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Frank Hedy and Christian Ziegler
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  • April 27, 2012
Lincoln Day Dinner with John Bolton

Lincoln Day Dinner with John Bolton

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Oscar
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  • April 27, 2012
Paws on the Catwalk 'Animal Magnetism'

Paws on the Catwalk 'Animal Magnetism'

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Jewel Ash and Gloria Moss
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  • April 27, 2012
Gems of Philanthropy Luncheon with Carla A. Harris

Gems of Philanthropy Luncheon with Carla A. Harris

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Dana Henderson of Mote looks at a small sea creature found by Sereena Feeney, 12, and Lauren Neily 12.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA 6th Grade Field Trip to Mote

Out-of-Door Academy's Pamela Davis' 6th grade science students had a fun field trip, Friday, April 27, to Mote Marine.

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Second-graders Jessica Hernandez and Maria Vega enjoyed seeing all of the different artwork.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Gullett Elementary Art Show

Students at Gullett Elementary displayed their artistic talents during the school's Third Annual Art Show April 25. The show featured a variety of art mediums, including clay, pastels, painting, sketching and more.

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Senior Huntyre Elling helped lead the Lady Mustangs back to the regional finals with a 5-4 victory over Seminole Osceola in the Class 6A-Region 3 semifinals April 27.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 27, 2012
Lady Mustangs keep state championship hopes alive

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team kept its state championship hopes alive with a 5-4 victory over Seminole Osceola in a Class 6A-Region 3 semifinal tonight.

  • East County
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Senior pitcher Brandon King, right, runs out to celebrate with sophomore Justin Greenaway who drove in the game-winning run in the bottom of the eighth inning of the Class 6A-District 12 championship April 27.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 27, 2012
Mustangs win district crown on eighth inning walk-off single

Sophomore Justin Greenaway hit a single in the bottom of the eighth inning to give the Mustangs a 5-4 victory over Seminole Osceola in the Class 6A-District 12 championship tonight.

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  • April 27, 2012
April 27: Daily Headlines Video

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Lindsey Schuster and Cyndi Riddell were eager to get started.
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  • April 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Puttin' on the Ritz

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members and their guests headed April 27 to the Ritz Carlton Members Golf Club, for the Alliance's fourth annual Puttin' on the Ritz golf tournament.

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  • April 27, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Walk for the Fallen

Lee County Sgt. David Drum left from the sheriff's office headquarters in Fort Myers early Wednesday for the 10-day, 390-mile trek from Fort Meyers to Tallahassee. Sgt. Drum was seen walking along 41 in Sarasota today with two other men around 12:30 p.m.

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Zumba is a fitness program that includes dance and aerobics
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  • April 27, 2012
Free Zumba class on Siesta Beach

A free Zumba class will be held on Siesta Key Beach this Saturday at 9:00 a.m.

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    By
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  • April 27, 2012
Commissioners to meet board candidates

The commission will meet applicants before deciding who will fill seats n four boards.

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  • April 27, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Bill Muth

Bill Muth is the Ashton Elementary Principal. Read more about him in our candid "Five Things."

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  • April 27, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Linda Wallin

Linga Wallin is an art teacher at the Out-of-Door Academy. Read more about her in our candid "Five Things."

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Taylor Kolbe and Madison Bumbara are in the fifth grade.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Family Science Night

Families at Bashaw Elementary School learned how fun science could be during the school's Family Science Night April 26.

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Media centerpieces focused on newspapers, magazines, film, social media and television filled tables.
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  • April 26, 2012
Designed to Give: Designing Women Boutique Salon Series

Designed to Give: Designing Women Boutique Salon Series

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Caryn Hipp, Erin Cartwright, Cheri Coryea and Stacy Reyer represented the Manatee County Library.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Spring into Health

Representatives of Manatee County Government encouraged East County residents to make healthy choices during its Spring into Health event April 26, at Bennett Park.

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One witness said the car was traveling about 30 mph when it came over the bushes and somehow avoided southbound traffic before taking aim at the statue’s legs.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 26, 2012
Update: 'Unconditional Surrender' statue taken down

A white Mercedes Benz that crashed into the statue this afternoon caused enough structural damage to the statue that city staff want to remove it and repair it.

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  • April 26, 2012
April 26: Daily Headlines Video

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  • April 26, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Lou Schneider

Longboat Key resident Lou Schneider has had a fulfilling career in architecture and education. Read more about him in our candid Q&A

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One witness said the car was traveling about 30 mph when it came over the bushes and somehow avoided southbound traffic before taking aim at the statue’s legs.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 26, 2012
Car crashes into 'Unconditional Surrender' statue

A white Mercedes Benz jumped the curb on U.S. 41 and headed northbound into southbound traffic before crashing into the statue.

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Courtesy rendering.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • April 26, 2012
Dry Dock owners file site plan application

The application seeks to enclose the area directly above the restaurant's roof, creating additional outdoor dining space.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 26, 2012
Business Alliance makes memories on golf course

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance has formed a new golf league that will tee off May 17.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 26, 2012
Out-of-Door's savvy scientist wins fair

Brittany Wenger, a junior at The Out-of-Door Academy, has come out of this year's Sarasota Regional Science, Engineering & Technology Fair with a plethora of awards and honors.

  • Siesta Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 26, 2012
Riverview High will rock you!

Have a love for Freddie Mercury?

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Susan Ford, President of Sarasota British Club, presents check to Sharon Leber, founder of Hope in a Backpack.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 26, 2012
Rummage sale supports charity

Members of the Sarasota British Club held a Jumble/Rummage Sale at the Sarasota Center of Light Church to help raise money for the charity Hope in a Backpack.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 26, 2012
Me-wow!

Cat Depot honored its volunteers Saturday, April 21, with a Volunteer Appreciation Night party at its 17th Street location.

  • Sarasota
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City code enforcement recently levied a $415 fine against JFlo’s Hair Salon Spa and Boutique for improper signage in its second-story windows.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 26, 2012
JFlo Hair Salon and Spa owner claims discrimination

Sarasota fined JFlo's Hair Salon Spa and Boutique owner Florys Johnson $415 for improper signage.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 26, 2012
Sarasota High receives $50,000 tech boost

The donation will be used to buy Texas Instruments' TI-Nspire wireless graphing calculators for five Sarasota classrooms.

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Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jerry Abramson visited the Sarasota Observer and Pelican Press office Monday to discuss how the city of Louisville and Jefferson County consolidated in 2000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 26, 2012
Merger Mayor: Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jerry Abramson

Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jerry Abramson said combining city and county governments spurred private job growth.

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The Sarasota-based Mallard Law Firm, which represents the Chen family, announced the decision Wednesday via a press release.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 26, 2012
Family will sue Sheriff's Office

Diane Eduardo, sister of Donna Chen, said a forthcoming lawsuit against the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is not about damages but rather accountability.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 26, 2012
Sarasota joins unpaid Medicaid bills lawsuit

The county commission will join a lawsuit against a new law that mandates counties to pick up 85% of the tab for disputed Medicaid charges.

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Hunter Rollins has raised more than $3,000 in his quest to save the Sarasota Youth Sailing Program.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 26, 2012
Siesta community rallies around sailing program

Eleven-year-old Hunter Rollins is determined to raise money to keep the Sarasota Youth Sailing Program afloat.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Longboat Pass Inlet Management Plan calls for installing a terminal groin at Beer Can Island, pictured, and two groins on northern Longboat Key to control Longboat Pass erosion. File photo.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 26, 2012
SKA scrambles to block groins

A plan to stabilize Longboat Pass has some Sarasota residents fretting about their shores. The Siesta Key Association wants to make sure planners practice safe sand protection.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 26, 2012
News Briefs

Florida Power and Light to begin tree maintenance; Lido Beach in running for best restored beach; Auditor and Clerk fraud policy draft raises concern

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Fifth- and sixth-grade students will create commemorative stepping-stones this year.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 26, 2012
Graduating students work on final project

With The Out-of-Door Academy middle-school campus expanding to include sixth-graders, two Lower School classes participate in a graduation tradition dating back to the 1930s.

  • Siesta Key
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