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Kirsten Hannabass
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Ski-A-Rees

At one point in the Ski-A-Rees show, a little boy was invited down to the announcer's deck where two skiers jumped out of the water and over his head, landing gracefully back on the skis in the water on Sunday, April 29. The Ski-A-Rees water skiing show troupe performs 30 free shows every Sunday during season at their stadium off of Ken Thompson Parkway. They range in age from 7-years-old to 81-years-old and a lot of the skiers are siblings - their parents also attend every show and practice.

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Police are asking for assistance in identifying the photographed individuals.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 30, 2012
Sarasota Police looking for armed robbery suspects

A man was robbed at gunpoint in the 1600 block of Main Street Saturday.

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The driver of the car was driving with a suspended driver’s license and was issued citations for improper backing and driving with a suspended driver's license.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 30, 2012
Car hits Sarasota school bus

A man backing out of a driveway struck a moving Sarasota County school bus this morning.

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Gabriela Hernandez, Sandra Torres, Regina Gonzalez, Karen Orozco, Julia Bulle, Gabriela de la Fuente, Melissa Villagomez, David Alonzo, Robin Howe, Claudia Ampudia, Fernando Leon, Andres Fox and Rodrigo Irianda
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: NewGate School participates in new exchange program

NewGate School held a welcome luncheon, Thursday, April 26, on the school's campus for the nine exchange students and their chaperones from Leon, Mexico.

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Fay Watkins turned 107 and Maurice Halpern turned 102, Thursday, April 26.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 100 Plus Birthday Party

Fay Watkins and Maurice Halpern celebrated turning 107 and 102, Thursday, April 26, at the Kobernick House.

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Rebecca Tavill came dressed in a pirate costume and read “How I Became a Pirate”.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Phillippi Shores storybook and PJ night

Phillippi Shores held a storybook/PJ night, Thursday, April 26, inside the library.

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Incoming G.WIZ Executive Director Sara Rankin Wilson with outgoing Executive Director Molly Demeulenaere
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 28, 2012
The Cheese Ball

The Cheese Ball

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Co-Chairwomen Stephanie Hannum and Shannon Hankin with Carter Hankin
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 28, 2012
Princess and Pirate Ball

Princess and Pirate Ball

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JJ Midnight took center stage and rocked out with the band and the Riverview High School Choir during “We are the Champions”.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bohemian Rhapsody Orchestra

Celebrating Queen featuring The Bohemian Rhapsody Orchestra rocked the auditorium, 7 pm, Thursday, April 26, at the Riverview Performing Arts Center.

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The Sarasota Teens With A Dream team continued to run their laps even during the downpour, Saturday, April 28, during the 2012 Relay for Life of Downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 28, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Relay for Life

The 2012 Relay For Life of Downtown Sarasota was a little wetter than usual this past weekend than expected. The 17th largest relay in the state took place at Sarasota High School and had 40 teams that raised a total of $103,142 for the American Cancer Society.

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The string quartet played for cocktails
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 27, 2012
Shoemaker Celebration of Love

Shoemaker Celebration of Love

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Frank Hedy and Christian Ziegler
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 27, 2012
Lincoln Day Dinner with John Bolton

Lincoln Day Dinner with John Bolton

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Oscar
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 27, 2012
Paws on the Catwalk 'Animal Magnetism'

Paws on the Catwalk 'Animal Magnetism'

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Jewel Ash and Gloria Moss
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 27, 2012
Gems of Philanthropy Luncheon with Carla A. Harris

Gems of Philanthropy Luncheon with Carla A. Harris

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 27, 2012
April 27: Daily Headlines Video

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