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Rachel S. OHara
September 11, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Remembrance March and Celebration

The Sarasota Firefighters Benevolent Fund held a march from Five Points Park to Payne Park Sunday, Sept. 11. Following the march, there was a Sept. 11 memorial celebration at Payne Park.

Sarasota
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Rachel S. OHara
September 11, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: World Trade Center Memorial and Police Memorial Dedications

A crowd gathered at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, for the dedication of the World Trade Center Memorial and Police Memorial at the Sarasota Police Department.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
September 9, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Imagine School Pep Rally

Imagine School at Palmer Ranch held a pep rally Friday to kick off its first football and volleyball games of the year.

Sarasota
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Mallory Gnaegy
September 9, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: In Rembrance

The city of Sarasota installed flags on the traffic light poles at Main Street intersections in honor of the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
September 9, 2011

Photos of the week

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

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
September 8, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Life Saver Race Car Day

Out-Of-Door Academy fourth-graders built cars out of Life Savers candy for a fun-filled race activity.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
September 8, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: PICTURE PURR-FECT

Ghandi is a tiger cub that lives at the Big Cat Habitat.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Kurt Schultheis
September 8, 2011

City makes call to artists

The city of Sarasota will display works of public art from local artists in the Federal Building.

Sarasota
News

Kurt Schultheis
September 8, 2011

Marina Jack trial could be a year away

A lawsuit filed by Marina Jack that disputes the claim the restaurant owes $1.5 million in back property taxes could take another year to go to trial.

Sarasota
News

Loren Mayo
September 8, 2011

Video: Horses bridge public and law enforcement

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Mounted Patrol is a specialized unit that serves neighborhoods, civic functions, holidays and special events.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

By Rick Wielgorecki
September 8, 2011

Home & Garden: Pick the right plants

Here are some tips about what to look for when you're at the nursery choosing plants for your landscape. As you consider possible purchases, select cultivars with brightly colored leaves and/or flowers.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
September 8, 2011

Auditions prepare student for role as filmmaker

Jessica Knight, a senior studying digital filmmaking at Ringling College of Art and Design, is currently holding auditions for her thesis film, "A Fair Exchange."

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
September 8, 2011

Weekly Winner: Majestic Moment

Bruce Lehman submitted this sunset photo, taken near the CÃ d'Zan mansion in Sarasota.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
September 7, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: East Meets West Chambers of Commerce

Local Chambers of Commerce gathered at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium for a fun networking event.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
September 7, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Triumph Over Tragedy event at USFSM

The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee honored the 10th anniversary of 9/11 with a program called Triumph over Tragedy: Remembering 9/11 a Decade Later, Wednesday, Sept. 7, inside Selby Auditorium.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Kurt Schultheis
September 7, 2011

Summer youth programs questioned

An audit of the Newtown Summer Youth Program has prompted a criminal investigation and will lead to increased oversight from city staff.

Sarasota
News

Robin Hartill
September 7, 2011

9/11 Looking Back: Daniel Hoffe

Daniel Hoffe was attending a training program in the South Tower of the World Trade Centers when the Sept. 11 attacks occurred.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
September 7, 2011

9/11: Your memories

We asked you to submit your memory of where you were for 9/11. Here is what you sent.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
September 6, 2011

Photo of the Day: Ringling in the Rain

With hurricane season in full force, daily thunderstorms and bouts of rain are becoming a common occurrence in both Sarasota and Manatee counties. The Ringling Bridge is almost difficult to make out from Centennial Park during a storm Tuesday afternoon.

Sarasota
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Rachel Brown Hackney
September 6, 2011

Gulf Gate Library project could be moved up

In response to concerns voiced Tuesday by Sarasota County Commission Chairwoman Nora Patterson, county staff will examine ways to accelerate the construction of the new Gulf Gate Library. The project is set to start in Fiscal Year 2015.

Sarasota
News

Rachel S. OHara
September 3, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: 65th Labor Day Regatta BBQ

The Sarasota Sailing Squadron held a BBQ for the competitors and the spectators on Saturday with many members helping to cook, clean and sell at the BBQ.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
September 2, 2011

Celebrity bartenders serve drinks for good cause

Tonight's Guest Bartender Summer Showdown at Shamrock Pub will benefit Goodwill Industries Manasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
September 1, 2011

Queen of wreaths preps for auction

We recently spotted artist Marcy Chapman surrounded by a sea of wreaths on the floor of the art room at The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
September 1, 2011

Welcome to the world, Jett

Kimberly Manooshian gave birth to her second son Thursday, July 7, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Jett Nicholas Manooshian weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces. Manooshian and her husband, George, say that Jett's older brother, Zackary, is proud of his baby brother.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
September 1, 2011

Sarasota Observer announces staff additions

Taking over as Sarasota Observer City Editor is someone extremely familiar with the position - former Longboat Observer City Editor Kurt Schultheis.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Kurt Schultheis
September 1, 2011

City mulls interactive wayfinding system

A Delray Beach-based mobile media company is proposing to install a free downtown Wi-Fi system in exchange for its purchase of new interactive wayfinding signs or kiosks.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
September 1, 2011

Neighbors: Nicoleen de Klerk

From South Africa, this childcare specialist hands out hugs and kisses like they're going out of style.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Kurt Schultheis
September 1, 2011

SMA reports homeless feedings progress

The Sarasota Ministerial Association is identifying organizations that feed the homeless in Selby Five Points Park so they can be involved in discussions on how best to resolve concerns.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
September 1, 2011

PHOTO SPECIAL: Labor Intensive

In honor of the upcoming Labor Day holiday, we asked local laborers from Sarasota and Siesta Key to share what they love most about their jobs.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
September 1, 2011

Weekly Winner: Scarlet Sensation

Shirley Maranda submitted this sunset photo, taken near Marina Jack, in downtown Sarasota.

Sarasota
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Rachel S. OHara
August 31, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Southside celebrates summer reading with ice cream

There were 66 Southside Elementary students who turned in their reading logs and enjoyed an ice cream social Wednesday, Aug. 31 inside the cafeteria.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Eddie Kirsch
August 31, 2011

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office maps out crime

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office's website offers a mapping tool that lays out crime in Sarasota.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
August 31, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: In the jailhouse now!

Emily Walsh was "arrested" and taken to the Muscular Dystrophy Association's Lock-Up fundraiser, which runs until 3 p.m. today, at Michael's On East. Her bail is set at $3,200.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
August 30, 2011

Obituary: Marie Barr

Marie Barr, of Sarasota, and formerly of Highland Park, Ill., and Bennington, Vt., died Aug. 28. She was 88.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
August 29, 2011

Photo of the Day: Paddling along

Simon and Susan Gaunt from Seattle hooked up with the Sarasota Paddleboard Company and went on a two-hour paddleboarding adventure that ended at Bird Key Park.

Sarasota
Neighbors

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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