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There were 75 people who volunteered to help with the Sister Keys Clean Up Saturday, May 11, on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Bay Watch Sister Keys Clean Up

The Sarasota Bay Watch held their Sister Keys Clean Up Saturday, May 11, out on Longboat Key. There were 75 volunteers who took part in the clean up that was followed up with a free lunch at Mar Vista.

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Natalie Palmer held Fruit Loop.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Art & Music Festival

Children at Bashaw Elementary School and their families celebrated the Mexican culture with art, music, dancing and other festivities May 10, during the school's annual Art & Music Festival.

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Winners gather together after being recognized for their hard work.
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : 23rd Annual Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business Awards

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce hosted the 23rd Annual Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business Awards Friday, May 10 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota to recognize hard working business people and businesses. Sponsors awarded businesses with plaques for young professional, woman entrepreneur, cultural organization, non - profit organization, international business, young business and small business.

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Sabina Long with her sons, Uriah, 2, and Jerrod, 4
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiddie Academy Muffins with Moms

Children at Kiddie Academy celebrated their mothers this morning during a Muffins with Moms event.

  • East County
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Christina and Nadia Grubbs, 4, feasted on muffins.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Primrose Muffins with Moms

Primrose School at Lakewood Ranch hosted a Muffins with Moms event today for its mothers.

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Marty rests while his owner, Ken Miles, sits with his diploma during the graduation ceremony.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Southeastern Guide Dogs graduation ceremony

The 218th Southeastern Guide Dogs class graduated Thursday, May 9, at The Van Wezel.

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Nik Wallenda was awarded the "Voice of Sarasota."
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 9, 2013
Visit Sarasota County announces Annual National Tourism Week Awards

Visit Sarasota County announced the recipients of the 2013 National Tourism Week Awards Thursday, May 9, at a ceremony breakfast held at Westfield Southgate Mall.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 9, 2013
Coastline volleyball team earns national bid

The Coastline 14 Rox Black volleyball team recently earned a national bid to the USA Volleyball Girls Junior Nationals.

  • East County
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Justine reads a card from her daughter, Mia.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Mother's Day Tea

Out of Door Academy students joined their mothers Thursday, May 9, for a special Mother's Day teatime. Students presented their moms with gifts and cards before enjoying tea and snacks.

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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 9, 2013
Fishermen angle for the big catch

The water must be still; the motor of the boat at just a hum. The angler must cast directly into the school of fish to catch one of the silver kings of the sea.

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Dr. Perry Gilbert, left, retiring director of Mote Marine Laboratory, welcomes the new director Dr. William H. Taft, right, and Mrs. Taft, middle.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 9, 2013
MOMENTS IN TIME

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

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Madison Schmidt
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 9, 2013
SIDELINES

Crew defends title; Thunder, Cougars fall

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 9, 2013
JUST THE STATS

8 - The combined number of Cardinal Mooney and The Out-of-Door Academy seniors who played their final prep baseball game May 2.

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Photos by Jen Blanco
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 9, 2013
Forge ahead: Jammeria Higdon

Sarasota High senior Jammeria Higdon closed out her prep track-and-field career at the Class 3A State Finals May 3, at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 9, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Kehtura Merrick

Riverview High senior Kehtura Merrick threw the discus 120 feet, 7 inches to capture the state title at the Class 4A State Finals May 4, at the University of North Florida, in Jacksonville.

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