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Nick Friedman
April 27, 2012

FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Bill Muth

Bill Muth is the Ashton Elementary Principal. Read more about him in our candid "Five Things."

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
April 26, 2012

Rummage sale supports charity

Members of the Sarasota British Club held a Jumble/Rummage Sale at the Sarasota Center of Light Church to help raise money for the charity Hope in a Backpack.

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Observer Staff
April 26, 2012

Me-wow!

Cat Depot honored its volunteers Saturday, April 21, with a Volunteer Appreciation Night party at its 17th Street location.

Sarasota
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Nick Friedman
April 26, 2012

Andrews to become new director of Forty Carrots Family Center

After co-founding Forty Carrots, Executive Director Betsy Kane-Hartnett retires.

Sarasota
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Nick Friedman
April 26, 2012

Neighbors: Bill Muth

Ashton Elementary Principal Bill Muth is ready to retire after serving 26 years as a principal in Sarasota County.

Sarasota
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Adam Hughes
April 26, 2012

Cocoanut Bayou home sells for $3,583,000

A home in Cocoanut Bayou tops all transactions in this week'' real estate. Stephen and Michelle Witzer, Sarasota, sold their home at 4129 Higel Ave. to Michael Bernstein and Sarah Skebba, Sarasota, for $3,583,000.

Siesta Key
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Rachel S. OHara
April 26, 2012

Athlete of the Week: Sean McAdams

Sean McAdams, 18, is enjoying his senior year pitching for the Cardinal Mooney Cougars. McAdams has played baseball since he was 4 years old, however, he played basketball his freshman and sophomore year and was the quarterback this year for the football team.

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Observer Staff
April 26, 2012

Observer Team Spotlight

Meet this week's Observer Team Spotlight, Grant Weisman.

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Observer Staff
April 26, 2012

JUST THE STATS

0 - The number of earned runs Cardinal Mooney pitcher Patrick Heuler allowed in the Cougars' 11-1 victory over St. Stephen's in the Class 3A-District 10 semifinal April 24.

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Observer Staff
April 26, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Brenna Foster submitted this sunset photo, taken near G.WIZ in Sarasota.

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Rachel S. OHara
April 25, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Embracing Our Differences

Students from Sarasota and Manatee counties visited Embracing Our Differences, an outdoor art exhibit at Island Park on the Bayfront in downtown Sarasota, Friday, April 20.

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Rachel S. OHara
April 24, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: SSAS performs FAME, Jr.

Students at Sarasota School of the Arts wanted the crowd to leave remembering their names this past Friday, April 20, and Saturday, April 21, when they performed Fame, Jr.

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Rachel S. OHara
April 24, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Buchanan talks at Sarasota Kiwanis Club meeting

The Sarasota Kiwanis Club had Congressman Vern Buchanan attend their most recent meeting, Friday, April 20, at the Golden Apple Dinner Theater.

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Nick Friedman
April 24, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Veterans Appreciation Fair at Sarasota Military Academy

Congressman Vern Buchanan hosted a Veteran's Appreciation Fair Saturday, April 21, at the Sarasota Military Academy. The fair featured booths with information about services for veterans, and the Sarasota Military Academy Drum Line performed before Congressman Buchanan addressed the audience.

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News

Rachel S. OHara
April 23, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Sinai Sock Hop

Temple Sinai held a sock hop as their fundraising event, Saturday, April 21.

Sarasota
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Nick Friedman
April 23, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: YouthArts Fest

More than 500 students displayed their artistic talents in Five Points Park Saturday, April 21, as part of YouthArts Fest, which aims to increase awareness of the importance of art in education. The event included dancing, face painting, activities and various forms of art.

Sarasota
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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.

Sarasota
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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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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.

Sarasota
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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.

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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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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.

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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
Real Estate

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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Observer Staff
April 19, 2012

Observer Team Spotlight

Meet this week's Observer Team Spotlight: Max Fulton

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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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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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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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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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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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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.

Sarasota
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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.