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Courtesy photo. The night blooming cactus, Selena cereus.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 9, 2016
When the moon hits your cacti...

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens takes the night shift to capture the night-blooming cactus, Selenicereus.

  • Sarasota
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Shayna and Elli Watterson with a manatee statue made by Copper Creations on display at the 2015 St. Armands Craft Festival.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 9, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 6.9.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of June 2.

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Photo credit Cliff Roles.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 9, 2016
Nikki Nilon gave with hands, heart

Long-time advocate for Girls Inc., addiction recovery and homelessness dies.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Josina Paschal sorts through books to select one to take home.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 7, 2016
All Faiths prepares to feed 30,000 with summer food programs

Summer reading and food programs kick at North Sarasota Public Library.

  • Sarasota
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Neil Oldham captured this shot of a purple gallinule perched on alligator flag at Celery Fields in Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 2, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: June 2

Neil Oldham captured this shot of a purple gallinule perched on alligator flag at Celery Fields in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 2, 2016
Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest!

Jeannie Sparks, Ricky Perrone and Donna Harrison have won the Observer's photo contest for May.

  • Longboat Key
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Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman has authored her first secular book on parenting from her experience teaching children and as a mother.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 2, 2016
Rabbi Elaine Glickman pens book for parents

"Your Kid's a Brat and It's All Your Fault" lends advice for parents looking to correct bratty behavior.

  • Sarasota
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Eric and Covan Stasen wave to Sarasota Military Academy Prep cadets during the Downtown Sarasota Memorial Day Parade.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 30, 2016
Memorial Day parade marches on Main Street

Residents line Main Street for the 2016 Memorial Day parade Monday, May 30.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 28, 2016
Patriot Plaza hosts tribute for Memorial Day

Residents commemorated Memorial Day early with a ceremony at Sarasota National Cemetery.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
File photo. Meelan Gonzalez, 5, and Connor Treffert, 5 play a game at the 2015 Mote World's Ocean Day.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 26, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 6.2.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of June 2.

  • Sarasota
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Judith Black Horn captured this shot of a great blue heron at Celery Fields.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 26, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: May 26

Judith Black Horn captured this shot of a great blue heron at Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota Military Academy Cadets carry a banner with the 2015 parade theme “Freedom is not Free.”
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 26, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 5.26.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of May 26.

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Courtesy photo. Erika Miller performs the national anthem for the Republican Party of Sarasota County.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 26, 2016
Star-spangled singer

Sarasota resident Erika Miller advocates for more live performances of the national anthem.

  • Sarasota
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Zack Lutz
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 26, 2016
Waka wow

Student shows love of Pac-Man and fashion at Booker High School Prom.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ricky Perrone captured this photo of two ospreys sitting on their channel marker nest outside of Jim Neville Marine Preserve.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 20, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: May 19

Ricky Perrone captured this photo of two ospreys sitting on their channel marker nest outside of Jim Neville Marine Preserve.

  • Sarasota
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File photo. Take Stock in Children hosts Sailors & Sandals on May 28 at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 19, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 5.19.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of May 19.

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After representing Sarasota in the Mrs. Florida pageant, Rachael Neudecker prepares for the Mrs. America pageant in August.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 19, 2016
Here she comes: Mrs. Florida

Sarasotan Rachael Neudecker was crowned Mrs. Florida for the Mrs. America Pageant in August.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Members of the Guns n Hoses Pipes n Drums of Southwest Florida march through the Sarasota Memorial Hospital courtyard.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 17, 2016
Local law enforcement remembers fallen officers

Local policed departments and sheriff's offices mark National Police Week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dylan Mayes, Turtle Inc. founder Lexi Mariash, Mote Marine Laboratory Chief Development Officer Erin Knievel and Easter Seals Southwest Florida President and CEO Tom Waters.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 14, 2016
Turtle Inc. tees up for sea turtles

Tee Up for Sea Turtles collects $17,000 for Easter Seals Southwest Florida and Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cecily Schneider captured this shot of a sandhill crane family taking a walk on a golf course in south Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 13, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: May 12

Cecily Schneider captured this shot of a sandhill crane family taking a walk on a golf course in south Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The living quilt is currently 12-feet-long and 8-feet wide with more squares and signatures to be added.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 12, 2016
Common thread: Artist stitches quilt for animal awareness

Artist Joan DaVanzo's living quilt is in need of a home.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Dan Ceaser, Rabbi Michael Werbow, and Betty and Ed Rosenthal
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 12, 2016
Yom HaShoah: A day to remember

Temple Beth Sholom and Goldie Feldman Academy mark Holocaust Remembrance Day with tree planting.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kelly Senchyshak watches as her sister Kyra putts during the 2015 Tee up for Sea Turtles with Turtle Inc.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 12, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 5.12.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of May 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The National Association of Letter Carriers food drive to benefit the All Faiths Food Bank Campaign Against Summer Hunger.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 10, 2016
Letter Carriers partner with All Faiths Food Bank to Stamp Out Hunger

The National Association of Letter Carriers food drive to benefit the All Faiths Food Bank Campaign Against Summer Hunger.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Angelique Chromy, Betty Frostad, Jared Chromy and David Frostad
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 8, 2016
Mum's the word for Selby Gardens Mother's Day brunch

Families bring mothers to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens for Mother's Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Event chairs Alice Williams, Tina Granthon and Becky Reese
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 7, 2016
Concordia Lutheran brews Mothers and Others Tea party

Ladies of Concordia Lutheran Church honor mothers with tea party and petit fours.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Billie Dawson submitted this photo of white pelicans on Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 5, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: May 5

Billie Dawson submitted this photo of white pelicans on Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Frances Worman weaves reeds in a design for a basket for her daughter.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 5, 2016
Weaving friendship: basket weaving for visually impaired adults

The basket-weaving class for visually impaired at ACE at Suncoast Technical College is in danger of being discontinued.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
File photo. Jonathan, Jadynn and Jonathan Jr. Bachman celebrated mom Robynn Bachman with brunch at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens last year.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 5, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 5.5.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of May 5.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
People's Choice — Mykenzie Johnson
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 4, 2016
#OMGmycommunity contest winners

Congratulations to our three high school photographers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 3, 2016
Weaving creativity: Visually impaired students bond over basket weaving

ACE at Suncoast Technical College offers creative classes and socialization for visually impaired.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
All six of the honorees Army Spc. Elwood “Woody” Schiffman, Harold Ronson, retired Air Force Col. Leonard Friedlander, USMC Capt. Tom Smith, retired Army Col. Ben Knisely and Army Spc. Christopher Keilty.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 2, 2016
JFCS salutes six local veterans

Jewish Family & Children's Service of the Suncoast honors veterans for their service to the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jack Garner, Susan DeVictor and Neil Oldham have won the Observer's photo contest for April.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 29, 2016
Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest!

Jack Garner, Susan DeVictor and Neil Oldham have won the Observer's photo contest for April.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Amy Esper, Michelle Brown and Lynn Brown.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 29, 2016
First Presbyterian tends to First Roots fundraiser

The First Presbyterian Preschool hosts the First Roots fundraiser.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lindsay Adam, Vincente and Samuel Zegers with Jen King-Elliot and Vivian Elliot
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 29, 2016
Alta Vista neighbors picnic in the shade

The Alta Vista Neighborhood Association hosts a picnic for neighbors at Concordia Lutheran Church.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mason Ondercin, Lucy Crisp, Alex Hornacek and Ginny Harrison fill in for the Sarasota County commissioners.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 28, 2016
County administration brings their children to work

Daughters and sons of Sarasota County employees spend the day learning about different departments.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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