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The City Commission approved the program in November.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • February 4, 2013
100 register for city's domestic partnership

Sarasota's registry has generated interest from other Florida cities, inquiring about possibly using the city's program as a model.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Maddie Biggs, also a Bashaw alumna, reads her story "Jacob's First Day Jitters."
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 13, 2016
Lakewood Ranch High School students visit Bashaw

Students in advanced English read original stories to elementary students.

  • East County
  • Schools
  • By Katie Johns |
  • December 2, 2016
St. Armands shines bright at Holiday Night

Santa Claus took a night off from the North Pole and visited with children at the 38th Annual Holiday Night on St. Armands

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kara Kimes strokes Squinty the screech owl . Squinty lost an eye in an accident but now he visits schools.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 4, 2016
McNeal Elementary visits with the wild side

Sarasota Jungle Gardens zookeeper visits students.

  • East County
  • Schools
GreyHawk Landing resident Garrett Lindgren, a retired New York City firefighter, was the keynote speaker of a Sept. 11, 2011 event at Manatee Technical Institute. Published Sept. 13, 2012.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2012
September Year in Pictures: East County

Enjoy some of our picks for best pictures of September 2012.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Pino Mazzone with his son, Riccardo, 8, have fun together selling Paneolio olive oil, Sept. 2, at the Siesta Key Farmers Market. Paneolio has had a booth at the farmers market for years, and Mazzone brings his son along to help out many Sundays.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2012
September Year in Pictures: Pelican Press

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  • Siesta Key
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Maya Griffin, 4, is prepared for the rain, during International Walk to School Day at Braden River Elementary Oct. 3. Published Oct. 11, 2012.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2012
October Year in Pictures: East County

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  • East County
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Lee Fox, of Save our Seabirds, used a foam cutout of a heron to demonstrate how to rescue birds caught in monofilament fishing line during Sarasota Bay Watch’s Sept. 29 monofilament cleanup.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2012
October Year in Pictures: Longboat Key

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  • Longboat Key
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Associate Rector and Taylor blesses Baby, 6, during the animal blessing Sunday, Sept. 30, at St. Boniface Episcopal Church.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2012
October Year in Pictures: Pelican Press

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  • Siesta Key
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Sadie Fletcher, of Lakewood Ranch, gets a good view from the shoulders of her dad, Don, during Light the Night Nov. 3. Published Nov. 8, 2012.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 1, 2013
November Year in Pictures: East County

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  • East County
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Jo Ann Mixon and Sandy Henley celebrated after winning $20,000 in a raffle during the Nov. 17 Gourmet Lawn Party at the Longboat Key Club and Resort.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 1, 2013
November Year in Pictures: Longboat Key

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  • Longboat Key
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Delayne Corbett works on the first-place sculpture, “Fossil Fuel,” at the Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition, which took place on Siesta Key Beach, Nov. 8 through, Nov. 12.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 1, 2013
November Year in Pictures: Pelican Press

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  • Siesta Key
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Daphne VonCannon, Israel Olma and Lexi Moore perform “Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” during Braden River High School’s Talent Show Nov. 29, in the school’s auditorium. Published Dec. 6, 2012.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 2, 2013
December Year in Pictures: East County

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  • East County
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Bonney Libman bought gourmet lollipops from See's Candy at Temple Beth Israel’s Dec. 2 Holiday Happening Sale.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 2, 2013
December Year in Pictures: Longboat Key

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  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chloe Johnson decorates the Siesta Key Chapel Christmas tree Sunday, Dec. 2, after the church's Advent dinner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 2, 2013
December Year in Pictures: Pelican Press

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  • Siesta Key
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The 26 students riding Manatee County School District Bus 560 all escaped a Jan. 5 crash with only minor injuries. Counselors were available at Braden River Middle Jan. 9 to meet with students. Published Jan. 12, 2012.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2012
January Year in Pictures: East County

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  • East County
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Sarasota County Commissioners Joe Barbetta, Nora Patterson, Christine Robinson, Carolyn Mason and Jon Thaxton surprised Interim County Administrator Terry Lewis [third from left] with special recognition for his service on Jan. 11.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2012
January Year in Pictures: Pelican Press

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  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Members of the Rotary Club of East Manatee partnered with a Rotary Club in Bangalore, India, for a project to install a water well.  Published Feb. 7, 2012.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2012
February Year in Pictures: East County

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  • East County
  • Neighbors
Kirin Singer snuggles up for story time at Out-of-Door Academy Jan. 27. ODA teachers led interactive songs and skits to promote the importance of reading.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2012
February Year in Pictures: Pelican Press

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  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
SMART Volunteer Executive Director Gail Clifton and SMART rider Jessica Stort were eager to show off one of the new barns. SMART moved to its new 23-acre home March 1. Published March 1, 2012.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2012
March Year in Pictures: East County

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