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Toby Jaffee is a sophomore at Booker High School.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 26, 2020
The power of flowers

Booker High School sophomore Toby Jaffee, 16, passed out 91 carnations on Valentine's Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Barry Napshin retired from Alta Vista 25 years ago.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 26, 2020
Teachers throw 90th birthday surprise party for former Alta Vista principal

Barry Napshin turns 90 on Feb. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Erick Barnard, 20, and Brianna Trecartin, 19, started the race for their CAS project.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 24, 2020
SMA students, community 'Rise and Run'

Sarasota Military Academy hosted its third annual Raiders Rise and Run 5K on Feb. 21.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 22, 2020
Temple Emanu-El welcomes new members, celebrates tenured

The temple held its New Member Shabbat Dinner on Feb. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
David Houle, futurist, and Heather Kasten, Chamber CEO and President
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 21, 2020
Chamber of Commerce looks to future at annual breakfast

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce held its annual breakfast at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota on Feb. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: February 20

Gordon Silver captured a setting sun over Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Gulf Coast Community Foundation
  • February 19, 2020
Dr. Sylvia Earle headlines Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s annual Better Together

Dr. Sylvia Earle, founder and president of Mission Blue and a National Geographic Society Explorer-in-Residence since 1999, will headline Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s annual Better Together

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Erin Hurter, Police Chief Bernadette DiPino and Ray Collins
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 18, 2020
Sarasota Chamber and Baltimore Orioles dive into spring training

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce cheers on the home team at reception for the Baltimore Orioles.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 17, 2020
Ambassador Wendy Sherman talks climate change, technology

The former Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs was the third keynote speaker during the RCLA Town Hall series.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chip and Pat Mack share a kiss before the ceremony.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 17, 2020
Couples say 'I do' all over again

Sarasota County has held the Say 'I Do' Again ceremony for more than 30 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Patty Stutz, Dale Stutz, Julie Murphy, Rich Meyers, Joyce Robinson and Mark Curtis
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 17, 2020
Motorcycle lovers roll into Thunder by the Bay

The motorcylce and music festival took over the Sarasota County Fairgrounds from Feb. 14-16.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: February 13

Thomas Norton captured this juvenile brown pelican at North Jetty Beach in Nokomis.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
William Johnson, 6, passes a water bottle to a police robot.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 13, 2020
Southside blooms during STEM night

Southside Elementary School hosted its first STEM night on Feb. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Troy and Natalie Duquette during the 2019 Say I Do Again.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 13, 2020
Love in Sarasota: Take a nontraditional approach

Beyond candy, roses and a card, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in a uniquely Sarasota style.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jellyfish are one of the animals you can adopt from Mote.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 12, 2020
Celebrate Cupid’s Day with a new addition

What could be better than adopting a marine animal for a Valentine's Day treat?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 11, 2020
Rick Steves talks fear, embracing other cultures

Travel writer, TV host is the second speaker in the RCLA Town Hall Series.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tom Volpe snaps a photo of a eagle sculpture from John Townsend.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 10, 2020
Sarasotans take a walk on the art side

The 32nd annual Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts took place on Feb. 8 and 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Festival organizers began taking in food and other festival items at 4:30 p.m. because of the weather. The festival will reopen Feb. 7.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 6, 2020
Opening night of Greek Glendi in Sarasota canceled due to weather

Greek Glendi festival will continue as planned this weekend.

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Megan Piggott as the Library Lady and Pedro Leos as Tomás .
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 6, 2020
FST shines a light on libraries

In placing chldren’s libraries in the spotlight, ‘Tomás and the Library Lady’ runs through Feb. 22 at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
SYC Leadership and SYC Cares Committee.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 6, 2020
Sarasota Yacht Club gives back to local nonprofits

The Sarasota Yacht Club philanthropic branch is SYC Cares.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 6, 2020
Longboat Key weather page photo: February 6

Karen McCann captured an image of a heron fishing on Lido Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 6, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: February 6

Sara Grimm captured someone’s unusual artwork on Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Queen Zabriskie, assistant professor of sociology
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 5, 2020
New College to host symposium

New College will hold its annual New Schools of Black Thought symposium on Feb. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 5, 2020
Mothers Helping Mothers expands

Mothers Helping Mothers expanded into its building to 8,000 feet.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Laurel Oak Country Club Staff
  • February 5, 2020
A New Year, A New Reason to Celebrate!

A New Year, A New Reason to Celebrate!

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 3, 2020
The Bay breaks ground on mangrove bayou walkway

The Bay Park Conservancy plans to finish the walkway in late summer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 3, 2020
Sarasota streets filled with music, runners

The sixth annual Sarasota Music Half Marathon took place on Feb. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 30, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: January 30

Jeannie Sparks photographed these parakeets enjoying some lunch in Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • January 30, 2020
Sailor Circus showcases how science meets the circus

The Circus Arts Conservatory welcomed 2,500 elementary students to watch is Circus Science Machine.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Caleb Jameson created his turtle safe toy box in 2017.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • January 29, 2020
SeaWorld rewards teen

Caleb Jameson, creator of Turtle Safe Toy Box, was awarded with the Youth Environmental Excellence Award.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Former White House Chief of Staff John Kelly resigned in January 2019.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • January 28, 2020
Former Trump chief of staff kicks off Ringling College Town Hall series

The Ringling College Town Hall series kicked off on Jan. 27 with a speech from John Kelly.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kathy Stern, Rabbi Samantha Kahn and Mary Collier
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • January 26, 2020
Temple Sinai hosts annual Jewish Food Festival

The 12 annual Jewish Food festival took place on Jan. 26.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • January 26, 2020
Pride Fest brings pop of color to J.D. Hamel Park

The annual event took place Jan. 25 in J.D. Hamel Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 23, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: January 23

Ann Klemeyer captured an image of this wood stork in Sarasota’s Red Bug Slough.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • January 22, 2020
A good Sunday read

Selby Library's Sunday hours return on Jan. 26.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Habitat for Humanity Sarasota crew leader Mike Besselman helps Lake Club's Paul Lang cut an insulated concrete form to the right size.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 22, 2020
The Lake Club residents nail compassion

Lake Club volunteers put stock into Habitat for Humanity's effort in Sarasota County.

  • East County
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