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River Rhapsody, a 37-member chorus from Braden River High School, delighted more than 100 parishioners Wednesday, Feb. 6, at Christ Church of Longboat Key.
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 12, 2013
VIDEO: Braden River choir sings for Christ Church

High school group selected to perform at Carnegie Hall in Memorial Day concert

  • Longboat Key
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Karen Gardiner and Joyce Wartinbee
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church Fashion Show

The ladies of Christ Church of Longboat Key held a fashion show to benefit Learn to Fish, a ministry for disadvantaged women in Manatee County. Parishioners modeled sportswear from Patchington.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 11, 2013
Animal Rescue Coalition Grassroots

A local animal rescue service is now accepting donations through social media service, Groupon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Allegria Bouquet with Merry Del Monte and Martha Pino
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Our Lady Fashion Show

Nearly 400 ladies of the Saint Clare of Assisi Women's Guild at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church turned out Feb. 9 for the organization's sixth annual fashion show.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Barb Baldy and Nan Kahle are visiting from Ohio.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • February 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : 19th Annual Siesta Key Craft Festival

Siesta Key held it's 19th Annual Craft Festival Saturday, Feb. 9 and Sunday, Feb. 10 on Ocean Boulevard to show of unique talent and draw visitors. More than 100 exhibitors sold their work to hundreds of people. Dick Cooley, an exhibitor from Wisconsin that makes figurines out of scrap metal and spark plugs said, 'the weather has been my favorite part of the show, hopefully I will come back next year.'

  • Siesta Key
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Diana and Marta Rosansky
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Valentine's Day Dance

Members of the Sarasota Yacht Club celebrated Valentine's Day with a dinner dance Saturday, Feb. 9.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Spyridoula Collum danced Hellenic Folk. She used to teach belly dancing for nearly 30 years
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Greek Glendi

The St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church held its 29th annual Greek Glendi Feb. 7 though Feb. 10. This year's edition featured Greek folk dancing, live music by ELLADA, a marketplace with jewelry and crafts, church tours and, of course, homemade Greek food.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 8, 2013
Lady Sailors stopped in regional quarterfinals

The Sarasota High girls basketball team saw its season come to an end with a 43-29 loss to Stuart Martin County in the Class 7A-Region 3 quarterfinals Feb. 7

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 8, 2013
Sarasota Christian advances to semifinals

The Sarasota Christian girls basketball team cruised to a 60-38 victory over Southwest Florida Christian in the Class 2A-Region 3 quarterfinals Feb. 7.

  • Sarasota
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Cardinal Mooney’s Abby Donofrio, No. 32, does a pick to stop Indian Rocks’ Rebecca Lizotte, No. 11, from taking the ball from Cardinal Mooney’s Camille Giardina, No. 22.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney v. Indian Rocks Christian

Cardinal Mooney hosted Indian Rocks Christian Thursday, Feb. 7, for the girls basketball quarterfinal game. Cardinal Mooney was down 19 to 23 at the half and were unable to come back during the second half. The final score was 45-34, Indian Rocks Christian.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Suncoast Porsche Cup

This Sunday's polo match will include a "Chinese New Year" themed tailgate contest.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 7, 2013
Pirates stopped short in OT

The Braden River High boys basketball team saw its season come to a close with a 69-61 loss to Charlotte in overtime of the Class 7A-District 11 semifinals Feb. 6.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 7, 2013
Going green

Sarasota County will present Siesta Key Hardware with a Green Business Partner Certificate Tuesday, Feb. 12, to acknowledge the store's environmentally friendly business practices

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Alyssa Sweeney and Jack Boeve, Relay for Life co-captains, with the lawn flamingos
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 7, 2013
Riverview students use 'flocks' to fight cancer

Riverview students are raising money with lawn decorations.

  • Sarasota
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Chris Land works with young musicians for The School of Rock program. Lessons include songwriting and stage presence.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • February 7, 2013
Neighbors: Christian Land

The Allman Brothers, Metallica, The Smashing Pumpkins and hundreds of local bands have come through the Cabin Recording Studio.

  • Sarasota
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