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Neighbors

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  • Nick Friedman
  • May 23, 2013
Foster siblings stick together at Everyday Blessings

The non-profit foster organization focuses on comfort by keeping foster siblings together.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 23, 2013
SIDELINES

Sarasota Dolphins registration ongoing; Former Lady Ram launches soccer academy; Youth baseball tourneys coming to Sarasota

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 23, 2013
Athlete of the Week: VICTORIA KRUPA

Cardinal Mooney High senior goalkeeper Victoria Krupa was named a 2013 US Lacrosse Girls High School first-team All-American May 8.

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Ben and Julianna Zobrist, far right, with sixth-grader Alexa Mast and her mother, Tammy
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 23, 2013
SCHOOL BOARD BULLETIN

Air force honor; Baseball blast; Prime principal; Singing sailors

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    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 23, 2013
Student Spotlight: ZACHARY JORDAN

Zachary Jordan has spent his life on the water. Last year, the 15-year-old Pine View School for the Gifted student came up with the idea for Amazing Water Experiences, or AWE, a program that provides children with the opportunity to kayak and experience nature.

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Mary Francis Carroll played a major role in the development of the Lakewood Ranch community in the 1980s. She also helped develop The Glenridge, where she lives today.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 23, 2013
Your Neighbor: Mary Francis Carroll

Mary Francis Carroll has seized opportunities throughout her life with the same confidence, independence and vigor she exudes today.

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Lisa Greenberg submitted this photo of a sunset. The photo was taken from her backyard.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 23, 2013
Weather photo: RAY OF LIGHT

Lisa Greenberg submitted this photo of a sunset. The photo was taken from her backyard.

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Paul Schmidt, of CMIT Solutions, with Rick Bennett, of Lanese & Associates
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Morning Express Networking Social

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance held its Morning Express Networking Social today at State College of Florida Lakewood Ranch.

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Gullett Elementary School student Hailey Wahlers. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 22, 2013
Gullett student wins speech contest

Gullett Elementary School student Hailey Wahlers took home top honors May 11, after placing first in the Tropicana District Speech Contest.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 22, 2013
Girl Scouts give cookies a new cause

Local Daisy Scouts from Troop 180 are helping Feeding Empty Little Tummies feed homeless school children in the area.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 22, 2013
Dancing group to host fundraiser

Members of KC and the Sunshine Dancers, a group of Manatee County dancers ages 8 to 20, will show off their dancing skills in jazz, hip-hop and contemporary dance from 7 to 9 p.m. May 28, as the group holds a show titled "Breaking Ground."

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 22, 2013
Mini Mustangs learn building skills

Students in Lakewood Ranch High School's Mini Mustangs pre-kindergarten program learned valuable construction and agricultural skills recently, while also making something special for their mothers.

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Lois Kron, right, and her daughter, Cheryle. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 22, 2013
Book Club bolsters Mother's Day treat

Members of the D.E.A.R.S. book club helped celebrate Mother's Day at the Windsor of Lakewood Ranch.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 22, 2013
Sarasota Ballet visits McNeal

Students at the Sarasota Ballet School brought the ballet May 9, to McNeal Elementary School.

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David Miller. Photo by Kurt Schultheis.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 22, 2013
Miller shares Longboat lore

David Miller gave the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key a history lesson Thursday, May 16, when he shared his memories of early island life.

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