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By George Rauch
July 14, 2011

Market Watch: Debt causes direction of market to stay questionable

Right now, even though the market has sold off recently, we remain in what is technically called a bull market. Under current economic circumstances, it's amazing the market is not at half of its current value of 12,250 points.

Sarasota
Opinion

Observer Staff
July 14, 2011

Weekly Winner: Keeping Watch

Tom Norton submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
July 13, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Prime Time

Sarasota chamber members enjoyed an evening of mingling, meeting and munching Wednesday, July 13 during the Sarasota Prime Time event presented by The University of South Florida - Sarasota Manatee at the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
July 13, 2011

Observers launch new eEditions

Trying to go green? Or, are you simply too anxious to wait for your favorite news about You, Your Neighbors, Your Neighborhood to arrive on your doorstep?

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
July 9, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Dig The Beach!

The Siesta Key Gulf Open, part of the Dig the Beach volleyball series, took place Saturday, July 9 and Sunday, July 10 on Siesta Key Public Beach. The weekend had 325 teams sign up to play in all of the different divisions including Open, AAA, AA, A, BB, B, co-ed and juniors.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
July 8, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Mattison's Chef Camp

Campers at Mattison's Forty-One put their chef skills to work Friday, July 8, when they prepared a graduation lunch sampling for their families and friends.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
July 8, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: "Follow That Line!" art camp

Young artists enjoyed learning more about lines and their importance in art during the 'Follow That Line' summer class during the week of July 5 - 8 at the Art and Photography Studio of Colleen Cassidy.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
July 7, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Players Theatre summer camp

Students enrolled at the Players Theatre summer camp learned everything from grammar and science to economics and history while rehearsing for 'Schoolhouse Rock!' last week.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
July 7, 2011

Weekly Winner: Cloud Vision

Laurie Zak submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jorge Blanco
July 6, 2011

The Castway

This week's Castaway

East County
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
July 4, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Tropical Fourth of July Celebration

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens celebrated Independence Day with an all-American barbecue, family activities and music.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
July 4, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Fireworks

Siesta Key Public Beach was packed to the max for the annual fireworks extravaganza.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
July 4, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Bayfront Fireworks

The annual Bayfront Firework Spectacular lit up the night sky around 9 p.m. Monday, July 4 with fireworks going off over the Sarasota Bay. Many people viewed the fireworks display from Bayfront Park, Island Park, along Tamiami Trail and even out on boats in the Bay.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
July 4, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: SYC celebrate the Fourth

Members and guests of the Sarasota Yacht Club celebrated the Fourth with poolside fun with music by RPM. Later in the day there was an all-American buffet dinner and an evening of dancing with music provided by soulRcoaster.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
July 2, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Shrimp & Lobster Fest

Sarasota Farmers Market held its first ever Shrimp and Lobster Festival from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 2, in the parking lot on State Street. The two main vendors under the tent were Maggie's Seafood, Annalida's and Boothbay Harbor Lobster Direct. Part of the proceeds from the event went to the GAP School.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
June 30, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Suncoast Grand Prix Boat Parade

Thousands attended the 2011 Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Boat Parade Thursday, June 30, on Main Street.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
June 30, 2011

Weekly Winner: New Beginning

Charles Neubauer submitted this sunrise photo, taken at City Island, in downtown Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

By Jorge Blanco
June 29, 2011

The Castaway

Here is this week's The Castaway.

East County
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
June 28, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Face lift

Awnings are being installed on Cafe Epicure/Jolly today.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
June 26, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: SYC Family Day

Sarasota Yacht Club rounded up families Sunday to join in fun activities such as ping pong and swimming.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
June 25, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Girls Inc teams up with downtown shops

Five stores on Main Street helped to support Girls Inc. by allowing the girls to sell their crafts like flips flops, purses and bumble bee pins. The stores also gave 10% of all purchases made that day to help support "Girls Inc.Credible", a summer camp fashion club that focuses on inner beauty, self esteem and healthy body image.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
June 24, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Pop Rocks

Sarasota got its groove on Friday at Veronica Pastore's "Pop Rocks" birthday bash, held at The Loft.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
June 24, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Drama Kids gets very "mysterious"

This year's Drama Kids Playhouse theater camp was focused on writing, creating and performing their very own mystery plays. There were five plays and each play was created around five different things the campers picked out of a bag: a plot, a location, a specific character, a conflict and an emotion. The plays were performed at the First Congregational United Church of Christ.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
June 23, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Saks Summer Skin Care Soiree

University Park Dermatology and Med Spa teamed up to bring community awareness of skin health, from skin cancer detection to skin care health and beauty. The event was held at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
June 23, 2011

WEEKLY WINNER: Ambient Lighting

Carolann Cahill submitted this sunrise photo, taken at City Island, in downtown Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
June 22, 2011

CAMP SPOTLIGHT: SYC Summer Camp (VIDEO)

Sarasota Yacht Club campers today learned how to bait a hook, cast a line and reel in fish.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

By Jorge Blanco
June 22, 2011

The Castaway

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
June 19, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Father's Day Brunch at the Oaks Club

Fathers gathered with their families at the Father's Day Brunch Sunday, June 19 at the Oaks Club.

Sarasota
News

Loren Mayo
June 17, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: SPEAKEASY

The Friends of Selby Library held a casual friend-raising fundraiser to benefit the library's new Teen Center.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
June 17, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Friday Fest on the Bay

Local dance band Big Night Out opened the 10th annual Friday Fest on the Bay with Latin dance rhythms.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
June 17, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: YPG conference wrap-party

Young professionals enjoyed "Young Professionals Day" by attending the YPG Annual Conference/SUM+ June 17, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota. Following the conference, the attendees enjoyed themselves at a wrap-party at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota's Boathouse.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
June 17, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Recital Day

The Sarasota Ballet is holding two week-long mini-camps for children.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
June 16, 2011

WEEKLY WINNER: First Flight

T. Guy Spencer submitted this sunrise photo, taken in Palmer Ranch in South Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
June 15, 2011

'The Castaway' is 'rescued' at The Observer

Most folks know artist Jorge Blanco for his bright, geometric sculptures around Sarasota. But, back in his hometown of Caracas, Venezuela, Blanco is famous for his poetic comic strip, "The Castaway."

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Rachel S. OHara
June 15, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: AJC's Lunch & Lecture with Ari M. Gordon

AJC's third annual summer Lunch & Learn Lecture series began Wednesday, June 15 at Michael's on East with guest speaker Ari M. Gordon.

Sarasota
News

Loren Mayo
June 15, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Sudsy shenanigans

While we didn't catch anyone bathing in the fountain at Selby Five Points Park, there were certainly a lot of bubbles still lingering from last night's soap-pouring mischief.

Sarasota
Neighbors

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