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Michael Bajjaly plays the record of "The Drowsy Chaperone" for the audience and begins telling about the show’s history.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 'The Drowsy Chaperone'

Lakewood Ranch High School theater students are performing "The Drowsy Chaperone" at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1 and Feb. 2. at the school.

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Jesse White with his wife, co-chairwoman, Lisa, along with executive director and co-chairwoman Laura Gilkey at the 5th annual An Evening for Healthy Start Thursday, Jan. 31, at Sarasota Architectural Salvage.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: An Evening for Healthy Start

The Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota County held their 5th annual Evening for Healthy Start Thursday, Jan. 31, at Sarasota Architectural Salvage. The goal for the evening was to raise $5,000 for Healthy Start.

  • Sarasota
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Music on Main

Tonight's monthly concert will feature music by The Venturas.

  • East County
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Local Musician Chris Otto plays Monday, Jan. 28, at The Local Bean. File photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2013
Sunday jazz

The Local Bean will host Afternoon Sunday Jazz at The Bean from 3 to 5 p.m. Sundays starting Feb. 10, at 5138 Ocean Blvd.

  • Siesta Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2013
Leading ladies

Applications are currently being accepted for the Giving Matters Youth Philanthropy Leadership Award, in Memory of Lois B. Green.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2013
Duck, duck goose

Teddy Jordan and siblings Kaylie, Kristina and Adam Schay, lived out a real-life version of the childhood game "Duck, Duck, Goose" Sunday, Jan. 27, at the We Love Israel Streetfair and Marketplace.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2013
Have band, will travel

Local musicians looking for a regular gig are in luck.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2013
Olympic teams vie for accolades

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School students are training hard, as they prepare for interscholastic competition.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2013
Braden River students learn Florida's history

Students at Braden River High School got an entertaining and informative glimpse into Florida's past, when Patrick "Rick" Smith Jr. shared stories from his father in a multimedia presentation Jan. 23, at the school.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • 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.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • 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.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • 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.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • 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.

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

Waterski troupe has been a Sarasota tradition for 56 years.

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