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Jennifer Best Takeda, Andrew Lane and Isabelle Besançon. Courtesy photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 21, 2013
Flash mob

The Sarasota Orchestra surprised passengers at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport with an impromptu musical flash mob Monday, Jan. 21, to entertain and demonstrate Sarasota Orchestra's energy.

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  • February 21, 2013
Hitting hope

Special Olympics of Florida Athletes got to spend a day in the life of a Boston Red Sox baseball player Saturday, Feb. 16, as part of the CVS Caremark All Kids Can Baseball Camp, at the Red Sox's spring training facility in Fort Myers.

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"This place is the Taj Mahal of senior centers," said volunteer and senior David Rinderle of the Senior Friendship center.
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • February 21, 2013
Senior Friendship Centers brings people together

Laughter and chatter is heard as seniors sit around a flat-screen TV and play bowling on a Nintendo Wii.

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CITGO Petroleum Co. light oils consultant Eddy Gorrin, CITGO Petroleum Co. Southern Region Marketing Programs Manager Joseph Minotti and Sarasota Military Academy JROTC instructor Riess Pellegrino. Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • February 21, 2013
SCHOOL BOARD BULLETIN

Mr. Riverview; Fueling their futures; Life Skills; iPad intuition

  • Sarasota
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Third-grader Sophia Santiago helps second-grade teacher Heather Dachille demonstrate how to play the ‘ili’ili, or lava rocks.
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • February 21, 2013
Teacher Spotlight: Heather Dachille

Every Wednesday afternoon, Southside Elementary second-grade teacher and Hawaii native Heather Dachille teaches students how to play Hawaiian instruments, count in Hawaiian and dance the hula.

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  • February 21, 2013
SIDELINES

Local wrestlers win medals at state tournament; Cardinal Mooney finishes second in Pope Cup; Sarasota softball swings past Lakewood Ranch; Riverview pitcher tosses no-hitter, allows one walk

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 21, 2013
JUST THE STATS

12 - The height in feet The Out-of-Door Academy sophomore Tre Gregory cleared to set a new school record in the pole vault Feb. 12.

  • Sarasota
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More than 500 couples pre-registered to renew their vows.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 21, 2013
Renewed Love: Couples take vows again on Siesta Key

They say love can weather any storm, and more than 500 couples arrived at the Siesta Key Beach Pavilion to prove it Thursday, Feb. 14, as part of the annual Valentine's Day vow renewal ceremony. Sarasota Parks and Recreation has hosted the ceremony every Valentine's Day for the last 28 years. Couples picked up flowers, had their photos taken and renewed their wedding vows.

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Mike Hang submitted this photo of a morning kayak on Little Sarasota Bay.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 21, 2013
Weather Photo: SPARKLE ON THE BAY

Mike Hang submitted this photo of a morning kayak on Little Sarasota Bay.

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Ron Szymanski, Roger and Angie Gabarino and Pat Szymanski
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Puttin' on the Glitz

The Seaplace Condo Association pulled out their cocktail attire and jewels Wednesday, Feb. 20, for Puttin' on the Glitz, a dinner dance.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Goodwill Grand Opening

Goodwill Manasota celebrated the grand opening of its new North Trail location, Tuesday, Feb. 19. Named after retired chief executive and his wife, the Peggy and Don Roberts Good Neighbor Center features a job connection center in addition to its regular store. 'This is a completely integrated Goodwill,' said CEO and President Bob Rosinsky. 'We're dedicated to providing first-class service to anyone in need in our community.'

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Chuck Fuller battles wiregrass.
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Weeding Party

Members of the Longboat Key Garden Club held a weeding party Wednesday, Feb. 20, to beautify Bicentennial Park.

  • Longboat Key
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Cardinal Mooney’s Antonio Blakeley, No. 2, runs up the court with teammate Mitch Arimura, No. 34, and being followed by St. Petersburg Catholic’s Kevin O’Donnell, No. 12.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney versus St. Petersburg Catholic semi-final game

Cardinal Mooney played against St. Petersburg Catholic for the semi-final game Tuesday, Feb. 19, at Cardinal Mooney. The final score was Cardinal Mooney 55, St. Petersburg Catholic 51.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2013
Tractor Supply hosts FFA fundraiser

It's your last chance to celebrate National Future Farmers of America Week.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2013
East County shows support for teacher

A bone marrow drive for Nancy Newby saw success, with more than 100 people turning out to see if they could be a match for the McNeal Elementary School teacher.

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