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Millard, Ambassador Dog for Southeastern Guide Dogs
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Garden Club Meeting

On the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 19, the Longboat Key Garden Club came together to hear Marjorie Singer, the Donor Relations Manager of Southeastern Guide Dogs, speak about these talented pups and the individuals they are trained to assist.

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Karen Van Lindonk
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 19, 2013
The Good News: Karen Van Lindonk

Karen Van Lindonk is a volunteer with the Gulf Coast Community Foundation. Read more about her and watch a video in this week's Good News.

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Bunny Skirboll, Kathy Maybee and Phil King
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • November 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Volunteer Appreciation Tea

Coastal Behavioral Healthcare held a Volunteer Appreciation Tea Tuesday, Nov. 19, to thank its Compeer program volunteers.

  • Sarasota
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Dolly McCann, Maureen Healy, Phyllis McIlraith, Maralyn Ortlieb, Peggy Long and Claire Pemberton
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Boniface Fashion Show

The St. Boniface Thrift Shop held a fashion show Tuesday Nov. 19. Outfits featured in the show were from the thrift shop and ranged from casual, sport and evening wear.

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This year's Sarasota Chalk Festival celebrated the theme "Legacy of Valor" and featured 500 artists.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2013
Sarasota Chalk Festival

See a time-lapse video and complete coverage of the Sarasota Chalk Festival, which took over Burns Court this past weekend.

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Commodore David and Marilyn Powell
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore's Ball

On Saturday, Nov. 16, the members of Bird Key Yacht Club gathered in their finest and fanciest to honor Commodore David Powell and his wife, Marilyn, for their efforts and contributions throughout the year.

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Shelia Wynne, Margery Blacklow and Nancy Skadron
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The Sanctuary Welcome Back Party

On Saturday, Nov. 16, the Sanctuary at Longboat Key Club held a Welcome Back Party for returning residents.

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Joe Cordasco with Alicia Kubiak and Dutton Yost
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • November 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party

On Saturday, Nov. 16, over 400 people came together for the much-anticipated Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party. The crowd enjoyed tasty dishes from 30 local restaurants, a wide variety of drinks and an enticing raffle. This highly attended Kiwanis Club event benefited children's charities.

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Courtesy photo. Helgi Olafson
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2013
Fit foundation

Pine View School graduate Helgi Olafson raced in the rev3 Florida 70.3 Triathlon, Sunday, Nov. 10, in Venice.

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Courtesy photo. Shan and Tayla Rosenthal on the catwalk.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2013
Family fashion

Temple Emanu-El mothers and daughters walked the catwalk at the temple's Intergenerational Fashion Show, Sunday, Nov. 3.

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Pallastrone
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 14, 2013
High 5

The top five sports moments of the week.

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Riverview High seniors Bryce Vokus, Tyler Riley and R.J. Natherson ran their final varsity cross-country meet at the Class 4A cross-country finals Nov. 9, in Tallahassee.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 14, 2013
Making Strides

The Riverview High boys cross-country team finished eighth in the state at the Class 4A cross-country finals Nov. 9.

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On Wednesday afternoon, the lot at 242 S. Washington Blvd. sat empty as food trucks prepare to move on from the site.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 14, 2013
Food trucks plan for loss of picnic site

Due to a forthcoming development, Suncoast Food Trucks prepares for its next phase of operation in Sarasota.

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Siesta Key Beach, 1960. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 14, 2013
SKA marks 65 years

The Siesta Key Association celebrated its anniversary Thursday. It met to discuss its current agenda while looking back at the history of the community group.

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Photo by Shelby Schwartz Maia Zildjian and Mary Winemiller sell “edible art.”
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2013
School Board

This week's school highlights.

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