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The late Jay Starker, middle, with his band, the Gathering of the Exiles. Courtesy.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 31, 2013
Scholarship aims to keep the arts alive among Sarasota youth

Jessika Arman has established a youth arts scholarship in the memory of her late cousin, Jay B. Starker.

  • Sarasota
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This home at 394 S. Shore Drive has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,031 square feet of living area. It sold for $900,000. Photo by Nick Friedman.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 31, 2013
Home in Sapphire Shores sells for $900,000

A home in Sapphire Shores tops all transactions in this week's real estate. David and Joanne Hofstetter, trustees, sold the home at 394 S. Shore Drive to Helma South Shore LLC for $900,000.

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Stanley Axelrod submitted this sunset photo, taken from Centennial Park in Sarasota.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 31, 2013
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Stanley Axelrod submitted this sunset photo, taken from Centennial Park in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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Braden River’s Charity Landrum is fouled while going up for a layup.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River vs. Manatee

The Braden River High girls basketball team cruised to a 58-23 victory over Manatee in the Class 7A-District 11 quarterfinals Jan. 28.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tennis pro Claudiu Retean struts down the catwalk.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Taste of the Keys (Part 3)

The Longboat Key Garden Club's "Taste of the Keys" included a fashion show featuring Island Pursuits designs and tasting stations from local restaurants. Proceeds from the event went toward scholarships and grants for aspiring horticulture students.

  • Longboat Key
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Gale Mills serves lollipop lamb chops to Pam Hagan.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Taste of the Keys (Part 2)

The Longboat Key Garden Club's "Taste of the Keys" included a fashion show featuring Island Pursuits designs and tasting stations from local restaurants. Proceeds from the event went toward scholarships and grants for aspiring horticulture students.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lydia Bohn and Eva Saunders
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Taste of the Keys (Part 1)

The Longboat Key Garden Club's "Taste of the Keys" included a fashion show featuring Island Pursuits designs and tasting stations from local restaurants. Proceeds from the event went toward scholarships and grants for aspiring horticulture students.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dee Binney and Beverly Shapiro
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Shannon Gault demonstrates Ikebana style

Shannon Gault, who recently returned to Florida after a 14-year stint in Kobe, Japan, shared the art of Ikebana flower arranging with the Longboat Key Garden Club Tuesday, Jan. 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch forward Delaney Riggins prepares to fire a shot to the corner during the Lady Mustangs 1-0 victory over Plant City in the Class 4A-Region 3 finals.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch at Plant City

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team defeated Plant City 1-0 in the Class 4A-Region 3 finals Jan. 29. Forward Angelica Rego scored the lone goal of the match off a cross from defender Tatum Young in the 36th minute.

  • East County
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A foodie does Gulf Gate
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 30, 2013
Jan. 30: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Email urges commission shake-up; SCAT creates 16 full-time positions; SMR, Tampa Lightning announce partnership; A foodie does Gulf Gate

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Observer Editor/CEO Matt Walsh toasts Senior Editor Dora Walters.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 30, 2013
VIDEO: Dora Walters' retirement celebration

More than 100 people packed the Longboat Key Center for the Arts to celebrate Senior Editor Dora Walters' retirement.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Town Hall now provides a direct deposit checking account option for its customers.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 30, 2013
Direct deposit available at Town Hall

Water users sick of sending in checks to pay for their bills have a new option.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jinny Johnson and Virginia Sanders
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Dora Walters Retirement Party (Part 2)

Dora Walters, former Longboat Observer senior editor, officially retired Tuesday, Jan. 29. More than 150 friends and former sources turned out to the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a division of the Ringling College of Art and Design, for a party to congratulate Walters on her 26-year tenure with the Observer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 30, 2013
Manatee County Schools seeking input on 2013-14 proposed school calendar

A proposed school calendar for the 2013-2014 school year in Manatee County Schools would include a start date of Aug. 19, 2013, and an end date of June 9, 2014.

  • East County
  • News
Cheryl Gaddie thanks the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce for choosing her as 2012 Business Person of the Year. She said “it takes a whole village to be a village.”
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • January 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce holds Annual Awards Luncheon

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce held their Annual Meeting and Business Awards on Tuesday, Jan. 29 at Libby's Cafe and Bar to recap the year and award businesses for their good work. About Eighty five people attended the event where seven awards were given to local Siesta Key businesses for their commitment to the community and for a job well done.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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