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Lakewood Ranch resident Melissa Andersen took this photo Jan. 8, in downtown Sarasota.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 18, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Lakewood Ranch resident Melissa Andersen took this photo Jan. 8, in downtown Sarasota.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 17, 2012
Obituary: Louis Beigbeder

Louis Beigbeder, of Longboat Key and formerly of Boston and Norwood, Mass., died Jan. 5. He was 97.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 17, 2012
Obituary: Jane Ann Houck

Jane Ann Houck, of Sarasota and formerly of Longboat Key, Minneapolis and Fort Dodge, Iowa, died Jan. 2. She was 90.

  • Longboat Key
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Nies
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 17, 2012
Obituary: Gertrude Nies

Gertrude Louise Priddy Nies, 85, of St. Armands Key, died Jan. 9.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 17, 2012
Obituary: Helga M. Resnick

Helga M. Resnick, 84, of Longboat Key, died Dec. 9.

  • Longboat Key
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Board Member of St. Armands Circle Assoation Bill Carman and Kurt Hennard with Inland and Island Home Repair and Decorating
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Circle Association Meeting

The monthly St. Armands Circle Association meeting was hosted by Edwards Jones on Jan. 16. Business members introduced themselves and their companies, and upcoming events and happenings at the circle were discussed.

  • Longboat Key
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Clarise and Richard Pellegrino
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Harbour Change of Watch

PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Harbour Change of Watch

  • Longboat Key
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John Jacobs, Snookie and Cliff Hornsby and Phil Younger
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club

The Republican Club of Longboat Key is expecting a good year. Joe Gruters, chairman of the Republican Party of Sarasota County, spoke at the meeting on Jan. 13 at Sarasota Yacht Club. He spoke about Victory in 2012.

  • Longboat Key
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Melissa, Audrey and Emery Muller checked out photos of cats while volunteering at Honor Animal Rescue Monday with the MOMS Club of Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 17, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Animal Rescue Monday

Melissa, Audrey and Emery Muller checked out photos of cats while volunteering at Honor Animal Rescue Monday with the MOMS Club of Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Kiril Arsov and Margy Sivertsen of Sara Dance put on a show during their performance, Sunday, Jan. 15, during the Sarasota Challenge at the Hyatt Regency.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Challenge

Ballroom dancers foxtrotted, waltzed and tangoed the day away, Sunday, Jan. 15, during the Sarasota Challenge at the Hyatt Regency.

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Melanie Dutoit and Muff Calderon look at Tom Stephenses photo, "Grand Entrance", Friday, Jan. 13 at the opening reception of S/ART/Q's Avant Garden at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: S/ART/Q's Avant Garden Exhibition opening reception

S/ART/Q and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens held the opening reception for S/ART/Q's Avant Garden Exhibition, Friday, Jan. 13, inside the Christy Payne Mansion at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

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Ray Pepper designed and wore a creation that was referred to as the Jackson Pollock Bride. He also had "bridesmaids" in Beatrice hats help lead him down the stairs and to the middle of the library.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Looking Into the Crystal Ball

The Friends of the Selby Public Library held their annual Looking Into the Crystal Ball fundraiser, Friday, Jan. 13, inside the Selby Library.

  • Sarasota
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Ed Gall, 91, of Sarasota, holds up a sign that reads "Violence Insults King's Legacy!", Monday, Jan. 16, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, at the downtown round-about.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 16, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Showing respect for Dr. King

Ed Gall, 91, of Sarasota, holds up a sign that reads "Violence Insults King's Legacy!", Monday, Jan. 16, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, at the downtown round-about. Gall walked with Dr. King in Cleveland and in Washington, D.C. on August 28, 1963 when Dr. King gave his "I Have a Dream" speech.

  • Sarasota
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Briana Calderon
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Evening of Excellence Art Show at Ringling College

The Education Foundation of Sarasota County hosted a juried art show at Ringling College Saturday, Jan.14 and Sunday, Jan. 15, to show off some of the best artwork from local high school students. The 25 highest rated works were awarded a ribbon and presented at a reception ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 18. Local galleries and framers volunteered their services, and the winning pieces will be put up for auction in February. A portion of the money is returned to the artist, and the rest is donated to the Education Foundation.

  • Sarasota
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Bruce and Cindy Gilburne and Brenner Glickman
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Casino Night at Temple Emanuel

Temple Emanuel's Men's Cub and Sisterhood hosted a casino night on Saturday, Jan. 14. Attendees were invited to test their luck at various casino games including poker, black jack, roulette, craps and slot machines. Card sharks and newcomers alike were also encouraged to go all-in on a buffet-style meal.

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