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Michael Bajjaly plays the record of "The Drowsy Chaperone" for the audience and begins telling about the show’s history.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 'The Drowsy Chaperone'

Lakewood Ranch High School theater students are performing "The Drowsy Chaperone" at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1 and Feb. 2. at the school.

  • East County
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  • February 1, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

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Bill Galvano was elected to the State Senate in November.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 1, 2013
State Senator Bill Galvano to visit Willowbrook community today

Senator Bill Galvano will visit East County's Willowbrook community today to gauge the progress of repairs to its homes.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: ARC Best in Show Gala 'Unconditional Love'

Celebrate the month of love by giving 'unconditional love' to four-legged companions in need.

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Jesse White with his wife, co-chairwoman, Lisa, along with executive director and co-chairwoman Laura Gilkey at the 5th annual An Evening for Healthy Start Thursday, Jan. 31, at Sarasota Architectural Salvage.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: An Evening for Healthy Start

The Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota County held their 5th annual Evening for Healthy Start Thursday, Jan. 31, at Sarasota Architectural Salvage. The goal for the evening was to raise $5,000 for Healthy Start.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Music on Main

Tonight's monthly concert will feature music by The Venturas.

  • East County
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The Florida Department of Transportation is in the process of painting New Pass Bridge.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 1, 2013
New Pass Bridge painting under way

The Florida Department of Transportation is in the process of painting New Pass Bridge.

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The Victim Advocate position was eliminated two years ago due to budget constraints.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • February 1, 2013
Police Department victim advocate position reinstated

The Sarasota Police Department has hired Jude Castro as the new victim advocate.

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Sally Bradshaw is a GOP political strategist.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2013
Florida Newsmakers: Sally Bradshaw

Watch Florida Newsmakers pilot program with Ron Sachs as he discusses last year's election results with GOP political strategist Sally Bradshaw.

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Local Musician Chris Otto plays Monday, Jan. 28, at The Local Bean. File photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2013
Sunday jazz

The Local Bean will host Afternoon Sunday Jazz at The Bean from 3 to 5 p.m. Sundays starting Feb. 10, at 5138 Ocean Blvd.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2013
Leading ladies

Applications are currently being accepted for the Giving Matters Youth Philanthropy Leadership Award, in Memory of Lois B. Green.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2013
Duck, duck goose

Teddy Jordan and siblings Kaylie, Kristina and Adam Schay, lived out a real-life version of the childhood game "Duck, Duck, Goose" Sunday, Jan. 27, at the We Love Israel Streetfair and Marketplace.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2013
Have band, will travel

Local musicians looking for a regular gig are in luck.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2013
Olympic teams vie for accolades

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School students are training hard, as they prepare for interscholastic competition.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2013
Braden River students learn Florida's history

Students at Braden River High School got an entertaining and informative glimpse into Florida's past, when Patrick "Rick" Smith Jr. shared stories from his father in a multimedia presentation Jan. 23, at the school.

  • East County
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