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Hannah Campbell and Mitchell Freshour prepare to harvest items for the school’s celebration of "stone soup."
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  • January 3, 2013
Our Town 1.03.13

Our Town 1.03.13

  • Sarasota
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Greg Marra poses with several of his historical sculptures in his studio, off Ashton Road, where he teaches students the basics of sculpting.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 3, 2013
Artist hopes to preserve history through sculpture

Four years after Greg Marra took a trip to Slovakia, a phone call from a stranger brought to life a 68-year-old story of courage.

  • Sarasota
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Courtney Kees leads Tabatha Giddens through a yoga class. Kees holds her sunset classes by the yellow lifeguard stand.
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • January 3, 2013
Business Observer

Studio Rubylake offers beach yoga; La Siesta Condominium updates office, security

  • Siesta Key
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Daphne VonCannon, Israel Olma and Lexi Moore perform “Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” during Braden River High School’s Talent Show Nov. 29, in the school’s auditorium. Published Dec. 6, 2012.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2013
December Year in Pictures: East County

Enjoy some of our picks for best pictures of December 2012.

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Bonney Libman bought gourmet lollipops from See's Candy at Temple Beth Israel’s Dec. 2 Holiday Happening Sale.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2013
December Year in Pictures: Longboat Key

Enjoy some of our picks for best pictures of December 2012.

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Unconditional Surrender was brought back in by trucks and was reassembled by a crew after the statue that was gone for more than six months.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2013
December Year in Pictures: Sarasota

Enjoy some of our picks for best pictures of December 2012.

  • Sarasota
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Chloe Johnson decorates the Siesta Key Chapel Christmas tree Sunday, Dec. 2, after the church's Advent dinner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2013
December Year in Pictures: Pelican Press

Enjoy some of our picks for best pictures of December 2012.

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Mr. Robert Weeks loved wintering on Longboat Key, where he was active in the Spanish Main Yacht Club community and an avid golfer.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2013
Obituary: Robert J. Weeks

Robert J. Weeks, 78, of Longboat Key and Sea Girt, N.J., died Sunday, Dec. 23.

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"Chef" Wiley Osborne with Town Manager Dave Bullock. Photo courtesy of Jackie Dixon
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2013
Christ Church hosts town manager

Town Manager Dave Bullock spoke at Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian about "Important Lessons Facing Longboat Key in the Coming Months" Monday, Dec. 3.

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A new roof on Whitney Beach Plaza kicks off a $2 million overhaul. File photo.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 2, 2013
Looking ahead: Stalled Redevelopment

Applicants seeking redevelopment and some of the town's pool of 250 tourism units will have to wait until the town makes changes to its codes and Comp Plan.

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Interim Superintendent David Gayler and the school board heard new academic plans from Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Bob Gagnon in a December workshop.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 2, 2013
Looking ahead: Schools

Last year's budget disaster weighs on the minds of school board members and administration as they prepare to hire a new superintendent in 2013.

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Photos by Mark Wemple
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 2, 2013
Through the Trees

A bold couple seeks success with a new entry in an old industry: Florida amusement and recreation. It's a good thing they aren't afraid of heights.

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  • Josh Siegel
  • January 2, 2013
U.S. Air Force photographer comes home early for Christmas

Technical Sgt. Donald Allen returned from a seven-month stay in Africa to surprise his children at school.

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The new, 2,000-square-foot Green Ginger Hair Design overlooks St. Armands Circle Park.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 2, 2013
Circle gets down to business

The new year will bring new offerings on St. Armands Circle.

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Sadie Fletcher, of Lakewood Ranch, gets a good view from the shoulders of her dad, Don, during Light the Night Nov. 3. Published Nov. 8, 2012.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 1, 2013
November Year in Pictures: East County

Enjoy some of our picks for best pictures of November 2012.

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