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Braden River Elementary School second-graders Nish Patel, Derick Cooper, Ashlynn Poznanski and Britlee Yant worked in teams to make art with fruits and vegetables.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 30, 2013
Play with your food

The cafeteria at Willis Elementary School buzzed with excitement Jan. 25, as children carrying trays piled high with fruits and veggies rushed to their tables.

  • East County
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Junior Miss Manatee County Fair Sarah Adams stands by her cow/calf pair, Bella and Olivia. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 30, 2013
East County student relishes time as queen

Junior Miss Manatee County Fair Sarah Adams also showed livestock in the 2013 fair.

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Leslie Hogle's favorite picture of her late husband, Al, and her, features them enjoying a vacation together.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 30, 2013
Citizen of the Year: Albert 'Al' Hogle

The late Longboat Key Police Chief Albert F. 'Al' Hogle will receive the 2012 Citizen of the Year award posthumously at the Kiwanis Foundation's Valentine's Ball.

  • Longboat Key
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Along with a bevy of academic opportunities, the Longboat Key Education Center offers mind-body classes, such as yoga. Katie Hendrick
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 30, 2013
New classes start in February at LBK Education Center

For 24 years, the Longboat Key Education Center has satisfied locals' curiosities on topics ranging from movies to modern Hebrew poetry. And this year will be no different.

  • Longboat Key
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Euphemia Haye chef/proprietor Raymond Arpke prepares a Belgian endive salad for the first course of the Jan. 25 Forks & Corks Lesson Luncheon. Photo by Robin Hartill.
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 30, 2013
Euphemia Haye launches lesson luncheon series

Euphemia Haye's annual "Lesson Luncheon" series opener, "Forks & Corks," taught participants to make three traditional French dishes and then pair them with wine.

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Mary Lou Morris submitted this sunrise photo, taken on Bradenton Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 30, 2013
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Mary Lou Morris submitted this sunrise photo, taken on Bradenton Beach.

  • Longboat Key
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Nick Galliger submitted this photo of a clam digger on Manatee Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 30, 2013
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Nick Galliger submitted this photo of a clam digger on Manatee Beach.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 29, 2013
Obituary: Nancy Roseanne DeRobertis Harris

Nancy Roseanne DeRobertis Harris, 83, of Longboat Key, died Dec. 11.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 29, 2013
Obituary: Jimmie Hess

Jimmie Hess, 91, of Birmingham, Ala., and Longboat Key, died Jan. 21.

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Sarasota’s Dakota Cotner, No. 23 guards Riverview’s Jason Torreno, No. 24.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: RHS v. SHS boys varsity basketball

Sarasota High School's boys varsity basketball team played Riverview High School's team Monday, Jan. 28, at Riverview High School's gymnasium. The final score was Riverview 49, Sarasota 39.

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Barbara Perry sketches a plant.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Paint and Petals at the Sarasota Garden Club

Artists and green thumbs gathered Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Sarasota Garden Club for the fourth annual Paint and Petals event. A collaboration by the Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society and the Sarasota and Lemon Bay garden clubs, the event showcased the work of local artists and floral designers.

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Ruth Schay with her children, Kristina, Kaylie and Adam.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: We Love Israel Street Fair and Marketplace

Hundreds of people filed, Sunday, Jan. 27, into Robarts Arena for the We Love Israel Street Fair and Marketplace. In celebration of Israel's 65th birthday, attendees visited vendors' booths, watched live music and performances and enjoyed children's activities, like face painting and a petting zoo.

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Several Riverview horn players took solos during the band’s three-song performance.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: High School Jazz Festival

The Jazz Club of Sarasota hosted the High School Jazz Festival, Friday, January 25, at Sarasota High School. The concert highlighted the talents of student musicians from Booker High School, Booker Junior High School, Sarasota High School, Riverview High School, Manatee High School and two bands from Lakewood Ranch High School.

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Carolyn and Bruce Blowers
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Greg Sullivan and Matt Podschweit in concert

Violinist Greg Sullivan, formerly of the Florida Orchestra and Quad City Orchestra, performed with pianist Matt Podschweit, who has played professionally since he was 13, Sunday, Jan. 27, at Christ Church.

  • Longboat Key
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Nancy Damm and Pat Geraci
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Harbour Change of Watch Dinner

The Longboat Harbour Yacht Club held its annual Change of Watch dinner Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Bird Key Yacht Club.

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