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Sarasota | Neighbors

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  • Loren Mayo
  • March 4, 2010
Students and their families celebrate at Purim carnival

The Temple Beth Sholom School held its annual Purim family carnival Feb. 28. Purim is a festive Jewish holiday that celebrates Queen Esther's heroic efforts in saving the Jews during ancient times.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 4, 2010
World War II B-25 bomber offers flights for locals

Come and fly with Lt. Col. Richard E. Cole and the crew of Panchito, the B-25J Mitchell twin-engine bomber made famous during the Doolittle Tokyo Raid April 18, 1942, when the first bombs were dropped on Japan during World War II.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • March 4, 2010
Blackburn Point Park begins to take shape

After two years, Sarasota County is moving closer to beginning construction on the additional 11 acres of land it intends to combine with Blackburn Point Parks's original five acres.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 3, 2010
Chocoholics unite to devour chocolate creations

Chocolate lovers are invited to attend the biggest bash of chocolate this Sunday at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 3, 2010
SYC to begin moving into its new clubhouse

The yacht club could begin the move as early as March 4. The final touches for the facility will be finished in April.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 25, 2010
Pines residents celebrate a century

Pines of Sarasota residents who have marked their 100th birthday gathered for a tea party with their families and members of the community Friday, Feb. 19, at the Veranda Skilled Nursing Facility.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 25, 2010
Asian culture fest features lion dance

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens will hosts its fifth annual Asian Cultural Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 27 and Feb. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 25, 2010
Columbia alumni trek to Circus Sarasota's Big Top

The Columbia University Alumni Club of Sarasota hosted its first group outing to Circus Sarasota Saturday, Feb. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 25, 2010
Cardinal Mooney students take top prizes at contest

The Bay Breeze Rotary Club of Sarasota recently invited four Cardinal Mooney High School Advanced Placement Literature students to participate in the Rotary International Four-Way Speech Contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 25, 2010
Bioterrorism drill tests hospitals' preparedness

Local hospitals and public-health officials tested their ability to respond to a bioterrorist attack involving deliberate and widespread salmonella poisoning in Sarasota County Friday, Feb. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 25, 2010
SWEET GIG: Knit, stitch and hook

A Good Yarn is Sarasota's newest creative venue perfect for everything knitting-related.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 25, 2010
Broomstick battle

Mother-and-daughter Laura Zalkin and Alex Zalkin challenged one another to a good witch/bad witch duel out on the dance floor at Temple Emanu-El's Purim Masquerade Ball Saturday, Feb. 20, at the temple. For the story and more photos, see page 11.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 25, 2010
SSAS launches Web site for Haiti relief effort

Starting this week, David Carr, art director for Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences, will announce to students a fundraising Web site to help Haiti's earthquake victims.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 18, 2010
Firefighters step up for healthy hearts

In support of the American Heart Association's "Go Red for Women" movement, the Sarasota Firefighters Benevolent Fund held a firefighter relay race to the top of Plymouth Harbor Saturday, Feb. 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 18, 2010
Pre-preview party goes off like a dream

DreamWorks animators previewed their latest film, "How to Train Your Dragon," at a scholarship fundraiser Feb. 13, at Ringling College of Art and Design.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 18, 2010
Sarasota Military cadets love to horse around

A few weeks ago, Sarasota Military Academy cadets were desperately gripping the saddle horns while they rode four-legged animals weighing in at nearly 1,000 pounds.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 18, 2010
Michael's earns some bragging rights

Michael's On East is one of just 17 restaurants throughout the United States - and one of only two restaurants in Florida - to receive a Four Diamond Award for more than 20 consecutive years.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 16, 2010
St. Thomas More women get fashion fix

Dillard's garbs the St. Thomas More Women's Club in elegant style.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 15, 2010
Boys and Girls Clubs celebrate 40th anniversary at circus

This year marks the 40-year milestone of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 13, 2010
'Stupid Cupid' party all fun, no fuss

Junior League held its annual "Stupid Cupid" Valentine's Day party at Libby's.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 11, 2010
From the heart

We asked elementary-school students from Bay Haven School of Basics Plus and Ashton Elementary to tell us their favorite Valentine's Day activities and divulge their favorite holiday treats.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 11, 2010
Battle of the lips

It was Elise Lipoff versus Laura Lipps at the second annual Burns Square Chili Cook-off Feb. 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 11, 2010
Youth group gives it all they've got

The St. Thomas More Youth Group combined its annual lock-in retreat, held Jan. 30 to Jan. 31, at the church, with its Valentine's Day fundraiser into a weekend bash called "Indulgence Weekend."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 11, 2010
'ArtZGirls' announce youthful art exhibit

The Zonta Club of Sarasota announced a youth art exhibit and sale that will benefit Girls Inc. and the Zonta Fund for Women.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 11, 2010
Pennies for Port-au-Prince

Every penny helps. After holding a penny drive for Haiti that lasted just more than one week, The Out-Of-Door Academy Lower School Student Council collected $1,110.43.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 11, 2010
Media on Main shows off its worldly goods

With the opening date tentatively scheduled for Feb. 16, computer geeks and crepe aficionados will soon be able to get their fix at the same time. Media on Main and Cafe Palm co-owners Tony Driscoll and Ralph Perna opened the store for a few hours during Bentley's Mulsanne on Main unveiling event Feb. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2010
'ArtZGirls' announce youthful art exhibit

The Zonta Club of Sarasota announced a youth art exhibit and sale that will benefit Girls Inc. and the Zonta Fund for Women.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 9, 2010
Mary Lou Johnson exhibit opening snaps up a crowd

Approximately 300 people photographer Mary Lou Johnson's exhibit opening at Plymouth Harbor.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 8, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Chili Cook-off

The Burns Square Merchants Association held its second annual Chili Cook-off Saturday, Feb. 6, in the courtyard of Galileo Ristorante. We asked chefs at the event to dish on their secret ingredients.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 4, 2010
OSU alumni challenge Pines' residents to grudge match

The Ohio State University Alumni Club of Sarasota-Manatee faced-off against Pines of Sarasota residents at the second annual balloon volleyball match.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 4, 2010
Seasonal sandwich sign stands out

Jimmy John's is the gift that keeps on giving.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 4, 2010
SWEET GIG: The art of bonsai

Former master gardener Julie Trigg spends her days digging up future bonsai tree champions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 4, 2010
Oh my gaudy

Of all the ostentatious items that make their rounds at antique shows, this Louis Vuitton toilet seat takes the cake - and disposes of it, too.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 4, 2010
Get pumped for event

The Go Red for Women movement is asking communities nationwide to show their support for women and the fight against heart disease - the leading cause of death among women - by dressing in red.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 4, 2010
Fish camp now in session

If boiled peanuts, pickled shrimp and buttermilk fried chicken tickle your fancy, head over to Owen's Fish Camp today for the fish shack's first day of business.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 4, 2010
Fairy godmothers wanted

Every girl should attend her prom dressed like a princess.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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