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Bird naturalist Matthew Press (right) and his father, David, look for birds at the Celery Fields.
  • By Randi Donahue
  • January 23, 2014
Celery Fields naturalists provide birds-eye view

In its second season, the Celery Fields Bird Naturalist Program offers visitors a chance to educate others about the thousands of bird species that visit the park daily.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tereza Krskova, 13, taught her Acro Fit students the Macarena.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 23, 2014
Student Spotlight: Terza and Gabriela Krskova

NewGate students Terza and Gabriela Krskova, of Pilsen, Czech Republic, are living abroad in Sarasota for a year. They share what they've learned while interning.

  • Sarasota
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Photo courtesy of JC Studios Photography
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 23, 2014
Occasions

Christina Louise Russell and Adam Weston Cameron were married Nov. 9 in Knoxville, Tenn.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Harriet Sokmensuer Unit AN-502 at 6512 Midnight Pass Road has two bedrooms, three baths and 2,143 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,825,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 23, 2014
Condominium in Crescent sells for $1,825,000

A condominium in Crescent tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Mariette Favre submitted this sunset photo, taken near Turtle Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 23, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Mariette Favre submitted this sunset photo, taken near Turtle Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Joe Sedik
  • January 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Jack Dusty one-year-anniversary party

PHOTO GALLERY: Jack Dusty one-year-anniversary party

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  • By Zara Barrie
  • January 22, 2014
Factory Girl: GRRRL Power!

Factory Girl: GRRRL Power!

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WAR & CONFLICT BOOKERA: MEXICAN PUNITIVE EXPEDITION
  • By Mike Cavaliere
  • January 22, 2014
Common Nonsense: We didn't start the fire

Common Nonsense: We didn't start the fire

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Maryann Armour and Melody Suzor
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 22, 2014
Voices Over the Bay Luncheon featuring Key Chorale

Voices Over the Bay Luncheon featuring Key Chorale

  • Black Tie
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  • By Nicole Thompson
  • January 22, 2014
TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Old School Bar & Grill

TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Old School Bar & Grill

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Event host Tanya Waxler dresses for the occasion.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: River Club Life Social

Sombrero's, Spanish cuisine and bright, multicolored pieces of clothing filled the River Club Life Social Jan. 22, at Mexicali's State Road 70 location.

  • East County
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Mary Ann Muccio and Carol Messerly
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Harry's Continental Kitchen Wine Tasting

On Wednesday, Jan. 22, Harry's Continental Kitchen held a wine tasting on its restaurant patio that benefited the Save Our Seabirds Organization. Guests enjoyed a large sampling of wines along with hors d'oeuvres and live entertainment.

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The School Board took its first step in planning the 2014-2015 budget at a Jan. 21 work session.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • January 22, 2014
School Board anticipates first balanced budget in years

Rising property values will allow the district to increase spending and accrue a budget surplus during the 2014-2015 school year without raising millage rates.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • January 22, 2014
Fatal accident on Midnight Pass Road

Preliminary reports indicate that one person was killed Wednesday morning in a vehicle collision with a pedestrian at the southern end of Midnight Pass Road.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • January 22, 2014
Fatal accident on Midnight Pass Road

Preliminary reports indicate that one person was killed Wednesday in a vehicle collision with a pedestrian at the southern end of Midnight Pass Road.

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