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Bell ringer Kathie Hayes also enjoys tap dancing and making jewelry. Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 1, 2014
Your Neighbor: Kathie Hayes

When Kathie Hayes first experienced handbell music in 1994 at her church in Miami, it was love at first ding.

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Joshua Fitzgerald and Luke Downes
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 1, 2014
School Board

Check out the latest happenings at Sarasota schools.

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Local Comcast employees take a break from sorting donated food. Courtesy photo
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  • May 1, 2014
Business Observer

Comcast and All Faiths team up to fight hunger; Jewish Housing Council names Heidi Brown CEO; Kristen Anderson receives Citizen of the Year Award

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Cristi Valentine reads over a clue to determine the next stop on the hunt.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: IDA scavenger hunt

Lakewood Ranch Inter-District Authority employees worked together for a scavenger hunt, April 30, at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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Kathy Schwartz submitted this sunset photo, taken near Lemon Bay.
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  • April 30, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Kathy Schwartz submitted this sunset photo, taken near Lemon Bay.

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Judith Keeler first got involved with Venice Area Beautification Inc. after moving to the area in 2008. Now, as its president, she enjoys connecting with fellow volunteers.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 30, 2014
The Good News: Judith Keeler

Through its strong volunteer base and community support, Venice Area Beautification Inc. strives to make Venice a more beautiful place to live, work and play.

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  • April 30, 2014
Lights out starting May 1

'Tis the season: turtle-nesting season, that is.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • April 30, 2014
Federici was notorious for chasing stories

Bill Federici, former crime reporter and Brooklyn editor for the New York Daily News, died April 22. He was 82.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 30, 2014
Ranch resident honored for service

The Manatee Chamber of Commerce recognized Lakewood Ranch resident Wendy Nebrijah for her fight against drug addiction during the second Champions of Healthcare Awards breakfast.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 30, 2014
Nolan teacher, team win robot war

Nolan Middle School students may not have come home grand champions from the world VEX Robotics competition last week, in California, but they took home top honors.

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Lakewood Ranch junior Talia Falco won the triple jump with a jump of 36 feet, 10.5 inches.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 30, 2014
Mustang Stampede

Sisters Talia and Sophia Falco will lead the Lakewood Ranch High track team into the FHSAA Class 3A track and field championships May 3, in Jacksonville.

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Donna Bennett submitted this sunset photo, taken at Lido Beach.
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  • April 30, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Donna Bennett submitted this sunset photo, taken at Lido Beach.

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Submitted by Shirley Myers
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  • April 30, 2014
You Observed

Here's a roundup of reader-submitted photos from events around the Key. To submit photos for this new weekly feature, email Kelsey Grau at [email protected].

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Photos by Amanda Sebastiano. Waldorf Sarasota teacher and puppeteer Connie Manson crafts a variety of puppets, including finger puppets, out of wool. She uses them in the classroom and at public puppet shows.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 30, 2014
VIDEO: Passion for Puppets

Puppeteer Connie Manson brings tales to life for students.

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Mindy Towns submitted this sunset photo, taken near Heron’s Nest Park in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • April 30, 2014
Weather: East County

Mindy Towns submitted this sunset photo, taken near Heron's Nest Park in Lakewood Ranch.

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