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Deianeira McClain
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  • January 28, 2015
Soaring singers

The ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday for the Gulf Gate Public Library was a cause for celebration.

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Jett Segal takes the heartbeat of a stuffed animal with Eliana Tibi.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 28, 2015
The doctor is in

Students in the early childhood program The Gan at Temple Sinai donned stethoscopes for an exercise in veterinary medicine.

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Sarasota Christian coach Scott Lantz, left, and daughter McKenzie Lantz, second from left, on the sidelines during an SCS girls basketball game against Palmetto Jan. 22.
  • By Jason Clary
  • January 28, 2015
Coming together

Sarasota Christian girls step up after the loss of a key player to a torn ACL.

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  • January 28, 2015
Sidelines

Yanez wins USTA Florida Winter Championships; Local teams spar on the mat at tournament; McMahon gets kudos on national level

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  • January 28, 2015
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

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DOWN UNDER DUO. Lois and Ken Kiehl brought their Sarasota Observer along on a trip to Sydney and the Tamar Ridge wine region in Tasmania.
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  • January 28, 2015
It's Read Everywhere

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  • January 28, 2015
School board

Applications due soon; Kiltie band performs; St. Martha hosts gala

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Courtesy photo
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  • Amanda Morales
  • January 28, 2015
Business Briefs

Siesta Key Salon receives 2015 Couples Choice Award; Sarasota Yacht Club receives distinguished award; Bob Rosinsky to serve as president of FGA

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Bruce Lehman submitted this sunset photo, taken from a condo overlooking Sarasota Bay.
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  • January 28, 2015
Weather: Sarasota

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Party committee Phyllis Ross, Barbara Raphael and Rochelle McKinney
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 27, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: The Beaches welcome back party

The Beach of Longboat Key said hello its snowbird residents back in town for the season at a welcome back party on Jan. 29.

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Event chair Catherine strongman and model chair Jane Krombeen
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 27, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: University Park Women's Club Fashion Forward luncheon

The University Park Women's Club held its annual Oh La La Fashion Forward event on Jan. 28. The luncheon featured models in clothing from Dream Weaver on St. Armands Circle, and there was a 50/50 raffle, with proceeds donated to charity.

  • East County
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Susan Landau and Susan Phillips
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 27, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Garden Club meeting

The Longboat Key Garden Club held its monthly meeting on Jan. 27. Floral designer Katie Cornell was the keynote speaker and gave guests tips on perfecting flower arranging.

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  • January 27, 2015
Gauls celebrate sweet 60

On Jan. 29, Jack and Joan Gaul will celebrate their 60th anniversary.

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Walters
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  • January 27, 2015
Dora Walters goes by the book for readers

You saw her byline countless times during her 26 years at the Longboat Observer, but now, retired Senior Editor Dora Walters' byline appears on her new book, 'Rewind...Playback: A Collection of Life's 'Little' Memories.'

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 27, 2015
Sights for stripes

Braden River High School's Jasmine Stanton knew just what to do when this year's Manatee County Fair's diary costume contest came around.

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