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Tetiana Silecky adds another design to her Pysanka, "written egg".
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Ukrainian Egg demonstration at Gulf Gate Library

Tetiana Silecky, a member of the Ukrainian National Women's League of America, gave a demonstration on how to make traditional Pysankas, "written eggs", Tuesday, March 13, at the Gulf Gate Library.

  • Siesta Key
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Eric Ross, Dr. Bob Leibold and Doug Smith
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: YES at Clayton's

The Young Entrepreneurs of Sarasota met for their weekly meeting and lunch, Tuesday, March 13, at Clayton's Grille.

  • Siesta Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2012
Obituary: Patricia 'Patty' Wrightson

A memorial service for Patricia "Patty" Wrightson, who died Nov. 19, will he held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 23, at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
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  • March 13, 2012
Obituary: Diane Sundman

Diane Sundman, of Longboat Key and Mashpee, Mass., died March 8.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2012
Obituary: William I. Randall

William I. Randall, of Longboat Key, died March 4. Mr. He was 96.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2012
Obituary: Francis Munz

Francis Munz, of Longboat Key and formerly of Sarasota, Philadelphia and Richboro, Pa., died March 5. He was 88.

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  • March 13, 2012
Obituary: Patricia H. Kennedy

Patricia H. Kennedy, of Sarasota, died Nov. 26. She was born Sept. 27, 1923. She was 88 years old.

  • Longboat Key
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Join Emily Walsh as she reads today's headline news.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 13, 2012
March 13: Daily Headlines Video

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Screenshot of www.scgov.net/transparency.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 13, 2012
Sarasota County launches transparency websites

As part of Sunshine week, Sarasota county has launched a financial transparency website and a public information website.

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Rose Jones, John Jones, Elizabeth Jones, Elizabeth Delaney and Chuck Sidlow pose together, Monday, March 12, during Delaney's 109th birthday party.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Delaney turns 109!

Elizabeth Delaney celebrated her 109th birthday surrounded by family and friends, Monday, March 12, at the Senior Friendship Center.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 13, 2012
Scores: Manatee Bearcats win championship

The Manatee Bearcats won the 10U division of the 2012 Spring Fever Baseball Tournament March 9-11 at Twin Lakes Park in Sarasota.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 13, 2012
Scores: Lakewood Ranch slugs past Largo

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team defeated Largo 15-0 in a district game March 9.

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The plan suggests placing a single terminal groin on Beer Can Island, along with two other groins on the north end.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 13, 2012
Inlet Management Plan discussion rescheduled

A Manatee County Commission discussion of the Longboat Pass Inlet Management Plan will take place March 27.

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Dr. Murray 'Murf' Klauber formed the first condominium-hotel, rental-partnership in Florida.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • March 13, 2012
In the Public Eye: Dr. Murray 'Murf' Klauber

Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber's vision created the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

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The only budget impact for the change in the IT specialist's position is the additional benefits provided to full-time employees for paid time off and insurance.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 13, 2012
IDA preps for staffing changes

The Inter-District Authority Board on Thursday will making its IT specialist full time and adding a clerk position.

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The fourth grade clowns perform a skit, Friday, March 9 at Bay Haven Elementary.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bay Haven Circus Day

Bay Haven Elementary held a Circus Day, Friday, March 9, with help from Circus Sarasota. The fourth and fifth graders each had their own 45-minute circus show for the younger students and parents.

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Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has arrested Jason Maxwell of Sarasota for being an accomplice in a pair of armed robberies.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 13, 2012
Pak Mail accomplice arrested

An accomplice was arrested today in the Pak Mail and Synovus Bank robberies that occurred in February.

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WOoF President Deborah Shuck, Ellen Brenner, Angela Steusloff and Colleen Belcher
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: WOof at WineStyles

Ladies in the Women Owners of Florida organization gathered March 12, at WineStyles in Lakewood Ranch, for food and drink, networking and more.

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Alice Berkowitz with Ruth and Jerry Beck
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 12, 2012
American Technion Society 2012 Annual Dinner

American Technion Society 2012 Annual Dinner

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Tara Kane Behan
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  • March 12, 2012
Couture in the Courtyard

Couture in the Courtyard

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Gerri Aaron and Hillary Steele
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 12, 2012
2012 Renaissance Luncheon

2012 Renaissance Luncheon

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Youths ages 5 to 18 will get to play basketball and kickball games.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 12, 2012
County hosts 'Community Field Day'

Sarasota County is hosting a free event designed to foster relationships between law enforcement, firefighters and youths in the community.

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Sheridan Jules
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 12, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Girls Inc!

Girls Inc comes to visit.

  • Longboat Key
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A Florida Highway Patrol report states Khabir Baqi Muhammad's 1997 Chevrolet Blazer was approaching a curve in the roadway and Muhammad failed to negotiate the curve and traveling into the south shoulder of the road.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 12, 2012
Myakka resident killed in single-vehicle crash

Khabir Baqi Muhammad, 54, died Saturday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 12, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Doug Lehrian

Lakewood Ranch resident Doug Lehrian has been a lifelong fan of chocolate and even spent 31 years working for Hershey's.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Early voting continues through Friday at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 12, 2012
First two days of early voting draw 143 voters

Early voting for the Longboat Key General Municipal Election continues through Friday, March 16.

  • Longboat Key
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Maranna Chupp, Linda Lencke and Mickey Wineinger
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara Fashion Show

Women of the Tara community gathered March 9, at the Tara Golf & Country Club, for the "Stepping into Spring with Irene's" fashion show event.

  • East County
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Willis A. Smith employees enjoyed the afternoon together.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Willis A. Smith 40th Anniversary

Willis A. Smith Construction celebrated its 40th anniversary March 9 with a kick-off party for its subcontractors.

  • East County
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Lauren Walsh, Pat Golemme, Oris Webb and Peggy Sweeney
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Friends of the Sarasota Ballet Luncheon

The Friends of the Sarasota Ballet, a collection of volunteers who assist the Sarasota Ballet, met for a luncheon Monday, March 12, at Michael's on East. Attendees socialized before enjoying a meal.

  • Sarasota
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Father Dave Cottingham played traditional bagpipe songs.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Patrick's Day Dinner at St. Michael the Archangel

In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, church members enjoyed an Irish meal and traditional song and dance Saturday, March 10. Father Dave Cottingham played traditional bagpipe songs, and guests were treated to a visit from members of the Drake School of Irish Dance, who showed off their fancy footwork.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Chillouge Night

Despite a brief rain interruption, hundreds of people had an opportunity to blow off steam and relax Saturday, March 10, at the swanky outdoor Chillounge Night. With music, outdoor bars and a parade featuring dancers and drummers, the night had something to help everyone chill.

  • Sarasota
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Dr. Leatherman poses with the Lego man, who made a surprise appearance at St. Boniface.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Association Meeting

The Siesta Key Association held its annual meeting Saturday, March 10 at St. Boniface Episcopal Church. Following a breakfast, members heard from President Catherine Luckner, Commissioner Nora Patterson and Community Services Director John McCarthy. Dr. Stephen Leatherman, or 'Dr. Beach,' was the meeting's featured guest.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Girls Inc. of Sarasota make a special cameo appearance in today's daily headlines!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 12, 2012
March 12: Daily Headlines Video

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Seventh-place runner Jeff Lessie approaches the finish line.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: First Watch Half Marathon

More than 3,000 runners and walkers from across the country hit the road Sunday, March 11 for the First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon. The male and female first-place winners both set record times for the course. 24-year-old Jacob Bradosky won the men's title with a time of 1:09:42, and 25-year-old Sara Petrick won the women's title with a time of 1:20:00.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dan Milhon takes a solo on the Dobro.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Benny Kimsey's Bluegrass Picnic

Bluegrass fans and newcomers stomped their feet to the tunes of Benny Kimsey's Bluegrass Picnic Saturday, March 10, at the Turtle Beach pavilion. This is the second picnic since Kimsey brought the popular concert back last fall. Attendees enjoyed food and music by the Skeeterland Bluegrass Band, Sycamore Shade, Siesta Key Boys and the Tonga Street Bluegrass Band.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sylvia Feinberg, Phyllis Camesano and Joyce Paynter
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Pelican Cove Art Show Artist's Reception

The 103 artists that participated in the Pelican Cove Art Show celebrated with a pre-show opening reception, Friday, May 9.

  • Sarasota
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