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Rachel S. OHara
January 29, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: An Evening For Healthy Start

Sarasota Architectural Salvage held the 3rd annual "An Evening For Healthy Start", Thursday, Jan. 26.

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Nick Friedman
January 29, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Literature Spirit Day at Riverview High School

Students and teachers at Riverview High School celebrated Literature Spirit Day by dressing as their favorite characters from books. Book choices included Cold Mountain, The Cat in the Hat, Little Red Riding Hood among others.

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Rachel S. OHara
January 29, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Art in the Park at Five Points Park

The 14th annual Downtown Sarasota Art in the Park took place Saturday and Sunday at Five Points Park.

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Loren Mayo
January 26, 2012

Is Honest Abe the new face of Hollywood 20?

This rendering of Abraham Lincoln, which seems to have borrowed the hat from Dr. Seuss' "The Cat in the Hat," was spotted on the rooftop of the Hollywood 20 movie theater in downtown Sarasota.

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Rachel S. OHara
January 26, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Forty Carrots playground renovation

Forty Carrots held a special ceremony to commemorate the renovation of both of the playgrounds at Forty Carrots, Tuesday, Jan. 24.

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Rachel S. OHara
January 26, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Build a Book at Bay Haven

Bay Haven held their 5th annual Build a Book event, Wednesday, Jan. 25, inside Bay Haven's cafeteria.

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Nick Friedman
January 26, 2012

Neighbors: Tanya Weinberger

From animation and film to books and jewelry, Tanya Weinberger has done it all.

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Observer Staff
January 26, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

David Caplan submitted this sunrise photo, taken from Golden Gate Point near downtown Sarasota.

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Adam Hughes
January 26, 2012

Siesta Manor home sells for $975,000

Ray Delaney, Sarasota, sold his home at 311 Avenida Madera to Mark and Susanne Hogan, of Crystal Lake, Ill., for $975,000.

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Nick Friedman
January 26, 2012

Jewels on the Bay tour to showcase historic roots

This year's Showhouse will feature a Craftsman bungalow and a 1950s ranch. Money raised will benefit programs at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee and Sarasota counties.

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Rachel S. OHara
January 24, 2012

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Newt comes to town

Republican Presidential contender Newt Gingrich spoke to a crowd of 4,700 people, Tuesday, Jan. 24, at Dolphin Aviation.

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Nick Friedman
January 22, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Big Ten Alumni Luncheon

Alumnus from Big Ten schools gathered to show their school spirit while enjoying food and cocktails. Ron Mason, former head hockey coach and athletic director at Michigan State University, was the speaker. Mason is also the winningest hockey coach in college hockey history.

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Nick Friedman
January 22, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: New Balance Ringling Bridge Run

Nearly 3,000 men, women and children attended the ninth annual New Balance Ringling Bridge Run Saturday, Jan. 21. The four-mile course took runners and walkers over the scenic John Ringling Bridge twice and benefited the Sarasota YMCA's healthy families programs. 38-year-old Andrew Letherby was the male overall winner with a time of 20 minutes and 50 seconds. 16-year old Olivia Ortiz, of Bradenton, was the female overall winner with a time of 22 minutes and 40 seconds.

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Rachel S. OHara
January 22, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Civic Beautification Awards

The Sarasota Garden Club honored a variety of business, organizations and associations for their landscaping, Friday, Jan, 20.

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Rachel S. OHara
January 22, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High Magnet VPA Night

Students and teachers of Booker High's Visual Performing Arts program held an informational evening for prospective students, Thursday, Jan. 19, at Booker High School.

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Observer Staff
January 19, 2012

CYD launches new campaign

Community Youth Development recently launched recently its Community Without Leaders awareness campaign.

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Observer Staff
January 19, 2012

Ray Peper poses as 'Pollock Bride'

Ray Peper, owner of the John Carl Spa and Salon and Sarasota's own fashion diva, modeled his 'Jackson Pollock Bride' outfit Friday, Jan. 13, at the Friends of the Selby Public Library's Looking Into the Crystal Ball at the Selby Library.

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Adam Hughes
January 19, 2012

Bay Island Shores home sells for $1,650,000

A home in Bay Island Shores tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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Rachel S. OHara
January 19, 2012

Athlete of the Week: Cherlinda Polynice

Although athletes may dabble in a few different sports, most seem to gravitate toward one. But Cherlinda Polynice isnâ€™t your typical athlete. VIDEO INCLUDED.

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Observer Staff
January 19, 2012

JUST THE STATS

2 - The number of goals scored by ODA junior Tom Young during the Jan. 13 boys soccer game against Admiral Farragut. ODA won the game 4-0.

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Observer Staff
January 19, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Chuck Comstock submitted this sunset photo, taken at Nokomis Beach.

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Rachel S. OHara
January 16, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Challenge

Ballroom dancers foxtrotted, waltzed and tangoed the day away, Sunday, Jan. 15, during the Sarasota Challenge at the Hyatt Regency.

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Rachel S. OHara
January 16, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: S/ART/Q's Avant Garden Exhibition opening reception

S/ART/Q and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens held the opening reception for S/ART/Q's Avant Garden Exhibition, Friday, Jan. 13, inside the Christy Payne Mansion at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

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Rachel S. OHara
January 16, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Looking Into the Crystal Ball

The Friends of the Selby Public Library held their annual Looking Into the Crystal Ball fundraiser, Friday, Jan. 13, inside the Selby Library.

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Rachel S. OHara
January 16, 2012

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Showing respect for Dr. King

Ed Gall, 91, of Sarasota, holds up a sign that reads "Violence Insults King's Legacy!", Monday, Jan. 16, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, at the downtown round-about. Gall walked with Dr. King in Cleveland and in Washington, D.C. on August 28, 1963 when Dr. King gave his "I Have a Dream" speech.

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Nick Friedman
January 16, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Evening of Excellence Art Show at Ringling College

The Education Foundation of Sarasota County hosted a juried art show at Ringling College Saturday, Jan.14 and Sunday, Jan. 15, to show off some of the best artwork from local high school students. The 25 highest rated works were awarded a ribbon and presented at a reception ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 18. Local galleries and framers volunteered their services, and the winning pieces will be put up for auction in February. A portion of the money is returned to the artist, and the rest is donated to the Education Foundation.

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Nick Friedman
January 16, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Casino Night at Temple Emanuel

Temple Emanuel's Men's Cub and Sisterhood hosted a casino night on Saturday, Jan. 14. Attendees were invited to test their luck at various casino games including poker, black jack, roulette, craps and slot machines. Card sharks and newcomers alike were also encouraged to go all-in on a buffet-style meal.

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Rachel S. OHara
January 14, 2012

VIDEO: Film Fest Fun

Check out this video from Phillippi Shores Elementary's film fest premiere.

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Rachel S. OHara
January 14, 2012

VIDEO: Donuts with Dad

Check out what dads and kids had to say about their delicious, donut breakfast at the Imagine School in Palmer Ranch.

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Rachel S. OHara
January 13, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Donuts with Dad

The Imagine School at Palmer Ranch held their annual 'Donuts with Dad' breakfast, Friday, Jan. 13, inside their cafeteria.

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Rachel S. OHara
January 13, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Phillippi Shores Elementary Film Fest

The fifth graders at Phillippi Shores Elementary held their very own documentary film festival, Thursday, Jan. 12.

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Rachel S. OHara
January 13, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: In Plein Sight

The members of Plein Air Sun Coast got together Thursday, Jan. 12, to enjoy the beautiful weather and paint different plants, buildings and scenes in Towles Court.

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Eddie Kirsch
January 12, 2012

VIDEO: The Observer's match-making services

Are you single? Lonely? Tired of restless nights on the couch with a pint of cookie-dough ice cream? Have you tried going to bars to meet people only to wind up standing in the bathroom line and pretending to respond to a message on your phone?

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Observer Staff
January 12, 2012

Sculptures start an up-roar

Here's what's hanging around outside of Zwiwwel (formerly Aria), a restaurant that, as of Jan. 9, is officially open for business and serving modern German cuisine.

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Observer Staff
January 12, 2012

Weiss shares experiences from the Holocaust

Kurt Weiss, father of Temple Beth Sholom Executive Director Mitchell Weiss, visited Sarasota Monday, Jan. 9, to speak about his experiences as a child living in Austria during the Holocaust.

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Adam Hughes
January 12, 2012

Cocoanut Bayou home sells for $1.1 million

Geraldine Elliott, Sarasota, sold her Cocoanut Bayou home at 271 Cedar Park Circle to Robert and Wendy Shusko, Sarasota, for $1.1 million.

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