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Chris Land works with young musicians for The School of Rock program. Lessons include songwriting and stage presence.
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  • 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.

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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • February 7, 2013
Student Spotlight: Madeline Epstein

Eighth grade Booker Middle School student strives for excellence in all she does.

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  • February 7, 2013
SIDELINES

Four Cougars sign letters of intent; Cougars repeat as district champs; Lady Blazers cruise to district title; Sailors fall in district quarterfinals

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Photo by Jen Blanco
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 7, 2013
Leading Lady Ram: Glanna Vastola

Riverview High senior guard Gianna Vastola scored her 1,000th career point in the Lady Rams' 65-32 victory over Palm Harbor University.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 7, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Alexandria Bartley

Booker High sophomore Alexandria Bartley wasn't the least bit surprised. Bartley, who finished sixth in the FHSAA girls weightlifting finals as a freshman at Flagler Palm Coast, felt confident she had the upper hand in one of the region's more inexperienced weight classes.

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16 — The number of teams, including Sarasota, Riverview and Cardinal Mooney, that will be playing in the annual Sarasota Baseball Classic March 25 through March 28.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 7, 2013
JUST THE STATS

28 - The number of points sophomore Camille Giardina scored to lead the Cardinal Mooney High girls basketball team to its second-consecutive Class 3A-District 10 championship Feb. 1.

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Selby Gardens dedicates a new bayfront boardwalk in 1989.
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • February 7, 2013
Moment in Time: SELBY GARDENS' BOARDWALK ON THE BAY

Derek Butler and Melissa Teeter were juniors at Sarasota High School Feb. 9, 1989, when they cut the ribbon for Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Bay Walk Sanctuary.

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Paula Lunn submitted this photo of a sunset at the Ringling Bridge Pier.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 7, 2013
WEEKLY WEATHER PHOTO WINNER

Paula Lunn submitted this photo of a sunset at the Ringling Bridge Pier.

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Jeff Mayers has instigated landscaping changes throughout the property, including new, bright red geraniums at entrances.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 7, 2013
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Jeff Mayers

Learn five little-known facts about the Longboat Key Club & Resort's new general manager.

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Greg and DeeDee McCain
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cedars Tennis Cocktail Party

Members of Cedars Tennis Resort enjoyed a cocktail party Wednesday, Feb. 6.

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Donna Greer in “a very hot” balloon dress.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Fun, Funky and Fabulous Harbourettes

The Longboat Harbour "Harbourettes" enjoyed a taco buffet Wednesday, Feb. 6, during their "Fun, Funky and Fabulous" luncheon.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 6, 2013
SaraMana ORT puts on the 'glitz'

SaraMana ORT recently hosted its "Puttin' on the Glitz" fashion show fundraiser at Michael's On East.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 6, 2013
Medical, pharmacy students shift learning

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine medical and pharmacy students traded their classroom study for a clinical education when they received their white coats Jan. 26, at Harvest United Methodist Church.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 6, 2013
East County student named youth delegate

Braden River High student Kylie Marcinkiewicz has been selected to represent Florida as a national youth delegate at the 2013 Washington Youth Summit on the Environment June 23 through June 28, at George Mason University.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 6, 2013
Sweeties cuddle for Main Street ride

Searching for something to do this Valentine's Day?

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