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Ned Grossman and Shelly Lazarus
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Classic Corvettes on the Circle

There were some little red corvettes - and frost blue, yellow, black, white and silver Corvettes, too - at St. Armands Circle Park on Saturday, May 5. The classic corvette show brought in corvette clubs from all over Florida to see who would have the best in show. One might have taken the prize, but as Prince might say, Baby they're all too fast!

  • Longboat Key
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Maggie Adler, Wendy Davis, Tess Rosales, Bill Mestrezat and Christina Holmes
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Triathlon and Duathlon sprints

When most were enjoying a lazy Sunday morning in bed on May 6, over 150 individuals from around Florida were having an intense morning workout at the Longboat Key Club and Resort. The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce hosted a Triathlon and Duathlon sprint series for the first time.

  • Longboat Key
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Mark Becker with Matt Napolitano
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Payton Wright Foundation Golf Outing

East County residents rallied against pediatric brain cancer May 4, as they headed to the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club to support the 2012 Payton Wright Foundation Golf Outing.

  • East County
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Frances Williams climbed up on the “spider” with some of the students, Saturday, May 5.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Cinco de Mayo evening for ODA students

Thirty ODA students spent a few hours last Saturday night hanging out at their school as their parents enjoyed a night out.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Colin Kleinkopf, Grayson Schrantz, Bailey Pecor, Aaron Cook, Brittany Larson and Alexandria Twigg
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: CYD 16th Annual Celebration

Community Youth Development of Sarasota held their 16th annual celebration, Thursday, May 3, at the Van Wezel.

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Miko Hosaka and Darby Pursifull of DaSaka Salon pose with Jeffery Kin before the show, Wednesday, May 2, at The Players.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Players Theatre "Meet and Mingle"

The Players Theatre held a special reception of Rosemary District businesses and organizations, Wednesday, May 2, at The Players Theatre.

  • Sarasota
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John Bosley, his mother-in-law Pat McElroy and his wife Lori Bosley attended the Braden River Bluegrass Festival together last year.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Braden River Bluegrass Festival

Dozens of local residents enjoyed an afternoon of musical entertainment during Braden River Bluegrass Festival May 5 at Linger Lodge. Those in attendance enjoyed listening to a variety of bluegrass bands and perusing several different arts and crafts vendors.

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Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Chief Nursing Officer Linda Antes enjoyed spending time with her husband Paul.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Manatee County Cattle Barons' Ball

East County residents, business professionals and corporations enjoyed an evening of inspiration and entertainment during the annual Manatee County Cattle Barons' Ball May 5 at the Polo Grill and Bar. Guests enjoyed food and drink, live and silent auctions, drawings, a game area and more. Proceeds from the event will benefit cancer research, education, advocacy and patient services.

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Twelve-year-old twin sisters Jordan and Taylor Augustyniak were both hoping to break the 20-minute mark.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: C.A.R.E. Be Aware Autism 5K run

Hundreds of East County runners hit the streets for the C.A.R.E. Be Aware Autism 5K run and one mile fun walk May 5 on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Center for Autism Resources and Education.

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The Show Choir helped to open the show with Stevie Wonder’s “Higher Ground”, Thursday, May 3, at Booker High School Auditorium.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Pops and Jazz 2012

The Booker High School Music Department came together to put on quite a show, Thursday, May 3, at Booker High School Auditorium. The Pops and Jazz 2012 show was directed by Ned J. Rosenblatt and featured performances by the show choir, vocal jazz ensemble and the jazz ensemble.

  • Sarasota
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Truman Williams, Julia Dicesare and Tyler Prebor promoted upcoming university events.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Gator Club

Hundreds of University of Florida fans gathered May 3, at the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom, for the Sarasota County Gator Club's Gator Gathering event featuring coach Will Muschamp.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 4, 2012
Siesta Key preps for 40th sand-sculpting competition

The Sarasota County Parks & Recreation and the Pelican Press will co-sponsor the 40th Annual Sand Sculpture Contest.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 3, 2012
Students among merit winners

Four Sarasota County high school students were among the 2,500 students across the country named by the National Scholarship Corporation as 2012 National Merit Scholarship winners.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 3, 2012
Pelican Press welcomes news editor

Alex Mahadevan, 24, returns to his roots on Siesta Key as news editor for the Pelican Press.

  • Siesta Key
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Ned Rosenblatt, Brent Layman, Jake Stuart, Ronan Cowan and Tyler Oswald perform at Booker High School’s Death by Chocolate fundraising event. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 3, 2012
Booker musicians reflect on Berklee jazz festival

This year, the Booker High School Jazz Combo took second place.

  • Sarasota
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