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Yaryna Klimchak
May 10, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : 23rd Annual Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business Awards

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce hosted the 23rd Annual Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business Awards Friday, May 10 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota to recognize hard working business people and businesses. Sponsors awarded businesses with plaques for young professional, woman entrepreneur, cultural organization, non - profit organization, international business, young business and small business.

Sarasota
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Rachel S. OHara
May 9, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Southeastern Guide Dogs graduation ceremony

The 218th Southeastern Guide Dogs class graduated Thursday, May 9, at The Van Wezel.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
May 9, 2013

Visit Sarasota County announces Annual National Tourism Week Awards

Visit Sarasota County announced the recipients of the 2013 National Tourism Week Awards Thursday, May 9, at a ceremony breakfast held at Westfield Southgate Mall.

Sarasota
News

Jen Blanco
May 9, 2013

Coastline volleyball team earns national bid

The Coastline 14 Rox Black volleyball team recently earned a national bid to the USA Volleyball Girls Junior Nationals.

East County
Sports

Nick Friedman
May 9, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Mother's Day Tea

Out of Door Academy students joined their mothers Thursday, May 9, for a special Mother's Day teatime. Students presented their moms with gifts and cards before enjoying tea and snacks.

Sarasota
News

Yaryna Klimchak
May 9, 2013

Fishermen angle for the big catch

The water must be still; the motor of the boat at just a hum. The angler must cast directly into the school of fish to catch one of the silver kings of the sea.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 9, 2013

MOMENTS IN TIME

The Observer takes a look back at this week in Sarasota's history.

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Jen Blanco
May 9, 2013

SIDELINES

Crew defends title; Thunder, Cougars fall

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 9, 2013

JUST THE STATS

8 - The combined number of Cardinal Mooney and The Out-of-Door Academy seniors who played their final prep baseball game May 2.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
May 9, 2013

Forge ahead: Jammeria Higdon

Sarasota High senior Jammeria Higdon closed out her prep track-and-field career at the Class 3A State Finals May 3, at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville.

Sarasota
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Jen Blanco
May 9, 2013

Athlete of the Week: Kehtura Merrick

Riverview High senior Kehtura Merrick threw the discus 120 feet, 7 inches to capture the state title at the Class 4A State Finals May 4, at the University of North Florida, in Jacksonville.

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Yaryna Klimchak
May 9, 2013

SCHOOL BOARD

Students at The Gan School at Temple Sinai celebrated Israel's 65th birthday, which was April 16, by taking an imaginary plane ride to Israel.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
May 9, 2013

Teacher Spotlight: Sharon Mitchell

Sarasota Military Academy English teacher Sharon Mitchell goes beyond the basic requirements of teaching her 75 students grammar and reading comprehension - she teaches them to think differently, especially when it comes to poetry.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
May 9, 2013

Weather Photo: CITYSCAPE CANVAS

Linda Blacksher submitted this photo of a sunset from Rivo at Ringling in downtown Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
May 9, 2013

Kindred Spirits: The Romeos

The ROMEOs, or Retired Old Men Eating Out, is a group of widowers, who eat dinner together and support one another at The Glenridge at Palmer Ranch.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
May 9, 2013

Your Neighbor: Eva Schaal

Eva Schaal remembers the night Adolf Hitler came to power.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
May 8, 2013

Bay Haven names new principal

Chad Erickson, of Altoona, Wis., will succeed Betsy Asheim as principal of Bay Haven School of Basics Plus.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
May 8, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: Southside Elementary Annual Variety Show

There was plenty of talent and variety in the Annual Variety Show Tuesday, May 7, at Southside Elementary.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
May 8, 2013

Daughter keeps memories close to her heart

The Observer's 'Memories with Mom' contest winner, Helen Glaser, remembers the bravery and generosity of her mother, Maya Nathan.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 8, 2013

SIDELINES

Braden River High to hold Pirate Bowl; Sports performance testing upcoming

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
May 7, 2013

Sarasota YMCA youth to learn about health careers

Youth will get a chance to explore health career options this summer during a three week Health Career Summer Camp.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
May 6, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Rotary Club Kentucky Derby Party

Members of the Rotary Club of Sarasota Keys Foundation met Saturday, May 4, at the home of Al and Ilene Mirman, for a Kentucky Derby party. Attendees enjoyed hors d'oeuvres, sipped mint juleps and bid in a silent auction before enjoying the race.

Sarasota
News

Nick Friedman
May 5, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Christian Banquet

Sarasota Christian School juniors and seniors dressed in their best formal wear Saturday, May 4, for the Junior and Senior Banquet. Each year, the juniors surprise the seniors by choosing a theme and decorating the school's gymnasium. Students enjoy a meal before the banquet king and queen are named. This year's king and queen were Hunter Drake and Nicole Wittmer.

Sarasota
News

Yaryna Klimchak
May 5, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : Riverview High School Prom

Riverview seniors checked off on one of life's milestones Saturday, May 5 by attending prom at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. Riverview High School held their prom at the Hyatt Regency Hotel for the first time since the ballroom could accommodate the 582 tickets sold. The theme was A Victorian Masquerade and Jaclyn Falconetti was announced prom queen and Alex Auchey prom king.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Yaryna Klimchak
May 4, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Yacht Club Kentucky Derby Party

The Sarasota Yacht Club held their 3rd Annual Kentucky Derby Party Saturday, May 4 to benefit scholarships for the study of Marine Sciences, Marine Engineering and Seamanship and to watch the 139th Kentucky Derby. Approximately 180 guests enjoyed mint juleps, derby appetizers, buffet, desserts, raffles and races. Women wore a variety of creative large hats and men wore colorful suits for the occasion.

Sarasota
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Yaryna Klimchak
May 4, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : Arlington Park Neighborhood Association Picnic

The Arlington Park Neighborhood Association held their annual picnic Saturday, May 4 at Arlington Park to get the community together. Approximately 25 neighbors attended and enjoyed hot dogs, potato salad, baked beans, chips and beverages. Candidate Susan Chapman joined community members for the picnic.

Sarasota
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Yaryna Klimchak
May 3, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : Ashton Elementary World Series

Ashton Elementary 5th graders played the 1992 and 2007 World Series games Friday, May 3 at Twin Lakes to have fun and use the baseball bucks they had been earning throughout the semester. Fifth grade teachers Donna McGarry and Stacy Sanders teamed up to organize the World Series day for the seventh year in a row. The idea started when one of McGarry's classes read 'In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson,' 12 years ago before she came to Ashton Elementary. This year teachers were granted the Edge of Excellence Grant for $500 that they used to purchase t-shirts for approximately 130 fifth graders.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
May 2, 2013

Key to the city

More than 100 community members and leaders, friends and family surprised Paul Thorpe, one of the founding members of the Downtown Association of Sarasota, April 25, at The Gator Club, to show their appreciation and celebrate the strides he's made for Sarasota over the past four decades.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
May 2, 2013

Clean sweep

Roughly 38 volunteers picked up trash Saturday, April 27, on Siesta Key Beach, as part of Keep America Beautiful's Great American Cleanup

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
May 2, 2013

Amateur sculptors carve their niches

The Siesta Key Amateur Sand Sculpture Contest returns for its 41st year.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
May 2, 2013

Sarasota police chief stresses crime prevention

After a rash of four burglaries in the Alta Vista neighborhood, Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino is urging neighborhood residents to use their best judgment and take precautions to avoid being victimized.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
May 2, 2013

Father and son create an appetite for words with book

Barron and Sy Schimberg are donating the money from their children's book, 'Pancakes and Pickles,' to the Miracle League of Manasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
May 2, 2013

HER 'BIG BREAK': Lindsey Bergeon

Sarasota resident and 2004 Riverview High graduate Lindsey Bergeon was one of 12 golfers selected to be on 'Big Break Mexico,' which premieres May 13, on the Golf Channel.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 2, 2013

SIDELINES

Riverview Rams qualify for state meet; ODA track teams post top-11 finishes

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 2, 2013

JUST THE STATS

5 - The number of Sarasota area baseball teams that advanced to the regional tournament, which began May 1.

Sarasota
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Jen Blanco
May 2, 2013

Athlete of the Week: Zack Summerall

Sarasota High sophomore Zack Summerall crossed the finish line in 4:22.09 to win the 1,600-meter run at the Class 3A-Region 3 meet April 25, at Charlotte High.

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