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Observer Staff
September 3, 2009

Ultra White Affair emphasizes the importance of philanthropy

Benefiting Goodwill Manasota and Second Chance, Last Opportunity, the second Ultra White Affair took place Friday, Aug. 28, at G.WIZ Science Museum.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
September 3, 2009

Fifth-grader crowned champion

Sarasota resident and Pine View School student Olivier Bellanger was crowned as the new 2009 Florida state champion in the World Karting Association/Florida Karting Championship Series Rotax Mini-Max 125cc class.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
September 3, 2009

Realtor attempts to sweeten the deal

Mark Sanders stood in front of the Java Dawg mobile coffee bus Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Downtown Farmer's Market holding a "Rent My House" sign.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
September 3, 2009

Classic collaboration

Father-and-son Gordon and Scott Langeneger have spent the past 20 years touring the country in cars from the 1900s.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
September 2, 2009

Sailing Squadron to host Labor Day Regatta

The Sarasota Sailing Squadron will present its 63rd annual Labor Day Regatta Sept. 4 through Sept. 6.

Longboat Key
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Robin Roy
September 1, 2009

Bijou Cafe owner seeks streetscape upgrade

Saying he feels the city has ignored his requests for improvements, the owner of Bijou Cafe said he will work with the Downtown Improvement District to upgrade his part of First Street.

Sarasota
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Robin Hartill
August 31, 2009

The Columbia's 12th annual Community Harvest begins Sept. 1

During the month of September, The Columbia Restaurant will donate 5% of each check to one of 15 charities of the customer's choice.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
August 31, 2009

Mobile cafe reaches new heights

Java Dawg's double-decker-bus-turned-mobile-cafe made its debut at Saturday's Downtown Farmer's Market.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
August 27, 2009

Locals start downtown initiative

Sarasota residents Matt Orr and Rich Swier have shown their support for downtown Sarasota via www.ilovedowntownsrq.com, Facebook and Twitter pages and by urging merchants to hang an 'I LOVE DOWNTOWN Sarasota' sign in their store window.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 27, 2009

Chance to design bras enhances event

Key to the Cure is calling all designers.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 27, 2009

Ringling students add color to G.WIZ

As part of Ringling College of Art and Design's annual community service program, the freshman class volunteered its time at the G.WIZ back-to-school party Saturday, Aug. 22.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
August 27, 2009

Boohoo breakfasts

The first day of school cause mixed emotions

Sarasota
Neighbors

Robin Roy
August 26, 2009

Blackburn Point Bridge to close for repairs

Drivers could experience slight delays Aug. 27 as they try to cross the Blackburn Point Bridge.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
August 24, 2009

Man on the street: Back to School

On Monday, we asked Southside Elementary and Imagine School parents how they felt about sending off their little ones on the first day of school.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Robin Roy
August 22, 2009

Residents rally for downtown merchants

On Saturday, State Street was filled with Sarasotans who vowed to help more downtown businesses from closing their doors.

Sarasota
News

Robin Roy
August 21, 2009

Residents fight to keep post office

After it appeared on a list of nationwide post offices at risk for closure, more than two-dozen Southgate residents pleaded today with the U.S. Postal Service to save their branch from closure.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Robin Roy
August 21, 2009

Volunteers needed for merchant rally

In response to the impending closure of Sarasota News and Books, at Saturday's rally downtown merchants will ask residents to pledge to spend $50 per month in their three favorite locally-owned stores.

Sarasota
News

By Maggie Pahos
August 20, 2009

Man on the street: Street speak

We headed downtown to ask people what they thought of the paid parking program the City Commission approved Aug. 17. What do you think? Leave your comments under reader comments.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Maggie Pahos
August 20, 2009

Photo of the day: Get a load of this

Can you tell us where in Sarasota this photo was taken? Leave your best guesses under reader comments.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 20, 2009

We'll remove no palm frond before its time

During an update at its Aug. 17 meeting on the coming roundabout at Five Points, the City Commission debated the placement of royal palm trees there, because their large fronds could block the road when they fall.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
August 20, 2009

New book teaches children hurricane preparedness

Local children's book author Carmen Navarro-Talavera, who lives at The Oaks, in Osprey, has written a new book, 'The Ant Lucy and the Hurricane.'

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 20, 2009

Young Professionals Group teams up with First Step

The Sarasota Young Professionals Group and First Step of Sarasota, Inc. joined together Saturday, Aug. 8 to 'network for the greater good.'

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
August 20, 2009

Want to join the Youth Opera?

Placement classes for singers who plan to join the Sarasota Youth Opera will be held Aug. 26 through Aug. 28.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 20, 2009

New project offers opportunity to grow

Easter Seals Southwest Florida will receive a new greenhouse Friday, Aug. 21, with help from General Electric management trainees.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
August 20, 2009

Sea cow snuggle

Two Mote Marine trainers explain the 'wow-factor' in working with manatees.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Maggie Pahos
August 20, 2009

Neighbors: Helen Vetter

Sarasota
Neighbors

Robin Roy
August 18, 2009

Merchants issue rallying cry

Spurred by the announcement that Sarasota News and Books is closing at the end of the month, downtown merchants will gather in Five Points Park to spread the message, 'I believe in downtown.'

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
August 17, 2009

Selby Gardens receives research grant

A grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services will enable the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Center for Tropical Plant Sciences and Conservation to establish a new molecular research program.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Robin Roy
August 14, 2009

Supporters vow to save iconic bookstore

Upon hearing that the economy may claim Sarasota News and Books as one of its victims, Sarasotans take to the Internet to try to save it.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Maggie Pahos
August 13, 2009

THE PERFORMER: Charley Leonard

Booker Middle School: Charley Leonard finishes helping a slew of first- and second-graders across a low-wire balance beam, finds another counselor to watch her group of campers and sits down in one of the Pal Sailor Circus' plastic audience seats to talk.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
August 13, 2009

THE KINDERGARTNER: Ansley Morris

Southside Elementary: Ansley Morris is all about chocolate. When she spots her mother, Amanda, stirring a bowl of chocolate-pie filling, the soon-to-be kindergartner doesn't have much interest in discussing school.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
August 13, 2009

Back to School: The Graduate Taylor Stein

Taylor Stein loves the feeling of starting something new. As Riverview High School student body president, Stein will be the first person to walk across the stage and graduate from the renovated school, leading the way for her fellow students - the class of 2010.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Maggie Pahos
August 13, 2009

St. Thomas More groups get crafty

The quilters group and crafty ladies group at St. Thomas More Catholic Church meet twice a week.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 13, 2009

Students to lead high school tours

The public is invited to tour the new Riverview High School buildings at an open house from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 15. Riverview students will be leading tours at the new facility, located at 1 Ram Way, Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 13, 2009

Conference hosts youth leaders

Ten high school students from Community Youth Development participated in the inaugural Lawton Chiles Leadership Corps. Aug. 7 through Aug. 9, at the University of Central Florida.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
August 13, 2009

Mom-preneur creates school organizer

One Sarasota mother created a better way to eliminate clutter by systematizing her children's schedules, homework, drawings and books into a hanging organizer - The Homework Caddy.

Sarasota
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