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Girls Inc. of Sarasota County Executive Director Angie Stringer with 2016 Girl of the Year Tyesha Brown
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 16, 2016
SHS senior named Girl of the Year

Girls Inc. of Sarasota County names Tyesha Brown as the 2016 Girl of the Year

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sir Ken Robinson answers questions from guests at the luncheon portion of the lecture.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 16, 2016
Ken Robinson discusses education reform across the globe

RCLA Town Hall welcomes known TED Talk speaker Sir Ken Robinson.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The linear property is made up of several parcels fronting Fruitville Road, including this one. (Photo from Google Maps.)
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 15, 2016
Sarasota acreage gets new owner

Lakepark Estates now owns more than 1,000 acres fronting Fruitville Road.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 15, 2016
Win tickets to the Florida Winefest & Auction

Between now and March 10, look for a wine bottle hidden in our pages to win.

  • Longboat Key
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Residents celebrated their community together. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 15, 2016
Stoneybrook residents celebrate community

The annual event raised money for the Heritage Harbour community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 15, 2016
Selby Gardens celebrates 40th with The Orchid Show

The Orchid Show at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is open through March 27.

  • Sarasota
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Richard and Christine Boudreau
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 14, 2016
Couples renew love, say 'I do' again

The annual vow renewal ceremony Say 'I Do' Again brings out hundreds to Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
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David Camire of Lakewood Ranch with his 2010 final edition Viper and David Poelke of Sarasota with his 2005 commemorative edition Viper.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 13, 2016
BIG car show rolls into Lakewood Ranch

Big Brothers Big Sisters held its annual car show on Lakewood Ranch Main Street Saturday.

  • East County
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Jackie Cutrone walks down the runway.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 12, 2016
Sarasota Garden Club fashion show flourishes

Sarasota Garden Club hosts designer Sigrid Olson for Tutta Bella Fashion show.

  • Sarasota
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JFCS President and CEO Rose Chapman with Sarasota County Commissioner Carolyn Mason
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 12, 2016
JFCS strives to bridge the gap in Newtown

Jewish Family & Children's Services host "Bridging the Gap" luncheon and panel.

  • Sarasota
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Shirley Lane, Leslie Kudla and Jan Sharpe
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 12, 2016
Palm Aire Women's Club members get a makeover

The February luncheon entertainment featured makeup lessons.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 11, 2016
Addams family takes center stage

Lakewood Ranch High School theater students hit the stage Feb. 11 to Feb. 14.

  • East County
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Niki Muller captured this shot of a sandhill crane teaching her chicks to feed near Palmer Park.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 11, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: Feb. 11

Niki Muller captured this shot of a sandhill crane teaching her chicks to feed near Palmer Park.

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Richard Bottorff submitted this photo of a heron opening its wings after walking into eyeshot of an alligator in Bradenton.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 11, 2016
East County weather page photo: Feb. 11

Richard Bottorff submitted this photo of a heron opening its wings after walking into eyeshot of an alligator in Bradenton.

  • East County
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Tim Smalley submitted this photo of an osprey with its lunch over the marina at Sutton Place at mid-island Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 11, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: Feb. 11

Tim Smalley submitted this photo of an osprey with its lunch over the marina at Sutton Place at mid-island Longboat Key.

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