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The cast of "Quein Ayuda a Burbujita"
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 28, 2013
Sarasota resident starts Spanish theater troupe

Actors in brightly colored costumes prepare for a dress rehearsal of Crearte Latino's second performance "Quien Ayuda a Burbujita," which, in English, translates to "Who Will Help the Little Bubble?"

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Natalie Tanner submitted this photo of sunset at the Sarasota County Fair.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 28, 2013
Weather Photo: FAIR WEATHER

Natalie Tanner submitted this photo of sunset at the Sarasota County Fair.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 27, 2013
Henry Rodriguez elected as chairman of Airport Authority

Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority board members voted the local developer as their chairman during a March 25 meeting.

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Two arrested for East County vehicle burglaries
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 27, 2013
March 27: Daily Headlines Video

Two arrested for East County vehicle burglaries; America's Blood Center honors Riverview High School; Sarasota Condominium Owners reincorporates; Adams makes push for more Colony units

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 27, 2013
Sarasota County summer camp registration starts April 1

Summer camp programs are available for children entering grades 1 through 10. The programs begin June 3, and run through August 16.

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In the past five years, Riverview students, staff, participating alumni and parents have given 7,011 blood donations.
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 27, 2013
America's Blood Center honors Riverview High School

Riverview High School students will receive the School Blood Drive Award Thursday, April 4 at a recognition ceremony at Riverview High School.

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The group will hold its first meeting beginning at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, at Lido Beach Resort. Candidates in the Sarasota City Commission runoff election will speak to the group.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 27, 2013
Sarasota Condominium Owners reincorporates

The organization will have its first meeting in at least 20 years Wednesday, March 27, at Lido Beach Resort.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 27, 2013
Vern Buchanan to discuss tax reform at New College

Friday, March 29, the U.S. Representative will host a tax reform panel.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • March 27, 2013
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

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Manatee County Schools to cut 150 staff positions
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 26, 2013
March 26: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Manatee County Schools to cut 150 staff positions; Colony units can't be fulltime residences; New College names Shannon Duvall as vice president for advancement

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Linda Holland and Pastor Kelvin Lumpkin issued a duel endorsement today for Suzanne Atwell and Richard Dorfman
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  • Roger Drouin
  • March 26, 2013
Former candidates issue double endorsement of Atwell, Dorfman

Linda Holland and Kelvin Lumpkin endorse Suzanne Atwell and Richard Dorfman in run-off election.

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Shannon Duvall. Courtesy photo.
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 26, 2013
New College names Shannon Duvall as vice president for advancement

Shannon Duvall will be responsible for all aspects of the fundraising program, including major and planned giving, the annual fund and an ongoing capital campaign called the New College Promise.

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It was a novel night at Ringling College of Art and Design’s Evening at the Avant-Garde Saturday, March 23.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 25, 2013
March 25: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Police investigate Sarasota homicide; Blue lights could shine on the Ringling Causeway; Q&A with Parks and Rec actress Aubrey Plaza; Black Tie Untied

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    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 25, 2013
Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness receives federal grant

Suncoast Partnership to End Homelessness received a grant for $723,000 to help families and individuals with housing. Florida has seen 750,000 foreclosures over the last year.

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David Leventhal shows off his biker dog, Sam.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Giving Hunger the Blues

Blues fans packed Hillview Street, Sunday, March 24, to help raise money during the 18th annual Giving Hunger the Blues concert. The concert, which takes place in the Southside Village, raises money for All Faiths Food Bank.

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