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Diane Byrne takes in the orchid displays designed by professional growers.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • January 3, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: 58th annual Orchid Show

Gardening enthusiasts explored the greenery and blooms at the annual Orchid Show hosted by the Sarasota Orchid Society Jan. 3 at the Municipal Auditorium.

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Malouf and Theresa Abraham with Dottier Baer Garner
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 3, 2015
Celebration Concert and Gala Dinner

Celebration Concert and Gala Dinner

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Rachel Chambers had the second fastest time for the 5K Fun Run Saturday morning.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • January 2, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: 5K Fun Run

Local runners got a good start to the new year with a free 5K Fun Run on Jan. 3 hosted by the New Balance Sarasota store on Stickney Point Road.

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Norma Martin thanked more than 70 people for attending her birthday party, and told everyone to make sure and take home a cupcake.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 1, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Norma Martin celebrates 100

Norma Martin celebrated her 100th birthday with friends and family at her church, Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, in Sarasota.

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Dr. G. Duncan Finlay is the newly elected chairman of the board of trustees for Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • January 1, 2015
Plymouth Harbor board of trustees welcomes new leadership, members

Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay announces new officers and board of trustees members.

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  • January 1, 2015
YEAR IN PICTURES: SARASOTA

Reminisce about your favorite people, places and events and view some of the most memorable photos published in the Sarasota Observer in 2014.

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Residents are tasked with electing three district representatives to the City Commission this year.
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  • David Conway
  • January 1, 2015
Candidates emerge for commission seats

As two recently appointed city commissioners settle into their new positions, candidates - including those appointees - are beginning to file paperwork for the March city election.

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The former Quay property has sat unoccupied for years.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 1, 2015
Top Stories - Sarasota: December

A Jacksonville firm will try to redevelop the vacant 15-acre Sarasota waterfront, former Quay site.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 31, 2014
Top Stories - Sarasota: November

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office last week arrested 20 men for charges related to unlicensed contracting as part of Operation Freelancer.

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Amanda Morales
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 30, 2014
Santa: Sarasota's newest snowbird?

Now that all the presents have been delivered and the cookies eaten, the jolly man in red could surely use a break.

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Linda Honeycheck and Elizabeth Melendez Fisher. Courtesy photo
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 30, 2014
In the spirit of giving

Selah Freedom and Turning Points in Bradenton were the recipients of $7,500 each, just in time for the holidays.

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Charlotte Zwick celebrates her 105 birthday at Bahia Oaks Lodge. She rode her new scooter, which was an early birthday present from family, into the dining room where guests sang and swapped stories.
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  • December 30, 2014
The Year in Pictures: January

Reminisce about your favorite people, places and events and view some of the most memorable photos published in the Sarasota Observer in 2014.

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Lily Thiron and Ashlyn Shelson take a break from riding their tricycles at the Early Care Center of First United Methodist Church's annual St. Jude Trike-A-Thon.
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  • December 30, 2014
The Year in Pictures: February

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Julianne Teague sings the "Green Eggs and Ham" song during Felice Tannen's kindergarten class's celebration of Dr. Seuss' birthday at Bay Haven School of Basics Plus.
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  • December 30, 2014
The Year in Pictures: March

Reminisce about your favorite people, places and events and view some of the most memorable photos published in the Sarasota Observer in 2014.

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Liza Collier and Ana Yavitz act out the plague of darkness at The Gan at Temple Sinai's Passover Sensory Experience.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 30, 2014
The Year in Pictures: April

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