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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 6, 2013
March 6: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: County considers new tax; Benderson expands former Circuit City; 'A storybook ending'

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Bea Friedman blows kisses in gratitude to lunch goers for their standing ovation for her Guardian of Israel award.
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Guardian of Israel Award Luncheon

The Jewish National Foundation awarded the Guardian of Israel Award to Bea Friedman her daughter Ilene, Greg Gregory, Maria Wirries and her Mother Jeaneen Wednesday, March 6 at a luncheon at Michael's on East for their commitment to Israel and the community. The Jewish National Foundation began in 1901 as a vision to reestablish a homeland in Israel for Jewish people everywhere. Almost 300 people attended the luncheon where ongoing efforts to help Israel and it's towns were discussed. 'I'm very proud,' Bea Friedman said. 'This organization has done so much good for the community and I can't say enough nice things.'

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Wendy Poelke, Laurie Covert, Cade Sibley and Carol Fuoco
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sea Galls' Antiques Roadshow Meeting

The Sea Galls, a women's group at Bird Key Yacht Club, held their monthly meeting Wednesday, March 6. The theme was "Antiques Roadshow" and included a presentation by Bruce Crissy, owner of Crissy Galleries.

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Nancy Kivlin, 101, has spent about 35 of them on Lido Beach.
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Nancy Kivlin Birthday Party

Nancy Kivlin celebrated a belated 101st birthday Tuesday, March 5, at the Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel on Lido Beach.

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Jeff Schwartz with Ringling College of Art and Design; The Oaks committee members Yvette Cusack, Roger Pennycook and Bob Hamilton; with Chris Osbourne of Ringling College of Art and Design
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 6, 2013
Ringling illustration student receives The Oaks Club Scholarship

Israeli international student Gal Or was awarded with $1,000 to create a commissioned portrait of The Oaks founder Bertha Honore Palmer

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Six candidates are running for two at-large seats. The election is March 12, and early voting runs until Saturday, March 9.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • March 6, 2013
Sarasota early voters cast ballots

After four days, 319 vote in Sarasota City Commission election.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 6, 2013
Sarasota County Commission delays Walmart decision

Chairwoman Carolyn Mason's March 6 absence forces the County Commission to continue a public hearing to April 24.

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Ted Lindenberg with former ABC President James Duffy
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Literacy Council

The Literacy Council of Sarasota held its sixth annual Literacy Matters Luncheon Friday, March 1, at Michael's on East. Kelley Lavin, executive vice president and group publisher of Sarasota Magazine was the featured speaker, and Lauren Dorsett, of ABC News was the Mistress of Ceremonies. James Duffy, former president of ABC Television Network and cofounder of the Literacy Council, was honored with a new literacy award in his name: the James E. Duffy Friend of Literacy Award.

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Kristen and Ryan Phillips
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Chocolate Sundae

United Cerebal Palsy hosted its annual fundraiser Sunday, March 3, at Michael's On East, much to the delight of local chocolate-lovers. Guests savored chocolate creations, including cake pops, chocolate balls, ice cream and more, all to benefit the charity.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 6, 2013
Cougars notch district win

The Cardinal Mooney High baseball team handed The Out-of-Door Academy its first district loss of the season with a 5-1 victory March 5.

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Jaime Barcelo with her daughter, Logan, and Skylar Hernandez
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Springfest

Hundreds of runners and families gathered, despite the cold weather, Saturday, March 2, in Palmer Ranch for the annual Springfest celebration. Runners geared up for 5 and 12k races, and families browsed the various booths set up for the event.

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Kathy Kozbial and Esther Cook
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 6, 2013
Esther Cook has fun, food-filled birthday week

Arbomar resident Esther Cook celebrated her 80th birthday Thursday, Feb. 28, not one day, but seven.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 6, 2013
Visiting pup has presidential dog-elganger

"Hey, you look like Bo Obama."

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 6, 2013
Heritage Harbour women host tourney

The Heritage Harbour 18-hole ladies held a tournament - just for fun - Feb. 21. In a golf outing that pitted the Cosmos team against the Mojitos, Cosmos took home bragging rights.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 6, 2013
Student filmed chosen for Gasparilla

The film "Color Me Invisible," by students in the Lakewood Ranch-based Inspired Minds' Film Kids program, has been selected for the Gasparilla International Film Festival in Tampa.

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Cindy Ritchell, Ann Quackenbush, Brenda Korthauer, Beverly Sutton and Kit Torchia all lend a helping hand in packing seeds to send internationally to farmers who need them. Quackenbush is a driving force behind Hope Seeds, a charitable ministry through Christ Church of Longboat Key.
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Andrew Carrillo poses for a photo on Dec. 16 at Out-of-Door Academy. He's been the go-to guy on attack for the Thunder throughout their 2025-26 season.
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East County Athlete of the Week: Andrew Carrillo
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Manatee County commissioners approve reducing speed limits throughout the county.
  • December 22, 2025
Speed limits reduced on nine roads in Manatee County
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The library will be constructed on the light green area depicted on this map within Longboat Key's Town Center Green. The entire library would be around 11,230 square feet with the possible enhancements.
  • December 22, 2025
Buchanan's $1 million donation formally accepted for library
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