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Sarasota | Neighbors

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 18, 2014
Junior optimist

Eleven-year-old Bryce Tone has aspirations of one day qualifying for the world championship sailing team, comprised of the top-five sailors in the nation.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 18, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 18, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer wraps up the week in high school football.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 18, 2014
Sidelines

Sarasota volleyball victorious in district action; Sarasota Christian volleyball sweeps Donahue Academy; Sailors swing past Rams; Lady Thunder volleyball prevails in five sets

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 18, 2014
Your Neighbor | Jenny Jo

Since rediscovering the hula-hoop as an adult, Jo has started a hula-hoop program called Hoops of Fun.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 18, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Do you love taking photos? We want your best photos of sunrises, sunsets, nature, etc. Submit your local weather photos for a chance to have your photo published in the paper! See all of the winning photos each week by visiting The Observer's Facebook page.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 17, 2014
Business Briefs

Neal home sales on the rise, adds employees; WCI starts construction on carriage home models; LWR olive oil shop celebrates anniversary

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 14, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: A Taste of Downtown

Guests gathered at Sarasota Opera Saturday, Sept. 13, for A Taste of Downtown.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 13, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 5th annual Hang Ten for Autism

The Compound Boardshop hosted its 5th annual Hang Ten for Autism surfing event Saturday, Sept. 13, at Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 12, 2014
Sarasota Christian sweeps Donahue Academy

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team defeated Donahue Academy 25-2, 25-7, 25-11 Sept. 11.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 12, 2014
ODA wins tri-meet

The Out-of-Door Academy boys and girls swim teams defeated Bayshore and St. Stephen's in a tri-meet Sept. 11, at the G.T. Bray Aquatic Center.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Plymouth Harbor Wellness Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Guests gathered for the ribbon cutting ceremony of Plymouth Harbor's newly completed Wellness Center Friday, Sept. 12, at Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 12, 2014
Sailors swing past Rams

The Sarasota High boys golf team edged past Riverview 151-157 Sept. 11 on the front nine of Laurel Oak Country Club's west course.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2014
Lady Sailors victorious in district action

The Sarasota High volleyball team beat Palmetto 25-7, 25-10, 25-17 Sept. 9.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2014
Thunder swimmers post impressive finishes

The Out-of-Door Academy girls swim team beat Venice 87-77 in a developmental dual meet Sept. 9 while the boys fell 93-71.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2014
Lady Thunder prevail in five sets

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team defeated Bradenton Christian 18-25, 27-25, 25-22, 15-25, 15-12 in Class 3A-District 10 action Sept. 9.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 11, 2014
A climb for heroes

Joining with firemen from Central Florida, the Suncoast FOOLS firefighters gathered Saturday, at Plymouth Harbor, to pay homage to the fallen heroes of Sept. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 11, 2014
Student's art gains national exposure

ART.WRITE.NOW.DC, a year-long exhibit featuring works of art and writing and hosted in the lobby of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Building in Washington, D.C., opens Sept. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2014
Rising Star

ODA fourth-grader James Gelvin won the boys 9s doubles title at the 3rd annual Little Mo Internationals-Forest Hills Aug. 24 through Aug. 30, at the West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, N.Y.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer wraps up the week in football.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2014
Sidelines

Riverview volleyball sweeps Braden River; Sailors boys golf team swings past Hurricanes; Registration now open for golf lesson program; ODA tops Braden River

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 11, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 11, 2014
Shedding light on the Sarasota Snake Club

Sarasota is known as being the home of such attractions as the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus, the Unconditional Surrender statue and ... the Sarasota Snake Club?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 11, 2014
Green Scene

Sarasota County has more than 55,000 acres of parks and preserves. The parks offer residents and visitors a place to relax and enjoy the weather in any season. We profiled some parks with unique features.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 11, 2014
Business Observer

Crabtree, Maio join Habitat Sarasota board; Sarasota attorney named chairman of the law network; Public relations practitioner earns certification; All Faiths Food Bank adds new staff members

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 11, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Do you love taking photos? We want your best photos of sunrises, sunsets, nature, etc. Submit your local weather photos for a chance to have your photo published in the paper! See all of the winning photos each week by visiting The Observer's Facebook page.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 10, 2014
Warm Welcome

Stefanie Betz spent six years as an assistant coach at volleyball powerhouse Venice High before taking over the helm at ODA this year.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Schmear and Schmooze' at Temple Emanu-El

Directors, teachers and families gathered over bagels Sunday morning for the orientation of Temple Emanu-El's religious school.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Women's Club Luncheon

Members of the Republican Women's Club gathered for a luncheon featuring speaker Mark Chait Friday, Sept. 5, at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiwanis Club Annual Meeting

The Kiwanis Club of Sarasota members met for the annual meeting luncheon on Friday, Sept. 5, at the Florida Studio Theatre. Members gathered for the annual foundation report, grant distribution and to welcome new members to the club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 4, 2014
ODA tops Braden River

The Out-of-Door Academy girls golf team swung past Braden River 186-231 Sept. 3, at the River Club Golf Course.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 4, 2014
Sailors swing past Hurricanes

The Sarasota High boys golf team defeated Manatee 89-99 in a match Sept. 3 that was shortened to five holes due to lightning.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 4, 2014
New direction

The Temple Beth Sholom Schools' teachers got ready for the school year with a new approach: the Reggio Emilia approach. The Reggio Emilia approach is an innovative child-led method for early childhood education developed by Italian Loris Malaguzzi.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 4, 2014
Surpass surprise

The Sarasota Young Professionals Group (YPG) worked together to give back to the community last month.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 4, 2014
Beach Bound

Riverview High senior Ashley Allmer recently verbally committed to play sand volleyball for LSU.

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