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Alumni Director Virgene Linse photographs Carly Hunter, Alexis Gentle and Summer Dunn.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Out-of-Door Academy Class of 2013 Commencement

Fifty-two seniors walked across the stage Saturday, June 1, at the 15th Out-of-Door Academy commencement. The class of 2013 passed one of life's milestones as friends and family took photographs and clapped.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
YPG Chairman Sam Davidson reminds golfers to bid on silent auction items before it closes.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : YPG Golf Tournament

The Young Professional Group got together Friday, May 31 at TPC Prestancia for their third annual YPG Golf Tournament. Eighty members spent the day playing golf to raise funds for the YPG so they could give back to the community. 'It provides a great platform for members and non members to network outside of the office,' said Manager of Public Policy and YPG Program Coordinator at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Amy Mosshart.

  • Sarasota
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A graduating senior receives a congratulatory hug.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Suncoast Polytechnical High School Graduation

Suncoast Polytechnical High School graduated its first ever class Friday, May 31, at the Sarasota Opera House. The class of 127 seniors was the first class to graduate from the school, and the majority of the students have been at the school since freshman year.

  • Sarasota
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Graduates enter the Sarasota High School football field.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High Graduation

Sarasota High School seniors and their families filled the school's football field, Friday, May 31, for a graduation ceremony. Students from the class of 2013 filed into the football field to receive their diplomas.

  • Sarasota
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Children leave Southside Elementary for the bus stop on the last day of school.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Southside Elementary students celebrate start of summer

Students at Southside Elementary Friday, May 31, celebrated the last day of school as they boarded the bus or hopped in parents' cars. Children grinned and giggled as they set out on the start of summer break.

  • Sarasota
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Merchants hope streetscape improvements, less panhandling and the strengthening economy bode well for the downtown's future.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 31, 2013
May 31: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Downtown merchants welcome changes; License cameras will start snapping soon on Longboat Key; Creative Healing: Paula Kozak;Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Topics at the conference could range from downtown density to ways to make Fruitville Road easier for pedestrians to cross.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • May 31, 2013
SemCon 2013 planned for Sarasota

An ad hoc committee made up of Sarasota downtown leaders met Thursday to go over the preliminary details of the conference.

  • Sarasota
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Alta Vista residents fill their plates.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Alta Vista Neighborhood Association Potluck

Members of the Alta Vista Neighborhood Association met Thursday, May 30, for a potluck dinner. In lieu of the organization's regular meeting, members relaxed for a social hour over homemade dishes.

  • Sarasota
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Rising pensions costs make up large part of the Sarasota City deficit
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 30, 2013
May 30: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Rising pensions costs contribute to Sarasota City deficit; Willowbrook residents sued for defamation; Colony Beach & Tennis Resort featured in 'The Lucky 6'; Iwo Jima veteran envisions a new monument; Pine View students unofficially break Guinness World Record

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 30, 2013
Generous Property Realtors donates portion of profit to Meals on Wheels

Realtors at Generous Property recently donated a portion of profits from a property sale to the charity.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 30, 2013
Patron Saints: Peter Salefsky

The end is near for our online video series, "Patron Saints." It spotlights supporters of the arts and the venue to which they donate.

  • Arts + Culture
Eight graders Bart Hillerich, Eric Mc Kinnon, senior and table captain Jenny Mooney and eight grader Phillip Tran make sandwiches to break the Guinness World Record.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Pine View breaks sandwich-making record

Pine View School students dipped their knives into creamy WOWBUTTER or soy butter and grape jelly Thursday, May 30 in a frantic race to beat the world record for amount of sandwiches made in an hour. Approximately 600 students participated in the event put on by the Interact Club. Students exceeded their goal of 5,000 sandwiches by making 5, 721.

  • Sarasota
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Approximately 600 students participated in the event put on by the Interact Club.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 30, 2013
Pine View unofficially breaks Guinness World Record

Students spread soy butter and jelly on 5,721 sandwiches to break the Guinness World Record of amount of sandwiches made in an hour.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Renée Sheade and Jeannette D'Angelo. Molly Schechter.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 30, 2013
So who's counting?

Sarasota resident Renee Sheade celebrated her birthday May 16, a few days early, at Michael's On East. Long-time friend Jeannette D'Angelo organized the birthday luncheon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Evan and Zachary Rubin. Photo Courtesy of Dana Rubin.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 30, 2013
Lil' philanthropists

Twin brothers Zachary and Evan Rubin, 8, sold art creations they made May 15, at Urfer Park. The brothers were raising money for the Kids to Kids Backpack Program.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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