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  • August 9, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: Aug. 9

Mary Tygh Parks photographed this red-shouldered hawk at Myakka River State Park.

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Micah Williams, Kamiah and Kimoni Jordan, Amirah Jordan and Nivea Luis, back.
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • August 4, 2018
Sarasota YMCA gears up for the new school year

The Sarasota YMCA held a back-to-school party Aug. 4 at the Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Branch.

  • Sarasota
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  • Shane Donglasan
  • August 4, 2018
Keep calm and latch on

Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota County's Latch-On, Sarasota events draws nursing moms to break breastfeeding record.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 3, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: Aug. 2

John Greco photographed this deer as it emerged from the woods late in the afternoon at the edge of Oscar Scherer State Park in Osprey.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • August 1, 2018
Schoenbaum leaves inspirational legacy of giving

Beloved philanthropist dies at age 100.

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Pine View School graduate MInnah Stein advocates for sexual assault awareness
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • July 30, 2018
Pine View School graduate MInnah Stein advocates for sexual assault awareness

Minnah Stein has been nationally recognized for her work addressing sexual assault in Sarasota high schools.

  • Sarasota
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Members of the BeyondMe committee. About 300 young philanthropists attended the BeyondMe launch party at Michael's Wine Cellar to learn more about volunteer opportunities.
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • July 26, 2018
JFCS of the Suncoast launches young philanthropists group

BeyondMe, JFCS of the Suncoast, young philanthropists group kicks off in Sarasota.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 26, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: July 26

Michael Cohen photographed this orchard spider near South Lido Key.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • July 25, 2018
Community Day School abuzz with all things bees

Beekeeper Agnes Kubolicz taught Hershorin Schiff Community Day School campers all about the bees on July 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ann Matthews, Samantha Cataline and Jennifer Willis at a digital learning center in South Africa.
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • July 23, 2018
Teaching it forward

Phillippi Shores Elementary School educators recently returned from South Africa where they spent the summer volunteering with the Good Work Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • July 20, 2018
Sarasota teams float their creativity in Rock the Boat Regatta

Members of the Boys and Girls Club tested their cardboard boat-making skills during the Second Annual Rock the Boat Regatta on July 20.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 19, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: July 19

Matthew Press photographed a snowy plover standing on the beach at Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
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Founder of Compeer Sarasota, the local branch of Bunny Skirboll’s national organization, Ann Hartka laughs during a speech at a 2017 Compeer event. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • July 17, 2018
Ann Hartka remembered for her generosity and kindness

The founder of Compeer Sarasota, also known at "The Bird Lady of Sarasota," died July 5.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ryan “Ryanito” Larrañaga, accompanied by drummer Simeon Bishop Moore, performs for students at Alta Vista Elementary.
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • July 16, 2018
Art, Rhymes & Kids brings the beats to the classrooms

Hip-hop artist Ryan “Ryanito” Larrañaga teaches students through beats, rhymes and positivity at Sarasota County School's Summer Learning Academies.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • July 13, 2018
Couple looks back on 75 years of marriage

Barbara and Ivan Perkins have stayed happily married together through keeping the faith.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • July 12, 2018
Sarasota woman uses grocery bags to make mats for the homeless

It used to take Sarasota's Michele Penn 33 hours to make the mats she produces for homeless people to sleep on — which are made out of recycled plastic grocery bags — but now it only takes eight.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 12, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: July 12

Stephen Jordan captured this sunset from Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • July 11, 2018
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit receives new ballistic vests

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit thanked the community on July 11 for raising money to equip its K-9s with new body armor.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • July 9, 2018
Young musicians at Allegro summer camp a note above the rest

Campers perform what they learned at Allegro Music Academy's summer music camp.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • July 5, 2018
A star-spangled spectacle at Siesta Key

The 28th annual community Fourth of July fireworks on Siesta Key Beach goes off with a bang despite rainy weather.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 5, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: July 5

Nancy Dobias photographed this deer and fawn at Myakka River State Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • July 1, 2018
Young designers make it work at Fashion Bootcamp

Art Center Sarasota's Fashion Bootcamp designers show off their vision and creativity during runway show.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • July 1, 2018
Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix gets the party started with “Boats by the Bay”

Race fans got the chance to meet teams competing in the the 34th Annual HotelPlanner Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix during “Boats by the Bay” Party in the Pits on June 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • July 1, 2018
La La La Havdalah celebrates end of Sabbath with song

Temple Emanu-El hosted a special song-filled Havdalah event on June 30.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: April Glasco

Community agency CEO, 55.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 26, 2018
Fourth of July Calendar 2018

Spirit of America calendar with complete Fourth of July events in Sarasota, Manatee counties, including local fireworks shows.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • June 25, 2018
A ray of sunshine

Booker theatre students rallied together to throw a benefit show on June 14 for their classmate Isabella Smith after she suffered a traumatic brain injury.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • June 24, 2018
Weekend warriors take over Friday Fest

Reggae band Jah Movement kicks off the Van Wezel's Friday Fest series.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 22, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: June 21

Tom McGee photographed these juvenile night herons in south Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Grecia Quevedo at her graduation ceremony.
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • June 19, 2018
Grecia Quevedo dreams of an education without borders

Despite DACA uncertainty, Booker High graduate Grecia Quevedo is determined to be first in her family to attend college.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • June 17, 2018
USF Sarasota-Manatee hosts its first ever World Refugee Day

University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee commemorated World Refugee Day through sharing stories, celebrating culture and giving.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kennedy, Sheri, Kayleigh, Kelsi and Kevin Hart
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • June 17, 2018
Great Father's Day Race celebrates dad

The Great Father's Day 5K Race brings fun, fitness, and fathers together at Siesta Key Beach on June 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • June 15, 2018
Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce salutes small businesses

The 2018 Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business Awards honored six companies on June 15 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: June 14

Susan Molnar photographed two black skimmers sailing in at sunset to settle down for the night. Look closely in the lower right to see a tiny chick exploring its new world.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • June 12, 2018
Drawing Dad

Campers grab pencils, paint brushes and a healthy dose of creativity for Fathers Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • June 12, 2018
Sarasota remembers Pulse shooting

Rob McGovern remembers friend and Pulse victim Eddie Sotomayor at Sarasota City Hall during memorial for the victims on the anniversary of attack.

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  • Neighbors
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