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Sarasota weather page photo: September 17

Beau Ciel captured this sunset overlooking Sarasota Bay.

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The course's lectures and lessons will be released to the public through a website.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • September 15, 2020
New College launches interdisciplinary COVID course

The three-month course is the production of 20 instructors and will be made available to the public.

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Robert Heron puts the books together all from his computer.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • September 15, 2020
Author, illustrator tells tales of beloved Scottish cat

Robert Lewis Heron enjoys spinning new yarns about Hamish McHamish, a real-life St. Andrews kitty who died in 2014.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • September 15, 2020
Out-of-Door Academy welcomes students on Siesta Key

The school's students all returned to the school on Sept. 14.

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Temple Emanu-El Associate Rabbi Michael Shefrin welcomed Temple Emanu-El members with the sound of the shofar.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • September 13, 2020
Temple Emanu-El plans online High Holy Day worship services

The online services will start in mid September.

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  • September 10, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: September 10

Tom Connor captured this image of a bee hard at work in Sarasota.

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    By
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  • September 10, 2020
British police car buff likes what he sees in Sarasota's design

Replica of a local police cruiser spotted in the Scottish highlands.

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  • September 3, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: September 3

John Greco captured this photo of an alligator basking in the sun in a pond in Osprey.

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  • September 2, 2020
Does that make it 15-0?

The location is set to open this fall.

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  • August 27, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: August 27

Matthew Press captured this scarlet tanager perched in a tree in Gulf Gate.

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First-grader Tyler Sweeting tests out the school's adaptive learning program with teacher Leslie Ruben. Courtesy Photo
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  • Harry Sayer
  • August 26, 2020
Community Day School implements Google program for hybrid learning

The program has a mix of online and in-person learning.

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Minta, Will and Jim Getzen were overjoyed at Will's new Eagle Scout status.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • August 26, 2020
Sarasota scouts receive Eagle Scout awards at ceremony

Scouts from Troop 895 received the honors.

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Erin Clay, Betty J. Johnson North Sarasota Public Library Manager, is excited to see the exhibit finally on display.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • August 25, 2020
Sarasota North Public Library hosts Smithsonian exhibit

The Voices & Votes: Democracy in America” exhibition is on display through October.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 25, 2020
Mote researcher leaves

Tracy Fanara recently accepted a position with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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  • August 20, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: August 20

Gordon Silver captured this seagull riding the waves on top of a pelican on Sarasota Bay.

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Barrie spent years directing theater students in Sarasota.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • August 18, 2020
Turning the Page: Former Sarasota resident Zara Barrie releases self-help book

Former Sarasota resident Zara Barrie releases self-help book that heads in a different direction.

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  • August 13, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: August 13

Alexis Pletcher captured this photo of a Siesta Key sunset.

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Dylan and James Brennan loaded several swordfish to be weighed.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 11, 2020
Sarasota Slam reels in fishing adventure

The annual tournament was held August 4 to 8.

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Waffle Stop owner Dolly Hollinger has accrued a sizable collection of Elvis memorabilia over the years.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • August 11, 2020
Elvis Around Town: Sarasota remembers history with the King

On the 43rd anniversary of Presley's death, Sarasota recalls a glancing encounter with the King of Rock 'n' Roll.

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

Gordon Silver captured these green parrots at Sarasota Bayfront Park.

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  • By Don Patterson
  • August 6, 2020
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  • August 3, 2020
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church hosts first-ever food drive

The donations will support four organizations in the Manasota area.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 1, 2020
Sarasota Farmers Market returns with social distance guidelines

Weekend downtown attraction returns with hopes of building its following.

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 31, 2020
Cardinal Mooney sends Class of 2020 into the world

Cardinal Mooney sends its graduates into the world.

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

Janice Rutkowski photographed this great blue heron on a canal between St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach.

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Isabella Fogelman (top left) Finn Powell (top right) and Hannah Kite used some facial props.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 29, 2020
Campers make movies at Sarasota Film Camp

The online camp has children putting together films from the comfort of their homes.

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The couple finishes a piece and rests it on a stand.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 29, 2020
Surf's Up: Sarasota couple launches surfboard table company

Richard and Gina Brahs put together custom tables in the shape of surfboards.

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

Matthew Press captured this female rose-breasted grosbeak in a fig tree in Gulf Gate.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 21, 2020
Riverview High School celebrates graduating seniors

Seniors accepted their diplomas at a distanced ceremony July 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 16, 2020
Sarasota High School hosts drive-thru graduation ceremony

The alternate ceremony was held July 16.

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  • By Freya Robbins, CDFA™
  • July 16, 2020
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  • July 16, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: July 16

Jeannie Sparks captured this great blue heron fishing a lake in Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
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Nicole McKenna, Emma Fabec, Emily Haywood, Jacob Meyer, Anthony Habas, Evan Schultz and Michael Burton all worked on the short film.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 14, 2020
Sarasota Military Academy students win Sarasota Film Festival award

A Sarasota Military Academy student group's short film won a new award at the Sarasota Film Festival.

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The Blue Heirloom volunteer Martin Sperber stands next to the Elvis statue that stands outside of the thrift store at 5650 Swift Road in Sarasota, Florida.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • July 10, 2020
All shook up about COVID, Elvis statue dons a mask

The statue is located outside of the Blue Heirloom in Sarasota.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 9, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: July 9

Gordon Silver took this image of pelicans at Centenial Park in Sarasota.

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The fireworks display included fireworks forming the shapes of hearts and Mickey Mouse ears before the grand finale.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 3, 2020
Patriotic celebration in Sarasota

Fireworks show at Nathan Benderson Park celebrates nation's independence.

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