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Kathy Anthony and Mark Schlobach, with Dough and Judi Lehrian
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Key Club Memorial Day

Longboat Key Club and Resort threw its usual Summer time beach barbecue Sunday, May 26, but since it was Memorial Day weekend, a lot more people donned red, white and blue. There was live music and Key Club served summer staples to the families in attendance: burgers, hot dogs, watermelon - and even red, white and blue chocolate covered strawberries.

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VFW Post 12055 member and veteran George Johnston drives fellow veterans in the parade.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tribute to Heroes Parade

East County residents honored fallen military members and veterans Sunday, May 26, during the Tribute to Heroes Parade on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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Woody Bryant, Mark Lowell and Simone Velez
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Splash Shabbat

Members of Temple Emanu-El brought their children to the synagogue Saturday, May 27, for the annual Splash Shabbat. Children enjoyed playing in the water before enjoying breakfast, and a Shabbat service followed.

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Jeff Oplt
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber Golf Tournament

Members of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce met Friday, May 24, at the Longboat Key Club, for the 25th annual Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament. Members played a round of golf before heading into the clubhouse for a luncheon and awards.

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Cardinal Mooney running back Demardre Patterson scored a 4-yard touchdown and also had a 96-yard kickoff return for a touchdown.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney versus Braden River

The Cardinal Mooney High football team defeated Braden River 32-13 in its Spring Game May 23.

  • Sarasota
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Caitie P. and Ty G.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : ODA Crossing the Mulch

Second graders at Out-of-Door Academy crossed the mulch Thursday, May 23 as a symbolic gesture of the lower level entering the higher-level building next year. Third graders crossed the mulch on Tuesday, May 21 but the second graders - next year's third graders - will be the first second graders to cross the mulch and be in the new building. Out-of-Door Academy donated the left over food to the Salvation Army. Approximately 38 children played games and later crossed the courtyard as parents snapped photographs.

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Bob Lewis
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 23, 2013
Jolly good fellow

Just as Observer advertising representative Bob Lewis loves to garden, he also cultivates relationships with all of his co-workers and clients.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 23, 2013
Going for the gold

Sisters Francesca and Elizabeth Martel returned victorious Monday, May 20, after a weekend at the Special Olympics of Florida State Summer Games, in Orlando.

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  • By Melanie Mason
  • May 23, 2013
Moments in time

The Observer takes a look back at this week in Sarasota's history.

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    By
  • 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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  • 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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