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Michele Ozkan
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 24, 2016
Tatum Elementary teacher remembers Packers glory days

Tatum Ridge Elementary teacher Michelle Ozkan never planned to be a professional cheerleader. It was just meant to be.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 23, 2016
Ministerial Association hosts annual Thanksgiving luncheon

Sarasota Ministerial Association hosted local officials and people experiencing homelessness for its 16th annual Thanksgiving Luncheon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Zachary Kurnov
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 23, 2016
The ‘kids' table’ weighs in on Thanksgiving dinner

After years of silence, the kid's table is finally speaking about about what it would like to see in this year's Thanksgiving feast.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 19, 2016
Riverview Foundation rendezvoused for downtown disco

The Riverview Foundation hosted its annual Riverview Rendezvous fundraiser.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 19, 2016
Fine art festival brings art to Five Points Park

Residents browsed through artwork from local and regional artists during the fourth annual Sarasota Fine Arts Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
file photo
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 17, 2016
Mayors’ Feed the Hungry Program reports fewer donations

Mayors’ Feed the Hungry Program fears that post-election anxiety may be responsible for decreased donations.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 17, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: Nov. 17

John Worrall captured this shot of an alligator and its baby in his Nokomis backyard.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alex Freeman wears a Pikachu hat during one of Dark Side Comic's Sunday Pokemon tournaments.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 17, 2016
Sarasota's Pokemon community stays loyal to the cards

Fads come and fads go, but Sarasota’s Pokemon community is staying loyal the basics.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 16, 2016
Southside hosts first Farm to Fork dinner

Southside Elementary School students served up a farm-fresh meal during Southside's first annual Farm to Fork Family Feast.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 14, 2016
Siesta Key hosts annual Crystal Classic

The Crystal Classic sand sculpting festival will continue until 5 p.m. tomorrow.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 13, 2016
Hudson Bayou residents gather at Selby Gardens

Hudson Bayou Neighborhood Association members made the short walk from their front doors to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens for a picnic in the park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 12, 2016
Phillippi Estate holds centennial celebration

Sarasota County celebrated the 100th anniversary of Sarasota's historic Phillippi Estate on Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 12, 2016
Gulf Gate tastes local bites

Friends of Gulf Gate Library hosted A Taste of Gulf Gate Thursday at Gulf Gate Public Library.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 10, 2016
Local Marines celebrate the Corps' 241st birthday

Current and retired active duty Marines gathered at Marina Jacks today to for the 14th annual Marine Corps Birthday Celebration.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Roderick Barongi captured this shot of a black skimmer over the Sarasota Bay one early morning.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: Nov. 10

Roderick Barongi captured this shot of a black skimmer over the Sarasota Bay one early morning.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 5, 2016
Families welcome fall at Bay Preserve

The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast hosts residents at Bay Preserve for the 2016 Fall Family Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 5, 2016
Child Protection Center hosts annual open house

The Child Protection Center of Sarasota opened their doors for the fifth annual Pillar of Hope open house and food tasting.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2016
Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest!

Donna Frederick, Jeannie Sparks and Cecily Schneider have won the Observer's photo contest for October.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 3, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: Nov. 1

Stephen Jordan captured this shot of a sailboat in the gulf at sunset.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 31, 2016
Giving Hunger the Blues rocks Van Wezel

Van Wezel Performing Arts Center played host to Giving Hunger the Blues this weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 31, 2016
Selby Gardens gets spooky

Princess and superheroes ruled the day at Selby's second Spooktacular event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 31, 2016
Laurel Park residents listen to tunes in the park

The Laurel Park Neighborhood Association partnered with the city of Sarasota to host Tunes in the Park on Saturday evening in Laurel Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 28, 2016
Hershorin Schiff Community Day School celebrates "Challah-ween"

Hershorin Schiff Community Day School hosted a challah bread bake off to celebrate Halloween and educate students on the importance of challah bread during the Shabbat.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
File photo. Barry Nicholson of Reverend Barry & Funktastic Soul Featuring the Hellacious Horns during the 2015 Giving Hunger the Blues.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 27, 2016
Your Sarasota Calendar: Giving Hunger the Blues

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Oct. 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mother and daughter Cynthia Schrock and Ashley host guests in their home tea parlor to benefit mission trips.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 27, 2016
My Little Tea Spot: a spot of support

Mother and daughter start the nonprofit tearoom, My Little Tea Spot, to benefit missionary trips.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
File photo. Lelia and Bob Windom Nov. 2009.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2016
Dr. Bob Windom: A life of service

Local physician served his country and his community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 26, 2016
Howl-O-Ween pet contest goes to the dogs

Humane Society of Sarasota County hosts 20th annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest during Phillippi Farmhouse Market.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ann Lanier and Mona MacPhail
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 23, 2016
McClellan Park reaches centennial milestone

Neighbors relive history of McClellan Park with 100th anniversary.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 22, 2016
Arlington Park splashes into fall

Children dive for pumpkins at Arlington Park and Aquatic Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 20, 2016
Forty Carrots expands services with therapy center

New therapy center officially opens at Forty Carrots Family Center campus.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
File photo. The force was strong with Jamie Murdick dressed as Princess Leia and London as Yoda during the the 18th annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 20, 2016
Your Sarasota Calendar: Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Oct. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Treat SRQ
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 20, 2016
Cocktail party gets our vote

Treat SRQ declares its endorsement for the cocktail party.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mark Lucas, Damian Simunovic and Dennis Jackson of Station 11.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 16, 2016
Morton’s cooks up 17th annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off

Fire stations from Manatee and Sarasota counties cooked up their best attempts for the trophy in the 17th annual Morton’s Firehouse Chili Cook-Off Sunday evening at Southside Village.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mary Tygh Parks captured this shot of a sandhill crane outside her home in Sarasota.
  • By Meghan Sasser
  • October 13, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: Oct. 13

Mary Tygh Parks captured this shot of a sandhill crane outside her home in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
File photo. Keith Lazarcheck and Mark Lucas represent Station 11 during the 16th annual Morton's Chili Cook Off.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 13, 2016
Your Calendar: Morton's Chili Cook-Off

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Oct. 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 13, 2016
Buy a pair, save a pair

La Dona Donuts sells doughnuts to benefit breast cancer awareness.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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