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Loren Mayo
June 13, 2012

Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, here I am at camp: SUPER SCIENCE CAMP (VIDEO)

It's Tuesday, June 12: Day two of Out-Of-Door Academy's Super Science Summer Camp with marine science teacher Lisa Cheney.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
June 12, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: CONA Candidate Forum meeting

The June CONA meeting invited the public to come and ask questions of the candidates up for Sarasota County Commission seats this Fall, Monday, June 11, at the Sarasota Garden Club.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
June 11, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Ballet Luncheon

The Sarasota Ballet today held a luncheon and business meeting at Michael's On East.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
June 11, 2012

TODAY: Stinky flower in bloom

Seymour the Corpse Flower is in bloom today at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
June 10, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Friday Fest

The first Friday Fest of the season featured musical guests Yesterdaze.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
June 10, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Poker Tournament

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce partnered with the Sarasota Kennel Club for the first time in order to host the 2012 Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Poker Tournament, Thursday, June 7, at the Sarasota Kennel Club. The proceeds directly benefited the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce and its efforts to host the 4th of July Community Fireworks Celebration at Siesta Beach.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
June 8, 2012

Argus Foundation "Meet the Minds" luncheon featuring Gov. Rick Scott (VIDEO)

Gov. Rick Scott addressed the economy, elections and education during The Argus Foundation's "Meet the Minds" luncheon today, at Longboat Key Club and Resort.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
June 8, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Glenridge Carroll Center Reopening

Residents of the Glenridge gathered for the grand reopening ceremony of the newly renovated Carroll Center Wednesday, June 6. The $6.4-million project, which took a little longer than a year, added two new wings to the facility. After a presentation by CEO Charles Tirrell, residents enjoyed hors d'oeuvres and wine.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
June 8, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club Luncheon

The Tiger Bay Club met for its monthly luncheon Thursday, June 7 at Michael's on East. Attendees socialized before enjoying lunch and hearing a discussion about public pensions from speakers Dr. David Matkin, James Linn, Jim Brantley and moderator Nora Patterson.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
June 7, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Opera Guild Summer Salon

The Sarasota Opera Guild held its Summer Salon Series featuring musicians Gil Katz and Nadine Trudel Thursday, at Sarasota Yacht Club.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Alex Mahadevan
June 7, 2012

Public hears SHS renovation options

Stakeholders in the Sarasota High School renovation project yesterday saw initial renderings and shared opinions at the first of two design charrettes.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
June 7, 2012

Students collect box tops for money

First-grade students at Phillippi Shores Elementary won the grand prize in the Box Top Traveling Trophy contest for collecting 2,445 box tops during the course of the school year.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
June 7, 2012

Fanny Brice visits Kobernick House

Marya Grandy, who plays the lead inÂ "Fanny Brice"Â at the Asolo Repertory Theatre, visited residents at the Kobernick House last week with her accompanist, Ian Weinberger, and performed "Second Hand Rose."

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
June 7, 2012

Neighbors: Jill Ross

Jill Ross is a certified therapeutic recreation specialist who uses her background in theater, arts and puppetry to brighten the lives of Sarasota Bay Club residents.

Sarasota
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Adam Hughes
June 7, 2012

Three-bedroom Siesta Cove home sells for $975,000

The following residential real-estate transactions took place between May 21 and May 25. A home in Siesta Cove tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Observer Staff
June 7, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Chap Percival submitted this photo of the sun halo Monday, June 4, taken on the Pine View School campus.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
June 7, 2012

Observer Team Spotlight

This week's Observer Team Spotlight is Daniel Prewett.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
June 7, 2012

Athlete of the Week: Julie Forbes

Julie Forbes has had a love of being out on the water since she was an infant. As a child, she accompanied her parents while they raced their sailboat on the Long Island Sound.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
June 6, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Children's Day at Phillippi Farmhouse Market

The Phillippi Farmhouse Market celebrated the beginning of summer with a Children's Day from 9 am to 2 pm, Wednesday, June 6. There were a variety of free activities including face painting, arts and crafts, games, live music and a watermelon seed-spitting contest

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
June 5, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce put the spotlight on Sarasota's standout small business Tuesday, June 5, at the 22nd Annual Frank G. Berlin Sr. Small Business of the Year Awards. Area business owners and attendees filled the conference room of the Hyatt Regency, where master of ceremonies and owner of McCurdy's Comedy Theatre Les McCurdy introduced the finalists and kept the audience laughing. This year's Small Business of the Year Award winner was Critical Care and Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota.

Sarasota
News

Nick Friedman
June 4, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High School Graduation Ceremony

Sarasota High School sent its 2012 graduating class off with a ceremony on its football field Saturday, June 2. Friends and family filled the stands as students took the field to receive their diplomas.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
June 4, 2012

IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Becky Schultes

Sarasota resident Becky Schultes is the owner of Sweet Teeth Cake Pops and Bites. Get her recipe for cake pops in our 'In the Kitchen' feature.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
June 4, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: 25th annual National Cancer Survivors Day

Cancer survivors, along with their friends and families, attended the 25th annual National Cancer Survivors Day Sunday, June 3, at Michael's On East. The theme for the event was 'Celebrate the Music of Life.'

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
June 4, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Joyful Noise Music Festival

Local artists and performers collaborated Saturday, June 2, to perform a free concert to benefit Second Chance Last Opportunity, a community nonprofit dedicated to serving at-risk teens and families. The first president of the Rock-and-Roll Hall of Fame and current president of Ringling College, Larry Thompson and his wife Pat hosted the Joyful Noise Music Festival.

Sarasota
News

Nick Friedman
June 4, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Suncoast Polytechnical High School Graduation Ceremony

The first graduating class of Suncoast Polytechnical High School celebrated its graduation ceremony Friday, June 1, at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. After opening in 2008, the technology magnet school's first ceremony saw 127 students earn diplomas. Seniors Christopher Brantley and Ellie Koval delivered the commencement speeches.

Sarasota
News

Rachel S. OHara
June 4, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Pineview Graduation

The Pineview Class of 2012 graduated, Sunday, June 3, at Van Wezel.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
June 4, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview Graduation

The Riverview High School Class of 2012 graduated from Robarts Arena, Saturday, June 2.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
June 4, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High School Graduation

Booker High School's Class of 2012 graduated, Saturday, June 2, at Robarts Arena.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
May 31, 2012

Ringling Picnic packs its bags

Foodies who want to enjoy some curbside cuisine at Sarasota's Ringling Picnic Food Court only have one day left before the food trucks pack up and roll out for the summer.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
May 31, 2012

Athlete of the Week: Anna Phillips

Anna Phillips, 15, has been involved in Sarasota Aquatic Synchronized Swimming at the YMCA (SASSY) since she was in the sixth grade.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 31, 2012

Observer Team Spotlight

Enjoy this week's Observer Team Spotlight, featuring Donald Seelley.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Adam Hughes
May 31, 2012

Royal Palm Harbor home sells for $935,000

A home in Royal Palm Harbor tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Edith Mehiel, Sarasota, sold her home at 1240 Northport Drive to Jill Taffet and Janine Gevas, Sarasota, for $935,000.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Nick Friedman
May 31, 2012

Neighbors: Eric Piazza

Software developer Eric Piazza's new app allows sporty - and competitive - friends to connect from anywhere in a virtual running club.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
May 31, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Jared Serfozo submitted this photo, taken behind the Sarasota Courthouse looking east.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
May 29, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy Party

Mary Lee, owner of the Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy, hosted a party to celebrate the end of season, Saturday, May 26. Guests were invited to dress whimsically and enjoy the art, food and company of other attendees, who joined in the whimsical spirit of the party. Jimi Gee provided live guitar music for the event.

Sarasota
News

Rachel S. OHara
May 29, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Memorial Day parade and ceremony

The downtown Sarasota Memorial Day parade and ceremony took place, Monday, May 28. The theme for this year's parade was 'A Nation Forever Grateful'.

Sarasota
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