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Best friends Ella Bonner and Sophia Paterson, both 4, strategized before the start of the Easter Egg Hunt.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: University Park Country Club Easter Egg Hunt

Sixty-six children and their families celebrated Easter with an egg hunt, a visit from the Easter Bunny and a luncheon during University Park Country Club's Easter Egg Hunt April 7.

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Lauren Boyle and Sue Abbott both work for Community Bank, which will become C1 Bank May 1.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Corporate Sponsor Showcase

Nearly 200 business professionals enjoyed an evening of networking during the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's Corporate Sponsor Showcase April 4 at the Polo Grill and Bar. Guests enjoyed hors d'oeuvres and drinks while mingling and perusing the booths of 32 Lakewood Ranch businesses.

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Faith Christian owes about $1 million on its property at 5215 Lorraine Road, Lakewood Ranch. Photo by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • April 6, 2012
Foreclosure closes Faith Christian Church

The Lakewood Ranch-based church will not be able to hold its Easter services this weekend.

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Suzanne MacMichael, 5, Brennan Carmichael, 3, and Meghan MacMichael, 3
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Dunes egg hunt

Siesta Dunes held their second annual egg hunt, Thursday, April 5, out on the lawn by the pool and in the clubhouse. There were over 100 kids and 1,020 eggs.

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  • April 5, 2012
Obituary: William Varnell

William Varnell, of Longboat Key and Dade City, died March 22.

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  • April 5, 2012
Obituary: Lucia Ellis Uihlein

Lucia Ellis Uihlein, of Longboat Key and formerly of Lake Bluff, Ill.. died Feb. 29. She was 94.

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  • April 5, 2012
Obituary: Cornelia Van Hook Futor

Cornelia Van Hook Futor, of Sarasota, died March 28. She was 82.

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  • April 5, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Vince Vizzaccaro

Lakewood Ranch resident Vince Vizzaccaro recently released his first novel. Read more about him in this week's candid Q&A.

  • East County
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Professor of Anthropology Uzi Baram with students Evan Giomi and Rozalyn Crews
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 5, 2012
New College students win prize

New College students Rozalyn Crews and Evan Giomi won the top prizes in the 2012 Student Archaeology Grant contest, sponsored by the Time Sifters Archaeology Society.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 5, 2012
Neal brings tech to St. Martha School

Neal Communities recently contributed funds to purchase an ActivBoard, commonly referred to as a smart board, for Sister Marianne Baehr's fourth-grade class.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 5, 2012
ODA student wins contest

Out-of-Door Academy sixth-grader Hayley Wahl was an inspirational quotation winner of the Embracing Our Differences Contest exhibit on the bayfront in Sarasota.

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Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 5, 2012
Mini donuts offer big treat

Hungry for a little sweet treat?

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 5, 2012
April Fools' stories elicit responses from the community

The Pelican Press' first April Fools' edition seemed to have resonated with many readers this year, based on the feedback we have received.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 5, 2012
Neighbors: Phyllis Ulrich

For the last 26 years, Phyllis Ulrich has devoted her time to raising guide and service dogs for those in need.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Darcy, Garden Elementary
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 5, 2012
Pelikids

Pelikids is a monthly feature highlighting the work of Sarasota County students. This month's offerings are from students at Garden Elementary and Brookside Middle schools.

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