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Siesta Key | Neighbors

Rick Marot along with his son Dan, granddaughter Ava, 7, and wife Charlene all got into the spirit of the party with beads, hats, headbands and crowns.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Mount Carmel's St. Patrick and St. Joseph Party

Parishioners of Our Lady of Mount Caramel Parish celebrated St. Patrick's Day and St. Joseph's Day, which is on Tuesday, March 19, Sunday, March 17, out behind Our Lady of Mount Caramel Parish.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bobbie Donlon, Angelina Ciocca, Mary Wiesner, Marykate Rowan, Patricia Schultz, Ginnyann Coppola, Ginette Mueller and Pat Bennison
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : St. Michael's the Archangel Catholic Church Fashion Show

St. Michael's the Archangel Catholic Church Women's Guild held their annual fashion show An Affair to Remember Thursday, March 14 at Michael's On East to raise money for local charities. Three hundred women attended the event and watched women model clothing from A-Tu. Women bought raffle tickets for a chance to win cash and one of 31 door prizes. 'We always come to this, we just love it. Its just so elegant and fun,' said Marlene Csillag.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota High junior Emily Harding has been playing varsity basketball and volleyball and running track for the Sailors since she was a freshman.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 14, 2013
Going the Distance: Emily Harding

Sarasota High junior Emily Harding will have nine varsity letters following the 2013 track season and is on pace to tie the school record of 12 varsity letters by the time she graduates next year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 14, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Isaac Weintraub

Sarasota Military Academy freshman Isaac Weintraub fought his way to the semifinals, winning a bronze medal in his sparring division at the U.S. Open Taekwondo Tournament Feb. 19 to Feb. 23, in Las Vegas.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2013
SIDELINES

ODA remains unbeaten; Cougars notch district win; SCS keeps perfect record; Cougar lacrosse team scores win

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Samantha Ennis, Jamie Ross, Ethan Juceam, Aaron Juceam, Rabbi Huntting and Allison Juceam meet with a representative of Rep. Vern Buchanan in Buchanan's office. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2013
SCHOOL BOARD BULLETIN

The gift of education; Improving literacy; Advocacy learning

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
With 17 events, including wine dinners, a charity auction and hot-air balloon rides, a first glance at the itinerary can be overwhelming. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 13, 2013
Vino with a View: Florida Winefest and Auction

In its 23 years of existence, the Florida Winefest and Auction has carved its niche as the place to be to discover new wines from around the world, dine on gourmet dishes and help benefit children's charities in Sarasota.

  • East County
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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 13, 2013
Meister of the skies

Balloon meister Bill Whidden is taking this year's Florida Wine and Balloon Festival to unparalleled heights.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Residents paid attention to detail and decorated the pool with floating lily pad candles.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Gulf and Bay Luau

Residents at the Gulf and Bay Club held a luau Friday, March 8 by the pool to get residents together. Captain Curt's catered dinner which included a roasted pig. Lily pad candles floated in the pool as the sunset over the white sand beach on Siesta Key. Fire dancers performed for the residents and Marc Anthony played the music. 'We are looking for everyone to have a community affair and come together,' said event organizer Vern Johnson. Close to 250 people attended the luau.

  • Siesta Key
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Saks Fifth Avenue will open a store at The Mall at University Town Center, which is slated to open October 2014. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • March 7, 2013
New Saks Fifth Avenue executive has big plans

Joel Ellzey said Saks might operate two stores in the Sarasota-Bradenton region when the University Town Center location opens.

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  • News
Sarasota Christian School senior Zach Quillian has played catcher since his freshman year. He helped lead the Blazers to back-to-back district championships his sophomore and junior seasons.ÂÂ
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 7, 2013
Right Frame of Mind: Zach Quillian

Sarasota Christian School senior catch Zach Quillian has helped lead the Blazers to an impressive 6-0 start under the guidance of two sets of watchful eyes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 7, 2013
SIDELINES

Lady Cougars remain unbeaten; Pitcher leads Booker to a win; ODA notches a pair of wins; Thunder LAX posts win; Totally Tennis series continues; Youth Baseball Day upcoming

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jimmy "the fishman" Johnson lives on Siesta Key with his 23-year-old African gray parrot, Harley.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 7, 2013
Your Neighbor: Jimmy Johnson

Jimmy "the fishman" Johnson is a self-described beach bum. But, the former restaurant owner is anything but lazy. Johnson used to sell 3,000 surf-and-turf dinners a week, at his restaurant in Wildwood, N.J.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota real-estate developer Tom Mannausa is behind The Jewel, a 17-story luxury condo tower planned for downtown Sarasota. Lori Sax.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • March 6, 2013
The Jewel Rule

Several downtowns on the Gulf Coast have turned into busy, or almost busy, hubs of building activity - sights not seen in six years in many cases. Will the momentum last?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ashley Krueger sits between her parents, Cindi Krueger and Pat Myers. Ashley Krueger is fighting T-cell lymphoma and is awaiting a bone marrow transplant. Photo by Nick Friedman
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 6, 2013
SMA student battles cancer, maintains positive attitude

Ashley Krueger, 18, has battled rare forms of bone cancer for two years. A fundraiser at Fit2Run will help pay for a bone marrow transplant.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
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