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Sylvia Babineau, Judy Reed and Muriel Boyle
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Style Show ft. The Met

On Thursday, March 29 Bird Key Yacht Club's parking lot and dining room was full of around 170 people for the style show featuring fashions from The Met Fashion House Day Spa and Salon on St. Armands Circle. It was their largest turnout ever. The fashions featured in these photos can be purchased from The Met, 35 South Blvd of the Presidents.

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Aundria Castleberry, Director of Development at All Faiths Food Bank, and Paul Mattison, Co-chair
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Jazz Brunch in the Park

All Faiths Food Bank Jazz Brunch in the Park was a big success, Sunday, April 1, out at Phillippi Estate Park.

  • Sarasota
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The Polo Grill and Bar’s Julia Schroeder presented the colors atop a Clydesdale.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • April 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Robert A. Uihlein Jr. Memorial Cup

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch presented the Robert A. Uihlein Jr. 14-goal Memorial Finals April 1, at the Sarasota Polo Club. Attendees enjoyed an afternoon of polo action and the "Underwater Adventure" tailgating contest, sponsored by the American Red Cross.

  • East County
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Harry and Helga Williamson with Val and Angela Dolorico and Sandy Lenhart and Faith Griffin
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: The Mighty Masquerade

The Siesta Key Kiwanis Club held their annual Tropical Nights fundraiser incognito this past Saturday, March 31, at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
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JJ Weatherbie, 3 ½, makes bubbles while his father, Jonas, mother, Brittany, and brother, Braxton, 2 ½, look on, Saturday, March 31, at the Face Autism Egg Hunt at Ashton Elementary.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Face Autism Egg Hunt

Face Autism sponsored an Egg Hunt, Saturday, March 31, at Ashton Elementary.

  • Sarasota
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Felicity Lui, 4, reaches for an egg on the bookshelf.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Treasure Hunt at GGL

Gulf Gate Library held their 2nd annual Treasure Hunt for kids ages 2 - 13, Saturday, March 31.

  • Siesta Key
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Danny Perrone, 17, counts by fives as the cast runs to find a hiding spot during “Ready Or Not, Here I Come”.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: CMHS presents Schoolhouse Rock Live!

Cardinal Mooney High School had a lot of fun performing 'Schoolhouse Rock Live!' this past weekend. Some of the most memorable songs include 'Three is a Magic Number', 'Just a Bill', 'Conjunction Junction' and 'Elbow Room'.

  • Sarasota
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Brenda Maraman, Jane Imperiale, Joey and Kathy Cinque and David Maraman thoroughly enjoyed the evening.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Hounds and Gowns Gala

East County residents showed their support for local rescue dogs during the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch's Hounds and Gowns Gala March 31 at the Lake Club Guests enjoyed dinner and drinks, a live auction, raffle drawings, aerial artist performances and more. Proceeds from the event will go towards the purchase of a new shelter.

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Four-year-old Luciana Aguilar took off running as soon as her age group was allowed to collect its eggs.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Egg Drop Parrish

Thousands of eggs fell from the sky much to the delight of hundreds of Manatee County children, as Woodland, The Community Church held its Egg Drop Parrish event March 31 at Buffalo Creek Park.

  • East County
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It only took the kids a few minutes to snatch up thousands of Easter eggs.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Easter Eggstravaganza

Hundreds of Lakewood Ranch kids grabbed their baskets, donned their Easter best and hit the fields for Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corporation's annual Easter Eggstravaganza March 31, at Greenbrook Adventure Park. In addition to the Easter egg hunt, the event featured, pony rides, a petting zoo, deejay, arts and crafts, and of course, photos with the Easter Bunny courtesy of the East County Observer.

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Brody Kauffman, 7, nearly reached the top.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bayside Community Church Eggolution

Hundreds of pint-sized hunters flocked to Bayside Community Church's annual Eggolution Easter Egg Hunt March 31, at the softball fields at Lakewood Ranch High School. Following the hunt, families enjoyed a plethora of activities, including inflatable obstacle courses, a rock-climbing wall, bungee challenge and free hot dogs.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 29, 2012
Jungle Gardens to welcome albino badger

APRIL FOOLS - Due to an albino alligator named Pearl turning out to be such a success for Smuggler's Cove, Jungle Gardens will only be accepting albino animals going forward, in hopes of creating an albino petting zoo.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 29, 2012
Don't get left in the dust

APRIL FOOLS - The Observer Group will publish its first edition for left-handed readers Aug. 13 --  International Left Handers Day.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 29, 2012
Joint concert raises funds for the needy

The Riverview Kiltie Band and Green Band held a joint concert Tuesday, March 27, at the Riverview Performing Arts Center.

  • Siesta Key
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Sierra Van Such
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 29, 2012
Temple Beth Sholom celebrates Pi Day

As part of Temple Beth Sholom Goldie Feldman Academy's annual Pi Day celebration, eighth-grade student Sierra Van Such recited pi to 2,109 digits from memory.

  • Sarasota
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