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Top row: Tia Nicholas, Anabela Burns, Irieyunna Thompson. Bottom row: Sam Brode, Madison Underwood.
  • By Ashley Munroe
  • May 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Oak Park School shadow puppet performance

Oak Park School presented a Balinese shadow puppet show Tuesday. The fifth- and sixth-grade students, all with varying disabilities, were introduced to shadow puppetry by Surapsari, a local performing artist who specializes in theater and dance. The goal of this project was for the students to learn to sustain focus, as well as have a fun time working with each other.

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With an ever-changing menu, executive chef and owner Derek Barnes focuses on rustic, coastal cuisine with an emphasis on fresh seafood.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 28, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Derek's Rustic Coastal Cuisine

This week we went in the kitchen at Derek's Rustic Coastal Cuisine with executive chef and owner Derek Barnes and chef de cuisine Adam Straatman while he prepares the restaurant's Grilled Double Cut Pork Chop, which is served with a hash of sauteed pulled pork, sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts, and finished with a mole sauce.

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Sarasota County Commissioner Joe Barbetta, a downtown resident, was the first to endorse City Commissioner Paul Caragiulo as his replacement.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 28, 2014
Caragiulo announces resignation

Sarasota City Commissioner Paul Caragiulo in a May 25 letter, announced his resignation effective Nov. 18, to seek a seat on the Sarasota County Commission.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 28, 2014
Around the world in running shoes

Former Longboat Key resident John Wallace is finally retiring his running shoes after 372 marathons in 121 countries.

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Phyona and Paisley Smelt
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 28, 2014
Turtle Watch grants scholarships

The Longboat Key Turtle Watch granted two scholarships to sisters Paisley and Phyona Smelt, students at Anna Maria Elementary School, to attend Mote Marine Laboratory's Summer Children's Camp.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 28, 2014
Bids for Colony estate still alive

The bankruptcy judge in the case postponed approving a contract to purchase the Colony's bankrupt estate until June to give the trustee time to solicit higher offers.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • May 28, 2014
Villagers hit roadblock with alley request

The Planning and Zoning Board unanimously denied a request from property owners to close an alley in the Longbeach Village.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 28, 2014
News Briefs

Budget tool wins Public Technology Institute award; Commission rejects county solicitation ordinance; Census: Key population grew 1.14% in one year

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File photo Victor Levine owns the property at 5440 Gulf of Mexico Drive, which he hopes to divide into four residential lots.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 28, 2014
P&Z Board recommends zoning change

The parcels at 5440 Gulf of Mexico Drive and 521 Broadway are two ordinances closer to becoming residential properties. Voters on Longboat Key approved the zoning changes in November 2012.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 28, 2014
Slipstream heads to Abu Dhabi

East County students took national honors during the F1 in Schools National Championship and now will represent the United States in the world finals in Abu Dhabi this fall.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 28, 2014
Program seeks host families

A nonprofit dedicated to providing an international student exchange needs host families this summer.

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Schroeder-Manatee Ranch's Todd Pokrywa stands in front of the future extension of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard — a project connected with the Villages of Lakewood Ranch South. Photo by Pam Eubanks
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 28, 2014
From plan to project

With approvals from Sarasota County in hand, SMR can begin planning for its Villages of Lakewood Ranch South project.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 28, 2014
Scores show improvement for Manatee students

Fourth-grade students bested the state average for the first time in years.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 28, 2014
Letters to the Editor

To send in your Letters to the Editor, email them to Managing Editor Pam Eubanks at [email protected]. Letters pertaining to local issues receive priority. Letters may be edited for grammar and space.

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Lynda Young has utilized the food pantry at Woodland, The Community Church since it opened five years ago. She relies on the free nonperishable items to feed her three children.  Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 28, 2014
Food Bank launches food drive to fill pantries' shelves

The White Out Hunger campaign's Grand Challenge kicks off earlier this year to meet the high volume of visitors to area food pantries during the summer.

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