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  • September 9, 2021
9.11 Remembered: Local events planned

Organizations across Sarasota and Manatee counties hold events to remember 9/11 on its 20th anniversary.

  • Sarasota
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Thuy Nguyen is always thinking of her next new thing.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 8, 2021
Sarasotan tries new things on YouTube Channel

Sarasota woman enjoys the thrill of trying something new and releases her adventures each week on YouTube.

  • Sarasota
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Nonprofits are carefully watching to see if COVID numbers will impact their events.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 6, 2021
Nonprofits look ahead to uncertain season

Changing pandemic landscape makes planning difficult for event organizers.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 2, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: September 2

Jacqui Grant captured this photo of sunflowers at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Andréa Martone
  • September 1, 2021
Asolo Rep plans sale of elaborate costume inventory

After decades without a costume sale, Asolo Repertory Theatre will open its doors at their Koski Production Center, offering a bargain sale on elaborate costumes

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 26, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: August 26

Gordon Silver captured this photo of wildflowers at Myakka River State Park.

  • Sarasota
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Steve Scott says he's grateful to the Good Samaritan who administered CPR to him and wants to "pay it forward."
    By
  • Andréa Martone
  • August 26, 2021
Years later, Sarasota man wants to thank the 'angel' who saved him

2019 heart attack brings resident of Jefferson Center Retirement Home to new outlook.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 26, 2021
Chamber figures network at summer showcase

The 2021 Sarasota Chamber Summer Showcase was held Aug. 25.

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  • By Badger Bob's Services
  • August 26, 2021
Nothing But Hot Air?

Troubleshooting Your “Uncool” A/C

  • Sarasota
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Sponsored Content
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  • Harry Sayer
  • August 22, 2021
Music Compound throws back to school bash

The rockin' event was held Aug. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 22, 2021
Sarasota triathletes compete at Siesta Key

The annual competition was held Aug. 22.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 20, 2021
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church starts bridge group

Member and certified director Peter Cleaves led the group of 12 players.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 19, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: August 19

Richard Wulterkens captured this pink hibiscus in bloom on Midnight Pass Road in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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The individual float tanks are filled with 850 pounds of Epsom salt dissolved into 10 inches of water.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 18, 2021
Sensory deprivation tank a great way to float away your fears

Our reporter tests out a sensory deprivation float tank to examine the treatment's health benefits.

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Award recipient Joe Hembree, Priya Acharya, Chamber president and CEO Heather Kasten, Laura Randall and Peter Klein
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 12, 2021
Local leaders recognized at Sarasota Chamber luncheon

The Outstanding Leaderships Awards were held Aug. 12.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 12, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: August 12

Judith Horn captured this monarch butterfly while visiting Selby Gardens.

  • Sarasota
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Katilin Johnstone reads to children during an after school program at Alta Vista Elementary School. Photo courtesy
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 12, 2021
Sarasota teacher turns clothing sales into books for children

Kaitlin Johnstone, a former Alta Vista Elementary teacher, launched Kind Cotton to help promote child literacy.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 10, 2021
With masks on their minds and faces, Sarasota students head back to school

Asplen announces 30-day ban on field trips, non-essential campus visitors.

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    By
  • Andréa Martone
  • August 10, 2021
Sarasota couple's Spanish language focus on action

Emphasis on verbs is the fastest way to learn, developer says.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 10, 2021
Sarasota students return to school

Families dropped off their children at various schools on Aug. 10

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 7, 2021
Anglers break records at Sarasota Slam tournament

The 21st annual tournament's weigh-in was held Aug. 7.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 5, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: August 5

MaryAnn Parks captured this snowy egret at Myakka River State Park in Sarasota.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: July 29

MaryAnn Parks captured this snowy egret at Myakka River State Park in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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Top row: Florence Kinney, Marion Houston, Rosemary Thierry, Janet Short and Phyllis McIlraith. Bottom Row: Hope Byrnes, Gwen Kelly, Helen Fleder and Linda Halfast
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 2, 2021
Notable Knitters group provides clothes for people in need

The Lakehouse West group has become a makeshift family since the pandemic.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Siesta Key lifeguard Robert Martini started the Maverick Movement to raise funds for three ADA swings to be installed at county parks.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 2, 2021
Siesta lifeguard runs 50K for ADA swings

Robert Martini started the Maverick Movement to raise funds for ADA swings in Sarasota County parks.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 1, 2021
Sarasota BMX riders celebrate Olympics

The 2021 Olympic Day was held July 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Campers prepare to play with the kittens.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 1, 2021
Humane Society hosts animal showcase summer camp

The summer camp runs through Aug. 6

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The bloom of the corpse flower is an exciting event at Selby Gardens. (Clothespins not provided.)
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 28, 2021
Corpse Flower blooms at Selby Gardens

The putrid flower made its rare bloom on July 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The "Hagen Brody" burger comes with cheddar cheese, bacon, BBQ sauce and more on a brioche bun.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 28, 2021
Ford's Garage in UTC area names burgers after Sarasota figures

Feeling hungry for a Larry Thompson burger? The Ford's Garage restaurant has you covered.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ross Johnston attributed his love of connecting people and volunteering for his Young Professional of the Year win.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 27, 2021
Ross Johnston named Young Professional of the Year

Community figure Ross Johnston recently won a Young Professional of the Year award at a YPG event July 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chloe Bernal, a 2021 graduate of Booker High School, was named one of 300 Bank of America Student leaders.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 27, 2021
Sarasota student leader learns value of volunteering

A Booker High School graduate was named one of 300 Bank of America Student Leaders.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 27, 2021
Skate community cheers on Jake Ilardi at Tokyo Olympics

Local skateboarders and supporters attended an Olympics watch party on July 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dillman Wesley of Volusia County races across the sand.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 22, 2021
Florida lifeguards compete for top honors at Siesta Key beach competition

The event was held July 21 and 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 22, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: July 22

Alan Zegman captured this photo of a zebra longwing butterfly at Spanish Point in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Senior hospital technician Jonathan Hande, barred owl Nova and operations manager Jocelyn Shearer.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • July 21, 2021
Save Our Seabirds to reopen July 30

The bird hospital and research facility has been closed to the public for 16 months.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 15, 2021
Campers take the stage at Florida Studio Theatre

The summer camp had kids learning how to sing, act and embrace theater life.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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