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  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 22, 2018
Suncoast Boat Show brings a wave of boating enthusiasts to Marina Jack

This year's boat show brought Twiggy, the waterskiing squirrel.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jerry Chambliss, Jessica Reck and Wojciech Prezepiora
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 22, 2018
Lights, camera, action and awards for Riverview film students

Riverview High School's IB film students hosted its fourth annual Academy Awards night on April 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 22, 2018
Going green on Earth Day

Sustainability education and exploration took over Five Points Park on April 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Maribeth and Rob Ditmars
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 21, 2018
Where Angels Play Foundation remembers Sarasota brothers

To honor Christopher and Jarrod Ditmars, a new playground was unveiled April 21 on South Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sarah Woods, a food and nutrition kitchen manager at Gulf Gate Elementary School, has been selected as this year’s Sarasota County School District School-Related Employee of the Year.
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 20, 2018
Gulf Gate Elementary’s Sarah Woods honored as school-related employee of the year

Sarah Woods' contributions has been recognized by Sarasota County Schools and in a statewide competition.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 18, 2018
SPARCC celebrates season accomplishments

On April 18, auxiliary members and ambassadors gathered for a spring luncheon at The Harbourside Ballroom.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 18, 2018
Winners of Embracing our Differences honored at reception

On April 17, Embracing our Differences held a reception for the winners of its juried exhibit promoting diversity.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Architectural Foundation Board of Directors chair Christopher Wilson and board member Michael Kalman unveil a plaque honoring Paul Rudolph.
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 17, 2018
Paul Rudolph Way renovation commemorated at Sarasota High School

The renovation of the Paul Rudolph-designed walkway is completed.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 16, 2018
St. Martha’s Catholic School throws a raging fun time during Cajun Crawfish Festival

Hundreds enjoyed a seafood feast on April 14 at St. Martha Catholic School's annual Cajun Crawfish Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 16, 2018
Expo educates and empowers those living with Parkinson's disease

About 1,600 participants attended the Parkinson's Expo held on April 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 16, 2018
SCADaddle 5K raises awareness for heart condition affecting healthy women

The first ever Southwest Florida 5K SCADaddle for Research brought survivors and supporters together to raise money for research.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 15, 2018
Whiskey Obsession Festival rocks downtown Sarasota

Whiskey Obsession Festival wrapped up with a block party in downtown Sarasota

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 12, 2018
Argus Foundation welcomes Florida Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart

Meet the Minds attendees gathered at the Field Club on April 12 to hear Florida Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart speak.

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

Stephen Jordan photographed this sailboat on the gulf at sunset.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Elizabeth Cuevas-Neunder displays one of the many packets of seeds she is donating to Puerto Rico.
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 11, 2018
Sarasota group brings seeds of hope to Puerto Rico’s farmers

Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of Florida plans third trip to Puerto Rico in May to provide supplies to small farmers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jim Shirley, Dr. Mark Kauffman and Sam Alfstad cut the ribbon during the statue's dedication ceremony.
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 10, 2018
Public art partnership brings Boaz Vaadia sculpture to Ringling Boulevard

The  statue, entitled Ba'al and Yizhaq, was dedicated on April 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ali Wentworth shares stories at RCLA's Town Hall Lecture Series.
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 9, 2018
Actress Ali Wentworth dishes on life, love and aging

Actress, author and comedian Ali Wentworth brings the laughs at RCLA's final 2018 Town Hall Lecture.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
RCLA 2019 Town Hall chairwoman Mitzie Henson announces the lineup for next year's series.
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 9, 2018
Comey, Shaq, Wikipedia founder among 2019 RCLA series speakers

Tickets go on sale May 1.

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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 7, 2018
A roaring good time at Big Cat Habitat’s Jungle Jam

Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary hosted its Jungle Jam fundraiser on April 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 7, 2018
Run for the Turtles races into 32nd year

The annual event had more than 1,000 participants on April 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 6, 2018
Child Protection Centers thanks community partners at Blue Ribbon Breakfast

Child Protection Center’s 14th Annual Blue Ribbon Breakfast honors those who serve through all facets of child abuse prevention and awareness.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 5, 2018
Food for thought at USF Sarasota-Manatee's Soul Food Symposium

Students and community members come together to learn about the soul behind soul food.

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

Mary Tygh Parks captured this landscape at Myakka River State Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Andrew Lakey performs at a fundraising event for Music Heals Us on Jan. 26.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 3, 2018
Music Heals Us hits the right notes

Andrew Lakey was diagnosed with Astrocytoma when he was 9. Now, cancer-free, he is giving back through the program he founded in 2016.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 3, 2018
All Faiths Food Bank launches fifth annual campaign against summer hunger

All Faiths Food Bank and its community partners campaign to feed 40,000 children during summer break.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 1, 2018
Temple Emanu–El welcomes everyone for Passover Seder

Jewish community members gather together to observe Passover at Temple Emanu–El.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 29, 2018
A service-filled spring break with the Boys and Girls Club

Instead of taking the week off, local students volunteered in the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 29, 2018
Honoring the heroes of the Vietnam War

Veterans of the Vietnam War come together at Welcome Home, Southwest Florida, a celebration of forgotten heroes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 29, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: March 29

Michael Cohen photographed this osprey on Lido Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 29, 2018
APRIL FOOLS: Group pushes to clothe David on city logo

Citizens for Public Decency demand sparks city contest to suggest ways to cover up classic image.

  • April Fools
Evan Lefils Victor Arismendi stand with Mote and Booker staff to show off their creation for Mote's red tide detector.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 27, 2018
Booker High School and Mote team up in red tide efforts

Two Booker seniors created a housing unit for Mote's red tide detector.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Schuert brothers visit the Sarasota National Cemetery. Photo courtesy Randy Shuert.
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 26, 2018
Veteran brothers meet for a reunion decades in the making

The Schuert brothers, who all served in the U.S. Army, reunited in Sarasota at the beginning of March.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 25, 2018
A bonanza of animals take over the Humane Society of Sarasota County

Young campers meet a variety of animals during the Spring Bonanza Day Camp at the Humane Society of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Pines of Sarasota Foundation President Janet K. Ginn in the first-floor common space, one of the areas that will be renovated.
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 25, 2018
Renovations mark new beginning for Pines of Sarasota

Mertz Foundation helps back renovation plans for 30-year-old assisted-living facility.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 24, 2018
Adults crack Children's Garden egg hunt

The Children's Garden & Art Center hosted its 5th annul adult easter egg hunt on March 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 24, 2018
Temple Sinai thanks volunteers

Temple Sinai members tipped their hats off to volunteers at the Polo Grill's Fete Ballroom on March 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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