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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 8, 2019
Thanksgiving comes early to Temple Emanu-el

Temple Emanu-el preschool held its annual Thanksgiving Feast on Nov. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: November 7

Allison Forsyth captured these boats docked at Island Park near Marina Jack.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dennis Yoder, owner and founder of Siesta Key Creamery, started in the ice cream business in 1982.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 7, 2019
What's the scoop: Siesta Key gets new creamery

Veteran ice cream shop owner opens store in Siesta Key South Village.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Heather Hooper, Mote's senior aquarium biologist and dive safety officer, cleans the Selby Library fish tank.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 7, 2019
What's in the tank?

Selby Public Library gets a visit from Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Diane McFarlin, Dean of the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications and former Community Foundation Board Chair.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 6, 2019
Community Foundation of Sarasota celebrates 40 years

The 40th anniversary breakfast was held on Nov. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The mobile baptism truck has visited 15 states.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 6, 2019
Baptism on the go

Time to Revive ministry travels throughout the United States with its Mobile Baptismal truck.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 4, 2019
Kids bounce through Nathan Benderson Park

The Big Bounce America took over Nathan Benderson Back from Nov. 1-3.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
(This one is my favorite because you can see the bulbs up close and the sculpture in the background establishes where the lights are.)
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 3, 2019
Out on a limb with lights

Wait... are those Christmas Lights in October?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 1, 2019
UBS opens office to trick-or-treaters

UBS Financial Services Inc. welcomed trick-or-treaters from after school programs on Oct. 31.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 1, 2019
Sarasota Kiwanis Club's Veterans Day breakfast sends out a call to action

Retired Sergeant Major tells gathering communities must help veterans

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 31, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: October 31

Pamela Williams captured image of a deer while visiting Rothenbach Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jim Martin with Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County members.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 31, 2019
Sarasota man receives $20,000 grant for Boys & Girls Clubs

Jim Martin has been a volunteer with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County for more than 15 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kathy Trost and Lexi, 2, dress as matching witches.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 30, 2019
Pups pack Arlington Park for Bark-O-Ween

Pups dressed up in Halloween costumes for Bark-O-Ween at Arlington Park on Oct. 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kathy Trost and her dog Lexi, 2, dress as witches for Arlington Park's Bark-O-Ween.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 30, 2019
Seeing double

This Halloween match your costume to your pet's!

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 28, 2019
Arlington Park gets spooky with Haunted Trail

Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex held its first-ever Haunted Trail Carnival on Oct. 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: October 24

Unusual wave-made sand formations were photographed at Turtle Beach on Siesta Key by Richard Wulterkens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
SRO Chip Cone and Ashton Elementary Principal Kristi Jarvis
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 24, 2019
Special guests serve kids lunch

School Lunch Week is a national initiative.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kylo Phillips, 3, tries on a pair of vision impairment goggles.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 22, 2019
Mobility Challenge takes over Selby Library

Lighthouse Vision Loss Education Center celebrated White Cane Safety Day with Mobility Challenge Without Sight on Oct. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Caitlin Loewe and Kat Grimmett pick flowers.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 22, 2019
Sarasota schools celebrate farm to school month

Farm to School is an initiative from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 21, 2019
Slime squishes its way into Sarasota

The first-ever Slime Festival took place at Robarts Arena on Oct. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
To Sarasota students, this artwork is what health looks like.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 21, 2019
Students’ art takes top prizes

Sarasota students participated in a Southwest Florida wide art contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 20, 2019
Runners triumph at First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon

The event made adjustments in light of the rainy weekend, but carried on strong.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The 2019 youth delegates for the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 17, 2019
Sarasota teen sparks passion at world summit

Abigail Koester was chosen as one of the youth delegates for the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 17, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: October 17

Sheila Pies caught this image of an American bald eagle at Blackburn Point Park in Osprey.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Slime became a big hit online in 2016.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 16, 2019
Get slimy at Robarts Arena on Saturday

The Sarasota Slime Blowout Festival will take place on Oct. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Susan Orr Henderson and Karen Orr
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 16, 2019
Impact 100 SRQ announces five $114,000 grant finalists

The announcement was made at Aloft Sarasota on Oct. 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Luke Simmons dresses as Harry Potter.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 14, 2019
Ed Smith Stadium transforms into Hogwarts for 'spooktacular' night

The Orioles held its fifth annual Howl-O-Ween Movie Night Spooktacular on Oct. 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Will Stapleton and Reilly O'Connell pose with the marionettes before the children arrive.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 14, 2019
Marionettes come alive at Pinocchio pre-show

Florida Studio Theatre opened its children's theatre season with Pinnochio on Oct. 12 and 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 14, 2019
Master Gardeners show off green thumb

The UF/IFAS Extension of Sarasota County hosted its annual Master Gardener Plant Sale on Oct. 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 12, 2019
St. Armands goes British for Jaguar car show

About 85 sports cars, sedans and other machines attracted a crowd.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Benny Labinger, 7, picks a cookie from the platter.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 10, 2019
Temple Emanu-el breaks Yom Kippur fast

Temple Emanu-el held its annual Break-the-Fast meal on Oct. 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: October 10

Nick Charalambous captured a beautiful Siesta Key sunset.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 9, 2019
Pink ducks float with hope

Pink rubber ducks will float in the City Hall fountian in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
St. Armands Cirlce is home to several restaurants and stores.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 8, 2019
Circle your vote for landmark

St. Armands Circle is a finalist in the American Planning Association's 2019 Great Places in Florida People's Choice.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Preston Turner, Shawna Trost, Angelique Turner, David Turner and Julian Turner
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 8, 2019
Fruitville Grove brings fall fun to families

Fruitville Grove celebrates its 31st annual Pumpkin Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 4, 2019
Siesta Chamber of Commerce celebrates 60 years

The chamber was founded July 20, 1959.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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