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Sarasota | Neighbors

Zack Lutz
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  • 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
  • Neighbors
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.

  • Sarasota
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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
Neil Oldham captured this shot of a northern flicker in a Sarasota palm tree.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 28, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: April 28

Neil Oldham captured this shot of a northern flicker in a Sarasota palm tree.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Temple Sinai Rabbi Geoff Huntting will retire in June after almost 23 years.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 28, 2016
Goodwill Huntting: Rabbi Geoff Huntting retires with legacy of acceptance

Rabbi Geoff Huntting is retiring after more than 20 years at Temple Sinai.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
File photo. William Pratesi and Mike Bradley work on “Mickey’s Castle” last year that was inspired by family members who work at Disney.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 28, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 4.28.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of April 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Deb Kabinoff and graduate Beth Curtis with 2014 Ava.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 28, 2016
Congrats, grad

Southeastern Guide Dogs graduate Beth Curtis crosses stage with dog Ava.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Teacher Alice Fox Stahlschmidt teaches an adult ballet class every Monday and Wednesday at Soul Studios.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 28, 2016
Adult ballet classes give students balance, grace

Adult ballet classes at Soul Studios offer an alternative exercise for seniors seeking flexibility and balance.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 26, 2016
Next Steps: Adults find balance with ballet

Former and first-time ballet dancers share the floor in an adult ballet class at Soul Studios.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Aaron Gonzalez-Guerra reads wishes that visitors left on the tree.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 23, 2016
Children's Garden invites families to appreciate nature

Families attended the Hug-A-Tree event at the Sarasota Children's Garden to recognize Arbor Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Each of the six items on a Seder tray has a symbolic meaning.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 23, 2016
Temple Emanu-El breaks matza with Seder dinner

Members of Temple Emanu-El recognize the first night of Passover with a congregation-wide Seder dinner.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
SWAT officer Ben Smith keeps up with runners with three-year-old daughter Bryleigh in a stroller.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 22, 2016
Law enforcement light the way for Special Olympics

Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and Sarasota Police Department carry the torch for the 33rd annual Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sen. Nancy Detert with Justin Taylor, granddaughters Lisa and Stephanie Detert and Jessica Taylor
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 21, 2016
Sarasota GOP honors Gov. Rick Scott

The Sarasota County Republican Party awarded Scott the “Statesman of the Year” award.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dan Hill submitted this photo of the moon above Sarasota before dusk.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 21, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: April 21

Dan Hill submitted this photo of the moon above Sarasota before dusk.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kennan Wilson hugs a tree that he helped decorate with his mother Gina at the Hug-a-tree event last year at the Sarasota Children's Garden.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 21, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 4.21.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of April 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Olivia Liang and Grant Mutascio
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 21, 2016
We need your vote

The deadline to vote for the #OMGMyCommunity Instagram contest is Friday, April 22.

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