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  • 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.

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

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

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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

Community agency CEO, 55.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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

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

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

Tom McGee photographed these juvenile night herons in south Sarasota.

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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.

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    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
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    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.

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  • 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.

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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • June 12, 2018
Drawing Dad

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

  • Sarasota
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    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.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 5, 2018
Kids hit Siesta sand for summer run

The first weekly kid run of the summer took place on June 5 at Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • June 5, 2018
Children dance through summer camp

The Sarasota Ballet held its Step Into Ballet Camp June 4-8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • June 4, 2018
Temple Emanu-El honors pets and animal companionship

The Blessing of the Animals was held June 3 at Temple Emanu-El.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • June 4, 2018
Women get pampered and spoiled at the All About Women Expo

The Westfield Sarasota Square Mall hosted the expo June 3.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 31, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: May 31

Nancy Dobias captured the colors of wildflowers at Myakka River State Park.

  • Sarasota
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UnidosNow students Flor Zamora, Axel Soto, Alec Lemus, Andres Monroy and Jonathan Bruzun
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • May 28, 2018
Sharing our journeys with UnidosNow

UnidosNow students shared their stories of hardship and triumph in a play they produced and performed at FST on May 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • May 26, 2018
Memorial Day Tribute to Fallen Troops honors local heroes

The ceremony was held May 26 at the Sarasota National Cemetery.

  • Sarasota
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Luke King right before he takes off for his solo flight.
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • May 25, 2018
Fourth generation Sarasota pilot pursues his passion in the air

Sarasota teen Luke King makes his solo flight on his 16th birthday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • May 25, 2018
Goodwill Manasota hosts veterans services open house

Veterans get a look at the newly renovated Veterans Services Center in Sarasota on May 25.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 24, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: May 24

This Lido Beach sunset was photographed by Lucia DeVictor and submitted by Susan DeVictor.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Walt’s Fish Market Owner Brett Wallin with Tommy and Tommy Wallin
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 20, 2018
Walt's Fish Market celebrates 100 years

In 1918, Claus Wallin arrived in Sarasota and started the family legacy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • May 20, 2018
Riverview High School honors class of 2018

The Riverview High School commencement was hosted May 19 at Ram Bowl.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 19, 2018
Healthy Start Coalition and Sarasota Kiwanis Club host community baby shower

The two groups teamed up to bring local resources to new and expecting parents.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 18, 2018
Sarasota High School graduates class of 2018

Members of the class of 2018 received their diplomas May 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 18, 2018
First Presbyterian sends off preschool grads

Thirty children graduated from First Presbyterian Preschool on May 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • May 17, 2018
Booker High School hosts upbeat graduation ceremony

The Booker High School Class of 2018 graduated May 17 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • May 14, 2018
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Nine-year-old Brooke Schaal, left, performs with Ashlyn Rutherford, 17.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 14, 2018
You Observed: Rosemary Youth Ballet performs

More than 70 dancers take to the stage.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • May 13, 2018
Selby Gardens hosts annual Mother's Day Brunch

Families gathered at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens on May 13 to celebrate Mother's Day.

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