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  • Amanda Morales
  • April 5, 2016
Palmer Ranch resident stitches together pottery

Christine O'Leary turns scrap fabric into moldable pottery.

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Jelly team students Sofia and Stella Mejicanos bring in their donations as part of Out-of-Door Academy’s annual Peanut Butter and Jelly Food Drive Competition. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 5, 2016
All Faiths' donation, funding campaign ongoing

Students at The Out-of-Door Academy are participating in the cause.

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The Sarasota Christian softball team honored seniors McKenzie Lantz, Audra King, Anikka Jensen, Cheyenne Miller and Nicole Miller (bottom row) April 4. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 5, 2016
Blazers victorious on Senior Night

The Sarasota Christian softball team blanked St. Petersburg Catholic April 4.

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SILL President Dr. Robert Barylski and past president Irwin Livon
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 4, 2016
SILL wraps up 45th season of lectures

SILL wraps up 45th season of lectures

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Teresa Mast has challenged Caroline Zucker for the District 2 seat on the Sarasota County School Board.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 4, 2016
Mast challenges incumbent Zucker for School Board seat

Teresa Mast has filed to run the District 2 seat on the Sarasota County School Board, which is currently held by Caroline Zucker.

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Doug Staley and Doc Werlin
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 2, 2016
'Paint the Town Blue' Kickoff

Child Protection Center hosted a kickoff event for its "Paint the Town Blue" campaign on Saturday, April 2, at Eloise Werlin Park.

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An AT&T representative said the company is working to address the issue.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 1, 2016
Cellular outage impacts Sarasota AT&T customers

AT&T is working to address an issue with its cellular service in southwest Florida.

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Contestant Chris Nigro spells out "Quintessence" which is defined as the essence of a thing in its purest and most concentrated form.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 31, 2016
YPG spells out F-U-N

Young Professionals Group puts members to the test with adult spelling bee.

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ODA senior M'Balia Bangoura earned an automatic berth to the state tournament after winning the No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles district titles.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 31, 2016
ODA wins district tennis crowns

The ODA boys and girls tennis teams will host the first-round regional matches April 5.

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Lee-En Chung submitted this photo of spring blooms on Beach Road on Siesta Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 31, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: March 31

Lee-En Chung submitted this photo of spring blooms on Beach Road on Siesta Key.

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Bunny Skirboll recognizes Ann Hartka with the award for Outstanding Board Member.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 31, 2016
Compeer celebrates five years of friendship

Compeer Sarasota honors Ann Hartka as outstanding board member.

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Nicole Polivchak finished ninth at the Curro South African Juniors International March 7 through March 10, in Cape Town, South Africa. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 31, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Junior uses golf to see the world.

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Nicole Leffler, the 34-year-old owner of Wild Ginger, has twice expanded into new storefronts over the last two years.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 31, 2016
Gulf Gate lures young entrepreneurs

The Sarasota County business district offers cheap rents — and big opportunities.

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Shelly welcomes back runners from the one mile fun run during the Run for the Turtles on Saturday morning.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 31, 2016
Sarasota calendar 3.31.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of March 31.

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The Easter bunny and Jeff Lee.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 31, 2016
+Timehop: Siesta Key Easter

Jeff Lee stands in line to take a photo with the Easter bunny at the SKVA Easter egg hunts.

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