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One million participants wait to start a one-day "picnic" in Essen, Germany, on a major autobahn, as part of the European Capital of Culture.
  • By Stuart and Lois Scheyer
  • February 9, 2011
Bon Voyage

The Longboat Observer's travel editors look back on trips taken in 2010 and outline what stops should be on your travel itinerary this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Bob Lurie submitted this sunset photo, taken near Banyan Bay Club in the 5200 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 9, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Radiant Rapture

Bob Lurie submitted this sunset photo, taken near Banyan Bay Club in the 5200 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
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The Phayre family submitted a Nintendo-inspired video called "The Super Phayre Family."
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 9, 2011
Primrose dancers need your votes

Two families from Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch have entered videos in the Primrose School and Children's Miracle Network Family Dance-off competition, and they need your votes.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 9, 2011
Wallendas fly high at Tabernacle

Circus legend Tino Wallenda and his family members mesmerized onlookers with their tight-rope talents Feb. 6 at The Tabernacle.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Drew Nolan, who turns 3 years old on Feb. 20, couldn't wait to take his tricycle for a spin.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 8, 2011
Sprouts kids ride for St. Jude

Students at Sprouts Child Development Center of Harvest United Methodist Church strapped on their helmets and pedaled away during the preschool's fifth annual St. Jude Trike-A-Thon Feb. 7-8. Proceeds from the event will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

  • East County
  • Schools
Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood honoree Kim Sheintal celebrated with her daughter Liana Bryant.
  • By Rabbi Elaine Glickman
  • February 8, 2011
Temple hosts 'Super Kim Sunday'

Members of Temple Emanu-El honored the temple's vice president of membership, Kim Sheintal, with a special luncheon Feb. 6.

  • East County
  • News
Barbara Aulenbach and Gelene Listro helped with the Helping Hands "Another Day for Gray!" Bake Sale. Photo by Lee Bettes.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2011
Heritage Harbour holds fundraiser

Residents of Heritage Harbour held their annual garage sale Feb. 5 and held a special fundraiser to benefit Parent Project for Muscular Dystrophy.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Claire Milligan, Daisy Cotton owner, Jan Allen and Sue Angle
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • February 7, 2011
Garden Club holds flowery fashion show

Sarasota Garden Club members strutted their stuff at the club's annual fashion show and luncheon held Monday, Feb. 7 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 7, 2011
VEG Out!

Eating contests are usually associated with large amounts of meat at some sort of a state fair venue. This weekend, Veg held their very own eating contest involving veggie burgers on Saturday, Feb. 5 outside of their restaurant on Gulf Gate Drive.

  • Sarasota
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Nancy Koci and Esther Erickson look at some of the yard art creations by Aart Vark Studios during the 17th annual Siesta Key Craft Festival Saturday, Feb. 5, in Siesta Key Village.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 7, 2011
Crafty weekend brightens up Siesta Key

The 17th annual Siesta Key Craft Festival took place Saturday and Sunday along Ocean Boulevard and Beach Road in Siesta Key Village.

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One of Wendy Vroom's paintings, entitled "Grace."
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 6, 2011
Alluring art: Sarasota Masters reels in creative junkies

Artists displayed their work along Palm Avenue for the Sarasota Masters Art Festival Saturday and Sunday.

  • Sarasota
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New York Giants fan Craig Wilkes tried his hand at the quarterback skills game.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 6, 2011
Lee Roy Selmon's preps for Super Bowl

East County residents gathered at Lee Roy Selmon's for an afternoon of food and fun during the restaurant's first annual Super Bowl Tailgate Feb. 6. Guests enjoyed a quarterback skills demonstration, a wing-eating contest, live music, games, food and more.

  • East County
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Ringling College of Art and Design student Matt Decker sketched model Gloria Bocchetti.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 6, 2011
Lakewood Ranch welcomes the arts

East County residents reveled in a day devoted to the arts during the annual Ovation event on Lakewood Ranch Main Street Feb. 5. The event featured live musical and dance performances, art demonstrations, interactive booths and displays and more.

  • East County
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Harry Echtman and Seth Morton play a game of frisbee.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • February 4, 2011
Students get groovy reward for good grades

Students at Phillippi Shores Elementary had a far out time at the school's '60s Day on Friday, Feb. 4. Students, teachers and parents all donned their grooviest '60s fashions and enjoyed a day full of tie-dying, face-painting and retro games including frisbee and twister.

  • Sarasota
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Ashton Elementary students ran for 40 minutes around the school's track for their annual Star Sprint jog-a-thon.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 4, 2011
Runners star in Ashton Elementary jog-a-thon

Ashton Elementary students ran with all their might during the school's biggest fundraiser of the year, "Star Sprint," Friday.

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