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  • February 28, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: Feb. 28

Lisa Cotner photographed this limpkin at Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Elle the Mermaid swam for attendees of the Junior League Tour of Homes.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 25, 2019
Sarasota Junior League takes a peek into homes

The Tour of Homes expanded to six houses this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Attendees were given a cupcake on the way out.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 24, 2019
Jewish Federation celebrates 60 years in Sarasota

The campus will now be named after Larry Greenspon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sara Bartlett and Kathy Danco
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 23, 2019
The Crowley Museum and Nature Center takes a trip back through time

The 10th annual Southwest Florida Heritage Festival took place on Feb. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jean Rivoli and Eleanor Villardi
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 23, 2019
St. Michael the Archangel decides to go green

The church celebrated an Irish Night to celebrate St. Patrick's Day early.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 23, 2019
Historic Spanish Point flies with Fairy House Festival

From face painting to arts and crafts, the 6th annual Fairy House Festival had activities for all ages over the weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Literacy Council of Sarasota Board President Vincente Medine with LCS Executive Director Tom Melville
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 22, 2019
The new word on the street in Sarasota

The 12th Literacy Matters Luncheon took place on Feb. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Phillippe Diederich, also known professionally as Danny Lopez, set his latest novel "The Last Breath" on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 22, 2019
Author sets a mystery book on Siesta Key

"The Last Breath" author will be available to meet on Feb. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 21, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: Feb. 21

Jeannie Sparks photographed this brightly colored roseate spoonbill at Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kathy Fraley and Jennifer Grondahl
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 20, 2019
Sarasota Chamber swings into spring training

The Baltimore Orioles and the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce celebrated the beginning of spring training.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Elementary students from all over the county come to check out the aquadome at Riverview High School.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 20, 2019
Riverview High project hooks fans of the undersea world

Students learn about research and marine biology while raising all sorts of marine life.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 20, 2019
IV therapy provides custom hydration

From immunity to energy, IV therapy provides an accessible wellness tool that can increase hydration and supply nutrients to patients.

  • Health
Dr. Nell Potter, President Jane Watt, Ora Jean Henry, Toni Schemmel and Geri Sherot
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 19, 2019
Women make an impact on Sarasota

Impact 100 SRQ works towards their membership goal of 200 women.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 18, 2019
Jimmy Wales talks Wikipedia, future of internet in Sarasota

The Wikipedia founder shared his thoughts on internet accessibility, censorship and more as part of the RCLA Town Hall Lecture series.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 18, 2019
Siesta Key Beach goers test their Presidents Day knowledge

From the holiday to who it celebrates, these beachgoers had the chance to brush up on their Presidents Day trivia.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bernadette DiPino shows off her badge as she walks the runway. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 18, 2019
Your Town

The Palm Aire Fashion Show had a special guest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Thousands of motorcycles ran through the fairground on Feb. 15-17.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 17, 2019
Thunder by the Bay rumbles into Sarastoa

The motorcylce and music festival took over the Sarasota County Fairgrounds this weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rabbi Brenner Glickman and Judy Glickman Lauder
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 17, 2019
Temple Emanu-El author presents book on the Holocaust

Author Judy Glickman Lauder had a reception and presentation of her book on Feb. 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Hannah Mauer picks up some litter.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 16, 2019
City Island a little cleaner after Mote volunteer sweep

Interns and their friends organize an event after learning of the effect of trash on coastal waters.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ember is up for adoption with the Humane Society of Sarasota County.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 16, 2019
Lido Beach art show draws a crowd

Dogs take center stage at third-annual two-day event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
CenterState Bank's Greg Hallam, Gulfside Bank's Tracy Wolfe and CenterState Bank's David Boehm
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 15, 2019
Sarasota Chamber hears from billion-dollar entrepreneur

Keynote speaker Joel Schleicher delivers presentation on lessons learned while building successful tech companies.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tempest and Clinton Sells
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 14, 2019
Married couples say 'I do' again on Siesta Key

Sarasota County's vow renewal service took place on Feb. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Taylor Armstrong was given the 2018 Ford Fiesta on a two-year lease.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 14, 2019
Sarasota Ford's car give-away

Taylor Armstrong received the car on a two-year lease.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 14, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: Feb. 14

William Rosen captured this sunrise over Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Siesta Key Beach is beautiful all year round.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 13, 2019
No plans for Valentine's Day in Sarasota? Here are 14 ideas

We won't tell your sweetie where your amazing date-night came from. It will be our little Valentine's Day secret.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
All of the Embracing Our Differences submissions were displayed on the walls.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 12, 2019
It's time to embrace our differences in Sarasota

The Artist and Quoters Reception for Embracing our Differences was held at Ringling College.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Judy and Glynn Armitage in 2014.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 12, 2019
Longtime St. Armands Santa Glynn Armitage dies at 82

Shop owner and member of the Circle board of directors recalled as a man who put family first.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The community lecturer Dr. Daniel Gordis spoke to a packed room.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 12, 2019
The Jewish Federation gathers for community lecture

Dr. Daniel Gordis spoke on how to heal the rift between Israel and American Jews.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Betty Holland turned 103-years-old on Feb. 11.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 11, 2019
A Sarasotans advice for long life

A woman turned 103 on Feb. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Marie and Ray Wilhem with Sophie
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 10, 2019
Paint the Sarasota downtown red

The Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts celebrated 31 years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Trevor and Alivia Sting
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 8, 2019
St. Martha's loves to dance

The father-daughter dance had a Valentine's Day theme.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Levi Silljestrom, Finn Silljestrom and Dewey Silljestrom
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 8, 2019
Pop in a movie at Church of the Redeemer

Church of the Redeemer's family movie night showcased "Incredibles 2."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Natalie Richard answers some follow-up questions on the Rosewood Massacre.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 7, 2019
Sarasota Middle School teaches history lessons

The middle school participated in National History Day, with students giving presentations on past events.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 7, 2019
Sarasota school has an out of this world lesson

Ashton Elementary gets a "visitor" from outer space.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 7, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: Feb. 7

Kevin French photographed this adult and juvenile red-shouldered hawk at Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Todd Brown runs a Project Earth and an Infection Outbreak program at SMA.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 7, 2019
SMA teacher joins global program

Todd Brown named as a UN Sustainability Development Goals teacher.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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