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Nick Friedman
January 28, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Paint and Petals at the Sarasota Garden Club

Artists and green thumbs gathered Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Sarasota Garden Club for the fourth annual Paint and Petals event. A collaboration by the Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society and the Sarasota and Lemon Bay garden clubs, the event showcased the work of local artists and floral designers.

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Nick Friedman
January 28, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: We Love Israel Street Fair and Marketplace

Hundreds of people filed, Sunday, Jan. 27, into Robarts Arena for the We Love Israel Street Fair and Marketplace. In celebration of Israel's 65th birthday, attendees visited vendors' booths, watched live music and performances and enjoyed children's activities, like face painting and a petting zoo.

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Nick Friedman
January 28, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: High School Jazz Festival

The Jazz Club of Sarasota hosted the High School Jazz Festival, Friday, January 25, at Sarasota High School. The concert highlighted the talents of student musicians from Booker High School, Booker Junior High School, Sarasota High School, Riverview High School, Manatee High School and two bands from Lakewood Ranch High School.

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Rachel S. OHara
January 26, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Native American Indian Festival

The Sarasota Native American Indian Festival started Friday, Jan. 25 and runs through Sunday, Jan. 27. The event features dancers, musicians, arts and crafts and Native American food.

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Observer Staff
January 24, 2013

Top honors

Adelaide Boedecker, of Sarasota, recently took first place in the scholarship division of the 27th annual Vocal Competition of the National Opera Association, which took place in Portland, Ore.

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Observer Staff
January 24, 2013

Financial boost

G.WIZ recently received a significant financial donation to assist its current renovations.

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Observer Staff
January 24, 2013

Just a trim

Brian Russell, franchise operator of five Sarasota and Bradenton GNC stores, recently issued his employees a challenge: raise $12,000 for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital "Thanks and Giving" donation drive, and they could shave his head.

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Roger Drouin
January 24, 2013

Tube Dudes find new home on Main Street

Tube Dude owner Scott Gerber is seeing a lot of foot traffic at his new Main Street showroom location. Next up - a 15-foot-tall giraffe on the sidewalk.

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Observer Staff
January 24, 2013

Letters to the Editor

Washington, D.C., chatter about the debt is just a scare tactic

Sarasota
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Mark Gordon
January 24, 2013

The business of being Nik

An entrepreneur who signs his emails 'Never Give Up!' must have a good story. For Nik Wallenda, that story is all about scaling new heights.

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Nick Friedman
January 24, 2013

Athlete of the Week: Sarah Quick

Sarah Quick, a 15-year-old forward on the Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School soccer teams, is back on the field after being out for a month with a concussion.

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Observer Staff
January 24, 2013

JUST THE STATS

20 - The number of boys basketball teams, including Cardinal Mooney and Riverview, who participated in the Wally Keller Classic Jan. 19, at Charlotte High.

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Observer Staff
January 24, 2013

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Paul Zeppenfeld submitted this photo from his backyard at Wellington Chase on Palmer Ranch.

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Rachel S. OHara
January 22, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: SSAS Ribbon Cutting

Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences celebrated the final stage of their reconstruction Tuesday, Jan. 22, outside of the school. The last phase of the building project, the gymnasium, was recently finished.

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Jen Blanco
January 22, 2013

Sarasota crowns new No. 1 singles player

Hugo Armando was named Sarasota's No. 1 singles player after defeating Ty Braswell Jan. 13 in the Totally Tennis Exhibition Series.

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Jen Blanco
January 22, 2013

SMA wrestler posts fifth-place finish

Sarasota Military Academy wrestler Connor Steinfeld finished fifth in the 126-pound weight class of the Ippolito Tournament Jan. 18-19, at Brandon High.

East County
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Katie Hendrick
January 22, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Commodores' Ball

Sarasota Yacht Club members donned their finest cocktail wear and dress Blues & Whites for the annual Commodores' Ball Saturday, Jan. 19. The Sarasota Military Academy Color Guard and drum line participated in the Sundowner Ceremony, which preceded a dinner and dance featuring the Big Z Band.

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Yaryna Klimchak
January 21, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. March

Members of the community gathered Monday, Jan. 21 at Booker High School to march two miles to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park in remembrance of the civil rights activist. Members of the Greater Hurst Chapel AME Church sang songs such as "Let Nobody Turn Me Around," while Sarasota Vice Mayor Willie Charles greeted neighbors. Alford Sanders marched with his children and checked out vendors at the park celebration. "I like the march and the camaraderie of everyone getting together," Sanders said, "and bringing my kids so they can enjoy it."

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Nick Friedman
January 21, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Looking Into the Crystal Ball

Hundreds of guests filled the Selby Library Wednesday, Jan. 9 for the annual Looking Into the Crystal Ball fundraiser. Guests sampled a variety of foods, provided by local restaurants and watched live performances by dancers and musicians throughout the night. The annual fundraiser is hosted by the Friends of the Selby Library and benefits the Selby Public Library.

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Nick Friedman
January 20, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Tu B'Shevat Celebration

Members of Temple Emanu-El gathered Saturday, Jan. 19 at the Children's Garden to celebrate Tu B'Shevat, or the birthday of trees. Rabbi Brenner Glickman led children in song, and Rabbi Elaine Glickman showed off three trees, which were donated by the Benderson family to be planted at Temple Emanu-El.

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Nick Friedman
January 20, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Prime Time

Members of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce met Wednesday Jan. 16 at the Girl Scouts of the Gulfcoast Event and Convention Center for the organization's regular Prime Time event. Chamber members represented their respective businesses at booths, where they fielded questions and networked.

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Observer Staff
January 20, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Fine Arts Festival

Hundreds of people made their way in and out of white tents filled with jewelry, paintings, sculptures and other pieces of art this past weekend during the Sarasota Fine Arts Festival.

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Yaryna Klimchak
January 18, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : Scrub-Jay Habitat Restoration at Oscar Scherer State Park

Authenticflorida.com presented Authentic Florida Meets Real Florida on Friday, Jan. 18 at the Girl Scouts Event and Conference Center to raise funds for the scrub jay habitat restoration at Oscar Sherer State Park. 'You have a better chance of seeing bald eagles than scrub jays,' said Park Service Specialist Wendell Vaught. Photographer Clyde Butcher, Emmy Award -winner Jack Perkins and Tampa Bay Times Reporter Jeff Klinkenberg talked about their experiences exploring Florida. Park Manager Tony Clements discussed the importance of maintaining the endangered scrub jay population.

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Rachel S. OHara
January 18, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Chief DiPino sworn in

Bernadette DiPino was officially sworn in as Sarasota's police chief Friday, Jan. 18, at the Police Department.

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Rachel S. OHara
January 18, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: St. Stephen's v. Sarasota Christian

St. Stephen's played Sarasota Christian, Thursday, Jan. 17, at The Out-of-Door Academy. St. Stephen's won the game with a final score of 8-2.

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Rachel S. OHara
January 18, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: ODA v. Shorecrest

The Out-of-Door Academy played Shorecrest Thursday, Jan. 17, and The Out-of-Door Academy. ODA was down 3-0 going into the second half of the game, but scored two goals during the second half. However, Shorecrest won the game defeating ODA 4-2.

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Rachel S. OHara
January 17, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney v. Gateway Charter

Cardinal Mooney played Gateway Charter Wednesday, Jan. 16, at Cardinal Mooney High School. The Lady Cougars won the game 5-1, securing them a spot in the district championships.

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Observer Staff
January 17, 2013

Police thank volunteers

The Sarasota Police Department recently recognized the service of its 73 citizen volunteers. In the past year, the volunteers have donated 13,638 hours of work to the city.

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Observer Staff
January 17, 2013

Change of watch

The Sarasota Power and Sail Squadron swore in its new commander, Bill Andersen, at a Change of Watch ceremony Friday, Jan. 11, at Marina Jack.

Sarasota
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Nick Friedman
January 17, 2013

Sarasota Rosemary District welcomes fresh faces

Customers with a taste for Southern food and live music have a new haven in the Rosemary District. The Blue Rooster is one of several new businesses moving into the district, which was set for growth before the recession hit.

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Yaryna Klimchak
January 17, 2013

Riverview IB students help earthquake victims in Italy

Community service may be a requirement for International Baccalaureate students at Riverview High School, but one group of current high school seniors has set its sights on a more global reach.

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Observer Staff
January 17, 2013

SIDELINES

Lady Rams soccer advances to district semis; Riverview basketball tops Braden River; Sarasota Christian takes win over Bayshore; Cougar basketball charges past Tornadoes

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Observer Staff
January 17, 2013

JUST THE STATS

2 - The number of goals Kendal Gollnick scored to lead the Riverview High girls soccer team to a 3-0 victory over North Port in the Class 5A-District 8 quarterfinals Jan. 12.

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Nick Friedman
January 17, 2013

Athlete of the Week: Eric Mayes

Eric Mayes, the 18-year-old center on Booker High School's basketball team, has been playing basketball since the seventh grade.

Sarasota
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Jen Blanco
January 16, 2013

Rowing Forward: Christina Warren

Cardinal Mooney High senior Christina Warren recently received a scholarship to row for Princeton University next year.

East County
Sports

Rachel S. OHara
January 16, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: ODA v. Canterbury

The Out-of-Door Academy played Canterbury in the quarterfinal match Tuesday, Jan. 15, at The Out-of-Door Academy. The Lady Thunder shut out Canterbury with a final score of 6-0. ODA will play Shorecrest Prep Thursday, Jan. 17, at The Out-of-Door Academy.

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