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Deanne Sipes, Maddison Jordan and Emma Slotabec provided visuals for the song, "Do The Circulation."
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 'School House Rock Live!'

Theater students at Braden River High School rocked out on education April 13-14 during performances of "School House Rock Live!"

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Christina Baldwin, Brian Cogburn and Katie Relihan
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  • April 13, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival Opening Night Film and Party

Sarasota Film Festival Opening Night Film and Party

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Hayley and Jake O'Keefe were eager to see their artwork framed.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River Elementary Art Show

As families at Braden River Elementary School gathered April 12 at the school for report card conferences, they also checked out a special Art Show and Sale in the school's cafeteria.

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Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines. Image shown will not play video.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 13, 2012
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  • April 13, 2012
Business Alliance announces more endorsements

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance today announced five more political endorsements.

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Eric Hammersand hopes to enclose the roof of Dry Dock Waterfront Grill and expand the existing second story. Courtesy rendering.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • April 13, 2012
Dry Dock owner to move forward with plan

Eric Hammersand hopes to file an application next week that could allow him to extend the existing second story of his restaurant.

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Somerston Vineyards Lamar Engel with "Hells Kitchen" winner and guest chef Christina Machamer and Viking Executive Chef Chris Covelli
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Hell's Kitchen' meets Food Network

As part of the Florida Wine Fest, recent Food Network guest chef and Viking Culinary Center resident Executive Chef Chris Covelli and guest chef Christina Machamer, Season 4 winner of "Hell's Kitchen," teamed up to provide East County residents with a culinary treat April 12. Guests at the special dinner event enjoyed a five-course meal matched with wines from Somerston Vineyards in California.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 13, 2012
Planning Commission recommends Rye Road rezone

Medallion Homes has preliminary plans for a 100 home community.

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  • April 13, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Demolition Day

Demolition of the former Sarasota Police Station, 2050 Ringling Boulevard, is in full swing this week and three quarters of the building has been knocked down. This picture shows the new police station, at 2099 Adams Lane, looming over what's left of the former police station.

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An arrest report revealed a tenant removed a black handgun from a blue duffel bag and pointed it directly at a Sarasota County Sheriff officer.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 13, 2012
UPDATE: Sarasota man pointed gun directly at deputy

A man who was being served a final eviction notice Thursday pointed a handgun directly at an officer and will be charged with attempted murder.

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The Tara Bookstore regularly offers hundreds of titles for purchase. Courtesy photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 13, 2012
Bookstore promotes literacy, offers unique books

The Goodwill's Tara Bookstore will hold its third annual Bookapalooza event Saturday.

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Pam Lutz of Cornerstone Solutions Group enjoyed mingling with Heather Kaster and Morgan Gerhart of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: LWRBA Breakfast of Champions

Dozens of East County business professionals learned about the future of Tampa Bay Sports and Entertainment during the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's Breakfast of Champions April 12 at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club. Attendees enjoyed breakfast while listening to Tod Leiweke, CEO of Tampa Bay Sports and Entertainment, which includes the Tampa Bay Lighting, the Tampa Bay Storm and the Tampa Bay Times Forum, speak about the new Tampa Bay Lightning identity, Tampa Bay Times Forum upgrades and community focus.

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  • April 12, 2012
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The man was transported to Sarasota Memorial Hospital and is in stable condition.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 12, 2012
Eviction notice leads to shooting

A Sarasota County Sheriff civil deputy was serving an eviction notice Thursday when the tenant answered the door with a gun in his hand, prompting the officer to shoot him.

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Zwiwwel closed its doors Wednesday without warning.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 12, 2012
Zwiwwel closes its doors

A fine-dining restaurant featuring traditional German cuisine was open for about a month.

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