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Three years ago the family came home from a birthday party with a cookie-in-a-jar recipe for ginger snaps.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 24, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: The Rini family

This week, we go in the kitchen with the Rini family. The family shows us their favorite ginger snap and raspberry soda recipes.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Jen McGloin with Jay Coy were eager to start playing.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 24, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Golf Challenge

Parents and teachers at Gullett Elementary School teed off for education Sept. 22, as they participated in the Fourth Annual Neal Communities Golf Challenge, at the University Park Country Club.

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Richard Stepp, Rebecca Taylor with Jamo and Kathleen Powell
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: BKYC Luau Party

Members of the Bird Key Yacht Club enjoyed a night of luau fun Saturday, Sept. 22.

  • Longboat Key
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Herb Berman and Jym Agem
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SYC Dock Party

The 106 Slipholders at the Sarasota Yacht Club were treated to a party on the dock Saturday, Sept. 22. The slipholders were thanked by the club with a party for preparing their boats for Tropical Storm Isaac.

  • Longboat Key
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Jacqueline Daly, Mayor Suzanne Atwell and Krista Karnis pose in front of a Fisker Karma Saturday, Sept. 22 during the Electrify the Circle Pre Party at The Met on St. Armands.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Electrify the Circle Pre Party

A group 60 guests enjoyed an evening at The Met on St. Armands learning about and driving high-end electric cars Saturday, Sept. 22.

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Richie James, No. 2, gets past the Braden River defense during the Braden River versus Riverview game at Braden River.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River vs. Riverview

The Rams played the Pirates Friday, Sept. 21 at Braden River. Riverview won the game 29-6.

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There were more than 1500 people that took part in the 2012 Heart Walk Saturday, Sept. 22 at Payne Park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 2012 Heart Walk

More than 1500 people participated in the 2012 Heart Walk Saturday, Sept. 22 at Payne Park.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 21, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: CMHS v. ODA girls varsity volleyball

The Cougars took on the Thunder Thursday, Sept. 20 at Cardinal Mooney. Cardinal Mooney won the match 3-1.

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Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney walks out to speak and is greeted by tons of cheering Thursday, Sept. 20 at the John Ringling Museum of Art.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 21, 2012
AUDIO SLIDESHOW: Romney rally at Ringling

Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney spoke to a crowd of more than 4,000 people Thursday, Sept. 20 at the John Ringling Museum of Art.

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Event Chairwoman Marianne LeBar with Sylvia Millar
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: WCR Fashion Show

The Women Council of Realtors put fashion center stage Sept. 19, during the organization's annual Sensational, Sassy, Stylish Fashion Show & Luncheon, at the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 20, 2012
Mustangs finish second in State Top 10 Invite

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team finished second out of four teams in the State Top 10 Invite Sept. 19 at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club's Cypress Links Course.

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Phyllis Black, president of the Longboat Key Republican Club, poses with John Dent and guest speaker Kathy Dent, Supervisor of Elections Wednesday, Sept. 19 at Longboat Key Republican Club’s meeting at the Sarasota Yacht Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Republican Club

The Longboat Key Republican Club held an event Wednesday, Sept. 19 at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The 60 guests enjoyed a cocktail hour, dinner and guest speaker Kathy Dent, the supervisor of elections.

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Photo courtesy of Catherine Luckner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 20, 2012
Lost and found

The Siesta Key community rallied together over the weekend to reunite a lost dog with his owner.

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Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 20, 2012
Best buds

Kindergarteners at The Out-of-Door Academy had their annual Buddies Picnic Friday, Sept. 14, at the lower-school campus.

  • Siesta Key
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Mari Blumenthal and Lila Marlowe show off their New Year's cards. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 20, 2012
Temple students celebrate new year

Temple Sinai students prepared themselves Sunday morning for the Jewish New Year that began Sunday, Sept. 16.Â

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