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Rachel S. OHara
August 15, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Yoga in the Gardens

Nancy Zampella leads her class in a variety of yoga poses Monday, Aug. 15 on the back porch of the Mansion at Selby Gardens. The next round of classes will begin Sept. 12. For more information go to www.selby.org.

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Rachel S. OHara
August 13, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Ballet Summer Intensive performance

The second summer session of the Sarasota Ballet's intensive program concluded with a performance Saturday, Aug. 13, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

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Rachel S. OHara
August 13, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Passing of the torch for Sarasota Blues Fest

Barbara Strauss passed the Sarasota Blues Festival torch to ExtremeTix and Three Zebras Saturday, Aug. 13, during the Kick Off Party at the Gator Club. Also, five bands had a battle of the bands to see who would be the opening act for this year's Sarasota Blues Festival.

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Rachel S. OHara
August 12, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Friday Fest

The Van Wezel's monthly Friday Fest featured One Night Rodeo, the country band that recently won the Great American Country and Music Nation's Next GAC Star competition. There was also a special presentation by the local flash mob group.

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Loren Mayo
August 12, 2011

Selby Children's library to close during remodel project

The Children's Library at Selby Public Library will close temporarily from Aug. 19 through Sept. 2.

Sarasota
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Rachel S. OHara
August 12, 2011

Every Child, Inc. holds school supply drive

Every Child, Inc. will be collecting school supplies and monetary donations until 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, at Minuteman Press on the corner of Fruitville Road and Lime Avenue.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
August 12, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: LECOM Future Physicians in Fashion

Students at LECOM (Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine) walked the runway at Saks Fifth Avenue.

East County
Schools

Rachel S. OHara
August 12, 2011

VIDEO: Flash Mob at Friday Fest

Have you ever witnessed a Flash Mob? Those who attended Friday Fest on Friday, Aug. 12 did. Check out this video of the Flash Mob done by Take Stock in Children of Sarasota County and Wilson's Dancesport.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
August 11, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Hair of the Dog 2

"Hair of the Dog 2," held at Mad Crow, featured a fashion show, Japanese palm reading, brow waxing, glitter tattoos and a most outrageous hair style contest.

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Loren Mayo
August 11, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Twice as nice

These girls love hula hooping so much they were able to incorporate it into their job as sign shakers at Cash for Gold and get a workout and tan at the same time.

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Observer Staff
August 11, 2011

Johnson selected for YMCA award

Former Sen. Bob Johnson was selected as the 2012 YMCA First Citizen.

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Observer Staff
August 11, 2011

DWB to hold grand re-opening event

Designing Women Boutique is holding an official grand re-opening 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 15

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Observer Staff
August 11, 2011

Non-profit launches diaper drive

The Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota County Inc., a non-profit with a goal to improve the health and well-being of pregnant women, infants and young children, is collecting diapers.

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Observer Staff
August 11, 2011

Sarasota Council welcomes new board members in its 33rd year

Donald Kayton, of Longboat Key, was elected as the new board president of the Literacy Council of Sarasota.

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Observer Staff
August 11, 2011

Sarasota Crew team rows its way to multiple golden victories

In July, Sarasota Crew traveled to Indianapolis to participate in the U.S. Club National Championships and brought home four gold medals and one bronze medal.

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Kurt Schultheis
August 11, 2011

Association acts as homeless feedings facilitator

The Sarasota Ministerial Association will work this fall to hold discussions with all groups involved in the controversial homeless feedings issue at Selby Five Points Park.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
August 11, 2011

Florida Studio Theatre camper passionate about pink

Nicholas Collins' heartfelt idea convinced his fellow FST summer campers to sport pink T-shirts for their recital to be held 5 p.m. Aug. 18, at Florida Studio Theatre.

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Rachel S. OHara
August 11, 2011

Sarasota garden captures zen feeling

This home on Bay Shore Road features landscaping with natural, zen-like touches and architectural nuances. In the front yard, there are two standout trees: a silk floss tree and a gumbo-limbo tree surrounded by white crinum lilies.

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Loren Mayo
August 11, 2011

Neighbors: Jo Rita Stevens

There's not much than can slow Jo Rita Stevens down.

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Observer Staff
August 11, 2011

Weekly Winner: Rising Rowers

Arlene Fortsch submitted this sunrise photo taken on Siesta Key overlooking Little Sarasota Bay.

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Loren Mayo
August 10, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: R.O.C.K. Scholarship Recipient College Send-Off Luncheon

Reaching Out to Cancer Kids -- R.O.C.K. -- held a college send-off luncheon for its scholarship recipients at Columbia Restaurant.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
August 10, 2011

VIDEO: BEHIND THE SCENES - SRQ Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport

We take you behind the scenes at the SRQ Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. Look for the story in this week's edition of the Sarasota Observer.

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Rachel S. OHara
August 10, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Strolling in the rain

Lisa Knopp walks under the protection of an umbrella while her daughter, Grace, 11, enjoys walking in the cool rain drops Wednesday, August 10 down Main Street.

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Rachel S. OHara
August 9, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Splish, Splash

A common moorhen enjoyed cooling off Tuesday, August 9 in the pond next to the tennis courts at Payne Park. Many different types of birds have found food, water and camaraderie in the ponds over in Payne Park.

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Eddie Kirsch
August 9, 2011

Sarasota Ballet School gives final summer performance

The performance includes classic and original works taught by company principals, Octavio Martin and Kate Honea, Sarasota Ballet faculty and others.

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Rachel S. OHara
August 6, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Slam

The 2011 Sarasota Slam was a huge success this past week with the final weighing in of the fish caught taking place Saturday, August 6 at Marina Jack's.

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Rachel S. OHara
August 6, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Scallopalooza

Many local community members as well as Sarasota Yacht Club members came out Saturday, August 6 to attend Scallopalooza at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The evening included a cocktail hour, dinner and a silent auction to raise money for the Sarasota Bay Watch's scallop restoration project.

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Loren Mayo
August 5, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Kiwanis, Rotary joint meeting

The Downtown Sarasota Kiwanis Club today held a joint meeting with the Rotary Club of Sarasota at Broadway Bar.

Sarasota
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Rachel S. OHara
August 5, 2011

Weekend Best Bet: Florida State DanceSport Championships

Head over to the Ritz Carlton, Sarasota this weekend to see some amazing dance moves.

Sarasota
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Robin Roy
August 4, 2011

Egret addicted to fast food?

The same cattle egret has been visiting a McDonald's restaurant for more than a year, because customers were regularly feeding it. Now wildlife officials are warning people that an unnatural diet could harm the bird.

Sarasota
News

Amanda Sebastiano
August 4, 2011

Sarasota teen helps youth get involved

Sarah Moore, a 17-year-old senior this fall in Riverview High's International Baccalaureate Program, created a website for teens who want to volunteer.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
August 4, 2011

Weekly Winner: Double Vision

Neal Adams submitted this sunset photo of Sarasota Bay.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
August 3, 2011

Urfer Family Park nominated for 'America's Favorite Park'

Sarasota's Urfer Family Park could win a $100,000 grant.

Sarasota
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Rachel S. OHara
August 3, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Florida State DanceSport Championships

Ballroom dancers from around the state of Florida came out to show off their stuff Wednesday, August 3 in the ballroom of the Ritz Carlton Sarasota for the Florida State DanceSport Championships.

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By Jorge Blanco
August 3, 2011

The Castaway

This week's Castaway cartoon.

Sarasota
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Rachel S. OHara
August 2, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Sky High

The Payne Park Skate Park in downtown Sarasota is a great place to hang out with friends and get some practice time on either your skateboard or scooter.

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