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Diego Orjuela
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  • Nick Friedman
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Taste of Latin America Celebration

The Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce presented its Taste of Latin America celebration Saturday, May 5, in downtown Sarasota. The festival brought live entertainment and Latin American food and culture, where people danced and celebrated Cinco de Mayo.

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Jaden Probus and Dylan Foley
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  • Nick Friedman
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: NewGate Elementary Chess Tournament

Newgate School sponsored its first elementary chess tournament Saturday, May 5, at the Selby Public Library. Students went head to head in five 30-minute rounds to compete for trophies and practice their skills in a tournament setting.

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Dirk Meyer, Sally Brown and Jim Cliff
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  • Nick Friedman
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Orchestra Association Flash Mob

Members of the Sarasota Orchestra Association gathered in Island Park Saturday, May 5, for a surprise, flash-mob performance. Participants wore matching SOA shirts and sang, 'Ain't We Sweet.'

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Vincent and Lynn Billing pose with Harold Kendall, Friday, May 4, inside RCC design and studio on Palm Avenue.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Palm Avenue First Friday Gallery Walk

Many people made their way through the art galleries and stores along Palm Avenue, Friday, May 4, as part of the monthly First Friday Gallery Walk

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Courtney Cournan and Sarah Dorsen
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber Derby Day Breakfast

Members of the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce gathered Friday, May 4, to enjoy a Kentucky-Derby themed breakfast. Members donned fancy hats and enjoyed a buffet breakfast before mingling at the second annual Derby Day celebration.

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The bonus will go to employees that aren’t slated to receive a tenure-based bonus for the 2012-2013 school year.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 7, 2012
Sarasota teachers, School Board reach agreement

The Sarasota Classified/Teachers Association and the School Board of Sarasota County came agreed on a contract for the next school year.

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Attendees enjoyed perusing the art display, which featured work from pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade students.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • May 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Arts Day

The Out-of-Door Academy showcased its student artists of all ages during the school's Arts Day May 5, at its Lakewood Ranch campus. The day featured performances from the school's orchestra, band, chorus and jazz ensemble, as well as an art display in the theater lobby.

  • Arts + Culture
National Nurses Week runs from May 6-12. File photo.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 7, 2012
Sarasota Memorial celebrates its 1,200 nurses this week

Sarasota Memorial Hospital has a week long list of activities and celebrations planned to honor its nurses during National Nurses Week.

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City commissioners will also discuss plans for northwest Sarasota revitalization tonight.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 7, 2012
Computer investigation update coming today

Sarasota city commissioners will hear an update on an ongoing computer investigation that's also under investigation by law enforcement officials.

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Animal Services removed an estimated 263 small dogs last week from a Venice home.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 7, 2012
UPDATE: All dogs placed with local rescue organizations

All dogs found in a Venice home last week and treated by Sarasota County Animal Services have been placed with rescue organizations.

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Colin Kleinkopf, Grayson Schrantz, Bailey Pecor, Aaron Cook, Brittany Larson and Alexandria Twigg
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: CYD 16th Annual Celebration

Community Youth Development of Sarasota held their 16th annual celebration, Thursday, May 3, at the Van Wezel.

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Miko Hosaka and Darby Pursifull of DaSaka Salon pose with Jeffery Kin before the show, Wednesday, May 2, at The Players.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Players Theatre "Meet and Mingle"

The Players Theatre held a special reception of Rosemary District businesses and organizations, Wednesday, May 2, at The Players Theatre.

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Co-Chairwomen Dawn Epstein, Debbie Dannheisser and Denise Mei
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 5, 2012
'Cirque du Gold'

'Cirque du Gold'

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The Show Choir helped to open the show with Stevie Wonder’s “Higher Ground”, Thursday, May 3, at Booker High School Auditorium.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Pops and Jazz 2012

The Booker High School Music Department came together to put on quite a show, Thursday, May 3, at Booker High School Auditorium. The Pops and Jazz 2012 show was directed by Ned J. Rosenblatt and featured performances by the show choir, vocal jazz ensemble and the jazz ensemble.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 4, 2012
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