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Rachel S. OHara
June 14, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: It's All Greek to Me!

Students enjoy learning about art and Greek culture Tuesday, June 14 during the It's All Greek To Me! summer art class at Art Center Sarasota.

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Rachel S. OHara
June 14, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Flags flying

In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14 as Flag Day. Since then, Americans have been celebrating Flag Day each year on June 14.

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Loren Mayo
June 11, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Tropical Nights Dinner Dance

The Siesta Key Kiwanis Club held its annual Tropical Nights Dinner Dance Fundraiser Saturday, at Michael's on East.

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Loren Mayo
June 11, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: A Night In Paris

Wearing colorful berets and drawn-on pencil thin mustaches, the Glenridge at Palmer Ranch spent "A Night In Paris" Saturday.

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Loren Mayo
June 9, 2011

Sarasota Memorial 'tops out' on courtyard tower

Sarasota Memorial Hospital held a topping-out ceremony June 9 to mark the halfway point in its $250 million nine-story patient care tower and campus rejuvenation project. Completion of the facility is scheduled for early 2013.

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Observer Staff
June 9, 2011

WEEKLY WINNER: Sherbert Shoreline

Enter your local sunset, sunrise or weather-related photos for The Observer's weather photo contest, sponsored by Cool Today. Please include where you took the photo when submitting photos, as well as your mailing address. Each week's winner will receive a $50 restaurant gift card. Please send your photos to the Sarasota Observer, 1970 Main St., fourth floor, Sarasota, Fla., 34236, or email them to [email protected].

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Loren Mayo
June 9, 2011

Doctors restore sight through cataract surgeries

The Center for Sight performed 30 free cataract surgeries May 18 for people without insurance or no means to pay through Mission Cataract USA, a nationwide project involving hundreds of eye surgeons through the U.S.

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Loren Mayo
June 9, 2011

Cardinal Mooney honors its outstanding seniors

This year's Outstanding Senior Award at Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School went to Joie Giannini and Culhane Cole, who were recently honored during the school's annual Senior Awards Night, at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

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Loren Mayo
June 9, 2011

TV show gobbles up TurDucKen

We stopped by the Alpine Steakhouse to check out Authentic Entertainment's 'TurDucKen' filming for the Food Network show, 'The Best Thing I Ever Ate,' which is scheduled to air this fall.

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Loren Mayo
June 8, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Pearly whites

Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf has welcomed a unique visitor -- an albino alligator.

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Rachel S. OHara
June 5, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Pineview Graduation

The Pineview Class of 2011 had their graduation ceremony Sunday, June 5 at Van Wezel.

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Rachel S. OHara
June 5, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: National Cancer Survivors Day

Local cancer survivors celebrated National Cancer Survivors Day together and with their loved ones Sunday, June 5 at Michael's on East.

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Loren Mayo
June 4, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: BHS Graduation

Decked out in purple and gold, Booker High School's Class of 2011 graduated Saturday, at Robarts Arena.

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Loren Mayo
June 4, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: RHS Graduation

Riverview High School seniors said their final goodbyes to their high school careers Saturday, at Robarts Arena.

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Rachel S. OHara
June 3, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: SHS Graduation

Sarasota High School's graduation took place Friday, June 3 at Sarasota High School's Cleland Stadium.

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Rachel S. OHara
June 3, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: ODA 6th Grade Graduation

The sixth graders at ODA graduated Friday, June 3 at Siesta Key Chapel. The newly graduated class will attend the Upper School in the Fall and be the Class of 2017.

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Loren Mayo
June 2, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: 2011 Frank G. Berlin, Sr., Small Business Awards

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce held its annual 2011 Frank. G. Berlin, Sr., Small Business Awards Thursday, at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

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Rachel S. OHara
June 2, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Pet therapy at SMH (more photos)

When Ginger, Alie, Finnegan, Parker and Kirby hear the phrase 'time to go to work!' these canines know just what to do. These five dogs visit three different units at Sarasota Memorial Hospital for an hour and a half every Thursday afternoon to work as therapy dogs.

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Observer Staff
June 2, 2011

Resident makes some fast friends

George Davis, a resident at The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch, is good at making friends with just about anyone - and anything.

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Observer Staff
June 2, 2011

Family Promises hosts sweet event

Family Promises held its third annual "Just Desserts" event Friday, May 20, at Selby Garden's Great Room by the Bay.

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Rachel S. OHara
June 2, 2011

Creature Comfort

When Ginger, Alie, Finnegan, Parker, Kara and Kirby hear the phrase, "Time to go to work!" these canines know just what to do.

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Observer Staff
June 2, 2011

Legacy Grill team creates new legacy with first-place win

The Central Sarasota Little League AAA team Legacy Grill was undefeated in the playoffs and won its championship game Thursday, May 26 against Atlas Insurance, with a score of 16-12.

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Observer Staff
June 2, 2011

WEEKLY WINNER: Breathtaking Bay

Paul Peterzell submitted this sunset photo overlooking Sarasota Bay.

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Rachel S. OHara
May 30, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Memorial Day parade and ceremony

Thousands of people came out to celebrate Memorial Day, Monday, May 30 by attending the Memorial Day parade downtown and the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Memorial Day ceremony that took place at J.D. Hamel Park.

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Loren Mayo
May 28, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: SAMMY'S RUN

Runners laced up their shoes Saturday for the third annual Sammy's Run, held at Oak Park School.

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Rachel S. OHara
May 27, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney Graduation

Cardinal Mooney's Class of 2011 graduated Friday, May 27 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Prior to graduating, the class of 124 students primped and posed for photos with friends and teachers down stairs before heading into the performing arts hall.

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Loren Mayo
May 27, 2011

VIDEO OF THE DAY: Senior sound off

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School seniors tonight will bid adieu to their high school. In the following video, they talk about their experiences and their future plans.

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Observer Staff
May 26, 2011

Wall of winners finds a home

One Sarasota animal-lover, who also happens to be a barber and stylist, is kicking off a community program to benefit animal welfare at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 28, at the Boardwalk Studio (1500 Stickney Point Road), in the Boatyard Village.

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Observer Staff
May 26, 2011

Cardinal Mooney seniors make mark

Shortly after fresh cement was poured on the grounds of Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School Thursday, May 19, the seniors started signing their names and sketching out "2011" in giant letters.

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Loren Mayo
May 26, 2011

Couple stays connected through virtual reality

Susan Lorenc-Haluska and Michael Haluska fell in love over dinner, drinks and long conversations - via their computers. after nearly two-and-a-half years of marriage.

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Observer Staff
May 26, 2011

Baylis admirers cheer her accomplishments

The Economic Development Foundation of Sarasota County hosted a retirement reception Tuesday, May 24, at Laurel Oak Country Club, for Kathy Baylis, founding president and CEO of the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County.

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Observer Staff
May 26, 2011

WEEKLY WINNER: Sisterly Bonding

Wayne Magee submitted this sunset photo of his granddaughters, taken on Siesta Key.

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Rachel S. OHara
May 25, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Phillippi Shores Elementary talent show

Phillippi Shores Elementary students performed a wide variety of talents Wednesday, May 25 during "An Evening With the Stars" Talent Show 2011 at Phillippi Shores Elementary.

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Rachel S. OHara
May 25, 2011

VIDEO: Man on the Street - Downtown Parking Meters

The new parking meters are up and running downtown as of Monday, May 23. So how do they work and what do people have to say about them?

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Loren Mayo
May 24, 2011

VIDEO OF THE DAY: CHICKEN CHASE

A chicken named Golden Lace fought for her freedom during Temple Emanu-El's Blessing of the Animals Saturday. She led her owner, Matthew Rosen, on quite the chase.

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Rachel S. OHara
May 23, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Gocio's Bridge Club

Gocio Elementary's newest Go-Getter program this school year was bridge club. Over 20 students participated in the after school program provided by the school. The bridge club held their final meeting Monday, May 23 inside Gocico Elementary School's Media Center where they played bridge, received awards and ate pizza.

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