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Wilma Davidson, Ed.D., and Wally Lamb bond over their shared love of teaching at a Feb. 15 luncheon at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee.
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 20, 2013
Neighbors: Wilma Davidson

With two advanced degrees, her own consulting firm (Davidson & Associates), numerous articles in The New York Times, and three published books ("Most Likely to Succeed at Work," "Business Writing: What Works, What Won't" and "Writing a Winning College Application Essay"), Wilma Davidson's career has had many high points.

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The Coopers celebrate their win with the Design and Dine Contest team. Photo by Eddie Kirsch.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 20, 2013
Design and Dine Contest Winners: Kevin and Missy Cooper

Monday, Feb. 18, representatives from ArtisTree Landscape Maintenance and Design, Michael's On East and the Observer Media Group set out to surprise the winners of the Design and Dine $10,000 Backyard Makeover contest.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 20, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Reanna Gregory

The Out-of-Door Academy sophomore Reanna Gregory won the high jump, triple jump and long jump at the ODA Invitational Feb. 12.

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East County resident Monica Mingote submitted this photo of Jiggs Landing.
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  • February 20, 2013
Weather Photo: COLORFUL CLOUDS

East County resident Monica Mingote submitted this photo of Jiggs Landing.

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Photo courtesy of Cindi Soderholm
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 20, 2013
Russell the razorbill spreads his wings at new home

After a month of rehabilitation at Save Our Seabirds, the razorbill has a new home at Sea World in San Antonio.

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Joanne Lamberson, Thurston Lamberson, Dalas Lamberson and Tiffany Monaco are the family behind TLC Diversified Inc. Photo courtesy of Mark Wemple.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 20, 2013
Forward Thinking: TLC Diversified

A gutsy move to maintain payroll in the core of the downturn has finally begun to show dividends for one entrepreneur.

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Rebecca Madden submitted this sunset photo, taken near Bird Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2013
Weather Photo: VANTAGE POINT

Rebecca Madden submitted this sunset photo, taken near Bird Key.

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  • February 19, 2013
Obituary: Donald Weill

Donald Weill, 82, of Sarasota, died Jan. 28.

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  • February 19, 2013
Obituary: Marilyn Fields Slocum

Marilyn Fields Slocum, 57, died Feb. 1.

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  • February 19, 2013
Obituary: Charles A. Dearani

Charles A. Dearani, 90, of Longboat Key, died Jan. 30.

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  • February 19, 2013
Obituary: Ed Burns

Ed Burns, 92, of Wichita, Kan., Colorado Springs, Colo., and Longboat Key, died Feb. 8.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 19, 2013
Russell the razorbill has new home at Sea World

The razorbill headed to San Antonio, Texas, last week after rehabilitation at Save Our Seabirds.

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Sous chef Lynn Burton slices apples for the puff pastry dessert.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Puff Pastry Workshop

About 15 women attended a cooking workshop Tuesday, Feb. 19, in the Temple Beth Israel kitchen. Sylvia Pastor led the class titled, "Puff pastry three ways."

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 19, 2013
Gettel honors Manatee County school teachers

An appreciation awards ceremony will be held at 4:30 p.m. today, at Toyota of Lakewood.

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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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