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Carmen Diaz, played by Pamela Kurpiewski, 7th grade, sings while the company backs her up during “There She Goes/Fame”.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 24, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SSAS performs FAME, Jr.

Students at Sarasota School of the Arts wanted the crowd to leave remembering their names this past Friday, April 20, and Saturday, April 21, when they performed Fame, Jr.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2012
Obituary: Ruth S. Gluck

Ruth S. Gluck, of Longboat Key, and New York City, died April 16. She was 97.

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  • April 24, 2012
Obituary: Virginia F. Linscott

Virginia F. Linscott, of Longboat Key, formerly of Scarsdale, N.Y., died March 20.

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  • April 24, 2012
Obituary: Carolyn Carol Plunkett

Carolyn Carol Plunkett, of Longboat Key, and formerly of Moline, Ill., died April l17. She was 73.

  • Longboat Key
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Beth Anderson
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 24, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Luffing Lassies host Rainbow Regatta

The Luffing Lassies, the female sailing group at Sarasota Sailing Squadron, hosted women sailing groups from all over the Gulf Coast in the Rainbow Regatta on April 16. The sailors ranged in age from their 30s up to females in their 80s from ten different sailing clubs. Following the races in the regatta, they joined together for a luncheon at the Sailing Squadron.

  • Longboat Key
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Harriett Barker and Harris Barber
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 24, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: LBK Historical Society Lecture

Professor Mary Williams spoke to the Historical Society and its guests on April 17 at Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design. Williams teaches history at the State College of Florida, and when she was getting her Masters in History she did papers on Sarasota County. One focus area was on the hardships and tourism of Sarasota in the 1930s. While there was a depression and Sarasotans were experiencing hardships, at the same time the population was increasing.

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Booker High School Key Club members Janae Bryant, 17, Venesha Bryant, 18, Sandi Jackson, 18, and Akira Peterson, 18, pose with Congressman Vern Buchanan, Friday, April 20, at the Golden Apple Dinner Theater.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 24, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Buchanan talks at Sarasota Kiwanis Club meeting

The Sarasota Kiwanis Club had Congressman Vern Buchanan attend their most recent meeting, Friday, April 20, at the Golden Apple Dinner Theater.

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The Sarasota Military Academy Drum Line began the fair with a performance.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 24, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Veterans Appreciation Fair at Sarasota Military Academy

Congressman Vern Buchanan hosted a Veteran's Appreciation Fair Saturday, April 21, at the Sarasota Military Academy. The fair featured booths with information about services for veterans, and the Sarasota Military Academy Drum Line performed before Congressman Buchanan addressed the audience.

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Andrew Vac President of LLSA Chamber of Commerce and Kenny Barr owner of The Sports Page
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: LLSA Chamber After Hours

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce took their members to the mainland for a happy hour at Sports Page Bar and Grille in on Thursday, April 19. Participants could relax, network and enjoy cocktails with their friends and fellow chamber members. Even business competitors were having laughs with each other.

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Anita Cohen, Kathy Bernstein and Bonnie Chisling
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Women's Golf Association season close

It has been a great season for the women's golf association. On Tuesday, April 17, The 9- and 18-holers celebrated the end of season with a little bit of bread and putter. They teed off and had a closing luncheon to celebrate. While some might stick around the key for the summer months, others will be absent-tees.

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Earl Mehlenbacher presents the Queen of the Hop, Diane Hart, with her flowers.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Sinai Sock Hop

Temple Sinai held a sock hop as their fundraising event, Saturday, April 21.

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Carolyn Silverman, Amanda Stanbrosky and Olivia Goodfriend
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: YouthArts Fest

More than 500 students displayed their artistic talents in Five Points Park Saturday, April 21, as part of YouthArts Fest, which aims to increase awareness of the importance of art in education. The event included dancing, face painting, activities and various forms of art.

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Jacqueline Abney and Chastanna Niemann greeted guests with a smile.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Business Card Exchange

Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce members met Thursday, April 19, at Buffalo Wild Wings for their monthly business card exchange. Members take turns hosting the after-hours event, where food is provided and attendees have a chance to win various raffle prizes donated by chamber members.

  • Siesta Key
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Fruitville Grove had fresh produce for sale.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: San Marco Farmer's Market

San Marco Plaza hosted its first Farmers Market April 20. Guests enjoyed live music while browsing vendor booths that included fresh produce, bread and seafood as well as goods, plants and other items.

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Callie MacLeod, the Rev. Sarah Campbell, Kim Bierds and Holly MacLeod, front.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest Fish Fry

Families gathered April 20, at Harvest United Methodist Church in Lakewood Ranch, for the Harvest Youth Fish Fry and Silent Auction event.

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