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Maria Amodio
March 9, 2011

GALLERY: Patterson Foundation Luncheon

New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author, Daniel Pink, discussed 'Motivating Students to Become Tomorrow's Innovators and Problem Solvers' at a luncheon held Wednesday, March 9, at the Van Wezel.

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Loren Mayo
March 9, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Play ball!

The Baltimore Orioles led over the Minnesota Twins today 11-2.

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Rachel S. OHara
March 9, 2011

Former Miss America partners with JDRF for Walk to Cure Diabetes

Nicole Johnson spoke to people participating in the Walk to Cure Diabetes that will take place Saturday, March 26, on Siesta Key Beach. Johnson was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in 1993 and won the title of Miss America in 1999.

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Loren Mayo
March 8, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Say yes to the dress!

Hundreds of girls headed to Saks Fifth Avenue Monday and Tuesday in search of their perfect prom dress through the Cinderella Project. Dresses were donated by local "fairy godmothers" to the organization, which provides free prom dresses to girls attending prom.

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Loren Mayo
March 7, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Sweet ride

Nancy's Bar-B-Que expects to open for business within the next seven to 10 days.

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Loren Mayo
March 6, 2011

GALLERY: Chocolate Sundae

Chocolate-lovers united to devour chocolately creations during United Cerebral Palsy's Chocolate Sundae even.

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Rachel S. OHara
March 6, 2011

GALLERY: 1st Annual Mardi Gras at Voocaray

The 1st Annual Sarasota Mardi Gras happened this past Sunday, March 6 at Voocaray in Gulf Gate. The event was not only for fun, but 25% of the proceeds from the event went to the local Habitat for Humanity.

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Loren Mayo
March 5, 2011

GALLERY: Chillounge Night

Complete with a Brazilian Samba parade, runway fashion show and fabulous cuisine, the event, which benefits United Cerebral Palsy, was a hit for socialites.

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Maria Amodio
March 5, 2011

GALLERY: Crowley 'Starry Nite'

The Crowley Museum and Nature Center held their annual 'Starry Nite' event on Saturday, March 5, at Crowley.

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Maria Amodio
March 5, 2011

GALLERY: Boatyard Village Community Day

The Boatyard Village hosted a community day to benefit the local non-profit sports organization, "The View," on Saturday, March 5. The event featured a silent auction at the Boatyard Waterfront Bar and Grill, a jump house and face painting and a bake sale in Hula's Market Place.

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Loren Mayo
March 5, 2011

GALLERY: Relay for Life Tennis Benefit

A group of tennis buffs duked it out on the courts for three hours Saturday, at the Siesta Key Public Tennis Courts to benefit the American Cancer Society.

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Loren Mayo
March 5, 2011

GALLERY: SYC Casino Night

The Sarasota Yacht Club Charitable Foundation held its annual "Casino Night" fundraiser to benefit the Sarasota Youth Sailing Program.

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Rachel S. OHara
March 5, 2011

GALLERY: Rosemary Rising

The Spring Rosemary Rising event was this past Thursday, March 3 from 5-9 pm in the Rosemary District.

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Loren Mayo
March 4, 2011

GALLERY: Tatum Ridge Elementary Jog-a-thon

Students at Tatum Ridge Elementary competed in a school-wide jog-a-thon Friday.

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Robin Hartill
March 3, 2011

GALLERY: St. Armands Key Residents Association Dinner

Jerry Springer was the speaker at the St. Armands Key Residents Association Annual Dinner, held at Sarasota Yacht Club.

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Loren Mayo
March 3, 2011

Cookie crusaders sweeten the deal

A troop of Girl Scouts lugged box after box of Do-Si-Dos, Samoas and Thin Mints Sunday to Siesta Key Beach.

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Observer Staff
March 3, 2011

Pajama Program gets a helping hand

Members at Curves of Osprey collected new pajamas and books for children who are waiting to be adopted.

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Loren Mayo
March 3, 2011

GALLERY: Undercover Fashion Show

The Undercover Fashion Show benefits the Pajama Program.

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Loren Mayo
March 3, 2011

GALLERY: YPG After Hours

The Sarasota Young Professionals Group held its March after hours on the terrace at Broadway Bar.

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Rachel S. OHara
March 3, 2011

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Hunter Leeming

Leeming is a senior in the International Baccalaureate program at Riverview High School and rows for Sarasota Crew.

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Observer Staff
March 3, 2011

WEEKLY WINNER: Violet view

Will Dobbin submitted this sunset photo, taken from Golden Gate Point and overlooking the Ringling Bridge.

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Maria Amodio
March 2, 2011

GALLERY: Concert and a Conversation with Peter Buffet

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice presented 'Better Together: Life is What You Make it-A Concert and Conversation with Peter Buffett' on Wednesday, March 2, at the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota.

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Loren Mayo
March 2, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Salute to Seuss

If he were alive today, Dr. Seuss would be 107 years old! Students at Bay Haven School of Basics-Plus got all dolled up as "The Cat in the Hat" in honor of National Read Across America Day.

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Loren Mayo
March 1, 2011

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Smooth sailin'

This sailboat wound up on shore at the 10th Street boat ramp.

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Loren Mayo
March 1, 2011

CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Little Sprout's Club

Selby Gardens' "Little Sprout's Club" met today for a "Tooty Fruity" themed morning. They painted Johnny Appleseed thumbprint apple trees, planted melon seeds, created watermelon slices from construction paper and snacked on yummy fruits.

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Rachel S. OHara
February 28, 2011

GALLERY: Temple's Got Talent 2

Singing, dancing, tumbling and tapping were just some of the talents seen on Saturday, Feb 26 at Temple Sinai's Temple's Got Talent 2.

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Loren Mayo
February 27, 2011

GALLERY: Plant and Garden Festival

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens bloomed with orchids and other quality plants, live music, cooking and gardening demonstrations and children's activities during its Plant and Garden Festival.

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Rachel S. OHara
February 27, 2011

GALLERY: Weddings in Paradise

While wedding bells were not ringing on St. Armand Circle this Saturday, Feb. 26, there were plenty of future brides in plastic tiaras. The future brides, along with their mothers, friends and future husbands, were on the Circle attending the 1st ever "Weddings in Paradise" event.

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Rachel S. OHara
February 27, 2011

GALLERY: Science Night at Southside Elementary

Southside Elementary students and their families had the chance to experience all types of science first hand on, Feb. 25 at Southside Elementary's Science Night. There were over 20 exhibitors that provided hands-on activities and demonstrations throughout the evening and approximately 500 people attended.

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Loren Mayo
February 26, 2011

GALLERY: Celebrate Sarasota

Festival goers got to try more than 100 international and domestic beers and 50 chili and chicken wing recipes, plus engage in cornhole, karaoke, a mechanical shark ride and sumo wrestling at Phillippi Estate Park.