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Jean Weidner Goldstein and Christine Jennings
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  • May 1, 2014
Women Who Give

Designing Women Boutique presented its 2014 grants at the organization's Grant Awards Ceremony Thursday, April 24.

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  • May 1, 2014
One day only

Giving Day returns to Sarasota Tuesday, May 6 and Wednesday, May 7.

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  • May 1, 2014
Beach babe

Rylie Stang celebrated her first visit to Siesta Beach Sunday, April 20, with her family.

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  • May 1, 2014
Flying free

The Wildlife Center of Venice released a short-eared owl Wednesday, April 16, on Siesta Key.

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Sarasota High outfielder Matt Schlabach slides safely into home plate in the bottom of the first inning. Photos by Jen Blanco
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  • May 1, 2014
Long Ball

Senior catcher Brandon Chapman hit a pair of home runs to help power the Sarasota High baseball team to a 14-2 victory over Braden River in the Class 7A-District 10 championship April 25.

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  • May 1, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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The cast has been working on their characters for 10 weeks. Photos by Harriet Sokmensuer
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  • May 1, 2014
Murder at the Circus

Sarasota Bay Club residents found themselves in the middle of a murder investigation Friday, April 25.

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  • May 1, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

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  • May 1, 2014
Sidelines

Blazers win district crown; ODA's season ends in playoffs; Former Sarasota Crew rower powers Nova Southeastern

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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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