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Loren Mayo
January 8, 2011

Young opera stars serenade at G.WIZ

Erica Reynolds and Kimberly Begin sang their hearts out at Saturday's Opera Lounge, an event put on by the Sarasota County Arts Council that aims to inspire the next generation to become involved with the arts.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
January 8, 2011

Leather-clad bikers rumble through streets

Sporting leather chaps, jackets and vests, complete with fringe and patches, bikers invaded Sarasota over the weekend during "Thunder by the Bay."

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Loren Mayo
January 8, 2011

On top of spaghetti, all covered with cheese

The Sarasota Garden Club cooked up a fabulous feast of spaghetti for its 12th annual spaghetti dinner.

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Rachel S. OHara
January 7, 2011

Five Points Selby Park lights up with LEDs

Residents enjoyed a high-tech light display when Five Points Selby Park unveiled its new LED lighting system Friday, Jan. 7.

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Observer Staff
January 6, 2011

Impersonators strut the streets

150 people dressed in Santa costumes took to the streets of Lakeland for this year's SantaCon.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
January 6, 2011

USF students and staff get into the giving holiday spirit

Students and staff at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee recently donated holiday toys to 47 local elementary children in need, along with food baskets for 30 families.

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Observer Staff
January 6, 2011

Young Professional of the Year finally lands job

Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Young Professional of the year, Frank Maggio, recently accepted a position in credit administration with Insignia Bank's downtown office.

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Observer Staff
January 6, 2011

New College ranked No. 11 among top public colleges

Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine ranked New College of Florida No. 11 on its annual ranking of the "100 Best Values in Public Colleges" for 2011.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
January 6, 2011

Business leaders will share county's economic outlook

Economist Sean Snaith and a panel of business leaders will deliver insights as to where Sarasota Countyâ€™s economy is headed in 2011 at the annual Economic Outlook Luncheon, presented by the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28, at Michael's On East.

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Observer Staff
January 6, 2011

Doctors Express opens urgent care center

Community residents and neighbors are invited to an open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 15, at the Doctors Express neighborhood urgent care center, located at 2901 S. Tamiami Trail.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
January 6, 2011

Recovery benefit planned for crash victim

The Eric Carrier TBI Benefit 2011 will take place this Saturday.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
January 6, 2011

WEEKLY WINNER: Bridge Beauty

Enter your local sunset or sunrise photos for The Observer's weather photo contest, sponsored by Cool Today. Each week's winner will receive a $50 restaurant gift card. Please send your photos to The Sarasota Observer, 1970 Main St., Sarasota, Fla., 34236, or e-mail them to [email protected].

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
January 5, 2011

VIDEO: Mighty magic trick

David Jones, principal at McIntosh Middle School, performs his favorite card trick, the "Three Card Monte." Read the full story in the Jan. 6 edition of The Sarasota Observer.

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Loren Mayo
December 30, 2010

Cardinal Mooney students make generosity count

Students at Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School recently donated more than 900 new toys to Andrew's Toy Box as a holiday gift.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
December 30, 2010

Girls Inc. carolers hit high notes

The adorable girls of Girls Inc. stopped by The Sarasota Observer office to spread some holiday cheer Dec. 21.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
December 30, 2010

Kids showcase talents at Hanukkah party

The scent and sizzle of hot oil wafted down the hallway as kindergartners, first-graders, second-graders and their families held a recent Hanukkah party, during which they made sufganiyot, arts-and-crafts and menorah handprints.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
December 30, 2010

SMA launches new iPhone app

With just the touch of a button, residents and visitors can now find a doctor, nearby walk-in center or hospital and outpatient services thanks to a new smart phone app introduced Dec. 21 by Sarasota Memorial Health Care System.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
December 30, 2010

Scullers erg their way to $10,000

Eighty members of the Sarasota Scullers Championship Rowing Team raised $10,000 in just four hours at their inaugural Holiday Hammer Ergatta Saturday, Dec. 18, at the Westfield Sarasota Square Mall.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
December 30, 2010

Sweet home Sarasota

Veronica Bergamini could only choose the country where she wanted to study when she signed up to participate in the World Heritage International Student Exchange, and she found out in June that she would be spending the following year in Florida.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
December 30, 2010

VIDEO: New Year's resolutions

We asked several local personalities to reflect on the changes they want to see happen in Sarasota over the next year.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
December 23, 2010

Sarasota Elf goes home for the holidays

During a quick trip back to the North Pole, the Sarasota Elf took a moment to himself and relaxed with a dirty martini while reading The Sarasota Observer inside the elf break room.

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Rachel S. OHara
December 23, 2010

Couple bedazzles home with lights

Dallas and Lynn Earl, ages 89 and 93, have been dressing their home in thousands of icicle lights for the past nine years

Sarasota
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Rachel S. OHara
December 23, 2010

Athlete of the Week: Donna Loud

This week's featured athlete is "Marathon Maniac," Donna Loud.

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Rachel S. OHara
December 21, 2010

A little Mote music

Members of the Sarasota Orchestra held two holiday performances in the Mote Aquarium courtyard on Tuesday, Dec. 21.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
December 16, 2010

Bay Haven rocks around the Christmas tree

Bay Haven School of Basics-Plus third-graders trekked off to the courthouse Thursday with their teacher, Missy Owens and The Grinch. All had a merry time singing carols, decorating the tree and attempting the moonwalk.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
December 16, 2010

Spinella serenades Republicans with seasonal songs

World-class tenor Joseph Spinella gave a starry performance at the Sarasota and Longboat Republican Clubs monthly dinner gathering.

Sarasota
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Maria Amodio
December 16, 2010

Donor spotlight: Alexis Upham

Each week, The Sarasota Observer will feature a different donor who is involved with Season of Sharing, a 10-year, community-wide fundraising partnership created by the Community Foundation.

Sarasota
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Rachel S. OHara
December 16, 2010

Athlete of the Week: Alex Nugent

Cardinal Mooney High School senior Alex Nugent just finished his last football season as quarterback.

Sarasota
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Rachel S. OHara
December 16, 2010

Neighbors: Briana Calderon

Briana Calderon, a 16-year-old junior at Booker High School for the Visual Performing Arts, says that her love for art has been a part of her life since she was a little girl.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
December 16, 2010

Selby guests pine for decorations

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Great Room by the Bay was transformed into a holiday wonderland for the Marie Selby Gardens Associates' Wine, Dine and Pine event Nov. 30.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
December 16, 2010

Phillippi Shores lifts spirits with gifts

Along with the help of parents, staff and community members, Phillippi Shores Elementary School guidance counselor Aimee Barnes and I.B. coordinator Cynthia McGrail rounded up a roomful of gifts to make the holidays extra special for 79 needy children.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
December 14, 2010

History buffs throw sublime celebration

The Historical Society of Sarasota County, Daughters of the American Revolution Sara DeSoto Chapter and the Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation celebrated fellowship and food during an old-fashioned holiday get-together Tuesday, Dec. 14, at DAR.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
December 14, 2010

PHOTO: Baby, it's cold outside

Plants and bushes in downtown Sarasota were bundled up last night for the freeze warning.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
December 13, 2010

Colorful cast engages in murder mystery dinner

The Sarasota Orchestra Association held a 1920s style murder mystery dinner drama called "In Gold Blood" yesterday.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
December 11, 2010

Furry friends get frisky at the park

Little dogs, big dogs and event some cats paraded over to Selby Five Points Park to pose for pictures with Santa Claus Saturday.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
December 11, 2010

Belles of the ball

Sarasota Yacht Club held its Holly Ball Saturday, Dec. 11, when members dolled themselves up in gowns and tuxes before gathering with one another for the festive occasion.

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