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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.

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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.

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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
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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.

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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
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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.

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    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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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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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Some Laurel Park residents are concerned with large developments. File photo.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • January 10, 2013
Commission forwards Laurel Park buffer

The Planning Board will vote on the proposal next. If approved, it would change the development process for projects proposed near Laurel Park.

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With a 14-3 record and six games left in the regular season, the Lady Sailors have their sights set on capturing the No. 1 seed in the Class 7A-District 11 tournament. Courtesy.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 10, 2013
Sarasota High girls basketball team posts impressive season

The Sarasota High girls basketball team is putting together one of its most impressive seasons in recent years having lost only three games this season.

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