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Stephanie Hannum
January 13, 2015

Sarasota on the social map

The New York Social Diary discovers Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Amanda Morales
January 12, 2015

PHOTO GALLERY: Charles Krauthammer Town Hall lecture luncheon

Guests met for a luncheon with Charles Krauthammer following the kickoff to the Ringling College Library Association 2015 Town Hall lecture series at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

Sarasota
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Amanda Morales
January 11, 2015

PHOTO GALLERY: Monday Mixer Quality Boats

Members of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce celebrated the remodeling of Quality Boats with a Monday Mixer on Jan. 12.

Sarasota
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Kristen Herhold
January 11, 2015

PHOTO GALLERY: Circus Ring of Fame Inductions

The 28th annual Circus Ring of Fame Inductions was held on Jan. 11 at St. Armands Circle. The ceremony honored those who have been monumental in the circus industry, and award recipients were H.S.H. the Prince Rainier III of Monaco, the Del Moral Troupe, Fred Pfening, Jr., Miguel Vazquez and Jacqueline Zerbini.

Longboat Key
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Amanda Morales
January 10, 2015

PHOTO GALLERY: 17th annual Thunder by the Bay

Engines purred and live music boomed in Downtown Sarasota for the 17th annual Thunder by the Bay motorcycle festival this weekend.

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Amanda Morales
January 10, 2015

PHOTO GALLERY: 7th annual Jewish Food Festival

The pastrami was piled high and the knishes were fresh for the 7th annual Jewish Food Festival Sunday, Jan.11 at Temple Sinai.

Sarasota
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Amanda Morales
January 9, 2015

PHOTO GALLERY: 2nd annual Andrew Monroe Memorial 5K

Friends and former teammates supported a late friend with the 2nd annual Andrew Monroe Memorial 5K Walk/Run Saturday, Jan. 10 at Siesta Beach. Proceeds benefit the scholarship that was created in Monroe's name after he was killed in a car accident in 2011.

Sarasota
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Amanda Morales
January 8, 2015

PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Women's Club of Sarasota

The ladies of the Republican Women's Club of Sarasota met for a luncheon meeting Friday, Jan. 9 at Michael's on East.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Amanda Morales
January 7, 2015

WEEKEND BEST BET:Thunder by the Bay

Motorcycle festival will takeover downtown Sarasota for the weekend

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
January 7, 2015

Weather: Sarasota

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Sarasota
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Amanda Morales
January 7, 2015

Making a connection

If you build it, they will come. For two hours each month, children and their families can spend time building and taking apart their creations as part of the Lego Club at Selby Public Library.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
January 7, 2015

Lost and found: a toy story

In December 2013, the Fagerberg family traveled from Sweden to Sarasota for vacation.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Amanda Morales
January 6, 2015

SPARCC names new president and CEO

Director of Community Awareness Jessica Hays steps up to fill the role of new president and CEO for SPARCC.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Amanda Morales
January 5, 2015

Neil deGrasse Tyson among Town Hall speakers

Tickets are now on sale for the Ringling College Library Association's Town Hall lecture series, featuring Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Ben Bernanke, among others.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Amanda Morales
January 3, 2015

PHOTO GALLERY: 58th annual Orchid Show

Gardening enthusiasts explored the greenery and blooms at the annual Orchid Show hosted by the Sarasota Orchid Society Jan. 3 at the Municipal Auditorium.

Sarasota
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Amanda Morales
January 2, 2015

PHOTO GALLERY: 5K Fun Run

Local runners got a good start to the new year with a free 5K Fun Run on Jan. 3 hosted by the New Balance Sarasota store on Stickney Point Road.

Sarasota
News

Jessica Salmond
January 1, 2015

PHOTO GALLERY: Norma Martin celebrates 100

Norma Martin celebrated her 100th birthday with friends and family at her church, Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, in Sarasota.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
January 1, 2015

YEAR IN PICTURES: SARASOTA

Reminisce about your favorite people, places and events and view some of the most memorable photos published in the Sarasota Observer in 2014.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Observer Staff
December 30, 2014

Santa: Sarasota's newest snowbird?

Now that all the presents have been delivered and the cookies eaten, the jolly man in red could surely use a break.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
December 30, 2014

In the spirit of giving

Selah Freedom and Turning Points in Bradenton were the recipients of $7,500 each, just in time for the holidays.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
December 30, 2014

2014: Year in sports

Building off of last year's successes, which included state championships, perfect records and remarkable comebacks, Sarasota area athletes made headlines in 2014, putting together yet another eventful and successful year filled with historic moments and milestones.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
December 30, 2014

Top teams of 2014

The Observer names the top sports teams of 2014.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
December 30, 2014

Sports: Top moments of 2014

The Observer shares the top sports moments of the year.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
December 30, 2014

Color coded

Looking back through our archives of weather photos in 2014, picking our best submissions was a near-impossible task.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Amanda Morales
December 30, 2014

SHS Mighty Sailors to perform in London New Year's Day Parade

Members of the Sarasota High School Mighty Sailor Band will be ringing in the new year five hours before the clock strikes midnight in the United States.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Amanda Morales
December 29, 2014

Minton creates a sense of community at Heron East

As program director, Bob Minton leads residents in daily activities such as exercise classes and outings.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
December 25, 2014

Weather: Sarasota

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
December 25, 2014

Couple celebrates 54th anniversary

Carol and Jules Green met at a summer camp where Carol was a junior counselor and Jules was a waiter.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
December 25, 2014

Officers welcome holiday backup

The Sarasota Police Department is on the lookout for an elf who goes by the name of Officer Elf on the Shelf.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
December 25, 2014

Memories & mishaps

For the holidays, the Observer collected Christmas stories - both heartwarming and head shaking - from readers. From burnt dinners and terrifying encounters with Santa to tales of the true meaning of Christmas, these stories are sure to add a little happiness and laughter to your holiday season.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jessica Salmond
December 25, 2014

Condo Council chooses the best and brightest

With the help of eggnog and the Siesta trolley, judges toured Siesta Key to select the winners of the Siesta Key Condo Council's annual condo lighting contest Dec. 17.