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Twin brothers Heinz and Sepp Diepolder set the mood with traditional German songs.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Horizons West Bavarian Night

Nearly 80 guests broke out their beer steins and lederhosen at the fourth annual Horizons West Bavarian Night. Host Doug Barnett fell in love with the traditional food and music during his military service in Austria and was inspired to start the popular annual event. Guests enjoyed sausage and sauerkraut and traditional music by Heinz and Zepp Diepolder.

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Jamie Phillips, Christy Cardillo, Kim Dalglish and Tim Gruters, of Shinn & Co., dished out food for guests.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: MEDC Hob Nob

Inclement weather didn't keep local business professionals from gathering March 22, at the Sarasota Polo Club, for the Manatee Economic Development Corp.'s 24th annual Hob Nob Bar-B-Que.

  • East County
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Photo by Norman Schimmel
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 22, 2012
More than 150 readers recognized

More than 150 Sarasota County youngsters won tickets to see the Baltimore Orioles take on the Pittsburgh Pirates March 14, at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota.

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Patricia Riley, Louise Werbelow, Lucy Black, Barbara Schaal, Marie Borsellino, Sharon Chambers and Alex Quarles. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 22, 2012
The Meadows raises funds

The women of The Meadows Country Club's golf, tennis and fitness communities recently raised nearly $11,000 to assist uninsured and underinsured patients at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System's Breast Health Center.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 22, 2012
Bikers raise funds for guide dogs

The Knights of the Eagle chapter of the International Widows Sons Masonic Riders motorcycle group recently raised $7,500 for the Southeastern Guide Dogs' Paws for Patriots program by selling raffle tickets for a customized golf cart.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 22, 2012
Four organizations partner in 36-hour fundraiser

The Community Foundation of Sarasota, the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, the Manatee Community Foundation and The Patterson Foundation have all partnered with the goal of raising $1 million to benefit more than 100 local nonprofits in the animal welfare, arts, education, environment, health and human-services sectors.

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Do you know a Siesta Key resident who should be featured as a Neighbors? Email MICHAEL ENG at meng@yourobserver.com.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 22, 2012
Neighbors: Ruth Ulrich

Ruth Ulrich has played in the Siesta Key Chapel Bell Choir for 12 years.

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Joseph Spinella’s first book is a collection of stories from his life. He currently is working on a second book, which will feature anecdotes from his time working at Taffy's. Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 22, 2012
Neighbors: Joseph Spinella

Author Joseph Spinella loves sharing his stories of growing up in Sicily, Italy, with students in Sarasota schools.

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Sydney Hill, 10, thoroughly enjoyed taking the helm at ODA — especially her one-on-one time with Head of School David Mahler. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 22, 2012
Fifth-grader takes reins at The Out-of-Door Academy

Sydney Hill, a fifth-grader at The Out-of-Door Academy, took the helm of the Siesta Key school as chief operating officer March 13.

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A condominium in Crescent Siesta Key, which has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,650 square feet of living area, sold for $575,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 22, 2012
Crescent condo sells for $575,000

A condominium in Crescent Siesta Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Timothy Rose, Minneapolis, sold his Unit E306 condominium at 6512 Midnight Pass Road to Wensel Family Ltd. Partnership for $575,000.

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Aleksandr Gleyzer took this sunset photo on Turtle Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 22, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Aleksandr Gleyzer took this sunset photo on Turtle Beach.

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Julia Andrew, 6, Fiona Coffey, 9, and Myah Mattison, 6, enjoyed their sno-cones at last year’s SpringFest.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 22, 2012
Palmer Ranch welcomes new season with SpringFest

The fun begins with 5K and 12K races followed by live music, performances, food and much more.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 22, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Caroline Dailey

Out-of-Door Academy junior Caroline Dailey, 17, recently was awarded with a wildcard entry into the 2012 Women's USTA Pro Circuit Event March 25 through April 1, at The Oaks Club.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 22, 2012
JUST THE STATS

1 - The point differential in the 2012 Sarasota Slam softball championship March 17. Palm Harbor University knocked off Bellaire (Houston) 201 to capture the crown.

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  • Neighbors
Yolanda Bistany took this sunset photo from a condominium in downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 22, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Yolanda Bistany took this sunset photo from a condominium in downtown Sarasota.

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