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Gabriela Hernandez, Sandra Torres, Regina Gonzalez, Karen Orozco, Julia Bulle, Gabriela de la Fuente, Melissa Villagomez, David Alonzo, Robin Howe, Claudia Ampudia, Fernando Leon, Andres Fox and Rodrigo Irianda
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: NewGate School participates in new exchange program

NewGate School held a welcome luncheon, Thursday, April 26, on the school's campus for the nine exchange students and their chaperones from Leon, Mexico.

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Fay Watkins turned 107 and Maurice Halpern turned 102, Thursday, April 26.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 100 Plus Birthday Party

Fay Watkins and Maurice Halpern celebrated turning 107 and 102, Thursday, April 26, at the Kobernick House.

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Rebecca Tavill came dressed in a pirate costume and read “How I Became a Pirate”.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Phillippi Shores storybook and PJ night

Phillippi Shores held a storybook/PJ night, Thursday, April 26, inside the library.

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JJ Midnight took center stage and rocked out with the band and the Riverview High School Choir during “We are the Champions”.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bohemian Rhapsody Orchestra

Celebrating Queen featuring The Bohemian Rhapsody Orchestra rocked the auditorium, 7 pm, Thursday, April 26, at the Riverview Performing Arts Center.

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The Sarasota Teens With A Dream team continued to run their laps even during the downpour, Saturday, April 28, during the 2012 Relay for Life of Downtown Sarasota.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Relay for Life

The 2012 Relay For Life of Downtown Sarasota was a little wetter than usual this past weekend than expected. The 17th largest relay in the state took place at Sarasota High School and had 40 teams that raised a total of $103,142 for the American Cancer Society.

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Dana Henderson of Mote looks at a small sea creature found by Sereena Feeney, 12, and Lauren Neily 12.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA 6th Grade Field Trip to Mote

Out-of-Door Academy's Pamela Davis' 6th grade science students had a fun field trip, Friday, April 27, to Mote Marine.

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Second-graders Jessica Hernandez and Maria Vega enjoyed seeing all of the different artwork.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Gullett Elementary Art Show

Students at Gullett Elementary displayed their artistic talents during the school's Third Annual Art Show April 25. The show featured a variety of art mediums, including clay, pastels, painting, sketching and more.

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Lindsey Schuster and Cyndi Riddell were eager to get started.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Puttin' on the Ritz

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members and their guests headed April 27 to the Ritz Carlton Members Golf Club, for the Alliance's fourth annual Puttin' on the Ritz golf tournament.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 27, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Bill Muth

Bill Muth is the Ashton Elementary Principal. Read more about him in our candid "Five Things."

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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 27, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Linda Wallin

Linga Wallin is an art teacher at the Out-of-Door Academy. Read more about her in our candid "Five Things."

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Caryn Hipp, Erin Cartwright, Cheri Coryea and Stacy Reyer represented the Manatee County Library.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Spring into Health

Representatives of Manatee County Government encouraged East County residents to make healthy choices during its Spring into Health event April 26, at Bennett Park.

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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 26, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Lou Schneider

Longboat Key resident Lou Schneider has had a fulfilling career in architecture and education. Read more about him in our candid Q&A

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 26, 2012
Out-of-Door's savvy scientist wins fair

Brittany Wenger, a junior at The Out-of-Door Academy, has come out of this year's Sarasota Regional Science, Engineering & Technology Fair with a plethora of awards and honors.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 26, 2012
Riverview High will rock you!

Have a love for Freddie Mercury?

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Susan Ford, President of Sarasota British Club, presents check to Sharon Leber, founder of Hope in a Backpack.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 26, 2012
Rummage sale supports charity

Members of the Sarasota British Club held a Jumble/Rummage Sale at the Sarasota Center of Light Church to help raise money for the charity Hope in a Backpack.

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