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  • February 1, 2013
LWR hosts film's world premiere

Lakewood Ranch Cinemas and the Sarasota Film Society hosted the world premiere of "Parker," a crime thriller that depicts a thief with a unique code of professional ethics.

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  • February 1, 2013
Palm-Aire Art Association start year with a 'bang'

As the Art Association of Palm Aire celebrates its 30th anniversary, organization leaders already have a busy year lined up.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2013
Town manager goes under the radar

Is Mayor Jim Brown the new sheriff in town? Not exactly.

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  • February 1, 2013
Caleb gets a new home at Mote

A sea turtle named Caleb has new crawling grounds: the Aquarium at Mote Marine Laboratory.

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  • February 1, 2013
Candidates set date with Observer, PIC

All six commission candidates have agreed to participate in a forum co-sponsored by the Longboat Observer and the Longboat Key Public Interest Committee at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, at Bayfront Park Recreation Center, 4052 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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The Sarasota Ski-A-Rees assemble into a three-tiered pyramid.
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 1, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Ski-A-Rees season opener

Waterski troupe has been a Sarasota tradition for 56 years.

  • Longboat Key
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Barbara Gardner and Lynn Smith
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Style Show

The ladies of Bird Key Yacht Club enjoyed brunch and a fashion show Thursday, Jan. 31. Members modeled designs by Worth, a couture line available only by appointment with a consultant.

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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • January 31, 2013
Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce announces award recipients

The 2012 Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce business person of the year was Cheryl Gaddie of CG Designs. Get the full list here!

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New Siesta Key Chamber Board of Directors member Cynthia Riddell and board member Aledia Tush
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • January 31, 2013
Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce recognizes committed businesses

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting and Business of the Year Awards Tuesday, Jan. 29, at Libby's Cafe + Bar to recap the year and award businesses for excellence.

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Dr. Mahfouz El Shahawy stands near one station of the 18-point test he hopes will lead to earlier cardiovascular-disease detection.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 31, 2013
Health symposium focuses on heart-disease prevention

With heart disease being the No. 1 killer of women, a new testing procedure might allow earlier detection.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • January 31, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Natasha Wilcox

Sarasota High School senior small forward, Natasha Wilcox, first hit the basketball court at the age of 7.

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1,000 — The career number of points for Riverview High senior Co-Capt. Gianna Vastola, who scored 16 points to help lead the Lady Rams to a 65-32 victory over Palm Harbor University in the Class 8A-District 8 semifinals Jan. 29.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 31, 2013
JUST THE STATS

8 - The number of Sarasota High boys soccer players who played their final game in a Sailors uniform after falling to Braden River 2-1 in overtime of the Class 4A-District 11 quarterfinals Jan. 22.

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Miracle League of Manasota baseball player Seth Morano enjoyed spending time with the Baltimore Orioles players, including Jim Johnson, far right. Courtesy photo.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • January 31, 2013
Orioles tee off for charity

The Baltimore Orioles will host their third annual Birdland Golf Classic Feb. 20, at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

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The chapel stands on 12.5-foot stilts in case of flooding.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • January 31, 2013
Divine Design: Siesta Key Chapel

Siesta Key Chapel once held services in the auditorium of Out-of-Door School (now Out-of-Door Academy).The raindrops on the tin roof would often drown out the Rev. Dr. James Blackwood's voice.

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Paula Lunn submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 31, 2013
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Paula Lunn submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key Beach.

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