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Irving Mishkin and Carolyn Kaplan
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Kobernick Celebration

Residents of Kobernick Anchin Independent Retirement & Assisted Living Community celebrated a special Shabbat dinner Feb. 3, as guests gathered to honor three of Kobernick's founders - Marie Brown, Gersh Cohn, and Jack Weintraub.

  • East County
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  • By Sara Moone
  • February 3, 2012
This Weekend with Kirsten!

This Weekend with Kirsten!

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  • By Candice McElyea
  • February 3, 2012
Ovation! A Free Arts Event tomorrow in Lakewood Ranch

Ovation! A Free Arts Event tomorrow in Lakewood Ranch

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  • By April Doner
  • February 3, 2012
Art Weekend: Things Could Have Been Different, Friends + Monsters Closing

Art Weekend: Things Could Have Been Different, Friends + Monsters Closing

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Marie Borsellino, BJ Huerta, Nancy Galloway, Flo Miller, Dawn Moore, Sherry Cushing and Martha Snyder
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  • February 3, 2012
Susan G. Komen Go for the Cure Luncheon

Susan G. Komen Go for the Cure Luncheon

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Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 3, 2012
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Lily Dougherty, 10, Lisa Larson, 9, and Madeleine Cooper, 10
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Disney Delight

It was a magical day, Tuesday, Feb. 3 at Phillippi Shores Elementary, as students and teachers enjoyed a day full of Disney magic.

  • Sarasota
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Mark and Christine Tuchman of Mr. Beery’s
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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber Networking Luncheon

The members of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce gathered Friday, Feb. 3, at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse to hold a networking luncheon. Siesta Key business owners mingled and shared a meal.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Martha Rummage Sale

St. Martha's Catholic Church held a rummage sale Friday, Feb. 3, and Saturday, Feb. 4. Customers searched through clothes, Christmas decorations, clothing and art for something to suit their fancy.

  • Sarasota
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People enjoyed a nice evening out in the courtyard at the Ringling Museum, Thursday, Feb. 2, during the Ringling Underground music event.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling Underground

The first Ringling Underground event was a big success Thursday, Feb. 2. The music party featured Sons of Hippies, Red Feather and Physical Plant.

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A Sarasota motorist veered off a Siesta Key road Thursday afternoon and seriously injured a bicyclist.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 3, 2012
Bicyclist injured on Siesta Key

A bicyclist was struck by a car on Higel Avenue Thursday and was seriously injured.

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Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight and Sarasota Police Chief Mikel Holloway announce a joint enforcement operation for North Sarasota Friday.
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  • February 3, 2012
Police announce North Sarasota crime operation

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Department and the Sarasota Police Department made 181 arrests in January in North Sarasota.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 3, 2012
Saint Stephen's Morrish signs with Vanderbilt

Saint Stephen's senior Shannon Morrish signed a national letter-of-intent to play soccer for Vanderbilt University Feb.1.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 3, 2012
LAX clinic draws crowd

More than 75 players and coaches attended a free shooting clinic with Liam Banks Jan. 25 at the Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 3, 2012
Bulldogs gear up for spring season

The East Manatee Bulldogs will begin practicing for their spring flag football season Feb. 27 with games scheduled to begin March 17.

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