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Jane and Martin Albaum with Nancy R. Taylor
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Democratic Club of Sarasota

The Democratic Club of Sarasota met Saturday, April 13 at Marina Jack. The guest speaker was Wade Matthews.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Speakers included Nancy Schlossberg Tom Esselman, Harry Hobson and John Overton
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club

At the Thursday, April 11 Tiger Bay Club meeting, experts in the field of aging discussed ways to improve quality of life among senior citizens, as well Sarasota's unique opportunity to be a national leader in the field of positive aging. Nancy Schlossberg, cofounder of both the Institute for the Ages and the Winter Forum moderated the discussion, which included Tiger Bay Club members Tom Esselman, CEO of the Institute for the Ages, Harry Hobson, president and CEO of Plymouth Harbor and John Overton, CEO and president of the Pines of Sarasota.

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Chair of People for Trees Alice White, Melissa Scolaro Youth – Adult Partnership Award recipient Cody Huntley and Director of People for Trees Valerie Ollinger
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Community Youth Development 17th Anniversary Celebration

Community Youth Development hosted their 17th annual CYD Celebration Thursday, April 11 at the Sarasota Yacht Club to recognize youth and adult volunteers and 16 years of service to Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
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Chad Ruis worked on a piece of artwork during the Siesta Fiesta festival last year.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 11, 2013
Merchants put Siesta Key on the map with Siesta Fiesta

Siesta Key merchants came together in 1972 to organize an art show that, for the past 41 years, has brought hundreds of thousands of people to Siesta Key each year.

  • Sarasota
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Heading the building expansion of St. Boniface Episcopal Church were Alan Purmort, senior warden, the Rev. David E. Johnson, Lester Newburn, chairman of the church building committee, and architect David Harris.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 11, 2013
MOMENTS IN TIME

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

  • Sarasota
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Cardinal Mooney alumnae and Florida State University freshman Annie Montgomery will hit the sand of Siesta Key Beach this weekend for the fifth annual Fiesta on Siesta, a college sand-volleyball tournament. Photo courtesy of Mike Olivella.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 11, 2013
Sand Solace: Annie Montgomery

Cardinal Mooney High graduate Annie Montgomery is making an immediate impact in her freshman season at Florida State University. Montgomery will compete April 12 through April 14 in the fifth annual Fiesta on Siesta.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 11, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Caroline Dailey

The Out-of-Door Academy senior Caroline Dailey defeated Bradenton Christian's Haley Waldo 6-0, 6-0 to capture the No. 1 singles crown at the Class 1A-District 9 tournament April 2.

  • Sarasota
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Holocaust survivors Frank and Eva Schaal (front row) were joined by Temple Emanu-El Religious School fourth-grader Julia Beatt, director of education Sabrina Silverberg and fifth-grader Joshua Cappelli following their talk.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 11, 2013
SCHOOL BOARD BULLETIN

That's a wrap; Science stars; History remembered

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 11, 2013
Your Neighbor: Dr. Robert Shamsey

Dr. Robert Shamsey has been practicing medicine for more than 40 years, but when asked if he is ready to retire, the 68-year-old pediatrician's answer is a resounding "no."

  • Sarasota
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Dave Siegwald submitted this photo of sunrise from the John Ringling Bridge.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 11, 2013
Weather Photo: COTTON CANDY CLOUDS

Dave Siegwald submitted this photo of sunrise from the John Ringling Bridge.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 11, 2013
Student Spotlight: André Dupuis

Andre Dupuis' room is lined with medals, certificates and trophies from regattas and speech-and-debate tournaments from across the country. Despite his accomplishments, the Pine View junior is not boisterous or flashy, but sincere and modest.

  • Sarasota
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Stanley Friedlander, Ira Peterman and Ed Ryan
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Winding Oaks End of Season Party

Winding Oaks residents enjoyed an end of season party Wednesday, April 10, at the Bay Isles Beach Club. Gordon Gourmet catered the event; Ben Hammond played the guitar and sang.

  • Longboat Key
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Bert Rapowitz, Judy Gelman, Mort Skirboll and Hannah Weinberg
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Queen's Harbour End of Season Party

Queen's Harbour residents held a potluck party Tuesday, April 9, at Bay Isles Beach Club to celebrate the end of season.

  • Longboat Key
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Tom Aposporos of J. Wood Realty and Tony Driscoll of the Sarasota Open
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Business After Hours Courtside

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosted a networking session Tuesday, April 9, at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center. Guests enjoyed hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and an exhibition tennis match between Sarasota Open contestants.

  • Longboat Key
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Bea Erickson submitted this sunrise photo, taken from Privateer North on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 10, 2013
+Weather photo: SUNNY OUTLOOK

Bea Erickson submitted this sunrise photo, taken from Privateer North on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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