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Linda and Rev. Fred Robinson with Bishop Dabney Smith and wife, Mary Wallis.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Church of the Redeemer Potluck on Palm

The Church of the Redeemer held a Potluck on Palm Friday, May 16, along Palm Avenue. The potluck was a surprise to congratulate the Rev. Fredrick Robinson on his 20th anniversary of being rector at the church.

  • Sarasota
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Sam Davidson, Shannon Brzuchalski and Frank Maggio member of the Community Youth Development Board of Directors
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Community Youth Development Annual Celebration

The Community Youth Development held its 18th annual Celebration Friday, May 16, at the Francis. Members of the community celebrated youth and adult volunteers of Sarasota. The nonprofits Business Partner of the Year Award went to Westfield Sarasota Square Mall while Sarasota students, such as Kathy Quispe and Vanessa Rodriguez, received scholarships.

  • Sarasota
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Paul Chetlain, Ryan Heise and Justin Lambert took a break from surfing in Hacienda Iguana, Nicaragua to snap a photo with their East County Observer.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 16, 2014
Don't forget to take the Observer along on your summer travels!

Is your family getting ready to head out on a summer vacation? Make sure you pack a copy of your Observer!

  • Siesta Key
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Khloe Campion and Sadie Khuu
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: First Presbyterian Pre-School Butterfly Ball

First Presbyterian Church of Sarasota Pre-School held its annual Butterfly Ball Friday, May 16. Families and students celebrated that last day of school with a sing-a-long and afternoon of arts and crafts.

  • Sarasota
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(courtesy watermark online)
  • By Ashley Munroe
  • May 16, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Harvey Milk Festival

Celebrate Sarasota's fifth annual Harvey Milk Festival this weekend.

  • Sarasota
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Music by Keith Bass and the Florida Bluegrass Express, Manatee River Bluegrass and other bands will entertain patrons at the Braden River Bluegrass Festival and Gumbo Cook-off, Saturday, May 17.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 16, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Braden River Bluegrass Festival and Gumbo Cook-off

From noon to 6 p.m., Saturday, May 17, the Braden River Bluegrass Festival and Cook- off will fill the air with bluegrass tunes and gumbo aromas, at the Linger Lodge Restaurant and Campground, 7205 85th St. Court E., Bradenton.

  • East County
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These wetlands were once covered with 6 inches of Australian pine needles.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 16, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sister Keys Cleanup

Help keep the Keys beautiful by volunteering. The Sister Keys cleanup will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 17, beginning at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub, 760 Broadway.

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The Sarasota Crew men's varsity 8+ boat earned a bid to this year's USRowing Youth National Championships, where it will seek to defend its national title. Photo courtesy of Lisa Worthy.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 15, 2014
Nathan Benderson Park to host 2015 championships

Suncoast Aquatic and Nature Center Associates announced today that Nathan Benderson Park has been chosen to host the 19th annual USRowing Youth National Championships, which will be held June 12 to June 14, 2015.

  • Sarasota
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Veronica Rogers, Freedom Village, Juan Florensa, Public Works Department, and Dawn Finicle, Freedom Village
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce "Hob Nob Island Style"

Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce held 'Hob Nob Island Style' May 14, at Longboat Key Club's Spike 'n' Tee's. The event served as an opportunity to mingle with the business professionals of Longboat Key as well as elected officials.

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The nonprofit is asking for help from members of the community through donation and/or volunteering.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 15, 2014
Tiny Hands Foundation launches Backpack Brigade

The Tiny Hands Foundation is accepting donations for its inaugural Back to School Backpack Brigade. The nonprofit will be filling the backpacks Aug. 2.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 15, 2014
New face

Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota welcomes John Irvin as its new religious educator director.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 15, 2014
Budding artists

The Chapter No. 115 of Ikebana International invited children to honor their mothers with workshops Saturday.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 15, 2014
Spring fling

The Bay Island Siesta Neighborhood Association held its annual Spring Fling May 8. More than 60 members attended the party, which Garrett and Stephanie Puzzo hosted.

  • Sarasota
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Centenarian sisters, Ruth Branum, 104,  Rubye Cox, 110 and Sarasota resident Rose Shloss, 101
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 15, 2014
Sisterly love

Sarasota resident Rose Schloss, 101, recently returned from a trip of a lifetime.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 15, 2014
Sing for spring

The Allegro Music Academy recently held its spring recitals.

  • Sarasota
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