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

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

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

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

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 5, 2009
'Support us!'

Vote for The Observer bra at Saks Fifth Avenue through October 13.

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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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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.

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    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
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    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.

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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.

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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
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    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
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    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
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 11, 2009
Firefighters pay tribute to lives lost Sept. 11

Sarasota firefighters climb 344 flights of stairs in remembrance of the firefighters who died Sept. 11, 2001, in the World Trade Center Towers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 11, 2009
St. Martha gathers to remember the fallen

Students say a prayer for the victims and families of Sept. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2009
Bill Clinton to speak at Town Hall lecture

The Ringling College Library Association will hold its Town Hall lecture at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Van Wezel. The featured speaker will be former President Bill Clinton.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2009
District to host 2009 college fair

High school students planning to further their education will get the chance to meet representatives from more than 100 colleges and universities across the United States between 6 and 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at Robarts Sports Arena.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2009
Dirty dogs receive new leashes on life

Out of pure love for her dog, Luka, and to keep her clean, 32-year-old entrepreneur Asli Uysal created the Chakra Dog soap bar, an all-natural, glycerin-based soap that effectively cleanses a dog's skin and coat.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 10, 2009
Sweet Gigs: Homegrown gems

Carlos Mendez, a Gemesis employee, contends there's no difference between cultured diamonds and the real thing.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 10, 2009
Sweet Gigs: Diamond Devotee

Gemologist Darren Blum, of Coffrin Jewelers, spends the workday selling, designing and appraising jewelry.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Luck
  • September 4, 2009
Where's Waldo?

Mote Marine Laboratory is offering a $500 reward for the return of Waldo, its missing scientific robot that searches Florida waters for signs of red tide.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 3, 2009
Shoe drive to benefit The Salvation Army

The Sarasota Foot Care center pairs with local businesses for its Pair-to-Spare shoe drive during the month of September.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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