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Dru Cappar, 9, smashes a car with a sledgehammer at one of the festival games.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • February 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Christian School 54th Annual Auction and Festival

Sarasota Christian School held their 54th annual Auction and Festival Saturday, Feb. 16 at the school's campus. There was also a silent auction, rummage sale, food, and games for children to play. The school currently has 417 students with this festival being it's largest fundraiser. All proceeds go to the school. Last year the community helped the school raise $150,00. This year superintendent Jeff Shank outlined a long-term project to get a high school building built. 'Its just really a blessing to see family, friends, and the community get behind Christian education and what we do as a school,' Shank said.

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Barbara Steinfirst came from Bradenton to enjoy the various works at the festival.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • February 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : The 25th Annual Sarasota Festival of the Arts

Thousands of people walked the streets of downtown for the 25th Annual Sarasota Festival of the Arts Saturday, Feb 16 and Sunday, Feb 17 to buy unique work and check out the craftsmanship. Old time friends from New Jersey Judy Eisner, Irene Britman and Marilyn Wiener wandered through the festival enjoying the artistic talent. 'It's just beautiful,' said Britman. Locals and tourists alike walked the crowded streets marveling at sculptures, paintings, jewelry and more.

  • Sarasota
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Alice Ivy-Pemberton has played the violin since for 11 years.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Alice Ivy-Pemberton and Amanda Lubin in Concert

New York-based musicians Alice Ivy-Pemberton and Amanda Lubin, both 15, performed classical pieces during an intimate concert Sunday, Feb. 17, in the Casa del Mar home of Mark Meador and Donna Callahan.

  • Longboat Key
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Peggy Sue Mitchell, Pam Trudel, Joyce Goacher, Anita Moltz, Mary Jane Hamilton, Beatty Shipley, Margorie Martini and Marge Vaadi modeled clothing from Dillard's.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: LOSNA Fashion Show

Ladies of the Oriental Shrine of North America hosted a fashion show Feb. 16, at Tara Golf & Country Club.

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Trio Voila includes Laura Jensen-Jennings on the viola, Thomas Koch on the guitar and Dr. Jane Hoffman on the flute.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Trio Voila

Trio Voila, a mixed ensemble consisting of guitarist Thomas Koch, flautist Dr, Jane Hoffman and viola player Laura Jensen-Jennings, performed at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church Sunday, Feb. 17.

  • Longboat Key
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Kai Sutter, 9, Joseph Sparma, 8, and Andrew Sutter, 6 show off their colorful tongues after eating their snow cones.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Little League Opening Day

Sarasota Little League held their annual opening day ceremony Saturday, Feb. 16, at Twin Lakes Park.

  • Sarasota
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Betty and Bob Goree
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Valentine's Day Dance

Couples celebrated Valentine's Day with a dinner dance Thursday, Feb. 14, at the Bird Key Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Valentine's Day Cookie Swap

Joan Dempsey and Mimi Sweet invited about a dozen friends at a cookie swap Thursday, Feb. 14, at The Sanctuary.

  • Longboat Key
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Sylvia and Bob Farrington
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiwanis Valentine's Ball

The Longboat Key Kiwanis Foundation celebrated the late Chief Al Hogle, 2012 Citizen of the Year, and John Wild, 2012 Kiwanian of the Year, at a Valentine's Ball Thursday, Feb. 14, at the Longboat Key Club's Harbourside Dining Room.

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People follow Kelly Atkins in a guided dance to “Break the Chains”.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: One Billion Rising Valentines Dance

People all over the world participated in a variety of events as part of V-Day's One Billion Rising, a single-day, Valentine's Day, of dedicated global action consisting primarily of dance strikes against violence against women.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 15, 2013
Carriage rides offered in Lakewood Ranch tonight

The Valentine's Day rides were cancelled because of inclement weather.

  • East County
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Elementary school Teacher of the Year Amy Mazner, from Alta Vista Elementary
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 14, 2013
School Board honors Teacher of the Year finalists

Sarasota County School Board members made their rounds to three schools Thursday, Feb. 7, to surprise the three finalists for the annual Teacher of the Year competition.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 14, 2013
SCHOOL BOARD BULLETIN

The more the merrier; Bay Haven students travel back in time; Caring kids

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Most Rev. John Noonan celebrates Mass. Photos by Nick Friedman.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • February 14, 2013
St. Thomas More welcomes additional space

Parishioners at St. Thomas More Catholic Church raised $6 million in four years to expand their church.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Trey LaPorta, Rollins College, lacrosse; Hannah Howard, Elon University, soccer; Christina Warren, Princeton University, crew; Victoria Krupa, Huntingoon College, lacrosse
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 14, 2013
Signing Day: Athletes commit to colleges

Nine Sarasota seniors signed national letters of intent Feb. 6.

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