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Posy Havens helps McNeal Elementary third-grader Gabe Hahn with his craft project.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 12, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Magdalene VBS

Sixteen children traveled to the Big Apple for St. Mary Magdalene's Big Apple Adventure VBS Aug. 8-12. Throughout the week, children enjoyed worship, arts and crafts, mission central, snacks and more.

  • East County
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Models pose post fashion show in Saks Fifth Avenue evening wear.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 12, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: LECOM Future Physicians in Fashion

Students at LECOM (Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine) walked the runway at Saks Fifth Avenue.

  • East County
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Members of the flash mob showed off and threw towels at the crowd with Take Stock In Children printed on them at the end of their dance.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 12, 2011
VIDEO: Flash Mob at Friday Fest

Have you ever witnessed a Flash Mob? Those who attended Friday Fest on Friday, Aug. 12 did. Check out this video of the Flash Mob done by Take Stock in Children of Sarasota County and Wilson's Dancesport.

  • Sarasota
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Laura Martin and Sharlene Sanchez
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  • Loren Mayo
  • August 11, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Hair of the Dog 2

"Hair of the Dog 2," held at Mad Crow, featured a fashion show, Japanese palm reading, brow waxing, glitter tattoos and a most outrageous hair style contest.

  • Sarasota
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We spotted Genesis Silva and Jennifer Kurt hula hooping today.
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  • Loren Mayo
  • August 11, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Twice as nice

These girls love hula hooping so much they were able to incorporate it into their job as sign shakers at Cash for Gold and get a workout and tan at the same time.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 11, 2011
Camp Spotlight: Space Station Salvation VBS

More than 80 children are enjoying a "Space Station Salvation" themed Vacation Bible School at Risen Savior Lutheran Church this week.

  • East County
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Dick and Lorraine Vitale had a private audience with Pope Benedict XVI. Photo courtesy of Terri Vitale.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 11, 2011
Vitales meet Pope Benedict XVI

Meeting Pope Benedict XVI while in Italy left Dick and Lorraine Vitale speechless.

  • East County
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Former Sen. Bob Johnson
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 11, 2011
Johnson selected for YMCA award

Former Sen. Bob Johnson was selected as the 2012 YMCA First Citizen.

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Courtesy photo
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 11, 2011
DWB to hold grand re-opening event

Designing Women Boutique is holding an official grand re-opening 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 15

  • Sarasota
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Mason Minor and Giana Talerico played Joseph and Mary during a Bible story.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 11, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Risen Savior VBS

More than 80 children turned out this week for Risen Savior Lutheran Church's 10th annual Vacation Bible School event.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 11, 2011
Non-profit launches diaper drive

The Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota County Inc., a non-profit with a goal to improve the health and well-being of pregnant women, infants and young children, is collecting diapers.

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Nina Insinna with Donald Kayton. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 11, 2011
Sarasota Council welcomes new board members in its 33rd year

Donald Kayton, of Longboat Key, was elected as the new board president of the Literacy Council of Sarasota.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 11, 2011
Sarasota Crew team rows its way to multiple golden victories

In July, Sarasota Crew traveled to Indianapolis to participate in the U.S. Club National Championships and brought home four gold medals and one bronze medal.

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Residents say after the feedings in Five Points Park, many homeless loiter and commit crimes. File photo.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 11, 2011
Association acts as homeless feedings facilitator

The Sarasota Ministerial Association will work this fall to hold discussions with all groups involved in the controversial homeless feedings issue at Selby Five Points Park.

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Andrew Stevens, Katy Cartlidge, Amara Merritt, Stefani Wald and Nicholas Collins will sport pink T-shirts during their end-of-summer recital at Florida Studio Theatre.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 11, 2011
Florida Studio Theatre camper passionate about pink

Nicholas Collins' heartfelt idea convinced his fellow FST summer campers to sport pink T-shirts for their recital to be held 5 p.m. Aug. 18, at Florida Studio Theatre.

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