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Nick Friedman
May 29, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Landings Racquet Club Memorial Day Barbecue

Landings Racquet Club members and their guests celebrated Memorial Day with a barbecue Monday, May 28. Retired Army colonels Jerry Welch and Bob Fernander delivered a special ceremony to commemorate the service of Landings War Veterans who passed away in the last year, and attending veterans were recognized by name. Ricky Russell and Barbara Rothman provided patriotic musical entertainment for the event, and guests enjoyed an all American meal of hamburgers, hot dogs, beans, salads and desserts.

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Rachel S. OHara
May 29, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Grand Opening of the Chickee Bar at Walt's

The Chickee Bar at Walt's Fish Market held a grand opening party, Sunday, May 27. Proceeds from the drink sales, raffles and donations all went towards the Tom Wallin's Reef Fund.

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Rachel S. OHara
May 29, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: New College's 2012 Commencement Ceremony

The second largest class to graduate from New College had their graduation ceremony, Friday, May 25, out on the lawn of the New College bayfront

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Loren Mayo
May 26, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney High School Graduation

There were hugs, huddles and smiles all over the Van Wezel lobby Friday, as Cardinal Mooney seniors eagerly awaiting their shining moment of crossing the stage.

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Rachel S. OHara
May 26, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Big Cat Habitat Salute to the Troops

Servicemen, women and their families were able to visit Big Cat Habitat and Gulf Coast Sanctuary for free during Memorial Day weekend.

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Observer Staff
May 24, 2012

Marathon runner returns to Sarasota

Sarasota resident John Pyle, who is known for running marathons with a large American flag, has finally returned from his 83-day, 3,144-cross country run from San Francisco to Key West.

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Observer Staff
May 24, 2012

Athletes receive free physicals

Approximately 300 area athletes received free health screenings to ensure they can participate in team sports this fall.

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Nick Friedman
May 24, 2012

Neighbors: Ward Larsen

Sarasota native Ward Larsen has written four books and won numerous awards. His first book is being adapted for a major motion picture.

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Nick Friedman
May 24, 2012

Gearing up for Gumball

Debora Blomster has always been a gearhead. On Thursday, May 24, she and three close friends will take part in the annual weeklong, 3,000-mile Gumball Rally from New York City to Los Angeles.

Siesta Key
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Observer Staff
May 24, 2012

JUST THE STATS

2 - The number of Sarasota High defensive backs who will be playing football in Ohio next fall. Lenard Rivers will attend The College of Wooster, and Jonathon Berman signed with John Carroll University.

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Observer Staff
May 24, 2012

Observer Team Spotlight

Meet this week's Observer team spotlight: Grayson Dyer

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Rachel S. OHara
May 24, 2012

Athlete of the Week: Austin Jacob Interial

Cardinal Mooney junior, Austin Jacob Interial, is already gearing up for a great senior year. Finishing out his junior year with the spring football season, Interial has been a key player for the Cougars this season as one of the starting linebackers for the team.

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Observer Staff
May 24, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Katalin Volgyi submitted this sunset photo, taken on the New College campus in Sarasota.

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Nick Friedman
May 21, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Bay Club Masterpiece Living Day

Sarasota Bay Club hosted its quarterly Masterpiece Living Day Thursday, May 17. The event focuses on improving residents' social, spiritual, intellectual and physical skills with activities such as volleyball, mutual interviews and Wii games. As part of the event, residents and staff teamed up to compete in a sports trivia competition.

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Nick Friedman
May 21, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Crew Banquet

More than 120 Sarasota Crew rowers and their families gathered at the Ritz Carlton Sunday, May 20, to celebrate the end of a successful season. The team has enjoyed victory at the district, state and regional levels and is preparing to head to Tennessee for nationals.

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Rachel S. OHara
May 21, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: SHS Prom - Casino Royale

Sarasota High School students enjoyed an evening at the "Casino Royale", Saturday, May 19, at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

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Nick Friedman
May 20, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Blessing of the Animals

Rabbi Brenner Glickman reminded Temple Emanu-El members of the importance of animal companionship and the roles pets play in our lives Saturday, May 18. Rabbi Glickman delivered a scripture-inspired message about animals before personally blessing guests' pets, and a veterinarian was on hand to provide routine check ups.

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Rachel S. OHara
May 20, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Southside's Romeo and Juliet

The fourth grade students of Taunya Fogleman's class at Southside Elementary performed William Shakespeare's tragic love story Romeo and Juliet, Thursday, May 17, and Friday, May 18, at Southside Elementary.

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Rachel S. OHara
May 20, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: The 9th Annual Downtown Sarasota Craft Festival

The 9th Annual Downtown Sarasota Craft Festival brought hundreds of people out to peruse, buy and enjoy a variety of arts and crafts, Saturday, May 19, and Sunday, May 20, along Main Street and in 5 points park.

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Rachel S. OHara
May 17, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Republican Club meeting and dinner

The Sarasota Republican Club held their monthly dinner meeting, Thursday, May 17, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. Chuck Volkert stepped down as president and Mike Moran will now be the new president of the club. Those who attended also helped to vote and welcome the new members on the Board of Directors.

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Observer Staff
May 17, 2012

FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Garry Faber

Garry Faber is a downtown Sarasota postal worker. Read more about him in our candid "Five Things."

Sarasota
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Nick Friedman
May 17, 2012

Neighbors: Garry Faber

Garry Faber is a downtown Sarasota postal worker who has devoted his life to serving others in any way he can.

Sarasota
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Nick Friedman
May 17, 2012

Riverview introduces America to German exchange students

Sixteen students from Freiburg, Germany, participated in German American Partnership program to promote intercultural understanding.

Sarasota
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Nick Friedman
May 17, 2012

Riverview opens aquascience greenhouse

The new lab will teach the importance of marine life sustainability.

Sarasota
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Nick Friedman
May 17, 2012

Athlete of the Week: Donna Judge

Sarasota's Donna Judge is the coach of the U.S. Southeastern Regional Martial Arts team, which comprises martial arts students from all over the state.

Siesta Key
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Observer Staff
May 17, 2012

Observer Team Spotlight

Meet this week's observer team spotlight: Ricky Ehlers

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Observer Staff
May 17, 2012

JUST THE STATS

2 - The number of Sarasota area girls softball players named to the Florida Athletic Coaches Association All-Star Weekend. Honorees include Riverview's Corinne Jenkins and Sarasota's Jade Rhodes.

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Observer Staff
May 17, 2012

Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Mary Nell Moore submitted this sunset photo, taken near the John Ringling Causeway in Sarasota.

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Adam Hughes
May 17, 2012

Two-bedroom Siesta Beach home sells for $1 million

A home in Siesta Beach tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Andrew Rubin, of Malibu, Calif., sold his home at 724 Tropical Circle to Tara Raven, Sarasota, for $1 million.

Siesta Key
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Pam Eubanks
May 16, 2012

Donald 'Duck' Dunn dies at 70

Legendary bassist Donald 'Duck' Dunn, an East County resident, died May 13, in Tokyo.

East County
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Rachel S. OHara
May 15, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Patriotic Ball

The Knights of Columbus held their 29th Annual Patriotic Ball, Saturday, May 12, at the Knights of Columbus Hall.

Sarasota
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Nick Friedman
May 15, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: U.S. Martial Arts Team Training Session

The U.S. Southeastern Regional Martial Arts team, which consists of members from all over the state, met Saturday, May 12, at Sarasota High School to train for the upcoming World Martial Arts Games. In preparation for the competition, students practiced circuit workouts, sparring and various katas, which consist of choreographed martial arts techniques. The team is currently arranging fundraisers to pay for the World Games in Geneva, Switzerland this August.

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Rachel S. OHara
May 14, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Ashton Elementary's Fifth Grade World Series

The fifth graders at Ashton Elementary enjoyed a day out on the ball fields, Friday, May 4, as part of the annual Ashton Elementary World Series field trip to Twin Lakes Park.

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Nick Friedman
May 14, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Bay Haven's Got Talent

Students packed the Bay Haven cafeteria Friday, May 11, for the Bay Haven's Got Talent show. Students took turns performing acts including karate demonstrations, hula hooping songs and dances.

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Rachel S. OHara
May 14, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Our Season of Dreams Luncheon

Friends of the Sarasota Ballet held a luncheon and panel discussion about the 2011/2012 ballet season, Monday, May 14, at Michael's on East.

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Nick Friedman
May 14, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High School Prom

Booker High School students and their dates gathered at Michael's on East Saturday, May 12, to dance the night away at prom. The night was Paris-themed, and guests enjoyed food, drink and dance.

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