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ODA eighth-grader Jason Fineberg returns an interception 28 yards.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA at Northside Christian

The Out-of-Door Academy fell to Northside Christian 17-13 in its spring game May 17.

  • Sarasota
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Co-Chairs Ashley Gruters and Montana Taplinger
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 18, 2013
Chic in the City: A Fashionable Gala

Chic in the City: A Fashionable Gala

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Chris and Coach Billy Donovan with ESPN's Howie Schwab
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 17, 2013
Dick Vitale Gala

Dick Vitale Gala

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Fourth grader Skyy Lind faces the judges.
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : 2013 Sarasota Kiwanis Spelling Bee

Children from all over Sarasota County participated in the 2013 Sarasota Kiwanis Spelling Bee Program Friday, May 17 at the Lee Wetherington Boys and Girls Club. More than 100 third and fourth graders in bright yellow t - shirts competed to show off their skills and win one of three cash prizes. Booker High School and Sarasota High School Key Club sold pizza for $1 a slice and parents quizzed children in preparation for the spelling bee.

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Attrition won't cover all Manatee School staff cuts
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 17, 2013
May 17: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Chapman, Atwell sworn in today at City Hall; Attrition won't cover all Manatee School staff cuts; Heritage Harbour ends lawsuit; Crosby begins Mote leadership role; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

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Courtesy photo
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 17, 2013
Girls Incorporated wins NASA grant

NASA has awarded Girls Incorporated of Sarasota County the a grant for the implementation of NASA's Summer of Innovation Program.

  • Sarasota
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City Clerk Pamela Nadalini swears in Suzanne Atwell and Susan Chapman, who were elected Tuesday.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • May 17, 2013
Shannon Snyder selected as city of Sarasota mayor

Commissioners applaud Turner; at-large commissioners Atwell and Chapman are sworn in.

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Avery Johanning, Tucker Gravly, Grace Hollingsworth and Noelle Tenaglia sing the Kindergarten Song for parents in the sanctuary.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : First Presbyterian Butterfly Ball

First Presbyterian Church of Sarasota hosted their annual Butterfly Ball Friday, May 17 at the fellowship hall for the graduating preschoolers. In prior years parents organized a silent auction and celebration for the children but this year the silent auction was held at Michael's on East in April. Children enjoyed pizza, watermelon, and dancing.

  • Sarasota
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The event will begin at Main Street and Osprey Avenue.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • May 17, 2013
Downtown Memorial Day Parade planned

At the conclusion of the parade, a ceremony will be held at Chaplain J.D. Hamel Park at Main Street and Gulfstream Avenue.

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    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 16, 2013
Forty Carrots Family Center welcomes new executive director

The board voted unanimously to select new Executive Director Michelle Kapreilian, who has been involved with Forty Carrots as a volunteer for a number of years.

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Willis students duct tape principal
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 16, 2013
May 16: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Truck drives through mangroves on Longboat Key; CONA opposes changes to Sarasota 2050 plan; Bay Isles home sells for $4.75 million; Willis students duct tape principal

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Kids get pumped to go outside and play games after they graduated from preschool.
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Forty Carrots Graduation Celebration

Staff said goodbye to 28 preschoolers Wednesday, May 15 at Forty Carrots during their preschool graduation and dance party. Parents had their camera's ready as kids put on their orange graduation caps and sang a song before heading outside to play, eat and dance.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 16, 2013
Culinary roots

Trevor Kunk is the chef de cuisine at Blue Hill in New York City's Greenwich Village, which the James Beard Foundation just named "most outstanding restaurant."

  • Sarasota
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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 16, 2013
Bright lights

Sarasota native and resident Bri Oliva made her TV debut May 7, on the "Rachael Ray Show." Oliva was selected to participate in a segment called "Hidden Dangers on the Playground."

  • Sarasota
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Terry Turner, 72 plans to take some time to recharge.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • May 16, 2013
Fiscal frontrunner: Terry Turner

Terry Turner lobbied for a strong city manager role and redevelopment on the North Trail.

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