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JFSM donor-directed gifts funded the 1,000-square-foot pool located in the Ann Goldstein Children’s Rainforest Garden at Selby Gardens.
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 6, 2014
JFSM collaborates with Selby Gardens

The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens collaborated to create the 'Ein Gedi Pool.'

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Michael and Ellen Johnson with Christen and Brad Benson
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SYC New Year's Gala

Members gathered at Sarasota Yacht Club Tuesday, Dec. 31, for the New Year's Gala.

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Girl of the Year Rachel Mallett and her father, Bill
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 2, 2014
Girl of the Year

Rachel Mallett, 14, was announced as Girls Inc.'s Girl of the Year Dec. 10.

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  • January 2, 2014
Take the Observer on your 2014 travels!

Are you planning a trip in the new year? Make sure to take your Sarasota Observer along!

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Dr. Myra McPherson, 2012 Girl of the Year Shayla Brown, Shakeyla Dozier, Shaiya Dozier and Zandy Sanders Jan. 11 during the surprise reception for Zandy.
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  • January 2, 2014
The Year in Pictures: January

Enjoy our picks for the best pictures from 2013.

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New College of Florida inaugurates Dr. Donal B. O'Shea Feb. 15, at the college. O'Shea is New College's fifth president and was the second president in the college's history to be recognized with an inauguration ceremony.
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  • January 2, 2014
The Year in Pictures: February

Enjoy our picks for the best pictures from 2013.

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Virginia Hughes fit the nautical theme at the Mote Marine fundraiser March 21, at Sarasota Architectural Salvage.
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  • January 2, 2014
The Year in Pictures: March

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Incoming Girls Inc. Executive Director Robin Rose sits with several of the Girls Inc. girls in April. Rose joined Girls Inc. in August.
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  • January 2, 2014
The Year in Pictures: April

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Cathy Lankenau's first-grade class performs "Summarize a Story" May 7 in Southside Elementary School's variety show.
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  • January 2, 2014
The Year in Pictures: May

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  • January 2, 2014
The Year in Pictures: June

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Sarasotans watch this year's Fourth of July fireworks from around the city.
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  • January 2, 2014
The Year in Pictures: July

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Sarasota High School cheerleaders energize their classmates Aug. 23, at the Sarasota vs. Dixie Hollins football game.
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  • January 2, 2014
The Year in Pictures: August

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Siesta Key Kiwanis Club President Joe Sikora and Sarasota County Fire Department Chief Kevin Easton attend the Siesta Key Kiwanis Club weekly meeting Sept. 4.
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  • January 2, 2014
The Year in Pictures: September

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  • January 2, 2014
The Year in Pictures: October

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Artist Ketty Grossi works on her chalk art during the 2013 "Legacy of Valor"-themed Sarasota Chalk Festival, which took place Nov. 13 through Nov. 18.
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  • January 2, 2014
The Year in Pictures: November

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Chris Deluna with her dog, Kiwi, at the third annual Achieva Reindeer Trot Dec. 7, at Payne Park.
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  • January 2, 2014
The Year in Pictures: December

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The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team
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  • Jen Blanco
  • January 2, 2014
Top Sports Moments of 2013

As another year comes to a close, we at the Sarasota Observer once again celebrate your accomplishments with our Year in Sports 2013.

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Riverview High Girls Swimming
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  • Jen Blanco
  • January 2, 2014
Top Teams of 2013

As another year comes to a close, we at the Sarasota Observer once again celebrate your accomplishments with our Year in Sports 2013.

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John Myers, Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2014
Setting the scene

Enjoy our picks for the best sunset photos from 2013.

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Deanna and Greg Hayes
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Pineapple Drop 2014

Sarasotans ring in 2014 at the annual downtown Pineapple Drop.

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Erika Echegaray
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  • Nick Friedman
  • December 31, 2013
The Good News: Erika Echegaray

Suncoast Polytechnical High School student Erika Echegaray has volunteered for Face Autism for two years.

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Courtesy from Temple Emanu-El. Allison Kramer and Rachel Towe knead their challah dough.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2013
Happy Challah-Days!

Temple Emanu-El teenagers baked challah together, Sunday, Dec. 15.

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  • December 26, 2013
Submissions

Send in your favorite holiday moments to be included in our Jan. 9 issue.

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Todd Craven conducted the singalong.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2013
Do-Re-Mi

The Church of the Redeemer held its annual Messiah Singalong Sunday, Dec. 15.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2013
Out of this world

Erica Aultman and her third-grade Ashton Elementary class won first place in their category at Community Youth Development's fifth annual Gingerbread Festival Dec. 13 through Dec. 15.

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Courtesy photo
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2013
'All I want ... '

Sen. Nancy Detert sat on Santa's lap Dec. 19 during the Chairman's Circle Lights in Bloom preview at Selby.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2013
Community commitment

Laurel Oak Country Club received the Isignia Award for December.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2013
Pack mentality

The Boy Scout Pack 50 of Sarasota showcased its holiday cheer Dec. 16 when its members sang Christmas carols and handed out homemade ornaments to the residents of Bay Village.

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Suzanne Atwell, city commissioner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2013
Holiday wish lists

Sarasota leaders and residents unwrap their wishes for 2014.

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Jen Blanco. Sarasota Military Academy wrestling coach Ron Jones had a new wrestling room built for his team this season — one he hopes will inspire tradition and excellence.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 26, 2013
Building champions

After spending 29 years at Sarasota High, National Wrestling Hall of Fame coach Ron Jones is now seeking to bring a winning culture to Sarasota Military Academy.

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Ryan McMahon
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2013
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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The Cardinal Mooney High girls soccer team blanked DeSoto 8-0 in district action Dec. 12.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 26, 2013
Sidelines

Lady Cougars notch shutout; SMA cruises to win against Booker High; Lady Sailors suffer their first district loss; Havener powers Rams to victory; Booker running back chosen for All-Star game

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2013
Just the stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

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Michelle Mendon's first-grade class, Southside Elementary
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2013
Dear Santa

Before Christmas break, the Sarasota Observer asked the students of three classes to write Santa and let him know what they hope to see under the tree Christmas morning.

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Glenda Van Horne submitted this photo of a sunrise, taken from Siesta Key Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 26, 2013
Weather: Longboat Key

Glenda Van Horne submitted this photo of a sunrise, taken from Siesta Key Beach.

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Lucy Tight and Wayne Waxing with their daughter, Diver.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 25, 2013
Video Year in Review: April 2013, Hymn for Her turn up the heat with new album

After two years of touring and living out of their Airstream trailer, roots-rock duo Hymn for Her has found a home in Sarasota - but they're not getting too comfortable.

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