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Cody Taylor and Julia Adkins with Allison Doran and Nolan Ryan
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 21, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SHS Prom - Casino Royale

Sarasota High School students enjoyed an evening at the "Casino Royale", Saturday, May 19, at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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Catherine Anderson celebrates her victory in the final match against Len Baggerman.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Youth Rock Paper Scissors Tournament

Members of the Pine View Key Club, Sarasota Middle School students and the Siesta Key Kiwanis Club celebrated the end of the year with a barbecue and rock, paper scissors tournament. Participants went head to head through several rounds of play until a champion was crowned. Gift cards were awarded to the final competitors. This year's champion was Catherine Anderson.

  • Siesta Key
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Dr. Harold Alterman listens to Gina Vandroff’s dog Izzy’s heart.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Blessing of the Animals

Rabbi Brenner Glickman reminded Temple Emanu-El members of the importance of animal companionship and the roles pets play in our lives Saturday, May 18. Rabbi Glickman delivered a scripture-inspired message about animals before personally blessing guests' pets, and a veterinarian was on hand to provide routine check ups.

  • Sarasota
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Zach Wells, 12, Cameron Lugannani, 7, and Thomas Polidoro, 12
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Buddy Bowling

The first and sixth grade buddies went on their annual Buddy Bowling field trip, Friday, April 18, at Sarasota Lanes.

  • Siesta Key
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Will Getzen, Romeo, looks up at Ivy Morton, Juliet, out on her balcony.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Southside's Romeo and Juliet

The fourth grade students of Taunya Fogleman's class at Southside Elementary performed William Shakespeare's tragic love story Romeo and Juliet, Thursday, May 17, and Friday, May 18, at Southside Elementary.

  • Sarasota
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Marcy Johannes prepares to wrap up a necklace bought by Valerie Cox from Raven Wood Studios, Saturday, May 19.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: The 9th Annual Downtown Sarasota Craft Festival

The 9th Annual Downtown Sarasota Craft Festival brought hundreds of people out to peruse, buy and enjoy a variety of arts and crafts, Saturday, May 19, and Sunday, May 20, along Main Street and in 5 points park.

  • Sarasota
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Sydney Strimer, 11, portrayed the character of Nelly.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Jonah's Druthers' Musical

Children at St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church brought the biblical story of Jonah to life May 19, with a special musical performance of "Jonah's Druthers."

  • East County
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John Castellano got in some time on the driving range before the tournament began.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Keep Manatee Beautiful Golf Tournament

Keep Manatee Beautiful welcomed golfers May 18, to the Tara Golf & Country Club, for the organization's annual golf tournament fundraiser.

  • East County
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Gary Reinstrom, of the Jacobites Pipe & Drum Band, kept the mood lively as the golfers began the tournament.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Galvano Golf Classic

East County golfers today headed to the Legacy Golf Course in Lakewood Ranch for the 16th annual Phil Galvano Golf Classic.

  • East County
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Dr. Randall Morgan, left, spoke with Lakewood Ranch Medical Center’s Dr. Linda Widra, right, about the new office.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Orthopedic Associates Open House

Sarasota Orthopedic Associates celebrated the opening of a new office in Lakewood Ranch May 14 with a special open house event.

  • East County
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Jeff Stephens and Rebecca Ronan
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Business Card Exchange

Members of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, May17, met at Key Solutions Real Estate Group's Siesta office to exchange business cards.

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New and former Presidents of the Sarasota Republican Club Mike Moran and Chuck Volkert
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Republican Club meeting and dinner

The Sarasota Republican Club held their monthly dinner meeting, Thursday, May 17, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. Chuck Volkert stepped down as president and Mike Moran will now be the new president of the club. Those who attended also helped to vote and welcome the new members on the Board of Directors.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 17, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Garry Faber

Garry Faber is a downtown Sarasota postal worker. Read more about him in our candid "Five Things."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 17, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Rami Nehme

Rami Nehme home his home away from home on Siesta Key. Read more about him in our candid "Five Things"

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Taylor Morrison employees gathered together for a groundbreaking ceremony for Esplanade’s new amenities center May 16.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Esplanade Groundbreaking Ceremony

More than 60 Taylor Morrison employees, future residents and community members celebrated the future opening of Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch's amenities center during a groundbreaking ceremony May 16. Esplanade, which opened at the end of January, already has sold 46 homes at an average sales price of $345,000 with homes starting at $212,000. For more information visit www.taylormorrison.com.

  • East County
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