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Kirin Singer snuggles up for story time at Out-of-Door Academy Jan. 27. ODA teachers led interactive songs and skits to promote the importance of reading.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 23, 2012
February Year in Pictures: Pelican Press
The 26 students riding Manatee County School District Bus 560 all escaped a Jan. 5 crash with only minor injuries. Counselors were available at Braden River Middle Jan. 9 to meet with students. Published Jan. 12, 2012.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2012
January Year in Pictures: East County
Janice Hamlin, right, helped Carol Bernasconi with her arrangement.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2012
January Year in Pictures: Sarasota
Sarasota County Commissioners Joe Barbetta, Nora Patterson, Christine Robinson, Carolyn Mason and Jon Thaxton surprised Interim County Administrator Terry Lewis [third from left] with special recognition for his service on Jan. 11.
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2012
January Year in Pictures: Pelican Press
Sarasota High School’s Ian Grubb, No. 19, breaks away from a group of Sarasota Military Academy players Wednesday, Dec. 19, at Sarasota High School.
  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • December 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SHS v. SMA boys and girls soccer
  • By Nick Friedman
  • December 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Santa Letters
Patrick Sanders has dressed as Johnny Appleseed in the past as well. He has been telling the Polar Express story dressed as a conductor for five years.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak
  • December 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY : The Polar Express visits Phillippi Shores Kindergarteners
Chelsea Ball practices the violin right before the concert.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak
  • December 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY : Out - of - Door Academy Fourth and Fifth Graders Strum Seasonal Songs
  • By Observer Staff
  • December 19, 2012
Castaway
Jerry and Karel Beck with Betty and Bob Goree
  • By Katie Hendrick
  • December 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club White Christmas Party
George and Sandra Ceshker with Sandy and Mike McAdaragh
  • By Katie Hendrick
  • December 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Holly Ball
Mac Evans, Danny Mangone
  • By Katie Hendrick
  • December 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Moore's Holiday Party and Boat Parade
Edward Hamburger, Horia Tecau, Joyce Welch, Jackie Bohannon, Max Mirnyi
  • By Katie Hendrick
  • December 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bryan Brothers at Longboat Key Club Tennis Gardens
Susan Keeton, Gina Iovine and Sue Waxman
  • By Nick Friedman
  • December 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Santa Paws Fur a Cause
Talajah Platt
  • By Nick Friedman
  • December 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Big Brothers Big Sisters Holiday Party
Norah Meyer, 3, smiles at Santa as he talks to her about what she might like for Christmas Sunday, Dec. 16, during the Breakfast with Santa event at the Ritz Carlton.
  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • December 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Breakfast with Santa
Julia Perkins visits Santa
  • By Nick Friedman
  • December 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Southside Stroll
Barbara Banks with Jessica and Nathan Hays and their daughter, Addison.
  • By Nick Friedman
  • December 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: First United Methodist Church Christmas Pageant
People wrote their wishes on different colored ribbons and tied their wishes for the holiday season and the new-year to the “Wishing Tree”, also known as the Bo tree, Saturday, Dec. 15, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • December 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lights in Bloom
Jeaneen Wirries and Maria Wirries
  • By Black Tie Staff
  • December 16, 2012
JFCS Annual Gala - Magical Moments
Ron Bognar sells elk antlers for dogs to chew. The antlers are rich in minerals, don’t splinter like cooked bones, and are great for dogteeth and gums.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak
  • December 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY : Siesta Key Farmers Market
Volunteers laid wreaths at the Sarasota National Cemetery.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak
  • December 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY : Volunteers honor veterans with holiday wreaths at Sarasota National Cemetery
Jensen Dieckman, 2, gives his sister Esmée, 6, a kiss at the ice skating rink.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak
  • December 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY : Snow Fest Sarasota spreads cheer and snow
Rudy Carter dressed up as Santa Claus.
  • By Yaryna Klimchak
  • December 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY : Bay Haven Elementary first graders sing holiday songs
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1
Kirin Singer snuggles up for story time at Out-of-Door Academy Jan. 27. ODA teachers led interactive songs and skits to promote the importance of reading.
  • December 23, 2012
February Year in Pictures: Pelican Press
2
The 26 students riding Manatee County School District Bus 560 all escaped a Jan. 5 crash with only minor injuries. Counselors were available at Braden River Middle Jan. 9 to meet with students. Published Jan. 12, 2012.
  • December 22, 2012
January Year in Pictures: East County
3
Janice Hamlin, right, helped Carol Bernasconi with her arrangement.
  • December 22, 2012
January Year in Pictures: Sarasota
4
Sarasota County Commissioners Joe Barbetta, Nora Patterson, Christine Robinson, Carolyn Mason and Jon Thaxton surprised Interim County Administrator Terry Lewis [third from left] with special recognition for his service on Jan. 11.
  • December 22, 2012
January Year in Pictures: Pelican Press
5
Sarasota High School’s Ian Grubb, No. 19, breaks away from a group of Sarasota Military Academy players Wednesday, Dec. 19, at Sarasota High School.
  • December 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SHS v. SMA boys and girls soccer

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