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  • August 22, 2012
Elks Lodge raises funds for veterans

Lakewood Ranch-Sarasota Lodge No. 2855 raised approximately $3,500 for K9sforVeterans.org during a special fundraising event Aug. 12, at the club's lodge.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 22, 2012
The cat is out of the bag!

On her 15th birthday Aug. 12, East County resident Maria Wirries, an up-and-coming ice-skating, dancing and singing teenager, was surprised by about 20 guests at Cat Depot, where she learned a cat pod had been named in her honor - "Maria's Manor."

  • East County
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Sixteen-year-old Sarah Schoeffel says she loves learning about other cultures.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 22, 2012
Extraordinary Exchange: China

Sixteen-year-old Sarah Schoeffel spent approximately seven weeks in China this summer. The teen was one of 30 students nationwide to earn the scholarship opportunity with the NSLI-Y Scholarship program.

  • East County
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Sergio Albuquerque took this sunset photo from Cedar's West on the north end of the Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 22, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Sergio Albuquerque took this sunset photo from Cedar's West on the north end of the Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Frank Verdel took this photo of a rainbow over the vineyards at the entrance to The Lake Club.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 22, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Frank Verdel took this photo of a rainbow over the vineyards at the entrance to The Lake Club.

  • East County
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Adam and Olivia Batko, kindergarten
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 21, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Back to School at Ashton Elementary

Ashton Elementary School students bid their summer breaks farewell for the first day of class, Monday, August 20. Parents dropped students off with tearful hugs and smiles before enjoying light snacks at a boo-hoo breakfast.

  • Sarasota
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Stephanie Hawkins and Melissa Rickey
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 21, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Women's Leadership Council Speaker Luncheon

The Women's Leadership Council held its Speaker Luncheon Aug. 21, Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Sarasota
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Steve and Khloe Campion
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Southside Elementary Boo Hoo Breakfast

Southside Elementary School held its annual Boo Hoo Breakfast for parents sending their kindergartners to the first day of school.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Fanny Younger puts her own secret spin on a double fudge chocolate chip brownie recipe.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • August 20, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Fanny Younger

Longboat Key resident Fanny Younger is a recipe follower, but that doesn't make her any less of a cook.

  • Longboat Key
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Scott Stenzel
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Beer Festival

Beer fans find Sarasota Beer Festival good to the last drop Hundreds of lager-lovers and stout supporters flocked to Robarts Arena Saturday, August 18, for the third annual Sarasota Beer Festival. Guests whet their palates with samplings of more than 100 beers and local foods, and Soul Purpose provided live music.

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Olga Carr gives her son, Sean, 3, a hug and a kiss goodbye before leaving him at his first day of school for the year at St. Boniface Preschool.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Boniface students head back to school

St. Boniface was filled with smiles and lots of laughs Monday, Aug. 20, as students began their first day of school for the 2012-2013 school year.

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Preschool teacher Ginny Davenport made her new students feel right at home.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: First Day of School

Children in Manatee County public schools celebrated their first day of the 2012-13 school year Aug. 20. With backpacks in tow, plenty of smiles and even a few shed tears, children bid farewell to their parents and said hello to their new teachers and classmates.

  • East County
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Alfredo Loza pours in one of the ingredients into Tami Richards’ saucepan, Friday, Aug. 17.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Taste of the World Interactive Dinner

More than 60 people took part in the Taste of the World Interactive Dinner, Friday, Aug. 17, at Pattigeorge's.

  • Longboat Key
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The crowd joined in to sing along with Roaslie Leon, Saturday, Aug. 18, during La La La Havdalah.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: La La La Havdalah

Temple Emanu-El held their second annual La La La Havdalah evening, Saturday, Aug. 18, at the synagogue.

  • Sarasota
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Yvette Bernosky, owner of Yvette’s Health and Fitness Center, calls out the names of raffle-prize winners.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Downtown Sarasota Alliance Meeting

Members of the Downtown Sarasota Alliance met Thursday, August 16, at Yvette's Health Fitness Center for a night of mingling and prizes. Guests enjoyed drinks and socializing before various raffle prizes were awarded.

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