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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
  • Neighbors
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
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    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
Ben Murphy and his dad, restaurateur Sean Murphy. Molly Schechter.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 10, 2013
Eat Here opening is a family affair

Restaurateur Sean Murphy opened his third 'Eat Here" restaurant Dec. 29.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 10, 2013
Kiwanis Club organizes project

The Siesta Key Kiwanis Club and Transition Venice are collaborating to collect unharvested fruit for the All Faiths Food Bank, as part of the Sarasota Fruit Share project.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 10, 2013
Riverview grad says no to bullying

Adam Mazo, a 1998 graduate of Riverview High School, is leading a national video campaign as part of the Boston-based Coexist documentary project.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 10, 2013
Worldly words win big for writer

After a nationwide search, Hilton Hotels and Resorts announced that Sarasota freelance writer Mary Ellen Mancini has been selected as one of 15 winners, who will travel the world and share their travel experience as a part of the new travel website, Hilton Mom Voyage.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 10, 2013
Fallen heroes family recognized

As part of the fourth Project Gratitude event, 20 wives and daughters of fallen U.S. military members will be invited to the Miss America pageant Saturday, Jan. 12, in Las Vegas.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A condominium at 409 Beach Road has four bedrooms, three-and-two-half baths and 4,178 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,675,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 10, 2013
Four-bedroom home in Mira Mar sells for $2,225,000

A home in Mira Mar tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Joseph and Theresa Flotteron, of Sarasota, sold their home at 8191 Midnight Pass Road to Daniel and Nina Booth, of Monkton, Md., for $2,225,000.

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