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  • Nick Friedman
  • January 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Catholic Schools Week at St. Martha

In honor of Catholic Schools Week, which is celebrated in Catholic schools across the country, St. Martha students and staff wore their favorite pajamas to school Tuesday, Jan. 31. Each day of the week had a different theme: Monday was red-white-and-blue day, Tuesday was pajama day, Wednesday was favorite-sports-team day and Thursday is career day.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 31, 2012
Romney declared winner

Both Sarasota County and state Republican voters overall chose Mitt Romney as their GOP candidate by overwhelming margins Tuesday.

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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 31, 2012
About Last Night ...

The 2012 Circus Sarasota Gala left Black Tie awestruck from the high-flying performances and ornate costumes.

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Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 31, 2012
JAN. 31: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

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Ann Virag and Nathan Benderson, hosts of the luncheon
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: The Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies

The Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies might be a Western New York foundation, but it's made some roots in Longboat Key. A donor luncheon hosted by Nate Benderson and Anne M. Virag catered to a group of individuals originally from Buffalo living permanently or for the season in Sarasota on Jan. 31 at Sarasota Yacht Club. The newly appointed Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of Greater Buffalo Michael Wise spoke about the future of Jewish Buffalo. The Foundation will be celebrating its centennial this year.

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D.M. Williams with former commissioner and good friend Joan Webster
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: D.M. Williams' Birthday

D.M. Williams, long-time manager at Casa Del Mar, was thrown a surprise birthday celebration on Tuesday, Jan. 31. The beloved manager turned 81, contrary to the '18' on his horse-themed birthday cake. In honor of his birthday, the resort planned a spin-off of the old game show, 'To Tell the Truth,' so everyone could learn about his past 81 years. Some facts attendees learned were: Williams called every pet he's owned 'Ben,' his favorite charity is St. Judes and that he was named D.M. because he was the youngest of 11 siblings and his mom ran out of names.

  • Longboat Key
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The donor wall was unveiled, Tuesday, Jan. 31, inside the lobby of the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 31, 2012
Sarasota Ballet unveils new donor wall and box office

The Sarasota Ballet held a special dedication ceremony Tuesday, Jan. 31, at the FSU Performing Arts Center.

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Longboat Key firefighters and police responded to the scene about 6:30 p.m. Jan. 27 in the 2300 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 31, 2012
UPDATE: Pedestrian, 73, dies in GMD crash

A woman visiting from Illinois died Friday night after being struck by a car while attempting to cross Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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Voters can also return absentee ballots on Election Day up to 7 p.m. tonight.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 31, 2012
County reports steady primary numbers

Every Sarasota County precinct is open until 7 p.m. tonight for today's Republican Primary.

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Gabriella Alvarez is pictured with Andrea Avery, who helped chair the project.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 31, 2012
ODA student launches Teens for Jeans campaign

Out-of-Door Academy student Gabriella Alvarez is collecting jeans for homeless teenagers through Feb. 3.

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Any Sarasota County neighborhood is eligible for a matching grant under the Sarasota County Neighborhood Grant Program.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 31, 2012
Grant workshops scheduled through March

Sarasota County residents can take advantage of new grant opportunities for their communities in the coming weeks.

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Clockwise from bottom left are: Candice Miller,  Barbara Romig Mary Conkllin, Carolyn Kluding and Barbara Stapleton.
  • By Katy Arrillaga
  • January 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Walk the Red Carpet' Fashion Show

Ladies in the University Park Women's Club enjoyed a "Walk the Red Carpet" themed general meeting, fashion show and luncheon recently. As part of the festivities, the group donated $16,000 to the Food Bank of Manatee.

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This parking lot in Burns Sqaure now offers free public parking.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 31, 2012
City offers free parking in Burns Square

Free parking is now available in Burns Square at Laurel Street and Orange Avenue, adjacent to the Burns Square Business District area.

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  • By Dating Duo
  • January 30, 2012
The Dating Duo Visits the James Turrell Skyspace

The Dating Duo Visits the James Turrell Skyspace

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  • By Anthony Paull
  • January 30, 2012
Cats In The Basement Croon In The Night on New EP

Cats In The Basement Croon In The Night on New EP

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