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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 17, 2013
Girls Incorporated wins NASA grant

NASA has awarded Girls Incorporated of Sarasota County the a grant for the implementation of NASA's Summer of Innovation Program.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
City Clerk Pamela Nadalini swears in Suzanne Atwell and Susan Chapman, who were elected Tuesday.
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  • Roger Drouin
  • May 17, 2013
Shannon Snyder selected as city of Sarasota mayor

Commissioners applaud Turner; at-large commissioners Atwell and Chapman are sworn in.

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Avery Johanning, Tucker Gravly, Grace Hollingsworth and Noelle Tenaglia sing the Kindergarten Song for parents in the sanctuary.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : First Presbyterian Butterfly Ball

First Presbyterian Church of Sarasota hosted their annual Butterfly Ball Friday, May 17 at the fellowship hall for the graduating preschoolers. In prior years parents organized a silent auction and celebration for the children but this year the silent auction was held at Michael's on East in April. Children enjoyed pizza, watermelon, and dancing.

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  • By Popcorn Bob
  • May 17, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

  • Arts + Culture
Heritage Harbour South CDD Chairwoman Joyce Sandy signs the settlement agreement.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 17, 2013
Heritage Harbour ends lawsuit

The Heritage Harbour South Community Development District and Stoneybrook Investors ended Thursday night a longstanding legal dispute.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 17, 2013
OBITUARY: Marcelyn Jean Henrikson

Marcelyn Jean "Marcy" Henrikson, 79, of Elgin, Ill., and Longboat Key, died May 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
President Emeritus Dr. Kumar Mahadevan, outgoing board chairman Robert Carter, incoming board chairman Gene Beckstein, and Mote President/CEO Dr. Michael Crosby
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 17, 2013
Crosby begins Mote leadership role

Dr. Michael Crosby took the helm of Mote yesterday following the retirement of Dr. Kumar Mahadevan.

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  • News
The event will begin at Main Street and Osprey Avenue.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • May 17, 2013
Downtown Memorial Day Parade planned

At the conclusion of the parade, a ceremony will be held at Chaplain J.D. Hamel Park at Main Street and Gulfstream Avenue.

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  • By TWIS Street
  • May 16, 2013
The First Brass of Sarasota helps provide troops with free calls home

The First Brass of Sarasota helps provide troops with free calls home

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    By
  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • May 16, 2013
In Sarasota, a good Cuban restaurant is hard to find

In Sarasota, a good Cuban restaurant is hard to find

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  • By TWIS Street
  • May 16, 2013
Memorial Day concert breaks out the brass, pipes and drums

Memorial Day concert breaks out the brass, pipes and drums

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 16, 2013
BRSC tryouts upcoming

The Braden River Soccer Club will hold tryouts for its competitive soccer teams May 28 through June 2.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 16, 2013
Lakewood wins academic championship

Lakewood Ranch High was named the Florida High School Athletic Association's Class 6A Academic Team Champion for the 2012-13 school year.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 16, 2013
Parrot Head party cancelled

The party, planned for Saturday in Esplanade in Lakewood Ranch, has been cancelled by organizers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 16, 2013
Forty Carrots Family Center welcomes new executive director

The board voted unanimously to select new Executive Director Michelle Kapreilian, who has been involved with Forty Carrots as a volunteer for a number of years.

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