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Cooks included, front, Lenny Distefano, Tom Vitro, Joe Sever and, back, Jim McGuire and Dennis McIvor.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Men's Guild Meeting

Sean McGrath, a former member of the White House Communications Agency, spoke at the St. Mary's, Star of the Sea, Men's Guild Welcome Back Meeting Thursday, Jan. 17.

  • Longboat Key
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St. Stephen’s Hannah Howell, No. 4, tries to keep the ball away Sarasota Christian.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Stephen's v. Sarasota Christian

St. Stephen's played Sarasota Christian, Thursday, Jan. 17, at The Out-of-Door Academy. St. Stephen's won the game with a final score of 8-2.

  • Sarasota
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ODA’s Miller Condrack, No. 15, runs the ball up the field while Shorecrest's Erika Tvedten, No. 5, tries to get ahead.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA v. Shorecrest

The Out-of-Door Academy played Shorecrest Thursday, Jan. 17, and The Out-of-Door Academy. ODA was down 3-0 going into the second half of the game, but scored two goals during the second half. However, Shorecrest won the game defeating ODA 4-2.

  • Sarasota
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Noah Waddell, 11, was featured on PBS' "Curious Kids."
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 18, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Noah Waddell in Concert

Noah Waddell started playing the piano at age 7 and has already amassed several accolades, including first prize in the Justine Lebaron Young Artist Competition and first place in his age division at the Southwest Florida Jillian Prescott Music Awards.

  • Longboat Key
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Forest animals join in song.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA performs 'Winnie the Pooh'

Middle school students at The Out-of-Door Academy are bringing to life a childhood favorite, with performances of 'Winnie the Pooh Kids. Shows run at 7 p.m. through Jan. 19, at ODA's Lakewood Ranch campus.

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Cardinal Mooney’s Abby Goecker, No. 2, runs with the ball as Gateway’s Morgan Brady, No. 26, tries to stop Goecker.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney v. Gateway Charter

Cardinal Mooney played Gateway Charter Wednesday, Jan. 16, at Cardinal Mooney High School. The Lady Cougars won the game 5-1, securing them a spot in the district championships.

  • Sarasota
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Kiwanis President Jim Burmeister and Bill Sadlo, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiwanis Donations

The Longboat Key Kiwanis Club awarded donations to several community groups at its weekly meeting, Thursday, Jan. 17, at the Longboat Key Club Tavern. Recipients included Children First, Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee, and Child Protection Center. Funds came from the Gourmet Lawn Party last November.

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Robert and Betty Lou Miccio with Pat Ricciardi
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Seaplace Dinner Dance

Seaplace residents had an Italian-themed dinner and dance Wednesday, Jan. 16, in their clubhouse.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 17, 2013
School Board's Citizen Advisory Group picks 10 best superintendent candidates

The group of 20-plus community members narrowed the 28 applicants to 10 who they believe meet the board's criteria for its next superintendent.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 17, 2013
A bright ceremony

Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson Jan. 15 congratulated representatives from the Siesta Dunes Condominiums on winning first place in the Siesta Key Condo Lighting Contest.

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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 17, 2013
Cut-A-Thon raises funds for pooches

Yellow Strawberry Hair Salon held the Donna Chen Memorial Cut-A-Thon and Humane Society fundraiser Jan. 6, in honor of Donna Chen, who was killed by a drunk driver last year.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 17, 2013
Siesta Key Rum goes national

After receiving Caribbean Journal's Best Spiced Rum of the Year award in November, Siesta Key Rum is going national.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 17, 2013
Police thank volunteers

The Sarasota Police Department recently recognized the service of its 73 citizen volunteers. In the past year, the volunteers have donated 13,638 hours of work to the city.

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Past Commander Leon Warshaw, Immediate Past Commander Susan Lomastro and Bill Andersen. Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 17, 2013
Change of watch

The Sarasota Power and Sail Squadron swore in its new commander, Bill Andersen, at a Change of Watch ceremony Friday, Jan. 11, at Marina Jack.

  • Sarasota
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Blue Rooster co-owners Devin Rutkowski and Bill Cornelius describe the new establishment as a live-music venue and restaurant.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 17, 2013
Sarasota Rosemary District welcomes fresh faces

Customers with a taste for Southern food and live music have a new haven in the Rosemary District. The Blue Rooster is one of several new businesses moving into the district, which was set for growth before the recession hit.

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