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St. Armands Association Board Members Laurie Gomes, Steve Doster, Diana Corrigan, Cari Gardner, Matt Grover, Sheri Aiello, Bill Carman and Angela Johnston
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Circle Association Meeting

The St. Armands Circle Association held a membership meeting Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Hotel Indigo.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alex Wright listens to his kindergarten teacher, Susan Schaefer, call out attendance.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Fruitville Elementary Take Your Dad to School Day

Kindergartners and first-graders brought their dads to school Tuesday, Sept. 17, for Take Your Dad to School Day at Fruitville Elementary. Children showed fathers their work, and dads helped them complete their morning activities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Faculty and staff gathered Monday, Sept. 16, in the Media Center at Sarasota High School to celebrate the school’s 100th anniversary.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High School Turns 100

Faculty and staff gathered Monday, Sept. 16, in the Media Center at Sarasota High School to celebrate the school's 100th anniversary.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
More than 100 students from Emma E. Booker Elementary enjoyed a variety of hands-on learning experiences with local scientific and cultural organizations in the spring. All expenses were paid through an Education Foundation Exploration Grant.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 16, 2013
Education Foundation awards teachers $73,513

The Education Foundation awards the Exploration Grant to 23 different schools that will benefit 7,900 students in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
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Makayla Digou and Brady Colcu
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: International Talk Like a Pirate Day

Children dressed up like pirates and embarked on a treasure hunt in celebration of 'International Talk Like a Pirate Day' Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Sarasota Children's Garden.

  • Sarasota
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Oriole the Bird poses with some of the kids at the 2013 Walk for the Kids event.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 4th Annual Walk for the Kids

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota held its 4th Annual Walk for the Kids event Saturday, Sept. 14 at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
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Dave and Kate Shaver with Jenny Alday Townsend, Susie Klingeman and Tom Luciani
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Suncoast Motorsports Hosts Horsepower for Hope's VIP Reception

Sponsors and premium registrants enjoyed cocktails and hors d'oeuvers during the VIP Reception for Horsepower for Hope Friday, Sept. 13, at Suncoast Motorsports.

  • Sarasota
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Nicole Brickhouse, Victoria Jacobson, Adrian Griffin and Chris Lynch
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Business After Hours

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce held its Business After Hours meeting at Lynches Pub and Grub on St. Armands Circle Thursday, Sept. 12. Longboat Title Services sponsored the meeting.

  • Longboat Key
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Be sure to check out Gridiron Glory: Booker High School in this week's Football Preview
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 13, 2013
Friday Night Football Preview

Area teams return to non-district action this week after inclement weather forced the cancellation of four games last week.

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The proceeds from the event will benefit Autism Speaks.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 13, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: HCW Family Field Day

Hornback Chiropractic and Wellness, P.A. (HCW) hosts its third annual Family Field Day benefiting Autism Speaks at Summerfield Park in Lakewood Ranch Saturday.

  • East County
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Come out for a free concert Saturday at Historic Spanish Point.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 13, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: NexxLevel Concert at Historic Spanish Point

Enjoy a free concert as the sun sets over serene Sarasota Bay at Historic Spanish Point.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 13, 2013
Cultural celebration

Bashaw Elementary School kicked off its school-wide theme of "Celebrating Diversity: Customs and Cultures of the Far East" with an assembly Aug. 30.

  • East County
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Booker player Anna Massey hits the volleyball with force.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Booker v Riverview Volleyball Game

Booker High School faced Riverview High School Thursday, Sept. 12, for a varsity volleyball match at Riverview High School. The Rams won against the tornados with a final score of 25 to 14.

  • Sarasota
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Booker High School's new Law Academy is set up like a real courtroom.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 12, 2013
Van Wezel partners with Booker High Law Academy

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall will begin workshops with Booker High Law Academy in October to teach them about law through theater with 'Chicago: The Musical.'

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2013
Cutting edge

The Selby School at Community Haven, 4405 DeSoto Road, will host a ribbon cutting Monday, Sept. 16.

  • East County
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