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  • February 3, 2011
Archives peel away New College layers

A banana peel that has been safely tucked away in New College of Florida's archives since 1970 was recently discovered.

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Mary Lynn Desjarlais
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 3, 2011
Get 'em while they're hot!

The Kiwanis Club of South Sarasota hosted a hot-off-the-griddle pancake breakfast fundraiser Saturday, Jan. 29, at Presbyterian Church of the Covenant.

  • Sarasota
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Steve Dickman, who plays Gilly the Shark, always stays in character with his fans.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 3, 2011
Dickman sinks his teeth into Mote mascot role

Steve Dickman - the man who has dressed up as Gilly the Shark for the past seven years - opens up about what its like to play Mote Marine's mascot.

  • Sarasota
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Moore
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 3, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Bryan Moore

Bryan Moore is a professional sponsored athlete. His sport? Disc golf.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rich Nicoli submitted this sunset photo, taken from the Ringling Bridge and overlooking City Island.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 3, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Sunny Outlook

Rich Nicoli submitted this sunset photo, taken from the Ringling Bridge and overlooking City Island.

  • Sarasota
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Kip O'Neill and John Holtzermann
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 2, 2011
Village residents get booked at social

Longbeach Village Association residents gathered for a social and book exchange Wednesday, Feb. 2.

  • Longboat Key
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The Orioles Bird and Sarabeth Kalajian, director of libraries
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 2, 2011
Local libraries, Orioles step up to the plate to promote literacy

Sarasota County libraries and the Baltimore Orioles yesterday announced a partnership to promote literacy through the Orioles Big League Reader Program.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 2, 2011
Longboat Key Fire Rescue honors two of its members

The Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department honored two employees recently for their service to the community.

  • Longboat Key
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Samantha Malcolm as Pinkalicious, Devin Riggs as Cinderella, Laura Swartzendruber as Jasmine, Cristina Chambers as Spongebob, and Jack Lynch as Diary of a Wimpy Kid
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 2, 2011
Gullett brings characters to life

Some of the most famous characters in children's literature sprung to life during Gullett Elementary School's Celebrate Literacy Week.

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Lakewood Ranch residents Bruce and Martha Kleinberg enjoyed the campfire.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 2, 2011
Temple enjoys havdalah campfire

Many East County residents were among the 111 Temple Emanu-El members who enjoyed a special havdalah around a campfire Jan. 29.

  • East County
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Fred Beyerlein submitted this sunset photo, taken near Spanish Main Yacht Club.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 2, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Set Point

Fred Beyerlein submitted this sunset photo, taken near Spanish Main Yacht Club.

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Clayton Rosaire in February 2011.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • February 2, 2011
Peaceable Kingdom

The East County's Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary is home to some of the world's most fascinating creatures. For the next four weekends, the sanctuary will be hosting its annual Animal Extravaganza fundraiser. Demonstrations will be at 6 p.m., Fridays, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., Saturdays, and 2 p.m., Sundays, through Feb. 27, at the sanctuary, 7101 Palmer Road, Sarasota.

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Karla and Roy Dupuis enjoyed the evening with friends.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 31, 2011
East County welcomes fine dining

East County residents Lou and Ann Marie Marinaccio welcomed about 50 people to their home Jan. 29 for the Quintessa and Flowers Vineyard & Winery Wine Dinner event. The evening, which was catered by Fete Catering, was part of the Sarasota-Manatee Originals 2011 Forks & Corks Food & Wine Festival Jan. 28-31.

  • East County
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Justin Och and Cathy Morgan of the Lion Dance Team from Lakeland put on quite  show on Saturday, Jan. 29 at the 2011 GCAA Chinese New Year Celebration held at T.J. Johnson Youth Center.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 30, 2011
Year of the Hare Celebration

The Gulfcoast Chinese American Association in part with the Sarasota Chinese Academy held an elaborate and festive Chinese New Year Celebration on Saturday, Jan. 29 at the T.J. Johnson Youth Center at Faith Baptist Church.

  • East County
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Calvin Walton from Stone Mountain, GA had a beautiful display of musicians done in mixed media on Saturday, Jan. 29 at St. Armand's Art Fair.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 30, 2011
Artsy Weekend on the Circle

The 8th Annual St. Armands Circle Art Festival happened this past Saturday and Sunday. The event drew thousands of people along with hundreds of talented artists.

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