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Elizabeth Kalben and Jane Shea
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 25, 2019
Sarasota Garden Club gambles down the runway

The annual fashion show had a Monte Carlo theme.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lee Byron, Kathryn Shea, Kristen Theisen and Ellie Decker.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 25, 2019
Junior League gains advice from elected officials

Margaret Good, Tom Knight, Charles Hines and Jane Goodwin spoke to League members Jan. 25.

  • Sarasota
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Steve Reid signs the board that will be built into a home for Habitat for Humanity.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 25, 2019
Habitat for Humanity thanks volunteers

Together We Build served as a way to celebrate volunteers, donors and community partners.

  • Sarasota
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Maicy Powell wrote "The Kid is Alright" about her growth in WBTT.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 24, 2019
Sarasota high school student writes "The Kid is Alright"

Booker High 18-year-old's one-woman show is an autobiographical look at her life.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 24, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: Jan. 24

Jeannie Sparks photographed this ibis at Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 23, 2019
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Kiera and Karissa Forlenza
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 21, 2019
To honor King, participants walk in Unity

Annual event kicks off with breakfast, then a procession to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, on Cocoanut Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jordan Bolds plays the saxophone during the tribute.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 20, 2019
Temple Emanu-El hosts MLK Tribute

The temple hosted an MLK reenactment and performances on Jan. 20.

  • Sarasota
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Mary Lou Lester, Doris McGann and Ken McGann
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 18, 2019
Go fish at the Sarasota Seafood and Music Festival

Sarasota Seafood and Music Festival brings large crowd to Gulfstream Avenue.

  • Sarasota
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Christy Bauwin takes a look at some of the wares on sale at the festival.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 18, 2019
Native American Festival wows crowds with traditional dances

The Sarasota Native American Indian Festival, which takes place on Jan. 18, 19 and 20, highlights the traditional culture of Native Americans.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 17, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: Jan. 17

Niki Muller photographed people fishing for mullet one morning on Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
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Levi works as an ambassador dog for Southeastern Guide Dogs.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 16, 2019
Barking good time at the Southeastern Guide Dogs Heroes Breakfast

Southeastern Guide Dogs hosted their annual Heroes Breakfast on Jan. 16 to honor veterans who have guide dogs and service dogs.

  • Sarasota
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Rhonda Leiberick, the program director for Habitat for Humanity of Sarasota, Barbara Beck, Habitat for Humanity of Florida President and CEO and Renee Snyder, Habitat for Humanity of Sarasota
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 15, 2019
Argus Foundation celebrates annual meeting

Florida Senator Bill Galvano was the speaker for the event.

  • Sarasota
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One Thing I Wish You Knew gave out goody bags for attendees.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 13, 2019
There's one thing the Jewish Federation of Manatee-Sarasota wishes you knew

The Jewish Federation of Manatee-Sarasota and Chabad of Sarasota present One Thing I Wish You Knew.

  • Sarasota
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Seth Miller, the executive director of the Innocence Project of Florida and Rabbi Michael Werbow
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 13, 2019
Temple Beth Shalom learns about the Innocence Project of Florida

Seth Miller, of the Innocence Project of Florida, talks to the members of Temple Beth Shalom.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 10, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: Jan. 10

Richard Haynes photographed this rainbow arched over downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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The violin kit, which is $1,200 is the most expensive item auctioned off at the Crystal Ball.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 10, 2019
Friends of the Selby Public Library host annual fundraiser

The 2019 Crystal Ball, which was open to the public, raised money for the library.

  • Sarasota
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Ida Adalora spends three hours making plarn a day.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 7, 2019
92-year-old Sarasotan works to provide beds for the homeless

Bags to Beds, the service project organization, has a secret key to their production: Ida Andalora.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
There were orchids that cost up to $300 at the show.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 6, 2019
Sarasota Orchid Society show sells flower power

The 62nd Sarasota Orchid Society awards best in show.

  • Sarasota
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The girls Riverview High School came out to show support for Andrew Monroe, who played soccer when he attended Riverview.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 6, 2019
Andrew Monroe Memorial 5K races for a purpose

The memorial 5K raised money for scholarships for Riverview High School students.

  • Siesta Key
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Isaac Azerad, Rabbi Elaine Glickman and Sabrina Silverberg
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 5, 2019
Exploring new cultures in Sarasota

Temple Emanu-El celebrates traditional sephardic jewish culture.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
An alligator-inspired sculpture by Ron MacDonald and Steve Topazio brought Florida flavor to the festival last year. File photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 3, 2019
Sarasota's 10 Events for 2019

2019 will not disappoint with new and old events popping up over the coming months.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 3, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: Jan. 3

Kevin French photographed this bald eagle flying off after bringing fish to its eaglets.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The pineapple dropped on once the clock struck midnight.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 31, 2018
Happy New Year, Sarasota!

Sarasota's New Years Eve traditional pineapple drop had families and party-goers alike loving the feeling of a new year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Isabel Decluccia glues down her stuffed dog on the front of her sweater.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 20, 2018
Sweater weather in Sarasota

Poet’s Walk Sarasota, A Spring Hills Memory Care Community let residents make their own sweaters for a contest on Dec. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kayla Pizarro, Cedric Washington, Jayden Washington, Mia Washington and Paris Phillips
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 20, 2018
Light up the holiday season at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

The Family Togetherness event was a little rainy, but families still came out to see the lights.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
SIBLING SYNERGY/The Gruters focus on some kind of physical activity, such as dodgeball, instead of sitting around on Christmas Day. Then, they eat.
    By
  • Randi Donahue
  • December 19, 2018
From socks to sauerbraten, Sarasota residents cherish holiday traditions

Families share the recipes and rituals that make the season grand.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 19, 2018
Gerry Daniel helped shape Judaism in Sarasota, Israel

The 102-year-old former Longboat Key resident died Dec. 14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Trinity Jackson got her face painted during the party.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 19, 2018
Dick Vitale says 'Merry Christmas' to Sarasota Boys and Girl's Club

Sarasota's annual holiday party celebrates on Dec. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 18, 2018
Flooring company serves up turkeys for first responders

Manasota offers 500 free main courses for police and fire-rescue personnel at its three locations.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Hawley Holesbeke, Ethan Winsler and Payton Netting get their pictures taken by their parents before the program starts.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 17, 2018
Singing good tidings at First Presbyterian Preschool

The preschoolers sang Christmas carols as part of their two-day Christmas program.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Amani Carter poses for a picture with Santa.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 15, 2018
Santa arrives just in time for breakfast at Newtown Estates Park

Kids enjoy crafts, treats and a visit with the Jolly Old Elf.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Maggie Blanton plays bean bag toss.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 15, 2018
Big Brothers Big Sisters treats kids to a party

Santa checks in with the kids on Dec. 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Shawna Machado, Event Chair Kristina Paape, Nicholas Paape and Kerry Dennis
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 13, 2018
Sarasota's Chapman honored for mental health advocacy

Mental Health Community Centers hosts their High Hopes Breakfast on Dec. 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 12, 2018
Oak Park's Swezey named Sarasota Teacher of the Year

Education Foundation of Sarasota County announces winner from field of three finalists.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The boats at the Sarasota Yacht Club shine just as bright as the homes.
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 10, 2018
Sarasota celebrates the season with lights

Nothing brings joy like a beautiful light display. Here's some of Sarasota's brightest.

  • Sarasota
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