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Observer Staff
April 25, 2013

Weather Photo: PICTURE-PERFECT ENDING

David Frayer submitted this photo of a sunset near Beach Road, on Siesta Key.

Sarasota
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By Robin Hartill and Alex Mahadevan
April 24, 2013

Turtles swim the globe before returning home

A loggerhead that hatches on local beaches might swim thousands of miles before returning to nest at the place where it hatched.

Longboat Key
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Observer Staff
April 24, 2013

Prom-A-Palooza: Prom through the decades

Follow the East County and Sarasota Observers through May 23 for prom content and coverage, including feature stories, schedules, photos, contests and more.

Sarasota
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Jen Blanco
April 22, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota at Braden River

The Sarasota High softball team fell to Braden River 1-0 in the Class 7A-District 11 championship April 18.

Sarasota
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Yaryna Klimchak
April 21, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : Oscar Sherer State Park 24th Annual Earth Day

Oscar Sherer State Park held its 24th Annual Earth Day celebration Sunday, April 21 to get the community to enjoy the park and the great outdoors. Entry was free and approximately 1,500 people came to the park for Earth Day. Community members enjoyed free kayaking, guided hikes, BBQ, kids games, a coloring contest, photo contest and live music all day long. 'We are always taking from the planet,' said Park Manager Tony Clements. 'This is a good way to come back to earth and make a difference.'

Sarasota
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Yaryna Klimchak
April 18, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : AJC High Tea and Clybourne Park

The American Jewish Committee invited community members to see the play Clybourne Park Thursday, April 18 at Florida State University Performing Art Center. The play was followed by a panel discussion from Sarasota County Commission Chair Carolyn Mason, lead actors Tyla Abercrumbie and David Breitbarth, New College Professor of Anthropology Dr. Uzi Baram and Asolo Outreach and Education Director Brian Hersch. Audience member talked about race, racial stereotyping and what community means.

Sarasota
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Nick Friedman
April 18, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber Mega Mingle

Members of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce gathered Wednesday, April 17 at Art Center Sarasota for the Mega Mingle event. Attendees socialized and enjoyed food and drink.

Sarasota
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Nick Friedman
April 18, 2013

Girls Inc. welcomes its new director

Incoming Executive Director Robin Rose brings passion for children and non-profit experience to Girls Inc.

Sarasota
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Yaryna Klimchak
April 18, 2013

Competitors prep for Siesta Key paddle competition

Paddlers will compete in the first Siesta Key Classic for the love of the sport and for a chance to win a plane ticket to Hawaii.

Siesta Key
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Yaryna Klimchak
April 18, 2013

MOMENTS IN TIME

The Observer takes a look back at this week in Sarasota's history.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
April 18, 2013

SIDELINES

Sarasota Crew, Scullers win gold; ODA baseball defeats Booker; Riverview records third-place finish; Free summer camp kickoff party

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Observer Staff
April 18, 2013

JUST THE STATS

11 - The number of runs the Booker High softball team scored in its 11-2 regular-season finale victory over Avon Park April 12.

Sarasota
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Jen Blanco
April 18, 2013

Athlete of the Week: Grace Casagrande

Cardinal Mooney High junior Grace Casagrande captured a pair of individual championships at the Class 1A-District 10 meet April 11, at The Out-of-Door Academy.

Sarasota
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Nick Friedman
April 18, 2013

Passion meets faith: Tim Storck

For the last two years, Tim Storck has run 180 Skate to offer teens a positive outlet.

Sarasota
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Yaryna Klimchak
April 18, 2013

SCHOOL BOARD BULLETIN

The NewGate School third-grader Koy Jacobsen's work was selected as part of the SRQ Student Artwork Contest to be displayed at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

Sarasota
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Yaryna Klimchak
April 18, 2013

Student Spotlight: Lauren Henry

Sarasota Christian School senior Lauren Henry is a little more than a month away from graduation, but she has already exceeded the school's community service requirement.

Sarasota
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Yaryna Klimchak
April 18, 2013

Your Neighbor: Amy Ernst

Casey Key resident Amy Ernst didn't consider herself an artist until after her father's death in 1984. But she says her father recognized her talent when she was a toddler getting into his paints.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
April 18, 2013

Weather Photo: WALKING ON SUNSHINE

Samantha Bisceglia submitted this photo of a sunrise on Siesta Key.

Sarasota
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Rachel S. OHara
April 17, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview v.Tarpon Springs softball

The Riverview Rams were defeated by Tarpon Springs East Lake Eagles 7-4 Tuesday, April 16, at Miss Sarasota Softball Complex. The Lady Rams' season came to close finishing with a record of 17-8.

Sarasota
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Yaryna Klimchak
April 17, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : 15th Annual Most Improved Student Award Luncheon Celebration

Educators and community members recognized students at the 15th Annual Most Improved Student Award Celebration Luncheon Wednesday, April 17 at Michaels On East. Juniors and seniors received award and medals and seniors received a $1,000 scholarship. Students who received the awards are role models, service oriented, are going to college and have financial needs. 'We look for students who made a change in their lives and as they go into the future,' said Support Specialist for Sarasota County Schools Peni Riedinger.

Sarasota
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Yaryna Klimchak
April 17, 2013

Prom-A-Palooza: Pine View students ready for Italian affair

What started as a potluck dinner in a chemistry classroom has expanded to a full-on catered event with months of party planning and extravagant dance decorations.

East County
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Josh Siegel
April 17, 2013

Prom-A-Palooza: Cardinal Mooney prom-goers go Vegas

Students take a gamble that expensive outfits will do justice to the 'Old School Vegas'-themed prom at Polo Grill.

East County
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Nick Friedman
April 16, 2013

Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield visits St. Armand's Circle

Donations to SPARCC earn donors a free scoop of ice cream

Sarasota
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Jen Blanco
April 16, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview High Tennis

The Riverview High boys and girls tennis teams both captured Class 4A-Region 4 championships April 11 to advance to the FHSSA State Tennis Finals April 17-19 in Altamonte Springs.

Sarasota
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Nick Friedman
April 14, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Fiesta

Vendors and art enthusiasts filled the Siesta Key Village Saturday, April 13 for the annual Siesta Fiesta event. Dozens of vendors sold original artwork throughout the weekend.

Sarasota
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Yaryna Klimchak
April 14, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Garden Club Sue Angle Celebration

The Sarasota Garden Club hosted a celebration cocktail reception for Sue Angle Sunday, April 14 to congratulate her on her induction as President of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs. Ruth Linsley painted a logo for Angle and members mingled and congratulated her. Angle said Federation of Florida Garden Clubs or FFGC actually stands for 'finest friends that God created.' With almost 14,000 garden club members in Florida Angle looks forward to helping out the various communities.

Sarasota
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Yaryna Klimchak
April 14, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : The Laurel Park Neighborhood Association's Tunes in the Park

The Laurel Park Neighborhood Association put on the 20th Tunes in the Park Saturday, April 13 to get the community together. Big Night Out performed Latin music while neighbors mingled and danced. Community members brought dishes for a potluck and Sarasota City representatives came out to show their support.

Sarasota
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Rachel S. OHara
April 14, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney v. ODA baseball

The Cardinal Mooney Cougars won Friday's home conference game against The Out-of-Door Academy with a score of 5-1.

Sarasota
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Jen Blanco
April 14, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Class 1A-District 10 track meet

The Out-of-Door Academy, Cardinal Mooney and Sarasota Christian boys and girls track teams competed in the Class 1A-District 10 meet April 11, at ODA. The top four finishers in each event earned a berth in the Region 3 meet April 18.

Sarasota
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Rachel S. OHara
April 13, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Democratic Club of Sarasota

The Democratic Club of Sarasota met Saturday, April 13 at Marina Jack. The guest speaker was Wade Matthews.

Sarasota
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Nick Friedman
April 12, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club

At the Thursday, April 11 Tiger Bay Club meeting, experts in the field of aging discussed ways to improve quality of life among senior citizens, as well Sarasota's unique opportunity to be a national leader in the field of positive aging. Nancy Schlossberg, cofounder of both the Institute for the Ages and the Winter Forum moderated the discussion, which included Tiger Bay Club members Tom Esselman, CEO of the Institute for the Ages, Harry Hobson, president and CEO of Plymouth Harbor and John Overton, CEO and president of the Pines of Sarasota.

Sarasota
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Yaryna Klimchak
April 12, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : Community Youth Development 17th Anniversary Celebration

Community Youth Development hosted their 17th annual CYD Celebration Thursday, April 11 at the Sarasota Yacht Club to recognize youth and adult volunteers and 16 years of service to Sarasota County.

Sarasota
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Yaryna Klimchak
April 11, 2013

Merchants put Siesta Key on the map with Siesta Fiesta

Siesta Key merchants came together in 1972 to organize an art show that, for the past 41 years, has brought hundreds of thousands of people to Siesta Key each year.

Sarasota
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Yaryna Klimchak
April 11, 2013

MOMENTS IN TIME

The Observer takes a look back at this week in Sarasota's history.

Sarasota
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Jen Blanco
April 11, 2013

Sand Solace: Annie Montgomery

Cardinal Mooney High graduate Annie Montgomery is making an immediate impact in her freshman season at Florida State University. Montgomery will compete April 12 through April 14 in the fifth annual Fiesta on Siesta.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
April 11, 2013

Athlete of the Week: Caroline Dailey

The Out-of-Door Academy senior Caroline Dailey defeated Bradenton Christian's Haley Waldo 6-0, 6-0 to capture the No. 1 singles crown at the Class 1A-District 9 tournament April 2.

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