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Roe Hyer, owner of N2U Salon & Spa and former ballroom dance instructor, hopes to make the dance show fundraiser an annual event.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 29, 2012
Salon entrepreneur organizing dance show for Mooseheart kids

N2U Salon & Spa owner Roe Hyer, with the support of Moose Lodge 1123, is organizing a dance show fundraiser March 31, for children who cannot be cared for by their families.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
"If there isn't music, you can't get enough feeling out of it," Natalie Almeter, center, says of theater. "I love music." Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 29, 2012
East County resident makes opera debut

East County resident Natalie Almeter loves to sing and recently began testing her vocals with the Sarasota Opera.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Liz Cantarine captured this pink sunrise over a pond in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 29, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Liz Cantarine captured this pink sunrise over a pond in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Joanne Sheehan submitted this sunset photo, taken at Beach Harbor Club.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 29, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Joanne Sheehan submitted this sunset photo, taken at Beach Harbor Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 28, 2012
Obituary: Robert Merrill

Robert Merrill, of Sarasota, died Feb. 16. He was 93.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 28, 2012
Obituary: Edward A. Mulhare

Edward A. Mulhare, of Longboat Key and formerly of River Edge, N.J., died Feb. 24. He was 85.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 28, 2012
Obituary: J. Alexander 'Alex' Rogers

J. Alexander "Alex" Rogers, of Bradenton, Longboat Key and Wales, died Feb. 23. He was 58.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 28, 2012
Obituary: Helen M. Thorkelsen

Helen M. Thorkelsen, of Longboat Key and formerly of Philadelphia, died Feb. 15. She was 72.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Patches is one of many dogs available for adoption at Honor Animal Rescue. The mixed-breed dog is deaf and rescue volunteers are seeking a special home for him.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 28, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Patches

Patches is one of many dogs available for adoption at Honor Animal Rescue. The mixed-breed dog is deaf and rescue volunteers are seeking a special home for him.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Karen Marriott, Britt Viehman and Ron Kern
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Windsurfing Race at Sarasota Sailing Squadron

More than 40 windsurfers came out to the Sarasota Sailing Squadron, Saturday, Feb. 25, and Sunday, Feb. 26, to compete in a windsurfing competition out in the Sarasota Bay.

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Pete Barnhart, chair Fred Heina and Jim Hastings
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chapel Men's Fellowship Breakfast

The Siesta Key Chapel Men's Fellowship meet at 8:00 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month.

  • Siesta Key
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Nancy Velazquez reads "Brown Bear Brown Bear" while Michele Guffanti wears stuffed, velcro animals from the book on the story apron.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Gulf Gate Library visits St. Boniface Preschool

Gulf Gate librarians visited St. Boniface Preschool, Monday, Feb. 27, to read, sign and dance with the children as part of an outreach program.

  • Siesta Key
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More than 1,000 people signed up for the race.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Take Stock in Children Race

East County residents rallied for education during the annual Take Stock in Children 10K/5K/Fun Run fundraising race Feb. 26, at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
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Debi Chapman
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: White House, Black Market Style Show

White House Black Market at St. Armands featured clothing, accessories and shoes in the Bird Key Yacht Club Style Show on Thursday, Feb. 23. White House, Black Market at St. Armands is open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday. White House, Black Market at St. Armands is open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday.

  • Longboat Key
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The entry into the Selby Botanical Marketplace at the Plant & Garden Festival.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Plant & Garden Festival

Thousands of people enjoyed learning, looking, wandering and buying at the Plant & Garden Festival, Saturday, Feb. 25 and Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Sarasota
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