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Teacher and National Honor Society advisor Betty Rogers, Meghan Grabowski, Jordan Weber, Alex Byers, James Davenport, Reese Vita, Tyler Shanahan, Josh Hallinger and Nick Owens, of A Plan for Good. Courtesy photo
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  • April 30, 2015
School board

Phillippi Shores wins at national music festival; Cardinal Mooney helps the homeless

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A pedestrian bridge connecting the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota hotel to the conference center was included in the Sarasota 2040 plans.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • April 30, 2015
This week in history 4.30.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the Pelican Press archives.

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  • April 30, 2015
Independence Day

The families of Temple Emanu-El celebrated Israeli Independence Day, or Yom HaAtzmaut, Saturday, at the temple beginning, with a bagel breakfast.

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Ken and Kathy Richmond took their Sarasota Observer along to Uluru (Ayers Rock) in Australia.
  • By Nancy Schwartz
  • April 29, 2015
"It's Read Everywhere" contest marks start of incredible journey

Attention, globe trotters: You have five months left to submit your photos for the 2015 ‘It’s Read Everywhere’ contest.

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Joel Fedder, right
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 29, 2015
Fedder cultivated passion for the environment

Joel Fedder spent his career in Baltimore as an estate, trust and real estate lawyer and, later, a real estate developer, but his true passion was the environment.

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Post Cmdr. Dave Daily with Alexis Yawn and Ben Martin and Post Trustee Gill Ruderman. Courtesy photo
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  • April 29, 2015
VFW post recognizes youth

Braden River Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12055 has been busy doling out awards to East County students.

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  • April 29, 2015
Robot wars

During the 2015 VEX Robotics World Championships, held April 14 through April 18 in Louisville, Ky., East County students showcased their love of robots while taking home top honors.

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Debby McClung. Photo by Molly Schechter
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  • Molly Schechter
  • April 29, 2015
AEROBIC GRANDMA | Summer stretch a first for Bayfront Park yoga classes

It was more than a little bit of good luck for year-round residents of Longboat Key and the surrounding area when the former Debby Debile married Michael McClung in 2014 and moved here

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Larry Cohen. File photo
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 29, 2015
Larry Cohen reigned as Sleep King

In his famous Sleep King ad from 1983, Larry Cohen offered free two-hour naps and proclaimed he would get you your mattress on the same day, even if he had to deliver it on his back. He never changed the ad.

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  • April 26, 2015
'Gatsby' inspires ODA prom

The Out-of-Door Academy held prom Saturday, at The Lake Club.

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Laurie Coleman focuses on sautéing shrimp for her tablemates.
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  • April 26, 2015
It's OK to play with your food

Lakewood Ranch YMCA hosts a night of culinary chaos, as attendees cook up their own food at the annual Interactive Dinner.

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Susan Traynor loves to dance, especially with friends, such as Keri Milder.
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  • April 26, 2015
Attendees sparkle at prom

Volunteers offer dinner and dancing at the 'Night with the Stars Special Needs Prom.'

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 25, 2015
Ranch residents relay for life

Premier Sports Campus today hosted the Relay for Life Lakewood Ranch .

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  • April 25, 2015
Bluegrass, gumbo headline festival

Linger Lodge Restaurant hosted her bluegrass festival today.

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  • April 25, 2015
Ranch residents embrace health, wellness

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center today hosted a health and wellness expo.

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