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Take the Observer on your 2014 travels!

Are you planning a trip in the new year? Make sure to take your Sarasota Observer along!

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  • January 2, 2014
2013: The Best of Cops Corner

Enjoy our picks for the best Cops Corners from 2013.

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Dr. Myra McPherson, 2012 Girl of the Year Shayla Brown, Shakeyla Dozier, Shaiya Dozier and Zandy Sanders Jan. 11 during the surprise reception for Zandy.
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  • January 2, 2014
The Year in Pictures: January

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New College of Florida inaugurates Dr. Donal B. O'Shea Feb. 15, at the college. O'Shea is New College's fifth president and was the second president in the college's history to be recognized with an inauguration ceremony.
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The Year in Pictures: February

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Virginia Hughes fit the nautical theme at the Mote Marine fundraiser March 21, at Sarasota Architectural Salvage.
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  • January 2, 2014
The Year in Pictures: March

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Incoming Girls Inc. Executive Director Robin Rose sits with several of the Girls Inc. girls in April. Rose joined Girls Inc. in August.
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The Year in Pictures: April

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Cathy Lankenau's first-grade class performs "Summarize a Story" May 7 in Southside Elementary School's variety show.
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  • January 2, 2014
The Year in Pictures: May

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The Year in Pictures: June

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Sarasotans watch this year's Fourth of July fireworks from around the city.
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The Year in Pictures: July

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Sarasota High School cheerleaders energize their classmates Aug. 23, at the Sarasota vs. Dixie Hollins football game.
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The Year in Pictures: August

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Siesta Key Kiwanis Club President Joe Sikora and Sarasota County Fire Department Chief Kevin Easton attend the Siesta Key Kiwanis Club weekly meeting Sept. 4.
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  • January 2, 2014
The Year in Pictures: September

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The Year in Pictures: October

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Artist Ketty Grossi works on her chalk art during the 2013 "Legacy of Valor"-themed Sarasota Chalk Festival, which took place Nov. 13 through Nov. 18.
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The Year in Pictures: November

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Chris Deluna with her dog, Kiwi, at the third annual Achieva Reindeer Trot Dec. 7, at Payne Park.
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The Year in Pictures: December

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The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team
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  • January 2, 2014
Top Sports Moments of 2013

As another year comes to a close, we at the Sarasota Observer once again celebrate your accomplishments with our Year in Sports 2013.

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