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Courtesy photos Former "American Idol" contestant Sam Woolf juggles his newfound stardom and time with his friends and family as he prepares for the show’s summer tour.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 7, 2014
Balancing Act

After being voted off 'American Idol,' Sam Woolf juggles his newfound celebrity status and his former life.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 7, 2014
Country Club Village home sells for $1.04M

A home in Country Club Village at Lakewood Ranch tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Diane Maddaleno has been coming to the Meals on Wheels Plus Daybreak Adult Day Services for five years. Pictured with Chief Development Officer Kristen Theisen, Maddaleno says she enjoys the variety of activities and discussions the organization offers.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 7, 2014
The Good News: Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee

Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee strives to improve the lives of seniors in the area through both traditional meal delivery programs and supportive care-giving services.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Home of the Month: The Perfect Setting
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • May 7, 2014
Home of the Month: The Perfect Setting

A stylish St. Armands home showcases a lifetime of collecting fine art and design.

  • Arts + Culture
"My whole life has been involved in art — teaching art, making art, being an artist," Eleanor Merritt says. "It's my life, and that's just the way it's been."
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 7, 2014
Girl Power

In her work as an experimental contemporary artist, Eleanor Merritt focuses on the matriarch.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2014
Business Briefs

Roofing by Curry earns three GAF master elite awards; Neal Communities hits April sales record; Concession sales gaining momentum; Realtors engage in house-hunting show

  • East County
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Molly Cherryholmes
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 7, 2014
Backstage Pass: Orchestra's Pops series ends with a bang

The Saturday, May 10 Pops concert is special, because for the first time in Sarasota Orchestra's 65-year history it will perform at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 7, 2014
Pasta La Vista

We've found some of the guys (and gal) in Sarasota who make pasta by hand in-house.

  • Arts + Culture
Marilyn Kessler submitted this photo of cirrus clouds over Lorraine Road.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2014
Weather: East County

Marilyn Kessler submitted this photo of cirrus clouds over Lorraine Road.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The New York Times' Jack Anderson, Dance International, Canada’s Michael Crabb and The New York Times' George Dorris. Photo by Heather Merriman.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 7, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Sir Frederick Ashton Festival takes over Sarasota ...; Surprising Sunday; and Calendar calls.

  • Arts + Culture
Lucy Nicandri and Mason Tush
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 2014 Tarpon Tournament Kick Off Dinner

The 84th annual Sarasota Tarpon Tournament held its kick off banquet Wednesday, May 7. The event is the world's oldest tarpon tournament and runs from May 10 through June 15. The five-week tournament will include overall, fly, junior, ladies, a his-and-her division and a most-releases category. At the banquet, guests enjoyed a barbecue dinner before winning raffle prizes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Joann Mancuso, Cindy Hayworth and Melissa Herron
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Turtle Watch Wine Tasting

The last wine tasting of the season drew a caring crowd on Wednesday, May 7, at Harry's Restaurant on the Patio. Benefitting the Longboat Key Turtle Watch, the event offered attendees a sampling of wine from around the world as well as hors d'oeuvres.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lou Newman with one of this many photographs featured at Plymouth Harbor’s Mezzanine Art Gallery.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lou Newman's "Birds & Bears" Exhibit

Lou Newman's wildlife photography exhibit, 'Birds & Bears,' opened with a reception on Tuesday, May 6, at Plymouth Harbor's Mezzanine Art Gallery. The works will be on display until August 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Charlie Kennedy has been an educator for 10 years.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 7, 2014
Local educator files for school board

Charlie Kennedy, a Manatee High School social studies teacher, will run for the District 2 seat of the Manatee County School Board.

  • East County
  • News
Lisa Hodo, Dan Gladding and Davida McDonald can’t wait for their food to arrive.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee Chamber Power Connection Lunch

Members and prospective individuals who wanted to join the Manatee Chamber of Commerce, met for a lunch date and socializing May 7, at MacAllisters Grill & Tavern, 8110 Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
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