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NewGate hosted a celebration Friday, April 26, on its campus to celebrate diversity. Courtesy photo
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 2, 2013
SCHOOL BOARD BULLETIN

Students from Colegio Montessori Chiaravalle in León, Mexico, visited students at The NewGate School for the second annual student exchange program April 15 through April 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
ODA teacher Sean McDonald volunteers at least 10 hours a week and encourages his students to volunteer.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 2, 2013
Teacher Spotlight: Sean McDonald

The Out-of-Door Academy second-grade teacher Sean McDonald didn't expect to live in sunny Florida. In fact, he didn't expect to be a teacher, but he discovered his passion for teaching when he took courses in childhood education while studying pediatrics at Webster University in St. Louis.

  • Sarasota
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Adrienne Wagner
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 2, 2013
YOUR NEIGHBOR: Adrienne Wagner

Adrienne Wagner's Bay Plaza condominium is adorned with Oriental decorations: lamps, ikebana flower arrangements; tea sets; and a traditional Japanese wedding kimno that hangs on her living room wall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nate Ilardi submitted this photo of a sunset in Osprey.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 2, 2013
Weather Photo: SITTIN' ON THE DOCK OF THE BAY

Nate Ilardi submitted this photo of a sunset in Osprey.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 1, 2013
Sarasota Military Academy names Captain Jeffery Daughtry Teacher of the Year

Captain Susan Rosell was also named Support Staff Member of the Year

  • Sarasota
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Klauber files compromise plan
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 1, 2013
May 1: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Klauber files compromise plan; Nature Park to open soon; Season's first turtle nest found on Longboat; The thrill of the grill

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The Sarasota High softball team celebrates following Alyssa Price's solo home run with two outs in the top of the seventh inning.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 1, 2013
Lady Sailors launch come-from-behind win

Sophomore catcher Alyssa Price hit a solo home run in the top of the seventh inning to tie the game and helped propel the Sarasota High softball team to a 2-1 nine-inning victory over Braden River in the Class 7A-Region 3 semifinals April 30.

  • East County
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    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 1, 2013
New College of Florida student presents dolphin Research on Capitol Hill

Katherine Newton was selected from a pool of 800 applicants to present her research on the way dolphins use sonar to identify objects in their environment.

  • Sarasota
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Lem Andrews, Dr. Rachel Shelley, Laura Alston, Charlie Ann Syprett and Lorna Alston
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 30, 2013
Gems of Philanthropy Luncheon: Celebrating Women's Philanthropy

Gems of Philanthropy Luncheon: Celebrating Women's Philanthropy

  • Black Tie
Siesta Key Beach was ranked No. 3 by Dr. Beach.
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • April 30, 2013
April 30: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Gas odor causes Peltz shoes, others to evacuate; Bullock outlines Colony initiatives; Dr. Beach names Siesta Key Beach in top six beaches in Florida; John McKenna plays kazoo at concert

  • Longboat Key
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As part of the DEA’s national turn-in event, deputies collected 79 pounds of pharmaceuticals
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 30, 2013
April 30: Morning Headlines

Morning Headlines: Man arrested for beating dog to death; Sheriff's Office collects nearly 80 pounds of prescription pills

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 30, 2013
Dr. Beach names Siesta Key Beach in top six beaches in Florida

In a list published in the Guardian, Dr. Stephen Leatherman named Siesta Key No. 3

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Models Brook Franzheim, Judy White, Margrit Messenheimer, Joan Wall, Ettie Smyliey, Sherry Stuckey, Jenny Wood and Mary Brummett
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : The Glenridge Fashion Show

Ladies at the Glenridge on Palmer Ranch viewed the latest clothing styles Monday, April 29 during a fashion show at the Glenridge. PJ's Boutique, 1443 Main Street, brought clothing and accessories that eight models showed off to an audience of 80 women. 'I have been a customer of PJ's for a long time,' said Paula Spitalny, who helped coordinate the fashion show between PJ's and the Glenridge. 'They have very wearable apparel for our age group and price line.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Willowbrook developer files suit against subcontractors
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • April 29, 2013
April 29: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Willowbrook developer KB Homes files suit against subcontractors; Cortez Bridge meeting takes place tomorrow; Registration open for Sister Keys Cleanup; Black Tie Untied

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kevin Koscielniak, 53, was arrested for burglary and beating a dog to death.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • April 29, 2013
Man arrested for beating dog to death

The 53-year-old man was arrested after the crime was captured on video surveillance.

  • Sarasota
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