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Freedom Principal Jim Mennes and fourth-grade teacher Amanda Hirst got drenched with slime.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 6, 2012
Freedom family 'slimes 'em for soldiers'

Administrators and teachers at Freedom Elementary School couldn't escape being doused in green slime Wednesday, May 30, as they showed their support for U.S. military members serving overseas.

  • East County
  • Schools
Eleven-year-old Cesar Sandelis put extra time and effort into building his model rocket. Photo by Jen Blanco.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 6, 2012
McNeal students blast off with year-end project

The project, which has become an annual project at McNeal, served not only as a fun way to close out the school year, but also as a way to prepare the students for their class trip to NASA June 4.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2012
News Briefs

Manatee presents revised flood maps; River Club youth launches sixth annual can drive

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
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Fiona Morley, Taylor Halligan, Ashley Rademaker and Madeline Winship all were leaders of Lakewood Ranch High School’s senior class.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2012
East County high school graduates

East County seniors last week celebrated the culmination of four years of hard work during commencement ceremonies, at which school administrators praised the athletic, academic and service accomplishments of their students.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Neal Communities welcomes new hires; Kiddie Academy nabs franchise award

  • East County
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A home in Waterlefe Golf and River Club, which has five bedrooms, five baths, two half-baths, a pool and 9,429 square feet of living area, sold for $1.75 million. Photo by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 6, 2012
Waterlefe Golf and River Club home sells for $1.75 million

A home in Waterlefe Golf and River Club tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Brian Brandt, of Grand Ledge, Mich., sold his home at 10407 Riverbank Terrace to Charles and Geraldine Tilden, Sarasota, for $1.75 million.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Melody Martin took this photo June 4, of Venus transitioning over the sun.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Melody Martin took this photo June 4, of Venus transitioning over the sun.

  • East County
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 6, 2012
Bird Key home sells for $2.96 million

A home on Bird Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate. James and Arloa Torok, Lakewood Ranch, sold their home at 574 S. Spoonbill Drive to George and Cheryl Pintea, Sarasota, for $2.96 million.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
  • By Brian Gunnell
  • June 6, 2012
Bridge Bites: Fishing for clues

As the play-of-the-hand develops, Declarer is constantly on the lookout for the clues, which will point to the right line of play. But, these clues don't always come gift-wrapped; sometimes, Declarer must go fishing.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"I was always of the mindset that you do what you love while you can," says Matt Coombs. "You’ve only got so many days. How do you want to spend them?"
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • June 6, 2012
Matt Coombs: Uncharted Territory

Matt Coombs isn't afraid of the unknown. In fact, it defines most of his art. The Ringling College student discusses his love of mysterious spaces while he gears up for his first show at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts.

  • Arts + Culture
Will Little
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • June 6, 2012
Scene & Heard

Sarasota couple hits the 'Little Big Leagues'; Booker High grads' acting careers on fire

  • Arts + Culture
Charlize Theron plays Ravenna, the monstrous stepmother who murders her husband, in "Snow White and the Hunstman." Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • June 6, 2012
Film Review: 'Snow White and the Huntsman'

I love it when a film shatters all of your preconceived expectations. "Snow White and the Huntsman" accomplished such a feat, demonstrating that fantasy fairy-tale flicks can be downright astonishing.

  • Arts + Culture
Robert Levin finds time to cook creatively and enthusiastically before and after concerts. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • June 6, 2012
Kitchen Classics: Robert Levin

Robert Levin, artistic director of the Sarasota Music Festival, is probably one of the busiest musicians you know.

  • Arts + Culture
Kurt Weill. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • June 6, 2012
Music Review: The Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota: Music of Kurt Weil

The Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota, ever innovatively trying to bring us great music performed well, took a leap into the world of Kurt Weill.

  • Arts + Culture
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