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Cash Woods hangs over the barricade to wave his flag at Sarasota Military Academy cadets.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 11, 2015
Downtown Sarasota beams with pride for Veterans Day parade

Main Street hosts parade goers and local veterans for annual parade.

  • Sarasota
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Jeff De Jongh and Ted Smith
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 11, 2015
Sarasota Kiwanis pays tribute to veterans with breakfast

Local veterans were invited to enjoy breakfast with the Sarasota Kiwanis Club at Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 10, 2015
Musicians bring the funk for Giving Hunger the Blues

Annual block party Giving Hunger the Blues returns to Southside Village.

  • Sarasota
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Guest of Honor and WWII Marine veteran Blanche Mettler makes the first slice of the cake with help from Joe Tomaselli.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 10, 2015
U.S. Marine Corps cuts the cake for 240th birthday

Local Marine veterans host luncheon to share memories and sing "Happy Birthday" to the U.S. Marine Corps.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Barry Nicholson of Reverend Barry & Funktastic Soul Featuring the Hellacious Horns.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 9, 2015
Giving Hunger the Blues packs Southside Village

Music lovers dance in the street for concerts to benefit local organizations.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Maksym Lototskyy dips Marni Mount.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 8, 2015
Temple Emanu-El learns to tango

The Brotherhood and Sisterhood at Temple Emanu-El host a Latin Dance Night complete with dance lessons.

  • Sarasota
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Handmade clay bowls were crafted by students at Sarasota County Schools and local artists.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 8, 2015
All Faiths Food Bank serves up hope

Sold-out crowd scoops up Bowls of Hope fundraiser at Phillippi Estate Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chris and Crystal Ballinger with Shawn and Dave Schroeders
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 7, 2015
A little bit louder now: RHS Foundation fundraiser

The Riverview High School Foundation throws fundraiser with an "Animal House" theme.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Olive Long investigates some of the critters that were floating in Little Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 7, 2015
Families explore Bay Preserve for Fall Festival

Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast hosts families for day of activities and marine conservation.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota Kiwanis Club President Terry McGannon and Pete Abbott.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 6, 2015
Sarasota Kiwanis reflects on 93 years

Kiwanis Club remembers long-time member and former president Hugh Jackson "Jack" Floyd at luncheon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ben Hammond rocked out on the main stage with his band, Sunday, March 25, 2012 at the 17th annual Giving Hunger the Blues festival.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 6, 2015
Giving Hunger the Blues returns to rock Southside Village

Block party features performers and bands to benefit local organizations.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tyler Abott, of Sarasota, submitted this sunset photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: Nov. 5

Tyler Abott, of Sarasota, submitted this sunset photo.

  • Sarasota
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Then Sen. Barak Obama greets supporters at Ed Smith Stadium.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 5, 2015
This week in history 11.5.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

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Courtesy photo. Sienna Steiner
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 5, 2015
A word to know: Observer

Students at Southside Elementary School don costumes inspired by vocabulary.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Barb Thomason decides which bowl to take home from Bowls of Hope last year.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 5, 2015
Sarasota calendar 11.5.15

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

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 2, 2015
Pups parade on J.D. Hamel Park for Howl-O-Ween

The Humane Society of Sarasota County hosted the 18th annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest and fun walk on Oct. 31.

  • Sarasota
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Allie Chung's costume was inspired by a series of books by Mo Williams about the adventures of a pigeon.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 31, 2015
Selby tricks and treats with Spooktacular

Families spend Halloween day at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Sarasota
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Kim Couts and Andy ran away with the circus for their clown costumes.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 31, 2015
Pets strut in costume for Howl-O-Ween

The Humane Society of Sarasota County hosts 18th annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Contest and fun walk.

  • Sarasota
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Friendship Centers President and CEO Robert Carter and Pattie Hall.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 31, 2015
BOO-mers bust a move for dance party

Music fans come out for Sarasota Friendship Centers BOO-mers Halloween Dance Party.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Merchants handed out candy to trick-or-treaters in Siesta Key Village in 2014.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 30, 2015
Find the sweet spot for Sarasota trick-or-treaters

Events around Sarasota and Siesta Key for families to celebrate Halloween.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Trevor Taylor with his children Austin and Madison.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 29, 2015
Bring Your Own Pumpkin

Brothers Zackary and Jett Manooshian throw annual B.Y.O.P. or Bring Your Own Pumpkin party Sunday, Oct. 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alex Breslin, the Wicked Witch of the West from the Wizard of Oz, holds Java Chip who is dressed as a flying monkey. Dan Plonsky is dressed as a flying monkey as well and is holding Danny, a squirrel monkey.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 29, 2015
Sarasota calendar 10.29.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Oct. 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Residents and visitors aboard the temporary ferry that transported people during repairs to the New Pass bridge.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 29, 2015
This week in history 10.29.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 27, 2015
Sarasota Pumpkin Festival takes over Payne Park

The 7th annual Sarasota Pumpkin Festival brings entertainment, food and fall favorites.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Zane Zimmerman with his grandmother Jaunita Zimmerman.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 23, 2015
Families flock to Sarasota Pumpkin Festival

The 7th annual Sarasota Pumpkin Festival brings entertainment, food and fall favorites.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Military Academy Sergeant Major Dennis Richardson taught JROTC for seven years.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 23, 2015
Cadets bid farewell to Dennis Richardson

Sarasota Military Academy honors JROTC instructor Sergeant Major Dennis Richardson Sr.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Michelle Bullerdick and Karen Misantone
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 22, 2015
CPC opens doors to community

Pillar of Hope brings support from community to Child Protection Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jennifer Miller submitted this photo of seagulls flying by a Big Pass sunset off of Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: Oct. 22

Jennifer Miller submitted this photo of seagulls flying by a Big Pass sunset off of Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Emma Knego and Katie Green volunteer at the Pillar for Hope open house at the Child Protection Center in 2014.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 22, 2015
Sarasota Calendar 10.22.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Oct. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bishop Frank Dewane and Father Fausto Stampiglia enter beneath the swords of the Knights of Columbus.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 22, 2015
La bella vita: Father Fausto celebrates 80

St. Martha Catholic Church pastor Father Fausto Stampiglia turns 80 surrounded by friends and parishioners.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 19, 2015
Morton's annual Chili Cook Off sizzles

The 16th annual event serves up chili and collects funds for the Sarasota Fire Fighters Benevolent Fund.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sisters Leila and Brynlee Brewer pain pumpkins together.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 18, 2015
Fruitville Grove hosts families for fall fun

Hayrides, a pumpkin patch and vendors attract families for a day at Fruitville Grove.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Front: Suzanne Dameron, Kathryn Young, Jeanne Dubi, Betty Matthews, Linda Verceles. Back: Ray Young, Mike Dubi, Wade Matthews and Fred Verceles.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 18, 2015
Conservation Foundation honors Audubon Society

The Sarasota Audubon Society received the 2015 Conservation Partner of the Year award from the Conservation Foundation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jake Bolds wears his father's gear with his mother Tricia Bolds.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 18, 2015
Southside Village heats up for Morton's Chili Cook Off

Sarasota firefighters mix up winning recipes for the 16th annual Morton's Chili Cook Off.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota City Commissioner Susan Chapman and Margaret Cass.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 18, 2015
Hudson Bayou neighbors come together for picnic

The Hudson Bayou Neighborhood Association hosted a gathering for residents.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Guests formed a conga line and went around the room.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 17, 2015
First Church celebrates 25th anniversary for Early Care Center

The Early Care Center at First Church invites families for reunion.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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