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The living quilt is currently 12-feet-long and 8-feet wide with more squares and signatures to be added.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 12, 2016
Common thread: Artist stitches quilt for animal awareness

Artist Joan DaVanzo's living quilt is in need of a home.

  • Sarasota
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Courtesy photo. Dan Ceaser, Rabbi Michael Werbow, and Betty and Ed Rosenthal
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 12, 2016
Yom HaShoah: A day to remember

Temple Beth Sholom and Goldie Feldman Academy mark Holocaust Remembrance Day with tree planting.

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Kelly Senchyshak watches as her sister Kyra putts during the 2015 Tee up for Sea Turtles with Turtle Inc.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • May 12, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 5.12.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of May 12.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 11, 2016
Bird Key Yacht Club has a magical night

More than 100 Bird Key Yacht Club members and guests enjoyed a magic show by “The Great Arnaldo” Arnie Kropf May 11.

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Petar Sibinkic
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 11, 2016
Longboat Key Fitness pumps support to All Faiths

Longboat Key Fitness owner Petar Sibinkic hosted a party that raised more than $4,000 for All Faiths Food Bank's Campaign Against Summer Hunger

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 11, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

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Gisela Lopez, Myrna Flores and Brittani Barnes discuss each salsa and tried to come to a conclusion.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 11, 2016
Principal's salsa principles rule

B.D. Gullett Elementary staff members compete in homemade salsa competition

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The National Association of Letter Carriers food drive to benefit the All Faiths Food Bank Campaign Against Summer Hunger.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 10, 2016
Letter Carriers partner with All Faiths Food Bank to Stamp Out Hunger

The National Association of Letter Carriers food drive to benefit the All Faiths Food Bank Campaign Against Summer Hunger.

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Angelique Chromy, Betty Frostad, Jared Chromy and David Frostad
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 8, 2016
Mum's the word for Selby Gardens Mother's Day brunch

Families bring mothers to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens for Mother's Day.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 8, 2016
Longboat Island Chapel honors local students

Longboat Island Chapel members celebrated Mother’s Day with the church’s annual Scholarship Sunday May 8.

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Bruce Peck blows grains of sand from the cap of his creation "Clownin' Around."
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 8, 2016
Sand Sculpture Contest carves out tradition

Residents and visitors participate in the 44th annual Sand Sculpture Contest.

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Jordan Moctezuma makes friends with one of the rabbits in the petting zoo.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 7, 2016
St. Boniface celebrates end of school year

St. Boniface celebrates end of school year

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Event chairs Alice Williams, Tina Granthon and Becky Reese
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  • Amanda Morales
  • May 7, 2016
Concordia Lutheran brews Mothers and Others Tea party

Ladies of Concordia Lutheran Church honor mothers with tea party and petit fours.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 7, 2016
InStride goes Out of the Gates, into the Winner’s Circle

InStride Therapy, Inc. held its Derby Day 2016 fundraiser, Out of the Gates into the Winner’s Circle, May 7.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 6, 2016
Payton Wright Foundation tees up for golf tournament

The Payton Wright Foundation hosted its eight annual golf tournament May 6, at the Resort at Longboat Key Club.

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