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Samantha McVety walks on the high wire.
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  • December 26, 2012
Highlights: Circus Sarasota presents 'The Polar Express'

For five months, 113 performers, ranging in age from fourth-graders to seniors, have been preparing to put on a spectacular winter show.

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The Helm-Nanney house as it stands today, remaining nearly exactly as it was in 1908. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara.
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  • Robert Plunket
  • December 26, 2012
Home & Garden: Historic Homestead

The well-preserved Helm-Nanney house, located in Oneco, is a reminder of simpler times, stellar craftsmanship.

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"To open this school (Braden River High), gave me new life," Braden River High School Principal Jim Pauley said.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 26, 2012
Year in review: May 2012, 'Pauley to leave Braden River'

The school board is expected to approve the appointment of Braden River High School Principal Jim Pauley to director of secondary education May 14.

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The stretch of main Street from U.S. 41 to the Five Points roundabout will be renovated for $1.35 million.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 26, 2012
Year in review: May 2012, 'Approved at last'

The Main Street makeover that has been in the works for the last two-and-a-half years finally received approval from the Sarasota City Commission Monday, May 21, at its regular meeting.

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Longboat Key Police Chief Albert F. “Al” Hogle, of Sarasota, died Monday, May 14, in a motorcycle accident in North Carolina. He was 63.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • December 26, 2012
Year in review: May 2012, 'Loss of a Leader'

Longboat Key Police Chief Al Hogle died this week in a motorcycle accident in North Carolina. In his wake, he leaves a department transformed by his commitment to service.

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Joanna Graczyk got an airplane ride from her dad, Frank, before the show during Lakewood Ranch’s Moonlight Movie April 27. Published May 10, 2012.
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  • December 26, 2012
May Year in Pictures: East County

Enjoy some of our picks for best pictures of May 2012.

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Dean DuCray donned a Col. Sanders costume May 5 at the Sarasota Yacht Club’s Kentucky Derby party.
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  • December 26, 2012
May Year in Pictures: Longboat Key

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Briana Smith, Layni Chamberlain, Angela Mich and Claire Whitacre show off their Cougar spirit during Cardinal Mooney’s graduation ceremony at the Van Wezel.
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  • December 26, 2012
May Year in Pictures: Sarasota

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Bryan Prushinski, 43, and Eric hogenboom, 21, both of St. Petersburg, were neck and neck during the biking portion of the Florida International Triathlon, May 12, on Siesta Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2012
May Year in Pictures: Pelican Press

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2012
Café L'Europe celebrates 40

Lordy, lordy, look who's 40.

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Executive Chef Ray Arpke adds four drops of lavender absolute into honey
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 26, 2012
Scent of an entrée

Euphemia Haye's "Lesson Luncheons" sell out fast. "All Things Wonderful," a scented culinary journey Dec. 5, was no exception.

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Channing Weir was crowned the 2013 Miss Lakewood Ranch. Published April 12, 2012.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 25, 2012
April Year in Pictures: East County

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Frankie Bersch was all smiles April 7 during the Easter egg hunt at Sarasota Yacht Club.
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  • December 25, 2012
April Year in Pictures: Longboat Key

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Quinn Sonner participated in the egg hunt at the Children’s Garden.
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  • December 25, 2012
April Year in Pictures: Sarasota

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Kathy Oravec leads the group in reaching up high during the beginning of her NIA class, April 24, on Siesta Key Public Beach.
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  • December 25, 2012
April Year in Pictures: Pelican Press

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