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Loren Mayo
June 17, 2010

RECIPE AND RESERVATION: First Street Chop House

First Street Chop House owner and Executive Chef David Arnold shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

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Loren Mayo
June 17, 2010

'Daddy' chefs visit preschool

Wearing tall, floppy hats, the children at Temple Sinai's preschool, The Gan, gathered around a table to make hummus and chocolate-dipped strawberries with Chef Paul Mattison, a special guest of the "Little Iron Chefs" summer camp, June 9.

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Loren Mayo
June 17, 2010

Kids test their tastebuds at G.WIZ

Using various parts of their tongues that denote sweet, sour, bitter and salty, the 4- and 5-year-olds enrolled in G.WIZ The Science Museum's "Fun, Fitness and Food" camp tasted unsweetened dark chocolate, lemon juice, salt water and sugar water June 16.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
June 17, 2010

Why I love my dad

He's a hero, memory-maker, comedian, storyteller and friend. The Sarasota Observer caught up with a group of kids at the Boys and Girls Club to chat about Father's Day, which falls on Sunday, June 20. Here's what they had to say about some of Sarasota's special dads.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
June 17, 2010

Twins make strides for donation effort

Devon and Reagan Sullivan hope to raise $12,000 this year to help InStride.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
June 16, 2010

STORE AROUND THE CORNER: The Tile Market

The Tile Market features tile from all over the world.

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Stephanie Hannum
June 11, 2010

Sarasota Father's Day Honorees Serenaded by Girls Inc.

The talented girls from Girls Inc. serenade four fathers honored at Saks Fifth Avenue Thursday, June 10.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
June 9, 2010

+ (VIDEO) Camp Spotlight: Forty Carrots

In the following photos and video, campers at Forty Carrots Family Center showcase the exciting summer activities in which they're participating. Scroll down for video.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
June 7, 2010

STORE AROUND THE CORNER: The Naked Florist

The Naked Florist is one of the newest shops in the Rosemary District.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
June 4, 2010

VIDEO OF THE DAY: Taking flight

Students at Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences designed flying machines, parachutes and helicopter tops modeled after Leonardo Da Vinci's designs.

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Loren Mayo
June 3, 2010

CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences

Students at the Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences are designing and building Leonardo Da Vinci flying machines. They will test the projects Friday, June 4.

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Observer Staff
June 3, 2010

EMT trainees test their work-force knowledge

Students enrolled in the Emergency Medical Technician training program at Sarasota County Technical Institute were put to the test in an evaluation exercise May 27, on the SCTI campus.

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Observer Staff
June 3, 2010

Lion's Club awards $12,000 in scholarships

Now in its fourth year of providing college scholarships, the Sarasota Lions Club is giving up to $12,000 to three students from Sarasota high schools this year.

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Robin Roy
June 2, 2010

Lions Club awards $12,000 in scholarships

Three Sarasota high school students who plan to study education receive $4,000 each.

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Loren Mayo
June 1, 2010

RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Mattison's City Grille

Mattison's City Grille owner and Executive Chef Paul Mattison shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
May 27, 2010

Teacher, student cut hair for Locks of Love (VIDEO)

Following student presentations about cancer, Sarasota Middle School language arts teacher Lauren Peters and eighth-grade student Erica Tenorio generously donated their hair to Locks of Love, a charity that serves children suffering from medical hair loss.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
May 27, 2010

CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Southside Elementary (VIDEO)

As they rehearse their lines for "Macbeth," fourth-graders at Southside Elementary talk Shakespeare with The Sarasota Observer.

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Observer Staff
May 27, 2010

Local yarn aids oil-spill relief efforts

Local knitting store A Good Yarn has introduced a new yarn color named after the shimmering Gulf.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
May 27, 2010

Bash benefits charity for mothers

On May 8, Sarasota Sally and Etrusco Ristorante hosted a fundraiser for Our Mother's House to raise funds to furnish the organization's new apartments.

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Observer Staff
May 27, 2010

Siesta Key lifeguards have fun with colors

Yes, the colors of the lifeguard towers on Siesta Key Public Beach do hold some sort of significance - to the lifeguards, at least

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Observer Staff
May 27, 2010

Solar oven turns judges onto taste

On May 1, sixth-graders from St. Martha's Catholic School competed in the Energy Whiz Olympics, in Cocoa Beach.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
May 27, 2010

Will the real Bertha Palmer please stand up?

Somehow, the late Bertha Honore Palmer is still showing up everywhere around town in her big lacy hats and dainty dresses.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
May 27, 2010

Parent volunteers receive rewards for their efforts

Time, talent and dedication goes a long way at Phillippi Shores Elementary School. Geidy Rodriguez and Catherine Ellis received citizenship certificates and medals Monday, May 24, for their exemplary contributions to Michael Gangi's first-grade class during the past school year.

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Loren Mayo
May 25, 2010

RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: MoZaic

MoZaic Executive Chef Dylan Elhajoui shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
May 20, 2010

Synchronized swimmers suit up

Sarasota Aquatics Synchronized Swimming at the YMCA - otherwise known as SASSY - will perform a water show from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 23, at the Selby Aquatics Center, 8301 Potter Park Drive.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
May 20, 2010

Republican Club picks up good deeds

One-dozen members of the Republican Club of South Sarasota County collected five jumbo-sized trash bags and a pile of lumber on Armed Forces Day Saturday, May 15, along Manasota Beach Road, in North Englewood and South Venice.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
May 20, 2010

Positive outlook

Sara Switzer was diagnosed with stage 2 Hodgkin's lymphoma in February.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
May 18, 2010

RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Cafe Baci

Cafe Baci owner Roberto Mei shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

Sarasota
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Robin Hartill
May 17, 2010

Local leaders film YouTube video

Area business people and elected officials met Monday, May 17, at the Ritz-Carlton Beach Club on Lido Key to shoot a video promoting the Sarasota area.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
May 14, 2010

WEEKEND BEST BET: 'Sing for the cure'

'Sing for the Cure' is a musical journey that takes listeners through the emotions experienced by breast-cancer patients and their loved ones.

Sarasota
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Jen Blanco
May 14, 2010

Fencing Academy wins division championship

The Sarasota Fencing Academy & Club won its first division championship May 8-9, defeating 15 other established clubs in the United States Fencing Association's Central Florida Division.

East County
Sports

Loren Mayo
May 13, 2010

Sarasota ninjas hold their poses

A free "ninja class" was offered Tuesday, May 11, at SYSTEM, 325 School Ave., under the guidance of "ninja master" (and strength trainer) Rick Wisotzke.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Loren Mayo
May 13, 2010

Simply Spoiled throws helpful party

Hoping to raise at least $5,000 for charity to help bring clean and safe water to people in developing nations via wells, Vanessa Opstal, owner of Simply Spoiled Boutique, in downtown Sarasota, hosted a night of pampering May 6, complete with eyebrow shaping, massages and complimentary eats and drinks.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
May 12, 2010

CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Julie Rohr Academy

Students at Julie Rohr Academy are gearing up for their moment in the spotlight. The school will present "The Music Man" at 7 p.m., Friday, May 21, at the Sarasota Opera House.

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Observer Staff
May 6, 2010

Amateur atheletes take the stage

Competitive amateur athletes Janis Merluzzo and Daniel Fugazzotto recently competed in the 2010 USADance National DanceSport Competition, held April 9 through April 11, in Los Angeles.

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Observer Staff
May 6, 2010

Selby to honor moms at brunch

Selby Gardens will host its fifth annual Mother's Day Brunch Sunday, May 9, when mothers and grandmothers enter the gardens for free.

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