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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • August 13, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Green Ginger Hair Design

Gordon and Lynda Hall bought Green Ginger Hair Design after moving to Sarasota from France.

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  • Michael Eng
  • August 13, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Polo Grill Back-to-School Party for Grown-Ups

The Polo Grill and Bar will host this event at 8 p.m., Aug. 14, at the restaurant, 10670 Boardwalk Loop.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • August 12, 2010
OBITUARY: Rhea Goldman

Rhea Goldman, 100, was a Longboat Key resident.

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  • August 12, 2010
Yogis do the plank on Siesta Key Beach

More than 200 people raised their faces to the sun Saturday, Aug. 7, on Siesta Key Beach.

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  • August 12, 2010
Fifth Third launches school supply drive

In partnership with the Education Foundation of Sarasota County, Fifth Third Bank has announced its second "Back to School" supply drive.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • August 12, 2010
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: Booker to showcase memories

Starting in August, the Booker High School campus will be undergoing construction to provide students with a brand new campus.

  • Sarasota
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  • Loren Mayo
  • August 12, 2010
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: The Freshman: Madison Gates

The only qualm Madison Gates has about her first day at Riverview High School, even though she hasn't attended class on a school campus since the sixth grade, is whether her father will show up wearing a T-shirt that reads, "I'm Madison Gates' Dad."

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  • Loren Mayo
  • August 12, 2010
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: Miss Contradictory: Jillian Polk

Jillian Polk can usually be found in one of two places: kicking up grass as she sprints down the soccer field or serenading with a microphone.

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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • August 12, 2010
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: The Sassy Swimmer: Ann Marie Brasacchio

An incoming junior at Pineview School, 16-year-old Ann Marie Brasacchio is incredibly sassy ... or, rather an incredible SASSY swimmer.

  • Sarasota
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  • Loren Mayo
  • August 12, 2010
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: The Smooth Operator: Bob Barnes

If you've called a Sarasota or Manatee County public schools in the past 10 years, chances are you've been greeted by a smooth baritone voice while you're on hold.

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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • August 12, 2010
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: The SGA President: Joie Giannini

As a high school student, it's great to have the Student Government Association president as your friend and on your side, and Giovanna "Joie" Giannini is no exception.

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  • Loren Mayo
  • August 12, 2010
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: The Kindergartner: Kylee Langeneger

Wearing a headband in the hottest shade of pink, Kylee Langeneger stands on her tiptoes and presses her nose against the window before tugging open the door.

  • Sarasota
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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • August 12, 2010
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: The Principal: Steve Dragon

Some kids at Southside Elementary might actually want to be sent to the new principal's office.

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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • August 12, 2010
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: The Stage Manager: Vannessa Alvarez

Vannessa Alvarez likes to be in control - in control of the actors and actresses involved in New Gate School's theatrical performances, in control of the props and costumes and in control of the atmosphere backstage.

  • Sarasota
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  • August 12, 2010
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: The Talented Trio: The Williams Sisters

When you hear the term the Williams sisters, you immediately think of tennis greats Serena and Venus. But, the Sarasota Williams sisters will alter your perception of the term.

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