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John, Jonathon, 19, Jacob, 14, and Molly Brockhoff pose together prior to walking in the Sarasota/Manatee Heart Walk Saturday, Sept. 24, at Payne Park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota/Manatee Heart Walk

The 2011 Sarasota/Manatee Heart Walk had over 1,600 people come out Saturday, Sept. 24, at Payne Park.

  • Sarasota
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Robin Adair uses a stick to try and find some trash among the brush and seaweed along the shore at Bayfront Park Saturday, Sept. 24, during the International Coastal Cleanup.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 24, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Annual International Coastal Cleanup - Bayfront Park

Hundreds of people in Sarasota County took part in the 25th Annual Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup Saturday, Sept. 24, at various locations. Around 30 people came out to cleanup around Bayfront Park.

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The John Cox Community Partner of the Year Award was presented to Dave Beesley of First Step: Addiction Recovery Program. Presenting the award was President of Halfacre Construction Company Jack Cox and President of Fishman and Associates C.J. Fishman.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY:The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County presents the Hall of Fame 2011 Awards

The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County (EDC) hosted approximately 400 individuals from Sarasota businesses for industry awards at the Ritz Carlton for the Hall of Fame 2011 Awards luncheon on Sept. 23.

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A group photo of the board and the company of the Sarasota Ballet pose together Friday, Sept. 23, during the Meet Me at the Barre event at the FSU Asolo Center For The Performing Arts.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 23, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Meet Me at the Barre

The Friends of the Ballet put on the annual Meet Me at the Barre event Friday, Sept. 23, at the FSU Asolo Center For The Performing Arts.

  • Sarasota
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SARASOTA: Hannah Smith, 3, puts decorative, little holes into her clay slab.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 23, 2011
Photos of the Week

Enjoy some of our best photos this week from all Observers.

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Development Associate Julie Anderson poses with Special Events Coordinator Marlene Hilier for Big Brothers Big Sisters.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: at 'Connecting...Women, Passion and Purpose'

'Connecting...Women, Passion and Purpose,' a networking and non-profit showcase event for women was held Sept. 22 at Ringling College of Art and Design.

  • Sarasota
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Judy Gamgl poses with Wanda and Kit McKeon
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • September 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key and Venice Chambers of Commerce

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce and the Venice Chamber of Commerce held a combined chamber event Thursday, Sept. 22 at Bentley's Resort in Osprey.

  • Siesta Key
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Francesca Magnotti, Liam Lizotte and Chance McArtor play with the fire hose.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Firefighters Visit St. Boniface Preschool

The Siesta Key Fire Department visited St. Boniface Preschool on Sept. 22.

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April Piana of Cutting Loose Salon and Spa applies the finishing touches to fashion show model, Penny Hill.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 22, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Finishing Touches

Models showcased fashions from Eileen Fisher and Brooks Brothers during the Council of Realtors, Sarasota Chapter's fashion show and luncheon Sept. 21 at the Polo Grill and Bar.

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Beth Pheney, Nancy Phillips, Donna Soda and Julie Cutmore all belong to the Summit Group in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 22, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Women's Council of Realtors, Sarasota Chapter's fashion show

More than 300 business professionals and their guests gathered at the Polo Grill and Bar for the Women's Council of Realtors, Sarasota Chapter's annual fashion show and luncheon Sept. 21. Guests enjoyed lunch, a fashion show, featuring fashions from Eileen Fisher and Brooks Brothers, and a silent auction. Proceeds from the event benefit the Women's Council of Realtors Education Fund and Children First, an organization dedicated to strengthening children and families by improving the quality of their lives.

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Life is a beach for this bird enjoying the early morning on Longboat Key's beach.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 22, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Bird of a Feather

Life is a beach for this bird enjoying the early morning on Longboat Key's beach.

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Sarasota Chalk Festival founder and Chairwoman Denise Kowal announced Monday night that a 4-1 vote by the Sarasota City Commission had potentially ruined any chance of the festival’s return for its fifth anniversary in November.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 22, 2011
Chalk Festival off, back on again

The Sarasota Chalk Festival, scheduled for Nov. 1, was in jeopardy of being canceled because of the Sarasota City Commission's grant-permitting change.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 22, 2011
Learn how to grant wishes

The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida will be hosting a wish granting training session Saturday, Oct. 1, for volunteers in the Suncoast Region.

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David Walkley, David Mitchem and Brad Durrance. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 22, 2011
Moving day is a roaring success

Two Men and a Truck's David Walkley and Brad Durrance were surprised when handed their job sheet for the day recently with instructions to move two full-mount trophies of African lions from Sarasota to Gainesville, to be displayed in the Florida Museum of Natural History on the University of Florida campus.

  • Sarasota
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When Gracie McMinn gets tired of walking during the Heart Walk, her dad carries her the rest of the way. Gracie loves cheerleading and is learning to play tennis.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 22, 2011
Young survivors share their heartfelt stories

Ten-year-old McLain Miller has a scar down the center of her chest. She calls it "her zipper."

  • Sarasota
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