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  • March 28, 2012
Longboat Library to convert to cafe

APRIL FOOLS - Buoyed by a $75,000 financial boost from Sarasota County to replace the roof at the Longboat Library, the library's board has decided it's time to go all-out and enter the new millennium.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 27, 2012
Obituary: Dr. Robert G. Addison

Dr. Robert G. Addison, of Chicago and Longboat Key, died March 15. He was 90.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 27, 2012
Obituary: Catherine L. 'Kay' Ronson

Catherine L. "Kay" Ronson, 78, of Longboat Key and New York City, died March 26.

  • Longboat Key
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Edward Whiting directs St. Mary’s School Calne’s chamber choir, Monday, March 26, inside the cafeteria at Out-of-Door Academy.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 27, 2012
ODA enjoys special concert by British girl's chamber choir

St. Mary's School Calne from Wiltshire, England performed, Monday, March 26, for the lower school at Out-of-Door Academy.

  • Siesta Key
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Jack Slavinski, 4, Carolyn Folkman, Lily Slavinski, Frank DeAngelo and Stephanie Slavinksi sit in the shade under the tent.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Springfest

Now that spring has officially sprung, Palmer Ranch celebrated once again with their 6th annual Springfest, Saturday, March 24.

  • Sarasota
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The Angel Fish and Blue Dolphins played one another, Saturday, March 24, out at Glebe Park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Suncoast Sports teams play out at Glebe Park

The Suncoast Sports Club's soccer and NFL flag football seasons are underway out at Glebe Park

  • Siesta Key
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Mizui Asuka and Tomomi Yase give the peace sign while posing with Mason Bo and Lori Bo, Sunday, March 25, at the Kiltie and Green Band picnic.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiltie Band and Green Band beach party

The Riverview High School Kiltie Band and the members of Japan's world-famous Green Band had a picnic and cookout, Sunday, March 25 at Siesta Key Beach. The two bands will be performing a free concert tonight, Tuesday, March 27, at the Riverview Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m.

  • Sarasota
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Dr. Zachary Johnson played on the small stage inside Siesta Key Chapel, Sunday, March 25, as part of the Arts Series.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Dr. Zachary Johnson at Siesta Key Chapel

Dr. Zachary Johnson performed a handful of classical pieces on his guitar, Sunday, March 25, as part of Siesta Key Chapel's Arts Series.

  • Siesta Key
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Cruza Palooza racers start out on the 8-mile course.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboarda Cruza Palooza

Longboard enthusiasts braved the rain and got their wheels spinning Sunday, March 25, for CaliFlorida Surf and Skate Shop's Longboarda Cruza Palooza. Racers competed in 8.8, 4.4 and 2.6-mile races around the Siesta Key Village. Despite the wet road conditions, professional skaters and newcomers alike enjoyed the four-wheel frenzy.

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Colors in the Dark performed on the youth stage, Sunday, March 25, at the 17th annual Giving Hunger the Blues festival.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 17th annual Giving Hunger the Blues

People had fun rocking out on Hillview Street, Sunday, March 25, at the 17th annual Giving Hunger the Blues festival. All proceeds benefited the All Faiths Food Bank.

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Sharon and Frank Santo pose with their grandchildren Sami, 17 mos., and Evan, 4, Friday, March 23, at St. Michael the Archangel's Lent dinner.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lent dinner at St. Michael the Archangel

St. Michael the Archangel was a busy place, Friday, March 23, during their weekly Lent dinner.

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One of Moore's keys to success in the kitchen includes his cooking utensils that he bought online from a local company called Cappojim's.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 26, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: James Moore

James Moore was born and raised in Sarasota and now lives on Siesta Key. Moore works as the internet marketing director at Webtivity, but in his spare time he enjoys getting creative in the kitchen.

  • Siesta Key
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This year's cast features 18 students.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch 'Anything Goes'

Lakewood Ranch High School drama students will present "Anything Goes" this weekend at the high school auditorium. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m., March 29 to 31, with a matinee at 2 p.m. March 31. Tickets are $10 per adult and $5 per student or child. For more information, call the box office, 727-6100, Ext. 2189.

  • East County
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Manatee County Independent performed a variety of music at the car wash.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee County Independent Car Wash

Musicians in the Manatee County Independent percussion group used their hands not only to perform on their instruments to but also to clean East County cars during the group's car wash fundraiser March 24, at Crowder Bros. Ace Hardware in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Attendees enjoyed plenty of fast action.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • March 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Polo Under the Palms

Supporters of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center enjoyed a day of fun and fundraising during the annual Polo Under the Palms event March 24. The day began with the Making Cancer History Seminar, at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota. Attendees then headed to the Sarasota Polo Club for an afternoon of action followed by an evening of dinner, music and dancing under the stars.

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