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Pam Eubanks Team leaders from Out-of-Door Academy’s Relay for Life event accepted the Top Youth Award on behalf of the school’s student body.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 8, 2012
Ovations

Congratulations are in order.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Now semi-retired, Edgewater resident Dave Kostura enjoys playing tennis and participating in other activities in the community.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2012
Neighbors: Dave Kostura

Lakewood Ranch photographer Dave Kostura spent most of his career working with NASA and with the U.S. military.

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Rob Mason submitted this sunset photo, taken at Heron's Nest Park in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 8, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Rob Mason submitted this sunset photo, taken at Heron's Nest Park in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 7, 2012
Obituary: Paul Vincent Dean

Paul Vincent Dean, of Longboat Key, formerly of Pittsburgh and Atlanta, died Jan. 25. He was 80.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 7, 2012
Obituary: William Kahn

William Kahn, of Overland Park, Kansas, and formerly of New York City and Longboat Key, died Feb. 1. He was 73.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 7, 2012
Obituary: George Bernard Kelly

George Bernard Kelly, of Longboat Key and formerly of New York City and Port Washington, N.Y., died Nov. 22.

  • Longboat Key
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Brian Moran watches as his wife, Erin, does the sign for “cake” and their daughter, Aura, 19 mos., tries to imitate.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Toddlers learn to sign at Gulf Gate Library

The Baby Rhyme and Sign Time at Gulf Gate Library is a program for babies and toddlers from 0 to 24 months that has become quite a popular program at the library over the last four years.

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Baggers stand outside City Hall wearing bags on their heads and listening to James Derheim, Monday, Feb. 6.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Baggers at City Hall

People wore bags on their heads and walked from Mattison's to City Hall, Monday, Feb. 6.

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"Sho-Nuff Strawberry" was just one of the many delectable and delightfully named mini desserts made by Annie Clyde’s Homemade Cakes.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Craft Festival

The Siesta Key Craft Festival brought thousands of people out of their homes and into the village on Saturday, Feb. 3 and Sunday, Feb. 4.

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Marie and future Commodore Bob Hunter
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Super Bowl Party

Bird Key Yacht Club opened its doors for the first ever Super Bowl Party on Sunday, Feb. 5. Members dined on appetizers and rooted on their teams. They even had a quiet room, or 'box seats,' for the serious fans.

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Tyler Kvols-Riedler does some practice throwing, Saturday, Feb. 4.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Ice Bowl Disc Golf Tournament

The 16th annual Ice Bowl Disc Golf Tournament was a big success with a turn out of 102 participants. The tournament took place Saturday, Feb. 4, at North Water Tower Park and benefited All Faiths Food Bank.

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Bob Goodman with Commodore Willa and Michael Saalwaechter
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Super Bowl Party

Referees blowing their whistles and Cheerleaders waving their pom-poms sold raffle tickets at Sarasota Yacht Club's Super Bowl party on Sunday, Feb. 5. Fifty percent of the money raised goes toward the Sarasota Yacht Club Charitable Foundation, which gives grants to students working toward environmental degrees.

  • Longboat Key
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Remy Brown
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Promenade Super Bowl

Pizza, ribs and even healthy appetizers were snacked on pre-Super Bowl at Promenade Condominiums on Sunday, Feb. 5. While some showed spirit for the Giants, others showed love for the Patriots, and some just enjoyed the food.

  • Longboat Key
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Elaine Fuorry and Fran Merritt
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Winter Social

It's the first time St. Armands Key Lutheran has held its winter social at Sarasota Yacht Club, but it's not the first time LaCroix has performed. Congregation members dined, wined and danced the night away on Saturday, Feb. 4.

  • Longboat Key
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The Booker High School Vocal Jazz Ensemble
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High School Jazz Ensemble's Death By Chocolate

Booker High School's Vocal Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo hosted this fundraising event to fund their trip to compete in the Berklee Jazz Festival in March. The students performed Broadway favorites, jazz standards and modern songs while the audience enjoyed coffee and chocolate.

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