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Loren Mayo
August 27, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Beer Festival

The Sarasota Beer Festival returned Saturday to Robarts Arena and offered attendees samples of more than 100 beers, light bites and live music.

Sarasota
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Rachel S. OHara
August 26, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Vinyasa & Vino

Over 25 people came out Friday, Aug. 26 to participate in Vinyasa & Vino at T. Georgiano's.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 26, 2011

Photos of the Week

A few of the best photos from all Observers this week.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Kurt Schultheis
August 26, 2011

County offers low cost health services

The Sarasota County Health Department will offer free and low cost health services to various locations around the city next month.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 25, 2011

Campers raise money for research

Recently we featured Nicholas Collins, 11, who participated in Florida Studio Theatre's Performing Arts Camp Session III and led the other students in an effort to raise money for cancer research.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Kurt Schultheis
August 25, 2011

Committee spars with police lieutenant

The city's Police Complaints Committee debated with Lt. John LeBlanc over what kinds of reports are necessary for the committee to review.

Siesta Key
News

Kurt Schultheis
August 25, 2011

DID plans sidewalk-widening project

The Downtown Improvement District believes a Main Street sidewalk-widening project will benefit stores and create a more uniform feel to the downtown district.

Sarasota
News

By Kurt Schultheis and Rachel Brown Hackney
August 25, 2011

New school year sees few problems on first day

Except for the minor glitches expected on any opening day of the new school year, the Sarasota County School District reported a generally smooth start Monday.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Amanda Sebastiano
August 25, 2011

Sarasota's young voices unite in song at camp

The Sarasota Young Voices program held a one-week summer camp Aug. 15 to Aug. 19, to prepare for a commemorative concert to be held Sept. 11, at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Loren Mayo and Rachel S. OHara
August 25, 2011

Neighbors: Back to School 2011

First-day-of-school jitters aren't just for the little ones - they happen to moms, dads and the older kids, too.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 25, 2011

Weekly Winner: Hazy Days

Deloris Hammock submitted this sunset photo of Sarasota Bay, with Longboat Key in the distance.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
August 25, 2011

Home & Garden: Reflection perfection

Three years ago, Grant's Gardens started designing the landscaping, paving and lighting along with the lagoon and pool, with the help of Lucas Lagoons, of this Casey Key home.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
August 24, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Chamber After Hours combines with meet the neighbors event

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce held their After Hours event Wednesday, Aug. 24 in conjunction J Wood Realty's 'meet the neighbors' event that included Envy and Bridge Street Bistro.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
August 23, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Pelican Powwow

A group of pelicans enjoyed floating and perching on large concrete blocks in the ocean on Casey Key this morning.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
August 22, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences first day of school

Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences students skipped off to middle school Aug. 22.

Sarasota
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Rachel S. OHara
August 22, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: They're Back!

Those big yellow vehicles are back in action with many of the Sarasota County schools starting back up today after the summer break. Be on the look out for frequent stops and for children getting on and off buses.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
August 20, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Spiral Style Dance Party

The Urban Spiral Dance Company invaded G.WIZ Saturday, Aug. 20 to present a 'Spiral Style Dance Party.' The performers and choreographers taught kids and even a few adults how to hula hoop and break dance.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
August 20, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: La La La Havdalah

Temple Emanu-El held 'La La La Havdalah' Saturday, Aug. 20 at their synagogue. The event included an evening of singing along to great American classics as well as traditional Jewish songs and concluded with homemade desserts and coffee.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
August 20, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: 91st Anniversary Celebration for Women's Equity

Hundreds of women from Sarasota and Manatee counties came out Saturday, Aug. 20 to attend the 91st Anniversary Celebration for Women's Equity at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
August 19, 2011

Local skiers place at national tournament

Three members of the Sarasota Ski a Rees Water Ski Show Team competed and placed at the 37th Division 1 Show Ski National Championship Aug. 12 to Aug. 14 in Janesville, Wis.

Sarasota
Sports

Robin Roy
August 19, 2011

School zones to be heavily patrolled

The Sarasota Police Department and Sarasota County Sheriff's Office will be closely monitoring all school zones on the first day of school - Monday, Aug. 22.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
August 18, 2011

Nurse and patient are all smiles at reunion

Four years ago, Linda and Larry Keefe were walking their dogs in downtown Sarasota when a drunk driver lost control of her vehicle.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
August 18, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: 2011 AYCO Showcase Performance

Participants in the 2011 American Youth Circus Festival showed off their talents Thursday, Aug. 18 during one of the two showcase performances of the week at PAL Sailor Circus Arena. There are 300 participants from all over the country and range in age from 9 to 87. This year's 5-day AYCO Festival also includes 90 different workshops that cover a wide variety of circus talents.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
August 18, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: FST Session III Dress Rehearsal

The campers of Florida Studio Theatre's Performing Arts Camp Session III held an open dress rehearsal for their show "Alone in the Universe" Thursday, Aug. 18 in The Keating Theatre at Florida Studio Theatre.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 18, 2011

PEO honors recipients

Chapter CE of the Philanthropic Educational Organization, PEO, honored three scholarship recipients during its recent luncheon at Marina Jack.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 18, 2011

Mad Crow hosts hairy situation

It was a hairy situation Aug. 11, when Sarasota invaded Mad Crow Brewery for 'Hair of the Dog 2.'

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel Brown Hackney
August 18, 2011

12-year-old raises chickens in backyard

A 12-year-old girl's interest in chickens has taken her from addressing the City Commission to raising hens in her backyard.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Kurt Schultheis
August 18, 2011

Farmers market boasts off-season success

Visitors and locals are supporting the Sarasota Farmers Market in record numbers this summer, thanks to a new marketing campaign put into effect by the market's board of directors.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Amanda Sebastiano
August 18, 2011

Business Observer

Eager Beaver Car Wash wins community award; Carson elected to U.S. Green Building Council; New College recognized in Princeton's top colleges list; Community Foundation awards financial aid; YMCA selected to receive grant for Hispanic program

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
August 18, 2011

Weekly Winner: Watchful Perch

Diane Desmond submitted this sunset photo, taken beneath the John Ringling Causeway.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
August 17, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Sweet Treat

Yogurtology has become one of the "it" places to go for a sweet treat this summer in Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Eddie Kirsch
August 17, 2011

Homes on Siesta Key and Casey Key rank in the top 10

A Siesta Key home ranks No. 1 and a Casey Key home No. 9 on a list compiled by TopTenRealEstateDeals.com.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
August 16, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Vacation Bible School (VIDEO)

This week, Church of Redeemer is holding a fun-filled vacation bible school and campers are dancing in spaghetti!

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
August 16, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Toddler makes friends with Tube Dude

Benita Mayer, 2 1/2, from Frankfurt, Germany, was transfixed Tuesday, Aug. 16 by the Tube Dude outside of Gymmery's Fitness Wear on Main Street.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
August 16, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Rotary Club packs up backpacks

The Sarasota Bay Rotary Club got together Tuesday, Aug. 16 at the Van Wezel to pack over 800 backpacks with school supplies.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
August 15, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: St. Martha Back to School Bash

St. Martha Catholic School today held its first ever Back to School Bash for students, along with an open house for parents.

Sarasota
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