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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 29, 2012
ODA opens season with win

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team opened its season with a 25-12, 25-17, 24-26, 25-22 victory over Northside Christian School.

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  • August 29, 2012
Students host state FCCLA leaders

East County students recently played host to the summer council meeting of the Florida Association of Family Career and Community Leaders.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 29, 2012
Sing, sing, sing!

The Braden River High School Choir, with director Kerrie Couchois, has been invited by the Distinguished Concerts International-New York to participate in a performance of John Rutter's "The Requiem" during the DCINY concert series Memorial Day weekend in New York.

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  • August 29, 2012
Arborist completes 585-mile bike ride

Local arborist and Summerfield resident Tammy Kovar successfully completed a 585-mile bicycle ride through Oregon to raise funds for tree research.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 29, 2012
Good eats support a great cause

Want dinner to satisfy your hunger and satisfy your craving to help a local nonprofit?

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Photo courtesy of Gabriela Wagner
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 29, 2012
Pinot makes a new friend

Pinot Wagner couldn't help but wag his tail in happiness when he made a new friend last week.

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Phil and Unni Kaltenbacher’s home on Lake Tashmoo in Martha’s Vineyard. The home is nestled among neighbors such as Judy Bloom, Kenneth Cole, Diane Sawyer and Mike Nichols. Photos courtesy of Rebecca Baxter
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  • Robert Plunket
  • August 29, 2012
The Vineyard Connection

Sarasota and Martha's Vineyard share similar qualities. The Vineyard attracts seasonal residents looking for a break from Florida's heat.

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Brady Elijah Wiggins
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 29, 2012
East County Births

The East County Observer would like to congratulate all the parents who celebrated recently the births of their new bundles of joy.

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Brandy Hager stocked up on as many clothes as possible. She came with her 2-year-old son, Davian Pachin, and friend Becky Phillips.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 29, 2012
The Source hosts clothing giveaway

Becky Phillips didn't waste one moment as she walked through the sanctuary of The Source Church Saturday, Aug. 25, in Bradenton.

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Deb Hossenlopp took this photo at Adventure Park in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 29, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Deb Hossenlopp took this photo at Adventure Park in Lakewood Ranch.

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Charles Neubauer took this photo of storm clouds rolling in over Buttonwood Harbor.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 29, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Charles Neubauer took this photo of storm clouds rolling in over Buttonwood Harbor.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 27, 2012
Sarasota graduate to be inducted into FSU Athletics Hall of Fame

Sarasota High School graduate John-Ford Griffin will be inducted into the Florida State University Athletics Hall of Fame Aug. 31.

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Bonnie and Harvey Sussman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • August 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Rhythm and Jews at Temple Sinai

Members of Temple Sinai celebrated the return of its students and campers, who recently traveled to Israel, with its popular Rhythm and Jews service. Members wore their Shabbat whites and enjoyed wine and cheese and a dinner from Demetrio's.

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Del Wilson and Gretchen Wilson
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  • Nick Friedman
  • August 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Seminoles Club Fall Kickoff Party

Florida State University alumni met at the Sarasota Yacht Club Thursday, August 23, for the Seminoles Club fall kickoff party. Alumni decked themselves out in the colors of their alma mater and showed their Seminoles pride before enjoying a meal.

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Madeline Gersh, 3, was more excited about eating her ice cream than playing.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Picnic

Members of Temple Emanu-El and their friends gathered Aug. 25, at Summerfield Park in Lakewood Ranch, for the temple's annual Family Picnic and Havdalah service.

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