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Sarasota | Neighbors

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • June 13, 2017
Selby campers lookout for adventure

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens kicks off its Camp Lookout summer camp with an excursion into Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • June 11, 2017
Doctors Hospital throws paw-sitive bash

Doctors Hospital of Sarasota hosted a carnival to benefit the Southeastern Guide Dogs on June 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Suzanne Bissell lives on Siesta Key and has been a resident of Sarasota since 1952. She moved from Gainesville, where she lived for four years.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • June 9, 2017
Recording History: Siesta Key resident reflects on witnessing the "Iron Curtain" speech

Suzanne Bissell didn’t know that a quick trip to Fulton, Mo., would give her the reporting opportunity of a lifetime.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 9, 2017
Southside fifth-graders perform Romeo & Juliet

Students close out the school year with a Shakespeare stage performance.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Fireworks will be the main attraction. Photo provided by Flickr.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 6, 2017
Fireworks display to brighten Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch

An Independence Day celebration will be held July 1 at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
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Jean Weidner Goldstein and Alfred Goldstein
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • June 6, 2017
City of Sarasota recognizes Alfred Goldstein

The philanthropist was acknowledged by the city and Designing Women Boutique with a day in his honor.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • June 4, 2017
Riverview High School honors the class of 2017

Graduates ended their high school careers with a commencement ceremony on June 3 at Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • June 3, 2017
Booker High School graduates inspire spectators

The class of 2017 was celebrated during an emotional commencement ceremony on June 3 at Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
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Gabi Casciato and Sara Higham
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • June 2, 2017
Sarasota High School sends off the class of 2017

Graduates beat the rain and tossed their caps June 2 at Cleland Stadium at Ihrig Field.

  • Sarasota
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Ava Banks and Keira Baldwin
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • June 2, 2017
ODA fifth graders finish their time at the lower school

The lower school graduates were celebrated at a ceremony on June 2 at Siesta Key Chapel.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • June 2, 2017
The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce honors top small businesses

The 2017 Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business Awards recognized six companies on June 2 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 31, 2017
Take Stock in Children celebrates graduates

The annual Celebration of Hope took place on May 31 at The Francis.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 29, 2017
Memorial Day Parade brings patriotism to Main Street

Sarasota residents and visitors lined Main Street for the annual parade on May 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 27, 2017
Sarasota National Cemetery honors veterans

The Department of Veteran Affairs of the cemetery hosted the annual Memorial Day Ceremony on May 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
U.S. Navy Captain Robert O' Neill
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 25, 2017
A memory worth fighting for

For most, Pearl Harbor is history, but for Captain Robert O’Neill it’s personal.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 25, 2017
Leadership Sarasota class unveils community project

The Leadership Sarasota County class of 2017 cut the ribbon on Project Play and Learn at Roy McBean Boys and Girls Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Historical photos were on display during the dedication of the 15 historic markers that have now been installed throughout Newtown.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 23, 2017
Newtown Alive earns state recognition

The ongoing project to document and preserve the history of Sarasota’s historic African American community wins Historic Preservation Award.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 20, 2017
Booker High School hosts timeless night

Students attended prom on May 20 on Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Megan Mitchell, Carolina Morales, Ben Mayhew, Amelia Garey and Natalie Roth
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 19, 2017
Cardinal Mooney sends off class of 2017

Cardinal Mooney High School seniors graduated on May 19 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 19, 2017
First Presbyterian celebrates its graduates

First Presbyterian Preschool held its annual graduation on May 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 19, 2017
Southside lights the torch on learning

Southside Elementary School held its annual Celebrate Learning Day on May 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 18, 2017
St. Boniface sends off graduating class

The preschool graduated seven students on May 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 18, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: May 18

Tom McGee captured this shot of a limpkin feeding its baby at Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Norma Albertha Winter works on one of the 11 paintings she is creating for Historic Spanish Point.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 18, 2017
Sarasota artist finds peace at Historic Spanish Point

For Norma Albertha Winter, her art isn't just her passion, it's her purpose.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 15, 2017
Selby celebrates Mother's Day

Families gathered at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens on May 14 to celebrate Mother's Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Max Dinnan, Mya Santry and Brett Long
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 15, 2017
Sarasota High School hosts prom

Sarasota High School students celebrated prom on May 13 at the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 13, 2017
St. Boniface Preschool throws end of year bash

With the end of school year in sight, parents, students and teachers gathered at St. Boniface Preschool for the end of school year party.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nathaniel Parrott, Alina Sanchez and Giovanni Rivera perform a patriotic play at Hershorin Schiff Community Day School' s Learning on Display night.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 13, 2017
Community Day School students put Learning on Display

Hershorin Schiff Community Day School hosts Learning on Display night to showcase student work.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 12, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: May 11

Kent Early captured this shot of a sailboat in front of the setting sun off Shell Road on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 11, 2017
Visit Sarasota County recognizes local leaders

Visit Sarasota County honored members of Sarasota County's tourism industry during its National Travel and Tourism Week award luncheon on May 11 at the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 11, 2017
Temple Sinai hosts summer camp sendoff

Children from Temple Sinai will be attending camps located throughout the United States.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lisa Bechtold with sons Dylan, Jeremy and Kyle
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 11, 2017
Local moms share the mishaps and memories of motherhood

Motherhood might be chaotic, but at least it's funny.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sailor Circus Seniors from left – Sophie Watkins, Michael Mitchell, Silas Bichler, Alice Hafner, Owen Leonard, Lydia Nord
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 10, 2017
Sailor Circus hands out scholarships, awards

Five of the seniors will attend four-year schools in the fall at institutions.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bitsy Robertson, Marilynn Koach and Scottie Addy confer at an early Junior Welfare League organizational meeting prior to incorporation on March 26, 1957.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 8, 2017
Six decades of service

On its 60th anniversary, Junior League of Sarasota members prove to be concerned with more than pearls and cocktail dresses.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 7, 2017
Temple Emanu-El gives back

Temple Emanu-El congregants gathered to participate in the temple's Mitzvah Day on May 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 7, 2017
Riverview students celebrate prom

Riverview High School hosted its prom at the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota on May 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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