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Yaryna Klimchak
August 26, 2013

Teen raises funds to help puppies

Anjuli Hookway was so taken with the Royal Rescue puppies she saw at Wet Noses that she decided to raise funds during her vacation.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
August 25, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Family Picnic

Families of all ages spent Saturday evening together in Summerfield Park for a picnic and sunset Havdalah service held by Temple Emanu-El and the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. From face painting to beading, the picnic was full of fun things in which children and parents could partake.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Heather Merriman Saba
August 24, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: The SYC Lounge

The Lounge opened Friday, Aug. 23, at Sarasota Yacht Club.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
August 23, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota bests Dixie Hollins

Students wearing orange shirts showed their Sailor spirit Friday, Aug. 23, at the Sarasota vs. Dixie Hollins football game. Sarasota High School stayed ahead through the entirety of the game.The final score 37-7.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
August 23, 2013

The Kozel Family presents new amphitheater to students

The Kozel Family cut the ribbon for the grand opening of the Out-Of-Door Academy amphitheater. Out-Of-Door Academy made nearly $1 million in renovations this summer thanks to the Kozel family's generosity.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
August 22, 2013

Sidelines

Golfers tee off during Tournament of Champions; Sarasota SUP Series returns this weekend; Fleet Feet Sarasota offers training program; i9 sports gearing up for fall season; Rower wins silver medal

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
August 22, 2013

Teachers ease transition for incoming students

When Goldie Feldman Academy's kindergarten teacher Shonna Brady paid a visit to new student Ian Arov, 5, in his Siesta Key home, Ian shook her hand as if he were an adult.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
August 22, 2013

New College student keeps her eyes on philanthropy

Abigail Oakes is a busy college student with a drive and passion for community service.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 22, 2013

Sarasota: Weather photo

Do you love taking photos? We want your best photos of sunrises, sunsets, rainbows, etc. Submit your local weather photos for a chance to have your photo published in the paper!

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 21, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : Family Sports Fun Fair

Parents and children signed up for a variety of fall sports Saturday, Aug. 17, at Encore Motorcars, 6000 Tamiami Trail. Children enjoyed arts and crafts, a bouncy house, dunking booth, mobile 20-passenger train, snacks, refreshments and hot dogs. Encore Motorcars accepted donations for the Suncoast Sports Club Scholarship Program. The scholarships will go to low-income families who would not be able to afford fall sports otherwise.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
August 21, 2013

NewGate students start school year with sailing

NewGate students spent the first day of school learning team- and community-building skills through sailing.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
August 21, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: ODA First Day of School

The Out-Of-Door Academy welcomed back lower-school students Wednesday, Aug. 21, to begin the school year. Students bustled in with new backpacks and pressed uniforms while parents caught up with teachers and each other.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Heather Merriman Saba
August 19, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Back To School

Sarasota Schools welcome students and parents today. The Observer visited Bay Haven, Temple Beth Sholom, Booker VPA and Phillippi Shores.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Heather Merriman Saba
August 17, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Mack Reid Retirement Celebration

Family and friends attended a retirement celebration for Mack Reid Saturday, Aug. 17, at The Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Alex Mahadevan
August 16, 2013

FRIDAY FIVE: Shows that showcased Sarasota

The World Wrestling Entertainment royalty who will be featured on E! this weekend aren't the first famous pair to bring the cameras of the small screen to Sarasota.

Sarasota
Opinion

Yaryna Klimchak
August 16, 2013

WEEKEND BEST BET: Family Fun Sports Fair

Sign up for fall sports, enjoy summer activities and donate to the Suncoast Sports Club Scholarship Program this Saturday.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Heather Merriman Saba
August 16, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Meet the Teacher night at Southside Elementary

Southside Elementary School held its Meet the Teacher night Thursday, Aug. 15. Students and parents met their new teachers, picked up school supply lists and caught up with friends just in time for school to start Monday.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
August 16, 2013

Crew rower wins silver medal

Sarasota Crew rower Shawna Sims won a silver medal for Team USA in the 4X at the Jr. World Championships Aug. 10 in Lithuania.

East County
Sports

By Sarasota Christian School
August 15, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : First Day Sarasota Christian School

Sarasota Christian School students were welcomed back Wednesday, Aug. 14, with a red carpet, music in the halls, games and photo ops with Blaze the school mascot. Students settled into their classrooms and participated in team building exercises to strengthen relationships with classmates.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
August 15, 2013

Preparing for the school year

Teachers gear up for back to school with some finishing touches.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
August 15, 2013

Going to the chapel ...

Sarasota resident Ethan Biter proposed to his now-fiance, Molly Klauber, in late June on a private cruise in the Bahamas.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Stephanie Hannum
August 15, 2013

Sarasota taps into its inner diva

Sarasota, as well as local businesses, will be in the spotlight this weekend on E!'s show, 'Total Divas.'

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
August 15, 2013

Branching Out

In her second month as senior center manager at Sarasota Senior Friendship Centers, Jennifer Riesenberger uses her passion for creativity and helping others to broaden seniors' horizons.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 15, 2013

Weather Photo: Sarasota 08/15/13

Pamela Merenghi submitted this photo of a storm off Siesta Key Beach.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 15, 2013

Artistic Excellence

Former competitive gymnast Jason Collins returned to the gym last year and was named the Sarasota Surge's new program director in December after spending 15 years as a professional opera singer.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
August 15, 2013

Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, here I am at: SARASOTA BALLET CHILDREN'S CAMP

Tiny ballerinas pranced around in tutus Aug. 4 to Aug. 9, in preparation for their "Sleeping Beauty" performance in front of their families.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
August 14, 2013

Schools back in session, slow down

Sarasota County Public School students will return to school Monday, Aug 19. Drivers are being asked to be extra conscious of their surroundings when driving in a school zone.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
August 13, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : St. Martha Back to School Bash

Students excitedly bustled in and out of classrooms Tuesday, Aug. 13, at St. Martha Catholic School to get ready for the new school year. Children brought in their supplies, signed up for after school activities, met their new teachers and got their uniforms. They discovered who their new classmates are and some turned in summer homework.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Heather Merriman Saba
August 13, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Bay Rotary Club's Back to School Backpack Event

The Sarasota Bay Rotary held their annual backpack event on Tuesday, August 13 at the Van Wezel.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
August 12, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Ballet Children's Camp

Little ballerinas pranced around in tutus Monday, Aug. 4 to Friday, Aug. 9, in preparation for their performance of 'Sleeping Beauty" for their families.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
August 12, 2013

Perseid meteor shower lights up the world

Humans have been witnessing the Perseid Meteor Shower every August for the past 2,000 years.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Alex Mahadevan
August 12, 2013

County urges Pelican Cove residents to boil water

Sarasota County has issued a boil-water advisory after repairing a water main near Pelican Cove Condominiums over the weekend.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
August 11, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Girls Inc. 'I am More'

One hundred girls modeled self-confidence on the runway today at Sarasota Square Mall for the launch of the 'I am More' marketing campaign and to end the 10-week summer camp. The Community Foundation of Sarasota gave Girls Inc. a $20,000 grant to promote the campaign that focuses on girls self-esteem and self-image.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Heather Merriman Saba
August 11, 2013

SYC's Black & White Ball

Masked and dressed in black and white, members of the Sarasota Yacht Club enjoyed their annual Black and White Ball Saturday, Aug. 10.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Alex Mahadevan
August 9, 2013

FRIDAY FIVE: Celebrities born in Sarasota

Famous rock stars, actors and writers have chosen Sarasota as a retirement destination, but quite a few celebrities hail from the Gulf Coast region 'where urban amenities meet small-town living.'

Sarasota
Neighbors

Heather Merriman Saba
August 9, 2013

Senior Friendship Center Luau

Friends of the Senior Friendship Center enjoyed a luau on Friday, August 9 at the Sarasota Friendship Center

Sarasota
Neighbors

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