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Anna Brugmann
March 30, 2017

A legacy of learning

The community gives back to honor former Superintendent Lori White.

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Anna Brugmann
March 29, 2017

Teen Court tells Herstory

Teen Court of Sarasota County hosts a panel to discuss women in the field of law to celebrate Women's History Month.

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Anna Brugmann
March 29, 2017

Campaign Against Summer Hunger kicks off fourth year

All Faiths Food Bank and its community partners campaign to feed 35,000 children with summer campaign.

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Anna Brugmann
March 25, 2017

Residents swarm to Sweetgrass Farms for Honey Bee Festival

Sweetgrass Farms hosted the second annual Honey Bee Festival to benefit University of Florida honey bee lab.

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Anna Brugmann
March 25, 2017

RC Car Open races into second year

The Suncoast Science Faulhaber Fab Lab revs its engines for second annual Remote Control Car Open March 25.

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Anna Brugmann
March 25, 2017

City staff pitches in to Keep Sarasota County Beautiful

City of Sarasota staff pitched in March 25 to help clean up Lido BeaCity of Sarasota got their hands dirty March 25 on Lido Beach as part of the Keep Sarasota County Beautiful initiative.

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Anna Brugmann
March 24, 2017

Neighbors, buyers get sneak peak at downtown development

Michael Saunders and Kolter Urban host a block party at site of The Mark Sarasota, a proposed condominium community.

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Anna Brugmann
March 23, 2017

Sarasota Chamber networks on island time

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce welcomed members to an tropical-themed Hob Nob.

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Observer Staff
March 23, 2017

Sarasota weather page photo: March 23

Matthew Press captured this shot of a snowy plover on Siesta Key Beach.

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Anna Brugmann
March 23, 2017

A tale of two portraits

Ringling Town Hall student artist Nahman L'Hrar created two portraits. The second portrait was presented to its subject March 22. The first has yet to meet its subject.

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Anna Brugmann
March 23, 2017

If the suit fits

Fitness competitors spend months perfecting their physiques. When it comes to dressing them for the stage, there are few better than June Blaustein.

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Niki Kottmann
March 22, 2017

Mayors’ Feed the Hungry celebrates 30 years

The organization’s 30th anniversary celebration was held on March 22 at Harvest Church.

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Anna Brugmann
March 22, 2017

Former Mexican President Felipe Calderon talks Mexican-American relations

The 56th President of Mexico Felipe Calderon spoke at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in the final installment of the 2017 Town Hall Lecture Series.

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Anna Brugmann
March 22, 2017

RCLA announces 2018 Town Hall lineup

As the 2017 series comes to a close, Ringling College Library Association looks releases the 2018 Town Hall Lecture lineup.

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Anna Brugmann
March 19, 2017

First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon races through Sarasota

Runners wound their way around St. Armands and through Indian Shores to finish the Sarasota Half Marathon at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center.

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Anna Brugmann
March 18, 2017

Students trade typical break for altruistic alternative

The Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota County facilitates an alternative Spring Break option for area high schoolers.

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Anna Brugmann
March 17, 2017

Humane Society hosts a barnyard bash

Children at the Humane Society of Sarasota County spring break camp got up close and personal with some fury (and feathered) friends.

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Anna Brugmann
March 17, 2017

Friends of Selby Library welcomes Hedrick Smith

The Pulitzer Prize winner spoke to members and patrons of the Friends of Selby Library March 17 at The Resort at Longboat Key Club.

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Anna Brugmann
March 15, 2017

St. Michael springs into season's trends at fashion fundraiser

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church Women's Guild gathered March 15 at Michaels On East.

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Anna Brugmann
March 12, 2017

Fruitville Grove celebrates 30th anniversary with Berry Festival

Fruitville Grove put a sweet twist on its traditional pumpkin festival to celebrate its 30th anniversary.

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Anna Brugmann
March 12, 2017

Sarasota HOGs ride for the dogs

The Sarasota Harley Owners Group sponsored its 18th annual Poker Run to benefit the Humane Society of Sarasota County

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Anna Brugmann
March 12, 2017

St. Barbara travels back in time with fashion show fundraiser

St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church hosted Women & Fashion Thru the Decades March 12 at Michaels On East.

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Anna Brugmann
March 12, 2017

St. Boniface rises against hunger

Church members gathered at St. Boniface Episcopal Church to assemble 15,000 meals for those suffering from food insecurity.

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Anna Brugmann
March 10, 2017

Ringling opens Basch Visual Arts Center

In what is becoming a recurring ritual on the Ringling campus, the college cut the ribbon on its newest facility.

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Anna Brugmann
March 9, 2017

Temple Emanu-El celebrates Dr. Seuss

Students channeled their inner red fish (and blue fish) for Temple Emanu-El's Early Learning Center's celebration of Dr. Seuss.

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Anna Brugmann
March 8, 2017

Library Foundation celebrates successful fundraiser

In mid-November the Library Foundation for Sarasota County was $140,000 of raising $450,000 by Dec. 31, but its patrons came through in just a nick of time.