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Senior Valorie Gochnauer touches up Lacey Landers' make-up during the game.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota bests Dixie Hollins

Students wearing orange shirts showed their Sailor spirit Friday, Aug. 23, at the Sarasota vs. Dixie Hollins football game. Sarasota High School stayed ahead through the entirety of the game.The final score 37-7.

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Ashley Kozel and her daughters cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the Kozel Family Amphitheater.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 23, 2013
The Kozel Family presents new amphitheater to students

The Kozel Family cut the ribbon for the grand opening of the Out-Of-Door Academy amphitheater. Out-Of-Door Academy made nearly $1 million in renovations this summer thanks to the Kozel family's generosity.

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Christine Brudner takes part in the first auction of the night.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • August 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Party for a Purpose

Awareness and money was raised for Prader-Willi Syndrome Thursday, Aug. 22, at a charity event at Polo Bar and Grill.

  • East County
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Judy Tatar, Victoria Jacobson and Tina Rudek
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Business After Hours

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce held its Business After Hours event Thursday, Aug. 22, at Cedars Tennis Resort.

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Sarasota Crew rower Shawna Sims won a silver medal for Team USA in the 4x at the World Rowing Junior Championships Aug. 10, in Lithuania.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 22, 2013
Sidelines

Golfers tee off during Tournament of Champions; Sarasota SUP Series returns this weekend; Fleet Feet Sarasota offers training program; i9 sports gearing up for fall season; Rower wins silver medal

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Ian Arov, 5, organizes coins into separate areas depending on their value. He tells kindergarten teacher Shonna Brady the value of each coin.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 22, 2013
Teachers ease transition for incoming students

When Goldie Feldman Academy's kindergarten teacher Shonna Brady paid a visit to new student Ian Arov, 5, in his Siesta Key home, Ian shook her hand as if he were an adult.

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Abigail Oakes plans to always stay involved in community service in some capacity. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 22, 2013
New College student keeps her eyes on philanthropy

Abigail Oakes is a busy college student with a drive and passion for community service.

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T. Guy Spencer submitted this photo of a sunrise over Palmer Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 22, 2013
Sarasota: Weather photo

Do you love taking photos? We want your best photos of sunrises, sunsets, rainbows, etc. Submit your local weather photos for a chance to have your photo published in the paper!

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A clown made balloon hats for children.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Family Sports Fun Fair

Parents and children signed up for a variety of fall sports Saturday, Aug. 17, at Encore Motorcars, 6000 Tamiami Trail. Children enjoyed arts and crafts, a bouncy house, dunking booth, mobile 20-passenger train, snacks, refreshments and hot dogs. Encore Motorcars accepted donations for the Suncoast Sports Club Scholarship Program. The scholarships will go to low-income families who would not be able to afford fall sports otherwise.

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NewGate students spent their first day of class learning to sail. Out of 27 students 10 of the students experienced sailing for the first time.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 21, 2013
NewGate students start school year with sailing

NewGate students spent the first day of school learning team- and community-building skills through sailing.

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The Winterfest concert will be held at Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 21, 2013
SMR announces additions to Winterfest lineup

Winterfest organizers have added seven acts to the list of performers.

  • East County
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Second-graders Jackson F., and Blaine B., and fifth-graders Kaki F., and Dabney B., head back to school for their first day. They say hello to classmates after a summer away.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA First Day of School

The Out-Of-Door Academy welcomed back lower-school students Wednesday, Aug. 21, to begin the school year. Students bustled in with new backpacks and pressed uniforms while parents caught up with teachers and each other.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 21, 2013
Summer fun ends for 'Little Ranchers'

Lakewood Ranch Baptist Church's Little Ranchers Learning Center recently ended its summer camp series for its preschool program.

  • East County
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Katie Ciemniecki
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 21, 2013
Lakewood senior honored at 4-H event

Katie Ciemniecki, a senior at Lakewood Ranch High School, recently attended the Florida 4-H State Congress, at the University of Florida in Gainesville.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 21, 2013
Help keep our eyes on health

The East County Observer is busy preparing for its September special section of Health Matters.

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