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Siesta Key | Neighbors

Kathleen McDonald. Photo by Nick Friedman.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 23, 2013
The Good News: Kathleen McDonald

Kathleen McDonald is a philanthropist and the former president of Art Center Sarasota. Learn more about her in this week's Good News feature.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Alisa Pettingell
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 16, 2013
The Good News: Alisa Pettingell

Alisa Pettingell is a philanthropist and Gulf Coast Community Foundation supporter. Read more about her and watch a video in this week's Good News.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Karen DeRitter at Brides Against Breast Cancer
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 8, 2013
The Good News: Karen DeRitter

Karen DeRitter is a bridal consultant at Brides Against Breast Cancer. Read more about her and watch a video in this week's Good News.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Parishioners participated in a silent auction for Haitian artisan made crafts.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Siesta Key Chapel Mission Fair

Siesta Key Chapel parishioners gathered Sunday, Oct. 6, at Siesta Key Chapel for World Communion Sunday and mission fair. Various mission partners displayed their organizations. Community members participated in a silent auction for Haitian goods bought back from a mission trip. They also enjoyed international food and caught up with friends.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

Condo owner abandons DID expansion efforts

  • Sarasota
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Marlon Mack is this week's standout player
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2013
SIDELINES

Riverview Rams race to second-place finish; Sarasota Christian sweeps PCCC; Cardinal Mooney suffers lopsided loss; Orioles Fall Instructional League wraps up

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Amanda Simon of Pineview School
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 1, 2013
The Good News: Amanda Simon of Pine View School

Amanda Simon is a fourth grade teacher at Pine View School. Read more about her and watch a video in this week's Good News.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Zack Summerall posted a personal best time of 15 minutes, 32.9 seconds to finish second at the North Port XC Invitational Sept. 21.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 26, 2013
FAST FEET: Zack Summerall

Sarasota High junior Zack Summerall has developed into the Sailors' No. 1 cross-country runner over the past two years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This week's Standout Player is Grace Casagrande
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2013
SIDELINES

Rams run wild; Sailors notch district win; Sarasota Christian sweeps Booker; ODA tops St. Stephen's

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
15 — The number of kills Heidi Miller had in Sarasota Christian’s 3-1 loss to Southwest Florida Academy Sept. 23.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2013
JUST THE STATS

160 - The number of receiving yards Sarasota's Shawn Bane Jr. had in the Sailors' 66-7 loss to Manatee Sept. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Like many early YPG members, Nikki Taylor says that without the organization, she probably wouldn’t be living in Sarasota today.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 26, 2013
THE NEXT GENERATION

Ten years after its formation, the Sarasota Young Professionals Group founders credit the group's longevity to its balance of philanthropy, leadership and social networking.

  • Sarasota
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Derek Wiberg.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 26, 2013
ODA students problem solve through innovation

Students at The Out-of-Door Academy learn problem-solving skills through the enthusiastic teaching of new STEM teacher Derek Wiberg.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home at 1635 Stanford Lane has four bedrooms, four baths, one half-bath, a pool and 4,023 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.5 million. Photo by Yaryna Klimchat.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 26, 2013
Home in Aqualane Estates sells for $1.5 million

A home in Aqualane Estates tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Paul Jaworski, of Sarasota, sold his home at 1635 Stanford Lane to Jeffrey and Gaye Clark, of Longwood, for $1.5 million.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Adler McNesby, 5, waits to catch a wave.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Hang Ten for Autism

The Center for Autism and Research Education or C.A.R.E gave autistic children a surfing experience Saturday, Sept. 21, on Siesta Key beach to provide them with a multi-sensory experience. This is the fourth year of the Hang Ten for Autism Surf Event.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Riverview High School seniors and members of the Do Something Club Ana Orbegozo, Rachael DaSilva and Arianny Bueno spent their Saturday morning cleaning the beach.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : International Costal Clean Up

Keep Sarasota County Beautiful participated in a worldwide movement Saturday, Sept. 21, for International Costal Clean Up. Approximately 2,400 people volunteered across Sarasota County to clean up their community, a 25 percent increase from last year. Schools, individuals and organizations all joined together to pick up trash.

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