
December 9, 2009

ODA students impact younger generation

Students at The Out-of-Door Academy recently spent time with kindergarten children at Booker Elementary School.

East County
Schools

Molly Schechter
December 8, 2009

Black Tie & Tales

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

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
December 3, 2009

Baritone produces blow-out sound

Three Sarasota vocalist groups serenaded the audience that gathered for the tree-lighting ceremony Nov. 27, at J.D. Hamel Park - but only one of them blew out the lights on the Christmas tree.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
December 3, 2009

Family transforms street for the season

One Laurel Park family continues keeping with its favorite holiday tradition.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
December 3, 2009

Students decorate Christmas creations

There was evident excitement in the air, while Bay Haven third-graders began their celebration of the holiday season by making gingerbread houses in their classroom Dec. 1.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Molly Schechter
December 2, 2009

Black Tie & Tales

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

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
November 29, 2009

Photo of the day: Heavy rocker

Wrapped up for Christmas with no place to go, this giant-sized rocking chair was spotted in The Players Theatre parking lot.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
November 25, 2009

Ballet performs 'The Nutcracker'

Sarasota Ballet's sparkling production and holiday classic, "The Nutcracker," will run for three performances only Dec. 4 and Dec. 5, at the Sarasota Opera House.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
November 25, 2009

Thanksgiving drive feeds the hungry

Each year, the Mayors' Feed the Hungry Program hosts a Thanksgiving food drive; the program was started in 1987 by former Sarasota Mayor Fredd Atkins.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
November 25, 2009

Thrifty fashions thrill trendy parishioners

The Saint Boniface Episcopal Church Thrift Shop held a fashion show and luncheon featuring sport, casual and dramatic eveningwear Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the church community center on Siesta Key.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
November 25, 2009

Urfer Family Park dedication goes Western for ribbon cutting

Jack Urfer showed off his playful side when he volunteered to be "branded" with a branding iron at the Urfer Family Park ribbon-cutting ceremony and dedication Saturday, Nov. 14.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
November 25, 2009

Thanksgiving thoughts

Nine kids from Imagine School on Palmer Ranch, Emma E. Booker Elementary and Ashton Elementary School shared their Thanksgiving plans, their favorite - and most-despised - turkey-day foods and why they're thankful.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
November 25, 2009

SWEET GIGS: Animal instinct

As the animal department manager at Sarasota Jungle Gardens, Jenna Forrester considers her job anything but work.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Molly Schechter
November 24, 2009

Black Tie & Tales

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

Sarasota
Neighbors

Robin Roy
November 23, 2009

Holiday garbage collection schedule

Ridding yourself of Thanksgiving leftovers will have to wait until next week.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
November 20, 2009

Photo of the day: Friendly faces

Students at Emma E. Booker Elementary School spent Friday, Nov. 20, talking about their Thanksgiving plans.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
November 19, 2009

Scouts feed hungry with 10,000 pounds of food

Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts gathered shopping bags filled with food as part of the annual Scouting for Food Drive.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
November 19, 2009

Pioneer Day offers unique historic event

The Sarasota Senior Theater Group was one of many artists, authors and craftsmen that demonstrated its creative work at Pioneer Day Saturday, Nov. 14, at Pioneer Park.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
November 19, 2009

Styles' legacy, tradition carry on

On Veterans Day, a memorial to the late Capt. Ralph Styles was held at the Siesta Key gazebo.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
November 19, 2009

Golden Gate Point completes streetscape plan

Golden Gate Point residents and Sarasota officials celebrated the new streetscape at the neighborhood's "Welcome Home" block party Saturday, Nov. 14.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
November 18, 2009

Photo of the day: Skink-a-licious

Everyone at G. WIZ calls him "the big burrito." This blue-tongued skink just arrived at the science museum today from a Bradenton pet store and already has taken to cuddling with staff members.