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  • May 11, 2010
Man on the Street: Beach Reading

The Observer visited Longboat Library to find out what's on everybody's summer reading list.

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  • May 6, 2010
Amateur atheletes take the stage

Competitive amateur athletes Janis Merluzzo and Daniel Fugazzotto recently competed in the 2010 USADance National DanceSport Competition, held April 9 through April 11, in Los Angeles.

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  • May 6, 2010
Selby to honor moms at brunch

Selby Gardens will host its fifth annual Mother's Day Brunch Sunday, May 9, when mothers and grandmothers enter the gardens for free.

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  • May 6, 2010
Booker High wins award for dramatic arts

The Asolo Rep Guild has presented the prestigious Guilder Award annually since 1994 to an area high school in recognition of theatrical project excellence. This year's winner is Booker High School for "Animal Farm," directed by Dan Bright.

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  • May 6, 2010
Correction

In the April 29 issue of The Sarasota Observer, we incorrectly stated that Jessi Choy was the female winner of the Biggest Loser Sarasota competition.

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  • May 6, 2010
Girl Scout talks up studying foreign languages

For her Girl Scout Gold Award, Natasha Grabowski, a junior at Cardinal Mooney High School, designed a program called Language Fair to inspire elementary-school students to take foreign languages in middle and high school.

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  • May 6, 2010
Michael's Wine Cellar expansion a work in progress

The latest from Michael Klauber and Phil Mancini is that construction is under way in their recently-leased space adjacent to Michael's Wine Cellar, formerly occupied by the Sassy Hair Salon.

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  • Maria Amodio
  • May 6, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Alicia's Grooming

Alicia's Grooming provides a variety of services for dogs big and small.

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  • May 5, 2010
MAN ON THE STREET: Mother's Day

The Observer asked how people are honoring their mothers and what makes their mom special.

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  • May 5, 2010
OBITUARY: Jason Edward 'Jay' Dayan

Jason Edward 'Jay' Dayan, 86, retired from BASF as director of technology.

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  • May 5, 2010
Mourning doves feel right at home

This mourning dove and her baby chick (bottom left) are nesting in a hanging flower basket just 3 feet from the front door of the Emerald Harbour home of Carol Camiener and Jim Herrington.

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  • May 5, 2010
Roses are in bloom at Durante Park

Not to be outdone by the magnificent trees of gold blooming on the Key, roses at Joan M. Durante Park are putting on a show.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 5, 2010
Event brings cheers to Coastal Behavioral Healthcare

Jim and Pat Anderson, with co-hosts Mort and Bunny Skirboll, hosted a "Cocktails on the Key" event April 9, to benefit Coastal Behavioral Healthcare Inc., a nonprofit mental-health and addiction prevention-and-treatment service organization.

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  • May 5, 2010
Attention all Key graduates

The Longboat Observer is preparing for its annual graduation story featuring all high school and college graduates on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys.

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  • May 5, 2010
Beth Israel Women savor tea time at meeting

The Beth Israel Women gathered Monday, May 3, for an open tea and meeting.

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