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City commissioners also postponed plans to spend money for a northwest Sarasota revitalization plan Monday night.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 8, 2012
Sylint focusing on computer security

Sylint Group President John Jorgensen believes his company must focus on upgrading the city's computer security system.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brenna Foster submitted this sunset photo, taken near G.WIZ in Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2012
UPDATE: Cool Today Monthly Winner: April

Brenna Foster submitted this sunset photo, taken near G.WIZ in Sarasota.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Baughen, Elaine Keating and Sidney Katz
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 7, 2012
Sarasota Ballet "In Celebration" reception and dinner

Sarasota Ballet "In Celebration" reception and dinner

  • Black Tie
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2012
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  • Longboat Key
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John Bowman prepares his summer salad based off his own recipe.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 7, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: John Bowman

Sarasota resident John Bowman enjoys whipping up his own recipes in the kitchen to prepare meals for family and friends.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
There were 21 teams and approximately 200 people who participated in the 9th Annual Great Strides Walk, Saturday, May 5, out at Siesta Key Beach.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: The 9th Annual Great Strides Walk

The 9th Annual Great Strides Walk for cystic fibrosis took place, Saturday, May 5, out at Siesta Key Public Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Diego Orjuela
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Taste of Latin America Celebration

The Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce presented its Taste of Latin America celebration Saturday, May 5, in downtown Sarasota. The festival brought live entertainment and Latin American food and culture, where people danced and celebrated Cinco de Mayo.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Valerie Lojewski, Always Home; Debra Fortosis, Elite Family Care; Toni Artusa, PuroClean Emergency Property Specialist
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber Networking Luncheon

Members of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce gathered at Blase Cafe on Friday for their monthly networking luncheon. Rami Nehme whipped up a Middle Eastern-themed feast including baba ghanoush and tabbouleh.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Violet Walsh, 5, had flowers painted on her face.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Pre-K Picnic

St. Boniface Preschool held a picnic, Saturday, May 5, at Siesta Key Beach park.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Jaden Probus and Dylan Foley
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: NewGate Elementary Chess Tournament

Newgate School sponsored its first elementary chess tournament Saturday, May 5, at the Selby Public Library. Students went head to head in five 30-minute rounds to compete for trophies and practice their skills in a tournament setting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dirk Meyer, Sally Brown and Jim Cliff
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Orchestra Association Flash Mob

Members of the Sarasota Orchestra Association gathered in Island Park Saturday, May 5, for a surprise, flash-mob performance. Participants wore matching SOA shirts and sang, 'Ain't We Sweet.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dean DuCray aka Colonel Sanders
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SYC Kentucky Derby Party

Sarasota Yacht Club took bets on horses on May 5, but part of the proceeds went to the Sarasota Yacht Club's Charitable Foundation and will benefit area children. But the Derby wasn't the only competition; the women had a vote for the best hat. It was such a party that, Colonel Sanders decided to skip out on the derby to spend some time at SYC.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Vincent and Lynn Billing pose with Harold Kendall, Friday, May 4, inside RCC design and studio on Palm Avenue.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Palm Avenue First Friday Gallery Walk

Many people made their way through the art galleries and stores along Palm Avenue, Friday, May 4, as part of the monthly First Friday Gallery Walk

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtney Cournan and Sarah Dorsen
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber Derby Day Breakfast

Members of the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce gathered Friday, May 4, to enjoy a Kentucky-Derby themed breakfast. Members donned fancy hats and enjoyed a buffet breakfast before mingling at the second annual Derby Day celebration.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ned Grossman and Shelly Lazarus
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Classic Corvettes on the Circle

There were some little red corvettes - and frost blue, yellow, black, white and silver Corvettes, too - at St. Armands Circle Park on Saturday, May 5. The classic corvette show brought in corvette clubs from all over Florida to see who would have the best in show. One might have taken the prize, but as Prince might say, Baby they're all too fast!

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Maggie Adler, Wendy Davis, Tess Rosales, Bill Mestrezat and Christina Holmes
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Triathlon and Duathlon sprints

When most were enjoying a lazy Sunday morning in bed on May 6, over 150 individuals from around Florida were having an intense morning workout at the Longboat Key Club and Resort. The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce hosted a Triathlon and Duathlon sprint series for the first time.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The bonus will go to employees that aren’t slated to receive a tenure-based bonus for the 2012-2013 school year.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 7, 2012
Sarasota teachers, School Board reach agreement

The Sarasota Classified/Teachers Association and the School Board of Sarasota County came agreed on a contract for the next school year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Attendees enjoyed perusing the art display, which featured work from pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade students.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Arts Day

The Out-of-Door Academy showcased its student artists of all ages during the school's Arts Day May 5, at its Lakewood Ranch campus. The day featured performances from the school's orchestra, band, chorus and jazz ensemble, as well as an art display in the theater lobby.

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat Key Town Hall is located at 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 7, 2012
Commission to appoint board members tonight

The commission will make appointments to four town boards at tonight's regular meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
National Nurses Week runs from May 6-12. File photo.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 7, 2012
Sarasota Memorial celebrates its 1,200 nurses this week

Sarasota Memorial Hospital has a week long list of activities and celebrations planned to honor its nurses during National Nurses Week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City commissioners will also discuss plans for northwest Sarasota revitalization tonight.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 7, 2012
Computer investigation update coming today

Sarasota city commissioners will hear an update on an ongoing computer investigation that's also under investigation by law enforcement officials.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Animal Services removed an estimated 263 small dogs last week from a Venice home.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 7, 2012
UPDATE: All dogs placed with local rescue organizations

All dogs found in a Venice home last week and treated by Sarasota County Animal Services have been placed with rescue organizations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jose Rocha (right), a professor of marketing at Florida International University, got a lesson from kite enthusiast Mark Williams.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 7, 2012
Kites follow castles on Siesta Beach

Siesta Beach was treated to two shows this weekend. The Siesta Sand Sculpture Contest on Saturday and Kiting Tampa Bay the next day.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Robert Navarro, 5, raced down the slide with his friend, Jonathan Centeno, not pictured.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara FCAT Fun Day

Students at Tara Elementary School celebrated the end of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, better known as FCAT, with a special day of outdoor play on inflatables and more.

  • East County
  • Schools
Mark Becker with Matt Napolitano
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Payton Wright Foundation Golf Outing

East County residents rallied against pediatric brain cancer May 4, as they headed to the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club to support the 2012 Payton Wright Foundation Golf Outing.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Frances Williams climbed up on the “spider” with some of the students, Saturday, May 5.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Cinco de Mayo evening for ODA students

Thirty ODA students spent a few hours last Saturday night hanging out at their school as their parents enjoyed a night out.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Colin Kleinkopf, Grayson Schrantz, Bailey Pecor, Aaron Cook, Brittany Larson and Alexandria Twigg
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: CYD 16th Annual Celebration

Community Youth Development of Sarasota held their 16th annual celebration, Thursday, May 3, at the Van Wezel.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Miko Hosaka and Darby Pursifull of DaSaka Salon pose with Jeffery Kin before the show, Wednesday, May 2, at The Players.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Players Theatre "Meet and Mingle"

The Players Theatre held a special reception of Rosemary District businesses and organizations, Wednesday, May 2, at The Players Theatre.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
John Bosley, his mother-in-law Pat McElroy and his wife Lori Bosley attended the Braden River Bluegrass Festival together last year.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Braden River Bluegrass Festival

Dozens of local residents enjoyed an afternoon of musical entertainment during Braden River Bluegrass Festival May 5 at Linger Lodge. Those in attendance enjoyed listening to a variety of bluegrass bands and perusing several different arts and crafts vendors.

  • East County
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Chief Nursing Officer Linda Antes enjoyed spending time with her husband Paul.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Manatee County Cattle Barons' Ball

East County residents, business professionals and corporations enjoyed an evening of inspiration and entertainment during the annual Manatee County Cattle Barons' Ball May 5 at the Polo Grill and Bar. Guests enjoyed food and drink, live and silent auctions, drawings, a game area and more. Proceeds from the event will benefit cancer research, education, advocacy and patient services.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Twelve-year-old twin sisters Jordan and Taylor Augustyniak were both hoping to break the 20-minute mark.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: C.A.R.E. Be Aware Autism 5K run

Hundreds of East County runners hit the streets for the C.A.R.E. Be Aware Autism 5K run and one mile fun walk May 5 on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Center for Autism Resources and Education.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Co-Chairwomen Dawn Epstein, Debbie Dannheisser and Denise Mei
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 5, 2012
'Cirque du Gold'

'Cirque du Gold'

  • Black Tie
The Show Choir helped to open the show with Stevie Wonder’s “Higher Ground”, Thursday, May 3, at Booker High School Auditorium.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Pops and Jazz 2012

The Booker High School Music Department came together to put on quite a show, Thursday, May 3, at Booker High School Auditorium. The Pops and Jazz 2012 show was directed by Ned J. Rosenblatt and featured performances by the show choir, vocal jazz ensemble and the jazz ensemble.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jordan Ehmke and Ashley Burnett checked out clay artwork.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch High Art Gallery Night

Students at Lakewood Ranch High School showed off their artistic talents May 3, at the Polo Grill and Bar's Gallery Night, featuring work from the Lakewood Ranch High School Fine Arts Department.

  • East County
  • Schools
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 4, 2012
May 4: Daily Headlines Video

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  • News
Truman Williams, Julia Dicesare and Tyler Prebor promoted upcoming university events.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Gator Club

Hundreds of University of Florida fans gathered May 3, at the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom, for the Sarasota County Gator Club's Gator Gathering event featuring coach Will Muschamp.

  • East County
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