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Juliette Beer, Emily Harris and Debbie Trice show off the flowers they got from Shabby Chic, one of the ventures at Girls Inc, during the Girls Inc Volunteer Appreciation Day ceremony, Thursday, April 19, at Girls Inc.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Girls Inc Volunteer Appreciation Day

Girls Inc held a special Volunteer Appreciation Day ceremony, Thursday, April 19, at Girls Inc.

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Jack Brill, Ed Brodsky and Zenobia Davis
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Republican Club

The Sarasota Republican Club held their monthly dinner meeting, Thursday, April 19, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The guest speaker was Mark Wilson, President and CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce.

  • Sarasota
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Audrey and Chris Vandewiele have fun at Healthy Kids Day with their daughters Eleanor, 4 mos., and Andrea, 23 mos.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Healthy Kids Day

Hundreds of families came out to the Evalyn Sadlier Jones Branch of the Sarasota Y to celebrate Healthy Kids Day, Friday, April 20. The nationwide YMCA event promotes the coming of summer as well as the importance of being healthy. The biggest highlight was the opening of the water park for the season.

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Hazzan Jeffery Weber, Rabbi Glickman and Hazzan Diane Nathanson
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Yom Hashoah at Temple Emanu-El

Many members of the Jewish Community of Sarasota attended the Yom Hashoah Service, Wednesday, April 18, at Temple Emanu-El.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 19, 2012
Jungle Gardens donates food

Following its 11th annual Jungle Trails and Bunny Tails event, Sarasota Jungle Gardens raised 928 pounds of donated food to All Faiths Food Bank.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 19, 2012
Goodwill receives rare piano donation

The Goodwill Foundation recently received a rare 1896 Carl Bechstein piano from local donors Jim and Ronna Bridges, who had previously used the piano as a display in their custom-cabinet showroom.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 19, 2012
Stoneybrook raises funds for breast health

Ellie Brenan and the Stoneybrook Women's Golf Association recently presented Suellen Kaeb, of Breast Health Sarasota, a check for $30,500.

  • Sarasota
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This Roberts Point home, which has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,773 square feet of living area, sold for $854,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 19, 2012
Sandy Hook home sells for $2.7M

A home in Sandy Hook tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Kim and Olga Nielsen, of Tarzana, Calif., sold their home at 2 Sandy Hook Road to William and Georgia Weisberg, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, for $2.7 million.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 19, 2012
Neighbors: Robert O'Connor

Robert O'Connor, 72, has run marathons on six continents. In July, a marathon in South America will earn him a spot in the elite Seven Continents Club.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 19, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight

Meet this week's Observer Team Spotlight: Max Fulton

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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 19, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Gabby Halula

Gabby Halula, 18, is a senior at Sarasota High School and one of the captains of Sarasota Crew.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 19, 2012
JUST THE STATS

2 - The number of Out-of-Door Academy girls tennis players who will move on to states this year. Maria Ross and M'Balia Bangoura both earned the honors after being crowned individual champions.

  • Sarasota
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Katherine Watkins submitted this sunset photo, which was taken in Sarasota.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 19, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Katherine Watkins submitted this sunset photo, which was taken in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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Shirley Gilbert and Virginia Page
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Friends of the Ballet Luncheon

The Friends of the Ballet had a volunteer appreciation luncheon, Monday, April 16, at Michael's Wine Cellar.

  • Sarasota
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Adar Pitts and Donna Carey dance while Democracy performed on stage during EcoFest, Saturday, April 14.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 2012 Natural Awakenings' EcoFest

Hundreds who came out to the 2012 Natural Awakenings' EcoFest, Saturday, April 14, in downtown Sarasota, celebrated the 42nd Anniversary of Earth Day.

  • Sarasota
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Courtney Davenport, Kelly Munch and Diana Dunn
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Kick-Off Party for the Second Annual Simply Sarasota Kitchen and Garden Festival

The Junior League had many people come out to G. Wiz, Friday, April 13, for the Kick-Off Party for the Second Annual Simply Sarasota Kitchen and Garden Festival.

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Rhonda Dix and Bill Norris share the Loaded Works mac and cheese.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling Picnic's Spring Fling

The owners of the food trucks at Ringling Picnic held Spring Fest from 5-10 p.m., Friday, April 13. The event included music by DJ Dan, palm readings, hoop dancing, and beer and wine supplied by Evie's Tavern.

  • Sarasota
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Drs. Joshua Kim, William Lahners and William Soscia. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 13, 2012
Center for Sight donates surgeries

Recently, Center For Sight performed more than 70 free cataract surgeries for people who have no insurance and no means to pay.

  • Sarasota
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Kathleen White, John Texada, Linda Stewart, Darcy Lawn and Mike Beitzinger of Iberia Bank
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 11th Annual Hob Nob

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce held their 11th Annual Hob Nob event, Thursday, April 12, out at Phillippi Estate Park.

  • Sarasota
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Do you know a Sarasota resident who should be featured as a Neighbors? Email MICHAEL ENG at meng@yourobserver.com.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 12, 2012
Neighbors: Rita Brown

Although some might see them as waste, one Sarasota resident sees more to discarded palm fronds. For Rita Brown, palm fronds are her canvas.

  • Sarasota
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Marion Koenig and her late husband, Marvin, enjoyed dancing and traveling. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 12, 2012
Scientists sample Sarasota centenarian's DNA for study

Sarasota resident Marion Koenig turned 100 in November. Now, she's donating a sample of her DNA to be studied with the hopes that future generations can enjoy longer lives.

  • Sarasota
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Eileen Weber took this photo of the sun setting over a fisherman on the South Jetty in Venice.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 12, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Eileen Weber took this photo of the sun setting over a fisherman on the South Jetty in Venice.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 12, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Ashlee Linn

Riverview senior Ashlee Linn, 19, is an all-star swimmer for the Rams' swim team and the Sarasota Sharks.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 12, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight

Meet this week's Observer Team Spotlight: Jonathan Chappell

  • Sarasota
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This Windward Passage condominium, which has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,277 square feet of living area, sold for $830,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 12, 2012
Siesta Beach House condo sells for $2.1 million

A condominium in Siesta Beach House tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Falcon Partners Ltd. sold the Unit 3 condominium at 508 Beach Road to Louis and Denise Colosimo, of Westport, Conn., for $2.1 million.

  • Siesta Key
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Conquistador David Bailey and Bogey's owner Albert Myara. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 12, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Paul Malton joins RE/MAX Alliance Group; Suncoast Center announces relocation; Gulf Coast foundation president visits White House; Mavai Chocolate opens in Sarasota

  • Sarasota
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Muriel Hendricks and Marjorie Rosenthal
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 10, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Passover Seder

An estimated 255 people were in attendance as Temple Emanu-El celebrated the start of Passover Friday, March 6. All generations were represented at the Seder, where Rabbi Brenner Glickman reminded guests of the importance of family before beginning the ceremony.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Grace and Anna Ourednik
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Trinity United Methodist Church Egg Hunt

Families celebrate Easter at Trinity United Methodist Church Children and their parents celebrated Easter in style Saturday, April 7, at Trinity United Methodist Church. In addition to an egg hunt, guests enjoyed a magic show and photo opportunities with the Easter bunny.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Aviana Garrison
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Children's Garden Easter Egg Hunt

Families celebrated Easter at the Sarasota Children's Garden's by searching for the nearly 1600 eggs hidden throughout the garden. Children climbed, crawled and explored the grounds in search of eggs. Blake Fagan found the golden egg, which earned him a gardening basket.

  • Sarasota
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Yoshihito Nishioka was the winner of the wild card tournament.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 9, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Open Wild Card Tournament

The Sarasota Bath and Racquet Club held the Sarasota Open Wild Card Tournament April 6 - 8. There were 29 players in the three-day tournament. The winner of the wild card was 16-year-old Yoshihito Nishioka.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Pat Bass and Diana Crowley
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Woman's Exchange Anniversary Party

The Woman's Exchange celebrated its 50th anniversary with live music by Jazz Juvenocracy, cocktails and a raffle.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Abigail Cobb
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Jungle Trails and Bunny Tails

Kids and families had a hoppin' good time at Jungle Gardens Easter weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A large crowd came out for the Church of the Redeemer’s 16th Annual Good Friday Stations of the Cross walk, Friday, April 6, down Main Street.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: The 16th Annual Stations of the Cross walk

The Men's Ministry of Church of the Redeemer in conjunction with the Sarasota Ministerial Association sponsored the 16th Annual Good Friday Stations of the Cross walk, Friday, April 6.

  • Sarasota
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Professor of Anthropology Uzi Baram with students Evan Giomi and Rozalyn Crews
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 5, 2012
New College students win prize

New College students Rozalyn Crews and Evan Giomi won the top prizes in the 2012 Student Archaeology Grant contest, sponsored by the Time Sifters Archaeology Society.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 5, 2012
Neal brings tech to St. Martha School

Neal Communities recently contributed funds to purchase an ActivBoard, commonly referred to as a smart board, for Sister Marianne Baehr's fourth-grade class.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This Siesta Isles home, which has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,064 square feet of living area, sold for $640,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 5, 2012
Blind Pass home sells for $1.9 million

A home on Blind Pass Road tops all transactions in this week's real estate. James Plodzien, of Long Beach, Calif., sold his home at 9250 Blind Pass Road to Anthony Cocca, of Youngstown, Ohio, for $1.9 million.

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