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Harriet Sokmensuer
April 11, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: The Gan at Temple Sinai's Passover Sensory Experience

Students of The Gan at Temple Sinai learned about Passover at the school's Passover Sensory Experience Friday, April 11. Director of Early Childhood Education Laura Freedman told the story of Passover. After the lesson students walked through the parted sea, built pyramids and experienced the ten plagues.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nolan Peterson
April 11, 2014

Siesta group releases "Big Pass Piano" video

Save Our Siesta Sands 2, a nonprofit formed to oppose dredging Big Pass, released a music video on YouTube Friday, featuring the Beatles song 'Let it Be' performed on a Hammond organ in the middle of Big Pass.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
April 11, 2014

WEEKEND BEST BET: Kids Day

Kids Day invites families of all ages to have fun while learning about health and safety, educational programs and summer fun Saturday, April 12.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
April 10, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: 2014 SCC Hob Nob

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce held its annual Hob Nob Thursday, April 10, at Ed Smith Stadium. Chamber members, Sarasotans and business leaders enjoyed an evening of mingling and networking with live entertainment. Chamber member "company teams" dressed up for this year's theme "Night at the Movies" and offered free food and drinks.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
April 10, 2014

Kenny Barr receives TideWell Honors pin

Sarasota resident and veteran Kenny Barr received the TideWell Honors pin for his service in the United States Air Force Thursday, April 10, at Marina Tower Condo.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nolan Peterson
April 10, 2014

Weather Channel to showcase Legacy Trail

The Legacy Trail will take center stage on a nationally televised show Friday.

Sarasota
News

Jen Blanco
April 10, 2014

ODA Lacrosse teams net wins

The Out-of-Door Academy boys and girls lacrosse teams both defeated Fort Myers Canterbury School April 9.

East County
Sports

Observer Staff
April 10, 2014

House warming

Piero Rivolta and his wife, Rachele, opened their home to the Pines of Sarasota March 26.

Sarasota
Neighbors

David Conway
April 10, 2014

Team Tony seeks volunteers

Team Tony Cancer Foundation of Sarasota/Manatee counties is looking for cancer survivors to volunteer at Florida Cancer Specialists oncology units.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
April 10, 2014

Sarasota resident raises awareness of diabetes

Twelve-year old Emmabella Rudd is a delegate for Juvenille Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Children's Congress.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
April 10, 2014

High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
April 10, 2014

Sidelines

Sailors set new school records; SCS completes district sweep; ODA breezes to district win; Golf tourney to benefit Booker

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
April 10, 2014

Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
April 10, 2014

YOUR NEIGHBOR | Sherry Janes

Sherry Janes founded The Sarasota Singles Society last November.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
April 10, 2014

Teacher Spotlight: Jeff Daughtry

As a veteran, Sarasota Military Academy algebra and geometry teacher Jeff Daughtry knows the meaning of sacrifice.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
April 10, 2014

Business Observer

New shoe store strides into Gulf Gate neighborhood; Courtney DeFilippis joins RE/MAX Alliance Group; LaHurd receives human resources award from SHRA; Icard Merrill welcomes two associate attorneys

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
April 10, 2014

Weather: Sarasota

Lisa Rott took this photo of a bubble reflecting the landscape on Crescent Beach on Siesta Key.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
April 9, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences Lawn Bowling

Students of Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences spent their gym class at the Sarasota Lawn Bowling Club Wednesday, April 9. Five classes, led by Coach Hollie Nelsen, visited the club on Monday and Wednesday. Members of the club taught the children how to play. "This class is about life-long fitness," says Nelsen. "Lawn bowling is something you can start young and continue when you're older."

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nolan Peterson
April 9, 2014

County approves Shell Road parking plan

Renovations to the popular Siesta Key beach access will make the area easier for Sheriff's deputies to enforce.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
April 9, 2014

Marathon Miles

The Out-of-Door Academy senior Peter Runge qualified for the Boston Marathon, with a time of 3 hours, 1 minute, at the Miami Marathon earlier this year.

East County
Sports

Nick Friedman
April 8, 2014

The Good News: Katie Norvell

Cat Depot volunteers find rewards in the organization's mission to save lives and provide shelter for homeless cats.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Nolan Peterson
April 8, 2014

Storms on the way

A line of storms following a passing cold front will bring heavy rain to the area Tuesday.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
April 7, 2014

Sarasota libraries celebrate local authors for National Library Week

Members of the public are invited to meet local authors at five Sarasota County Libraries during National Library Week. The events take place from Friday, April 11 to Friday, April 18.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nolan Peterson
April 7, 2014

New shelter site unavailable

The new site option for a downtown homeless shelter at 1502 and 1562 Lime Ave., selected last week in a joint city-county commission meeting, is not for sale, according to the site's buyer.

Sarasota
News

Harriet Sokmensuer
April 5, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Turtle Run

Runners ran in Mote Marine Laboratory's Turtle Run Saturday, April 5, on Siesta Key Beach. The event, which included a 1-Mile Run Run and a 5k, benefit's Mote's Sea Turtle Conservation and Research.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
April 5, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Relay For Life Downtown Sarasota

Sarasota High School hosted the Relay for Life walk Saturday, April 5. The all-night event benefits the American Cancer Society and invited members of the public, cancer victims and survivors as well as family members to raise money for cancer research.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
April 5, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Face Autism Easter Egg Hunt

Families came together for the afternoon at the Face Autism Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 5, at Ashton Elementary. Children played games before taking part in an egg hunt.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
April 4, 2014

WEEKEND BEST BET: All-American Family Day

The Orioles, in partnership with the Patterson Foundation's Legacy of Valor campaign, invites Sarasota families to its All-American Family Day and Concert Sunday, April 6. Attendees can enjoy family-friendly, hands-on activities all day at the concourse of Ed Smith Stadium.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nolan Peterson
April 4, 2014

FDOT nixes Stickney no right on red

A move to prohibit right turns on red at the intersection of Stickney Point Road and Midnight Pass Road sparked traffic complaints from area residents.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
April 4, 2014

Dan Kennedy appointed SMA Prep CEO

Kennedy says his new title will allow him to work closely with SMA Prep's Head of School Phillip Eddy.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nolan Peterson
April 4, 2014

Disaster recovery plans top SKA agenda

The Siesta Key Association met Thursday to discuss the island's post-disaster recovery plans, as well as other hot topics.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
April 3, 2014

Drum kits coming to downtown

Noting the success of Sarasota Keys, an interactive art project that placed six public pianos around downtown, the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County has launched a parallel initiative - with drum sets.