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Joseph Bauer prepares to jump rope while riding the “Wheel of Destiny” on Tuesday morning.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 18, 2011
Circus star rises to the occasion

Joseph Dominick Bauer Jr, one of the stars of Circus Sarasota showed off his daredevil skills at 11:30 a.m., Jan. 18, atop Watergate Condominium.

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Wally Grahn and Jacques Perron
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • January 18, 2011
Simmons speaks to Sandpipers about health care

Dr. Henry Simmons, founder of the National Coalition on Health Care, was the guest speaker at the Jan. 18 meeting of All Angels by the Sea Sandpipers men's group.

  • Longboat Key
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Lynn Longenecker, left, Denise Kleiner, Lori Dengler and Bill Growney return to the ramp with a boat load of items recovered from the river.
  • By Bill Halstead
  • January 17, 2011
Historical Society hosts river cleanup

Members of the Old Braden River Historical Society headed to the river Jan. 15 for the group's first river cleanup of the year.

  • East County
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Rollie Truelove looks to see where her shot lands.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 14, 2011
Palm-Aire tees off for breast health

More than 50 members of the Palm-Aire Nine Hole Women's Golf Association bundled up and hit the green for the association's Breast Health Day nine-hole tournament Jan. 13. Members enjoyed a luncheon before teeing off to benefit breast health. Following the tournament, participants enjoyed an ice cream social.

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At the 2009 ceremony, a crowd gathered to watch the unveiling of the newest inductees.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 14, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Circus Ring of Fame

Five new members will be inducted to the Circus Ring of Fame.

  • Longboat Key
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Caleb Baker, 10 months, thoroughly enjoyed playing with a straw, much to the amusement of his grandfather, Phill.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 14, 2011
Manatee County Fair in full swing

The sights and sounds of the Manatee County Fair filled the air as the fair opened Jan. 13. Festivities, including concerts, demonstrations and shows, continue nightly through Jan. 23.

  • East County
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Mote's seahorse exhibit opened to the public in 2009.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 13, 2011
Mote begins new seahorse tours

The tours offer information about Mote's seahorse conservation efforts.

  • Longboat Key
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Jane von Hahmann of the Manatee County School District made speed networking look easy.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 13, 2011
Business Alliance 'speeds' into new year

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hosted its first networking event of 2011 Jan. 12 at The Polo Grill and Bar. Sixty alliance members participated in the group's first speed-networking event, taking just three minutes to share about themselves and their companies before swapping partners.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 13, 2011
Central Sarasota County Little League Baseball registration begins

Registration dates for the spring 2011 season are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15 and 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, at Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Clark Road.

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Jim Taylor enjoys riding his skateboard Saturday afternoon, at Payne Park's skate park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 13, 2011
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Board Meeting

Jim Taylor enjoys riding his skateboard Saturday afternoon, at Payne Park's skate park.

  • Sarasota
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Wenstrup
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 13, 2011
Athlete of the Week: Dan Wenstrup

This week's featured athlete is Dan Wenstrup. Locally he plays at the Oaks Club, but he has also played at every course on the Golf Digest Presents America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses - 1987 list.

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Marilyn Chayka submitted this sunset photo, taken at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Dramatic Exit

Marilyn Chayka submitted this sunset photo, taken at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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Riley Putnam practices her spoon-sticking talents.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 12, 2011
Church of the Redeemer kids vie for spoon champion title

The kids at the Church of the Redeemer participated in a who-can-hang-a-spoon-from-their-nose-the-longest contest.

  • Sarasota
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Donna Maiden and Patty Sabal
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • January 12, 2011
Island Chapel dines on worldly dishes

International cuisine was the theme of a Jan. 12 dinner at the Longboat Island Chapel. The buffet menu, organized by Connie Gill and Linda Dias, featured Moroccan lamb with carrots, chicken teriyaki, tabouli salad, vegetables with curry and coconut, plus the always-popular Italian lasagna. Dessert was America's favorite: apple pie and ice cream.

  • Longboat Key
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Nick Trivisonno, 12
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 12, 2011
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Out-of-Door Academy

The Out-of-Door Academy's sixth-graders are spending Thursday and Friday touring the Kennedy Space Center.

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