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Members of the Sarasota Christian girls basketball team, along with coach Brett Morrow, pose for pictures with the Class 2A state runner-up trophy.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 2A Girls Basketball State Championship- Sarasota Christian vs. Grandview Prep

The Sarasota Christian girls basketball team fell to Grandview Prep 45-32 in the FHSAA Class 2A state championship Feb. 20, at the Lakeland Center.

  • Sarasota
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June Hessel, Gicela Tapia and Nancy Chanos
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Seaplace Association Party

Seaplace residents went country at their Association party on Wednesday evening. Decked out in plaid shirts, colorful bandanas and cowboy hats, attendees enjoyed music from the Jack Tamburin Band and a chicken dinner.

  • Longboat Key
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The Fellowship Garden looked like a scene right out of Downton Abbey.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Downton Abbey High Tea

On Wednesday, the Longboat Island Chapel hosted a high tea inspired by the popular TV show, Downton Abbey. Attendees donned period-themed attire and jewelry, topping outfits off with extravagant hats.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Village Cafe

Join us in the kitchen at Village Cafe with owners Tom and Kay Kouvatsos, and Alex Kouvatsos as he prepares an authentic Greek spanakopita, a spinach and feta filling in a flaky phyllo dough crust.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 19, 2014
VIDEO: Sarasota Ballet's world premiere

Watch this video filmed in the studio with Sarasota Ballet as they rehearse with choreographer Ricardo Graziano in new piece "After Night Falls."

  • Siesta Key
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Sarasota Christian guard Megan Garriott races down the court on a fast break opportunity.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 2A State Semifinals- Sarasota Christian vs. Academy at the Lakes

The Sarasota Christian girls basketball team defeated Academy at the Lakes 68-59 in the Class 2A state semifinals Feb. 18, at the Lakeland Center. With the win, the Lady Blazers will advance to the state championship Feb. 20.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2014
Seeking statue

River Club residents Cheryl and David Columber awoke a few weeks ago to find a beloved statue of a rottweiler stolen from their driveway.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2014
Fire fantastics

The East Manatee Fire Rescue District recognized its best performers at its annual Promotions and Awards Program Feb. 10.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2014
Flower fest

Three boys from The Out-of-Door Academy put their special stamp on Valentine's Day by buying a flower for every girl at the Upper School.

  • East County
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 19, 2014
FDOT tweaks Stickney Point traffic rules

Drivers no longer have the option to make right turns onto Midnight Pass Road from Stickney Point Road due to pedestrian safety concerns.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2014
Lakewood Ranch women 'think pink'

The Lakewood Ranch Women's Golf Association raised more than $22,000 during its annual 'Think Pink' event Feb. 11, at the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2014
Cosmo makes a comeback

When wildlife rehabilitator Justin Matthews headed to Christ Presbyterian Church Feb. 9, he brought his longtime owl, Cosmo, for educational purposes, as he normally does.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2014
Dora Walters to explore Key history

Walters will return to the Key and speak to the Longboat Key Historical Society 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, at Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2014
Rivalry to jazz up Shabbat services

This week's Chicago Night Shabbat service at 8 p.m. Friday at Temple Beth Israel, 567 Bay Isles Road, will be divisive. In honor of the Windy City, Chicago natives will be asked to sit on separate sides of the aisle based on whether they're Cubs or White Sox fans.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2014
Town clerk was a ray of sunshine for Duncan

Longboat Key Town Commissioner Jack Duncan was stranded in Washington, D.C., last week because of snow storms that struck while he was in the capital on Manasota League of Cities business.

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