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Samantha Bisceglia submitted this photo of sunrise on Siesta Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2013
Weather Photo: GOLDEN GLOW

Samantha Bisceglia submitted this photo of sunrise on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 27, 2013
ODA tops Palmetto

The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team defeated Palmetto 4-1 Feb. 26.

  • East County
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"Sometimes you have to be a little proactive, you can't just go with the flow," says neurosurgeon and political leader Dr. Benjamin Carson.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 27, 2013
Common-Sense Politics advocate Ben Carson speaks in Sarasota

Neurosurgeon and political speaker Dr. Ben Carson hopes to initiate change in the same style as the late General C. Everett Koop.

  • Arts + Culture
The Ellis home on Jewfish Key is featured on this year's tour. Katie Hendrick.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2013
Get a sneak peek at H&G Tour

It's that time of year when six homeowners open their doors to the community for the Longboat Key Garden Club's Home & Garden Tour.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2013
Even at 6'6", Fiat is perfect fit

Blue Dolphin Cafe owner Robbie Ball stands at 6 feet, 6 inches, but his car - a Fiat 500 - is just the right size.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2013
Arts Center seeks entries for show

Have you made a masterpiece? Could your painting pass for a Picasso? Well, then we have just the place for your showstopper.

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Jeremy and Katie Silverman perform at Christ Church. Courtesy photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2013
Christ Church hits second high note

More than 100 Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian members gathered Sunday, Feb. 24, to enjoy a concert by Jeremy and Katie Silverman, of Brandon, during which they performed classic and pop standards.

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  • February 27, 2013
Making history, one page at a time

In the fall, Longboat Key Historical Society board member Chet Pletzke began the project of scanning all Longboat Observer archives for historic preservation.

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Courtesy
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2013
Students send handprints to capitol

Students in McNeal Elementary School's pre-kindergarten program joined thousands of children across the country in participating in a project called Hanging of the Hands.

  • East County
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Evonn Collins, of the club's Ways and Means Committee, sported a Mardi Gras mask for fun. Photo by Be-Be Hansen.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2013
Palm-Aire women enjoy Mardi Gras

The Palm-Aire Women's Club held its annual fundraiser Card & Game Party Feb. 15, at The Palm-Aire Country Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Joe Hendricks
  • February 27, 2013
Commissioners deny Ringling Wal-Mart

Commissioners deny Ringling Wal-Mart

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Chairwomen Cheryl Burstein and Susan Powers
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 26, 2013
Junior League of Sarasota Legacy Luncheon featuring The Royal Chef Darren McGrady

Junior League of Sarasota Legacy Luncheon featuring The Royal Chef Darren McGrady

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  • By Robin Punsalan
  • February 26, 2013
Herb Ritts a must-see at the Ringling Museum

Herb Ritts a must-see at the Ringling Museum

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Joe Hendricks
  • February 26, 2013
Wal-Mart decision expected Tuesday night

Wal-Mart decision expected Tuesday night

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Residents both in support of Walmart and opposed to the supercenter spoke before the City Commission.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • February 26, 2013
In 3-2 vote, Sarasota Commissioners deny Ringling Walmart

Commissioners Terry Turner, Shannon Snyder and Vice-Mayor Willie Shaw voted against the Walmart and in support of the appeal that was filed by residents Nov. 25.

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Staff at the 12th Judicial Circuit Guardian Ad Litem program sort through the delivery of presents for children up to 18 years of age.
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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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