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Families turned out for the Tu B’Shevat celebration.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 24, 2021
Temple Emanu-El celebrates the tree with Tu B’Shevat

The ecological holiday was was held Jan. 24.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 21, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: January 21

Jennifer Stewart captured this mirrored sky over Siesta Key beach.

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Pierre the 5-month-old cat is one of the first pets to use the facility's new play space.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 19, 2021
Humane Society of Sarasota opens new adoption center

The brand-new space will be able to house nearly 1,000 more animals each year.

  • Sarasota
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Takiyan Coleman, 7, climbed the Martin Luther King, Jr. bust during the event.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 19, 2021
Sarasota honors Martin Luther King Jr. with spirited ceremony

Community figures honored Dr. King's legacy on Jan. 18.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 14, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: January 14

MaryAnn Parks captured this great blue heron catching a fish in Myakka.

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Lofts on Lemon developers and funding partners broke ground together.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 14, 2021
Sarasota Housing Authority hosts Lofts on Lemon groundbreaking

The community development's supporters and funding partners held a ceremony Jan. 13.

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The coloring book features people of all races, ethnicities, abilities and body types.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 13, 2021
Nonprofits, students create diversity coloring book

The book features pages with different ethnicities, abilities, family structures and more.

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Alex Teicheira leads the Run SRQ group.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 12, 2021
Sarasota locals find new hobbies in pandemic

Everyone found something new to do in 2020 — here's how Sarasotans managed the pandemic with new activities.

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Masters winners Tom Mitchell, left and Linda Bayne, right with organizer Stacey Monroe, center.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • January 11, 2021
Eighth annual Andrew Monroe 5K races on Siesta Key

The race kicked off 2021 as normal, albeit with some COVID-19 protocols.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 11, 2021
Calling all pets!

Have cute pics of your pets? Of course you do — and The Observer wants to see them!

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 7, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: January 7

Richard Bottorff captured this young cardinal hunting a moth in Myakka State Park.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 6, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: December 24

Robert Fleurant captured these fisherman silhouetted against the sunset on Sarasota Bay.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 6, 2021
Escapism? Yes, please.

Romance novels a big hit on library shelves in 2020.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Clara Reynardus de Villanueva and her husband Roberto Villanueva spent the holiday with Elizabeth Moore at her ranch in Myakka.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 5, 2021
Sarasotans find new ways to celebrate the new year

Locals traded downtown block parties for personal celebrations this New Year's.

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Nati Shabbat of SRQ Beats put on music for the crowd.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 4, 2021
Dancing on NYE

The NYE event had plenty of pizza and dancing.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jordan Sawmiller gave birth to Messiah Mays at 1:39 a.m. on New Year's Day. Courtesy Photo
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 3, 2021
The first baby of 2021

Messiah Mays was born at SMH on Jan. 1.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 1, 2021
Sarasota celebrates 2020 New Year's Eve

Sarasota locals celebrated the new year on Main Street.

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  • January 1, 2021
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Sponsored Content
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  • December 29, 2020
2020 Digital Year in Review

The Observer stayed busy online in 2020. Here are the top stories of the year from YourObserver.com.

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Mercedes Matthews makes coffee and ice cream and may one day deliver it with the company's delivery bike.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 24, 2020
Coffee and ice cream shop offers work worth doing

The Rise Coffee Co. and Nye’s Cream Sandwiches business employs people with special needs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Byron, Tatyana and Paloma Sharoubim-Stewart stay busy and happy every Christmas morning
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 24, 2020
Holiday memories ring true for Sarasota residents

Sarasota residents look back on their favorite holiday memories and share how they'll celebrate the season this year.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Adam N. Phillips, D.O, Board Certified General Surgeon & Vein Specialist
  • December 24, 2020
Understanding Vein Disease

Understanding Vein Disease

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Renu Ahluwalia, Gina Jordan and Rebecca Pankowski help collect donations for SPARCC. Nat Kaemmerer
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • December 23, 2020
Sarasota organizations on Santa's nice list

Holiday cheer is abundant in Sarasota even during COVID-19.

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Players Rex Smith, Kevin Gallardo, Luke Binswanger and Taylor Raridon during Sarasota High's spring season.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 20, 2020
Baseball players host fundraiser for late teammate

Past and present Sarasota high school baseball players raised money for Kevin Gallardo.

  • Sarasota
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Mason and Wylder Mangino climbed around.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 19, 2020
Children's Garden spreads cheer with Elf Workshop

The family event had holiday activities on Dec. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 17, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: December 17

Robert Fleurant captured these sandhill colts with their mom in Palmer Ranch.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 17, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: December 17

Patricia Muller captured this sunrise on the north end of Longboat Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tonya Mckee, Jennifer Coker, Jocelyn Mansfield, Amanda Myers, Zacko Gerzeny, Theresa Eannetta, Dayna Sisk, Nicole Washburn, and Cheyenne Parker.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 17, 2020
DIY boat parade sets sail

The volunteer-organized boat parade was held Dec. 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 10, 2020
Selby Gardens previews 2020 Lights in Bloom

Selby VIP guests received a look at the annual lights show ahead of its Dec. 12 opening.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 10, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: December 10

MaryAnn Parks captured this parakeet having a snack near her home in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mark Welicki as Santa Claus at the "Holidays by the Sea" Sarasota Holiday Parade in 2019.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 8, 2020
Volunteer Santa laments loss of Sarasota holiday parade

Longtime volunteer Mark Welicki couldn't participate in the Sarasota Holiday Parade this year but he has high hopes for the future.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Craftsman Steve Weinberger built the metal menorah for Temple Emanu-El's in-person lighting for Hanukkah 2020.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 7, 2020
Temples prepare for Hanukkah during COVID-19

Socially distanced and virtual events compose Hanukkah events this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • December 7, 2020
SPARCC hosts socially distanced Cookies, Cakes and Carolers event

The organization normally hosts a lunch with the same name.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By The Meadows Country Club
  • December 7, 2020
The Renaissance of The Meadows Country Club

The Renaissance of The Meadows Country Club

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Jennifer Busch and Jill Schmidt dress up a Christmas tree at Soto Opticians on Hillview.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 5, 2020
Southside Village businesses welcomes holiday season

The Southside Village Light Up! event was held Dec. 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 3, 2020
Ringling brings holiday happiness with toy drive

The Drive-Through Holiday Splendor event was held Dec. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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