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Barbara Shulla, Lashunda Thomas and Christine Briandi have worked together on the project for a few years.
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 11, 2019
Sarasota ladies show love to homeless

The Ladies of Grace Bags ministry delivers to the homeless population in Gillespie Park.

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  • April 11, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: April 11

This alligator approached too close for Mary Tygh Parks’ comfort while she was photographing a limpkin at Myakka River State Park.

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  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 8, 2019
Chalk festival takes over downtown Sarasota

Fifty artists came from all over the world to create their masterpieces in Burns Square.

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Fr. Michael Cannon is presented the check from Linda Conway ad Kathy Caltagirone
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 8, 2019
St. Michael the Archangel women's guild presents check to church

The check came from fundraising at the women's guild's fashion show.

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This is the fourth year for the RC Custom Car Open.
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 7, 2019
Suncoast Science Center races the track

Elementary, middle and high school students teamed up to race remote control cars on April 6.

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Katie and Tammi Deintein
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 6, 2019
Siesta Key runs for the turtles

The 33rd Run for the Turtles took place on April 6.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 4, 2019
From cheers to chimes: Livingston's owner transitions into antique clock business

Larry Adami failed at retirement. Now, he's taken his lifelong passion and made it a storefront on Pineapple Avenue.

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12th Circuit Court Judge Teresa Dees, President and CEO Kathryn Shea and Sonia Figaredo-Alberts
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 4, 2019
The Florida Center for Early childhood celebrates champions

The Champions for Children Breakfast honored Judges Rochelle Curley and Teresa Dees.

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Susan Weintraub and Phyllis Weitzner
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 3, 2019
The Sisterhood of Temple Beth Sholom takes to the runway

The Sophisticated Ladies Celebrate the Arts fashion show took place on April 3.

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Esther and Brent Williams are both back at work following the kidney transplant.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 3, 2019
Bird Key executive chef makes recovery from kidney transplant

A week before he was set to start dialysis, Brent Williams found out he had a kidney match a lot closer than he thought.

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Howard Polivy and Richard Brown
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 31, 2019
Temple Sinai's mens club enjoys breakfast and a talk

Dr. Allan B. Schwartz spoke about FDR and the Jewish Question.

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Barbara Calvin, Tammie Peal and Janice Muri
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 31, 2019
Walk to End Summer Hunger kicks off All Faiths campaign

The Campaign Against Summer Hunger kicked off on March 31.

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Maria Savino and Danielle Holdway make crafts in the Masterclass.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 30, 2019
Booker Middle Schools raises "funs" for the VPA program

The Visual Performing Arts program raised around $15,000.

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Jessica Auebach and Kelli Anderson
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 30, 2019
Sarasota SCADaddles toward 5K finish line

The 5K raised money for Mayo Clinic for SCAD research.

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Anjolie Zerbini and Shayla White learn how to play the drums together.
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 28, 2019
Sarasota's Girls Inc. steps into a role

Spring break program showcases female role models in 'The Lion King' for members of Girls, Inc.

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Young said her favorite advice of any tour is the aha moment.
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 28, 2019
Sarasota Good Works: Art is a passion, even for tour guides

Leslie Young has volunteered 2,000 hours with Ringling.

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  • March 28, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: March 28

Pamela Williams photographed this tree while walking along Sarasota’s bayfront.

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Suzanne Jeffreys, Devin Epps and Lashelle Williams
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 27, 2019
Teen Court of Sarasota gives out annual scholarships

The scholarship award dinner took place on March 27.

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    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 21, 2019
Tickets for Kids gives away tickets to "The Lion King"

The group will give away 25 tickets to Booker High School students.

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Tracey and Daniel Gonzalez spent four years looking for Leo, and they're not going to let him run away that easily!
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 21, 2019
Sarasota dog gets a helping hand from police officer

Sarasota Police Department officer helps return run away dog.

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Mary Freeman bids on a raffle item for the Best Grandmother package, which included children's books and movie tickets.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 21, 2019
St. Michael the Archangel's fashion show is a fanta-sea

The church is raising money for a new Parish center.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 21, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: March 21

Sepp Gmuender captured this shot of the sun setting over Longboat Key from Sarasota near The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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President Marsha Fottler and Liz Jackson
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 20, 2019
Sarasota's Michael Saunders honored with award

The Hero of History Award is awarded every year by the Historical Society of Sarasota County.

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Founding Minister Bruce Porter, Co-chair Sandi Stewart, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Rick Howell and Co-chair Melissa Gurchiek
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 19, 2019
Samaritan Counseling Services of the Gulf Coast celebrates 20 years

The organization hosted a luncheon and silent auction on March 19

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Stella Price and Tristan Takx
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 18, 2019
Fruitville Grove Berry Fest is berry fun

The festival wrapped up it's three weekend run on March 17.

  • Sarasota
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Ryder Trautman
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 17, 2019
Van Wezel Foundation celebrates the Lion King

'The Lion King' runs through March 31 at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

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Robert, Dylan and Jaxon Rosenow
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 17, 2019
Sarasota County Fair takes you on a ride

The fair will run until March 24

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Dodie Mash paints on the community art at the lunch.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 17, 2019
Sarasota Garden Club lunches in Paradise

The Gardens in Paradise luncheon took place on March 16.

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Bob Skalitzky worked in Sarasota for 52 years.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 14, 2019
Bob Skalitzky, who helped develop Sarasota and Lido Key, 'had a huge presence everywhere'

Developer dies at age 95.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: March 14

David Eskin captured this double rainbow at sunset at Sarasota Yacht Club.

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Marsha Penkert and Ellen Roberts
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 13, 2019
Sarasota throws a Party in the Park

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce hosted a gathering in Phillippi Park.

  • Sarasota
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Michael Saunders will be honored on March 20. File photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 13, 2019
Saunders to receive Hero of History award

Real estate company founder will be fifth recipient of Historical Society's award on March 20.

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Sasha Rosin with David, Priya and Kohav Weiman
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 11, 2019
Temple Emanu-El gets into the spirit of Purim

The temple celebrated the holiday with services and a carnival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bonnie and Daphne Silvestri
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 11, 2019
Temple Sinai celebrates Purim

The holiday was celebrated with a carnival on March 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Volunteers had to funnel portions of rice and other portions of the meal packets.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 9, 2019
Siesta Key church works with RIse Against Hunger

St. Boniface parishioners helped pack meals for the program.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mesa Serbin, a student at Booker High School in the Visual Performing Arts program, auctioned off her painting.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 9, 2019
Booker High School fundraiser showcases student talent

Actor Charlie Barnett, of Russian Doll and Chicago Fire, also attended the event.

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  • Neighbors
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