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Passerine, which means songbird, performs as Lisamichelle Lemurian sways to the music with her daughter Trinity.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • January 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Save Our Seabirds Country Music Fundraiser

Save Our Seabirds hosted a country music fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 12 at the Cock & Bull Pub to benefit the organization. Country music singer June Webb and Event Chairman John Hyatt came to the organization with the idea.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rona and Hy Polakoff serve up cabbage soup.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Sinai Jewish Food Festival

Temple Sinai hosted its annual Jewish Food Festival Sunday, Jan. 13. Attendees sampled food from dozens of booths, which included traditional Jewish recipes. 'My recipe was passed down to me from my mother,' said Alan Fishbein. 'Back in those days, nobody measured, so it took me a few tries to get it down.' After sampling the many dishes, guests also had an opportunity to view local art and peruse the temple's used book sale.

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Abby Quigley and Caroline Middleton dance with friends.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Pine View Middle School Dance

Pine View middle school students put on their dancing shoes Friday, Jan. 11 to bust a move at the Pine View Middle School Dance. Students socialized, enjoyed food and drink, and of course, danced to pop music hits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview’s Rachel Easterling, No. 5, tries to keep the ball away from North Port’s Kelley Mayo, No. 1.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview v. North Port

The Riverview Rams played the North Port Tigers Saturday, Jan. 12, at Riverview High School. Rams won 3-0.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tom Axtell with Ron Vedder
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Circus Ring of Fame Inductions

The Circus Ring of Fame Foundation, Inc. presented its 26th annual Circus Ring of Fame Inductions Sunday, Jan. 13, at St. Armands Circle. The 2013 inductees included Charles and Mathias Coronas, Timothy J. Holst, and Pablo Rodriguez and family.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Gloria and Barry Bakal
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: A Night at Grossinger's

Temple Beth Israel had its annual gala Sunday, Jan. 13, at Michael's on East. The theme, 'A Night at Grossinger's,' paid homage to the Catskills hotels.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Zandy Sanders will speak in front of a crowd of 700 people at the annual luncheon celebration in April as a representative of Girls Inc.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • January 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Girl of the Year: Zandy Sanders

Staff members at Girls Inc. announced Zandy Sanders to be Girl of the Year as a surprise Friday, Jan. 11 at their Sarasota location. Every year staff members select a girl unanimously who has shown leadership, strength, and bold characteristics.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jack Black, Jack Jacobs, Jack Duncan, Jack Brill
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club January Luncheon

The Longboat Key Republican Club had a panel discussion with town commissioners and their opponents for the upcoming election during their monthly luncheon Friday, Jan. 11, at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Allison Kaffka, Bev Burdette and Melissa Ebing were eager to start the race.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Last Call 5K

More than 100 participants enjoyed a sunset run Jan. 12, at the Premier Sports Campus, during the Junior League of Manatee's Last Call 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile Fun Run.

  • East County
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Kids get excited as mascot Thor makes his way to the ribbon cutting.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • January 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Out-of-Door Academy Wellness Center Ribbon Cutting

The Out-of-Door Academy opened its new Wellness Center to students and staff Friday, Jan. 11 to promote their wellness program. Ashley Kozel donated funds for the Wellness Center on behalf of her daughters, Lexie and Gabby, who are students at the school.

  • Siesta Key
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Executive Director Brian Lipton poses with past president Sue Jacobson and current president Anne Virag Thursday, Jan. 10 at the AJC West Coast Florida office.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: AJC Open House

The AJC West Coast Florida Board of Directors held a cocktail party and open house as a way to welcome the new regional president and thank the past president Thursday, Jan. 10 at the AJC office on Main Street.

  • Sarasota
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Stephanie Claussen, owner of Steff’s Stuff Antiques, models a sun hat (“keeps the wrinkles away,” she says) and a vintage pocketbook from Saks Fifth Avenue.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sip and Shop

Retailers and customers mingled with snacks and beverages Thursday, Jan. 10, during "Sip and Shop" at the Centre Shops plaza.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Panelists Johnny Jackson, Jamie Miller and Andres Malave
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Republican Club

The Sarasota Republican Club held their monthly meeting Wednesday, Jan. 9, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The event was called '2012 Election... What Happened?' and included Johnny Jackson, Andres Malave and Jamie Miller as the three panelists.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A bird's nest was spotted on New Pass Bridge Thursday, Jan. 10.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 10, 2013
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Bird watch

A bird's nest was spotted on New Pass Bridge Thursday, Jan. 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 10, 2013
St. Michael to collect canned food

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church is collecting canned goods for local food banks Saturday, Jan. 12 and Sunday, Jan. 13.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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