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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 27, 2011
Make yourself right at home

We spotted cute and cuddly Zeus sprawled out on the sidewalk Jan. 19, outside of Pastry Art.

  • Sarasota
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Columbia University sophomores Dan Mullins, Caroline Lisankie, Maria Sulimirski and Eric Williams spoke at the luncheon.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2011
Columbia sophomores address local high school students

The Columbia University Club of Sarasota featured four Columbia sophomores during a luncheon Jan. 13, at the Field Club.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2011
Sarasota scavengers hunt for mobile adventures

SCVNGR and Sarasota County have partnered to allow people to play on-the-go with a mobile scavenger hunt.

  • Sarasota
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Jack Berry, Harrison Paparatto, Ollie Gray, Austin Seigel and Evan Tucker perform at the farmers market.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 27, 2011
Homemade instruments create unique image for The Garbage Men

The Garbage Men band is composed of five freshmen at Pine View School who made their instruments out of cereal boxes, old toys, glass bottles and other recyclables.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2011
Key Club sponsors annual walk-a-thon

The Key Club of Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School will sponsor its 10th annual five-mile walk-a-thon Saturday, Jan. 29, to benefit the Children's Miracle Network, All Children's Hospital and the Joey Powers Leukemia Project.

  • Sarasota
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Pictured are Beverly Fisher, Jaymie Klauber, host of the event at the Polo Grill, and Audrey Coleman
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 27, 2011
Girls Inc. celebrates donors

More than 70 people attended the kickoff party for the Growing Great Girls Circle membership society on Jan. 23.

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Lakewood Ranch Running Club vice president Stefan Thoenes, pictured with his daughter, Ayva, 16 months, and president Jim Nelson are trying to set up a team this year.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 27, 2011
Ranch Relay hosts team kick-off party

Relay for Life of Lakewood Ranch looked to get local residents excited about its upcoming Relay for Life event during a Team Premiere Party Jan. 26 at the Lakewood Ranch Cinemas. Guests and volunteers were able to register for this year's relay while enjoying popcorn, prizes and more. Relay for Life of Lakewood Ranch is looking to get 50 teams registered for this year's relay, which will be held April 9-10 at Lakewood Ranch High School.

  • East County
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Bokorney
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 27, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Jake Bokorney

Jake Bokorney plays soccer for Cardinal Mooney High School's team the U17 FC Sarasota Soccer team.

  • Sarasota
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Maddie Egan
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • January 27, 2011
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: ASHTON ELEMENTARY (WITH VIDEO)

Students at Ashton Elementary got to travel the world and experience different cultures and customs for the school's annual International Celebration of Diversity Day held Thursday, Jan. 20.

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Alan Peck submitted this sunset photo, taken at Big Pass.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Waterfront View

Alan Peck submitted this sunset photo, taken at Big Pass.

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Judy Felts
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • January 26, 2011
Seaplace hosts worldly night of fun

Seaplace condominium mixed Italian pizza with a dash of Irish music and created a fun evening for all. Ninety-plus Seaplace residents gathered at sunset Jan. 26 in the clubhouse for an informal pizza party that featured music by the Irish duo Patsy and Magella.

  • Longboat Key
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Mary Lou Johnson, Jayne Weiss, Chris Meyers, Margaret Wallae and Lynn Walters couldn't resist sporting these T-shirts.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 26, 2011
Game on!

Longboat Key Club hosted its annual Game Day featuring gin, mahjongg, canasta and scrabble, to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 26, 2011
Key Club rides new wave at entrance

Malcolm Robertson's "Wave2Me" sculpture, which was on display last year at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design, was installed Jan. 19, at the entrance to the Key Club's Islandside Resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • January 26, 2011
Tennis Center puts its best foot forward

The Longboat Key Public Tennis Center is stepping up to help others. Resident Linda Adrian is working with the Tennis Center to collect gently-used shoes through Feb. 28 for Soles4Souls, an international charity that provides shoes to people around the world who are victims of disasters or live in extreme poverty.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 26, 2011
TBI members cruise into new year

A group of 18 Temple Beth Israel started the new year by setting sail. They enjoyed a five-night mini cruise to Key West and the Bahamas.

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