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Sarasota | Neighbors

    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 19, 2018
Gocio flips for Principal's Breakfast

Gocio Elementary School Principal Steve Royce, and his father Sid, made 500 pancakes for the Principal's Breakfast on Jan. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • January 18, 2018
Downtown businesses thank first responders

January was designated the second annual First Responders Appreciation Month.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Fifth grader Tasman Henry started a club to get more kids, and their families, exploring nature. Photo courtesy Julie Henry.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • January 15, 2018
Fifth grader creates nature club to get families outside

Tasman Henry is a force of nature, and she's using her new club to get families to stop and notice what's around them.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • January 15, 2018
Sarasota residents walk to celebrate MLK Jr., promote unity

The walk was part of the 37th annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • January 13, 2018
Runners support Sarasota YMCA at annual Ringling Bridge Run

Now in its 15th year, more than 1,500 runners participated in the major event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 12, 2018
Orioles and Sarasota Chamber swing into spring training

The Baltimore Orioles hosted a lunch for Sarasota Chamber of Commerce trustees.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • January 12, 2018
Designing Women Boutique rolls out program to increase education funding

GroundWorks is a way for DWB to partner with area nonprofits and provide ongoing funding to further education.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Officer Jake Nelson and Bronson
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 11, 2018
Your Town for Jan. 11

Police dog team wins award; dentist marks 30 years in business.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 11, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: Jan. 11

Neil Oldham photographed this male hooded merganser at Glenridge on Palmer Ranch in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Deedee Nash shows off her costume at the People's Gala.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • January 10, 2018
The People's Gala entertains for eighth year

The annual Crystal Ball fundraiser benefits the Selby Library.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • January 10, 2018
Campers go wild at Humane Society

Kids were introduced to both shelter and farm animals at the two-day camp.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Maddy Boehm with the Boys & Girls Club Member Ambassadors, Amy, Sara, Naomi, Maisey and Nicole
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 9, 2018
Becoming a real life Disney princess

Miss Florida Junior High teaches youth about drugs thanks to Disney grant.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 8, 2018
Antiques Roadshow stops in Sarasota this spring

Tickets for the show up for grabs through Feb. 27.

  • Sarasota
  • News
And they're off: Participants in the Andrew Monroe Memorial 5K take off down the beach on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 8, 2018
More than 300 runners hit Siesta Beach for Andrew Monroe Memorial Scholarship 5K

Event raises money for scholarships awarded to high school seniors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 6, 2018
Sarasota Orchid Society blooms annual show

"For the Love of Orchids" is the 61st annual orchid show hosted by the Sarasota Orchid Society.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 5, 2018
Orioles spring training tickets on sale soon

Major League Baseball returns to Sarasota this February.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 5, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: Jan. 4

Nancy Dobias photographed this alligator cooling off by opening its mouth at Myakka River State Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jack and Lily Bennett watch as Marielle Hessels and Sue McGrew work on their submission to the 2017 Crystal Classic.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • January 4, 2018
10 Sarasota events you don't want to miss in 2018

Pencil these dates in now.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kat Wingert
  • December 31, 2017
Sarasota celebrates New Year's at Pineapple Drop

More than 25,000 people flocked downtown to take part in the downtown New Year's tradition.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 21, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: Dec. 21

Cecil Fox photographed three gators during a boat tour at Myakka River State Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 21, 2017
Selby brings families together for Lights in Bloom

Selby welcomed 500 children and families to the garden free of charge as part of its Family Togetherness program.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Phil Pagano stands near a tent at the Sarasota Farmers Market representing Second Chance Last Opportunity, which holds a toy drive each holiday season.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 21, 2017
Holidays bring memories and mishaps in Sarasota

Observer readers share the highlights — both merry and misfortunate — of their holidays past.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 21, 2017
Sarasota homes light up for the holidays

It's the most wonderful time of the year. Celebrate with some of Sarasota's most wonderful light displays.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota High School cheerleaders assist senior care facility residents find their seats at a special showing of the Singing Tree.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 19, 2017
Sarasota volunteers top Santa's nice list

When it comes to spreading goodwill, Sarasota’s nonprofits top the nice list.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Karen Holbrook
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 14, 2017
USFSM names Karen Holbrook regional chancellor

Holbrook will begin her new role on Jan. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • December 14, 2017
Third graders ask Santa for tech, toys and happiness

Students at ODA on Siesta Key weren't shy about asking Santa for the gifts of their dreams this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 13, 2017
Alta Vista travels down reading Street

Students read outside during the annual event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 13, 2017
SPARCC celebrates the holidays

SPARCC hosted a Cookies, Cakes and Carolers luncheon Dec. 13 at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Teacher of the Year Es Swihart with Todd Bowden.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 13, 2017
Riverview teacher named Teacher of the Year

The announcement came during the Ignite Education awards ceremony on Dec. 13 at The Westin, Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Seaward Development Vice President of Operations Anna Chesanek laughs as she puts on her gold hard hat for the groundbreaking.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 11, 2017
Seaward Development breaks ground on Palm Avenue property

Stakeholders held a ceremonial groundbreaking at the future site of the 7 One One Palm development on Dec. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight cuts the ribbon on the agency's new facility.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 9, 2017
Sheriff cuts ribbon on new facility

Community leaders gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the new Sarasota County Sheriff's Office facility on Dec. 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 8, 2017
Southside Village hosts annual Holiday Stroll

The event benefits Girls Inc. of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Arist Lucy Sparrow speaks at the 2017 PINC conference.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 8, 2017
Sarasota hosts annual PINC conference

Sarasota residents and visitors gathered at the Sarasota Opera House for the annual People, Ideas, Creativity and Nature conference on Dec. 7 .

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mental Health Community Centers Chairman of the Board David Fawkes welcomes guests to the annual High Hopes Breakfast on Dec. 7 at Michael's On East.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 8, 2017
Mental Health Community Centers share hope with breakfast

Mental Health Community Centers discussed to future of mental illness treatment Dec. 7 at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 8, 2017
Ringling rings in the holidays

The Ringling welcomed a host of festive performances during its Holiday Splendor event on Dec. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
September: Scott Veix captured this photo after Hurricane Irma dropped the top of a Cook pine, giving an up-close look at something not normally seen in Braden Woods.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 7, 2017
Scroll through your monthly weather and nature photo contest winners for Fall

See your September through December winners here!

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