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YEAR IN PICTURES: May, 2011


  • By Observer Staff
  • | 5:00 a.m. December 26, 2011
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YEAR IN PICTURES: May, 2011
Abigail Swindell fed Gertrude and Margilow in May at her home in Sarasota. CLUCK is a group that has lobbied for urban chicken keeping throughout the county.
Abigail Swindell fed Gertrude and Margilow in May at her home in Sarasota. CLUCK is a group that has lobbied for urban chicken keeping throughout the county.
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Ty Laird, Hayden Bizick and Grant Massey took photos of their moms at the May Out-of-Door Academy’s Mother’s Day Tea.
Ty Laird, Hayden Bizick and Grant Massey took photos of their moms at the May Out-of-Door Academy’s Mother’s Day Tea.
Whoopie Dog Berg blazed through the first race at the May Wiener Dog Derby, at 17th Street Paw Park.
Whoopie Dog Berg blazed through the first race at the May Wiener Dog Derby, at 17th Street Paw Park.
Owney Haney, No. 5, from Ball ’N’ Shore tagged out Josh Fields, No. 11, from The Observer during the final game of spring season in May, at Twin Lakes Park.
Owney Haney, No. 5, from Ball ’N’ Shore tagged out Josh Fields, No. 11, from The Observer during the final game of spring season in May, at Twin Lakes Park.
Newly appointed Mayor Suzanne Atwell shared her goals for her leadership.
Newly appointed Mayor Suzanne Atwell shared her goals for her leadership.
County Commissioners Christine Robinson and Carolyn Mason congratulate Norman Schimmel after he was surprised with the Voice of Tourism Award at the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau 2011 National Tourism Week Awards Ceremony in May.
County Commissioners Christine Robinson and Carolyn Mason congratulate Norman Schimmel after he was surprised with the Voice of Tourism Award at the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau 2011 National Tourism Week Awards Ceremony in May.
Ley-Patterson: After 14 years as Sarasota County administrator, Jim Ley shook hands with all five county commissioners, including Chairwoman Nora Patterson, at the May meeting when the County Commission accepted his resignation.
Ley-Patterson: After 14 years as Sarasota County administrator, Jim Ley shook hands with all five county commissioners, including Chairwoman Nora Patterson, at the May meeting when the County Commission accepted his resignation.
During their long-distance relationship and marriage, Michael Haluska and Susan Lorenc-Haluska shared the tradition of fixing the same meal and clinking wine glasses via their computers.
During their long-distance relationship and marriage, Michael Haluska and Susan Lorenc-Haluska shared the tradition of fixing the same meal and clinking wine glasses via their computers.

 

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