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  • Amanda Morales
  • June 1, 2015
Caps off to the class of 2015

Sarasota area high schools celebrate graduation with commencement ceremonies. Graduates move their tassels from right to left at Booker High School, Pine View School, Riverview High School, Sarasota High School and Sarasota Military Academy.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Judy Copland, Stacy Scott Berteau, Karen Dakan and Donna Grantham
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • May 31, 2015
St. Boniface Ice Cream Social

Nearly 100 guests attended St. Boniface Episcopal Church's ice cream social after attending the morning service on Sunday, May 31.

  • Sarasota
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Angie Aramayo is greeted by senior class sponsor Lori Moyer.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 31, 2015
Pine View School celebrates class of 2015 commencement

Among family and friends the students of Pine View School received diplomas, honors and accolades during a commencement ceremony Sunday, May 31 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 30, 2015
Sarasota Military Academy salutes the class of 2015

Cadets took their final orders from the Sarasota Military Academy before being pronounced graduates Saturday, May 30 at Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
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Jake Hurwitz addresses classmates during his salutation speech at the Riverview High School commencement ceremony.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 30, 2015
Riverview High School congratulates graduates

Friends, family and faculty congratulated the new graduates of Riverview High School with a commencement ceremony Saturday, May 30 at Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
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Principal Rachel Shelley gave hugs to graduates as they received their diplomas.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 30, 2015
Booker High School seniors graduate to the real world

Another class of seniors from Booker High School moved their tassels from left to right during the commencement ceremony Saturday, May 30 at Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Warren Anderson receives his diploma from Sarasota County School Board Member Caroline Zucker.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 29, 2015
Sarasota High School graduates class of 2015

The class of 2015 took its final steps as students with a commencement ceremony Friday, May 29 at Sarasota High School.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 29, 2015
FYI Friday: City-county rift throws 'love train' off the rails

This week's FYI Friday features a report on the relations between Sarasota County and the city, news on a new downtown development and more!

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Laurie Lachowitzer and Linda Brown went to Rome, Italy on an Insights Tour and took their Observer along!
  • By Nancy Schwartz
  • May 29, 2015
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JFCS Board Chair Joe Mendels and Luncheon Chair Troy Scott
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • May 29, 2015
JFCS 'A Tribute to Veterans' Service to Community Awards Luncheon

'A Tribute to Veterans' Service to Community Awards Luncheon honors four veterans on Friday, May 29, at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 29, 2015
Sarasota Chamber recognizes small businesses

Small business owners and workers of the greater Sarasota area filled the Hyatt Regency for the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce’s 25th annual Small Business Awards on May 29.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 28, 2015
Homeless expert talks successes, failures in Sarasota County

Sarasota County consultant Robert Marbut returned to the area for community meetings Thursday, during which he praised the county's progress in helping homeless families, but criticized the lack of a come-as-you-are shelter.

  • Sarasota
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The Sarasota Farmers Market has already begun testing the waters for expansion, holding a Wednesday event in Five Points Park this season.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 28, 2015
Sarasota Farmers Market considers growth, permanent location

Inspired by the construction activity downtown, Sarasota Farmers Market leaders are embarking on a visioning process for the future.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 28, 2015
Father charged with negligence in shooting case

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has charged 35-year-old Reynold Franzen with culpable negligence after his 3-year-old son shot his 1-year-old son earlier this month.

  • Sarasota
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Unit 501 at 35 Watergate Drive in Tower Residences sold for $1.95million. It has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,751 square feet of living area. File photo
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 28, 2015
Tower Residences condo sells for $1.95 million

A condominium in Tower Residences tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.

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