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Rachel S. OHara
February 22, 2011

GALLERY: Antiques & Appraisals Event at Phillippi Estate Park

The Historical Society of Sarasota County and Sarasota County Parks and Recreation held their 2nd Annual Antiques & Appraisals Event this past weekend from Feb. 18 - Feb. 20.

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Rachel S. OHara
February 21, 2011

GALLERY: Central Sarasota Little League Opening Day

Central Sarasota Little League celebrated its Opening Day Feb. 19 at Twin Lakes Park.

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Loren Mayo
February 20, 2011

GALLERY: Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts

The 23rd annual art festival featured paintings, sculptures, photography, glass, wood, jewelry, and ceramics with prices ranging from $25 hand-designed earrings to $20,000 metal sculptures. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Downtown Sarasota Alliance.

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Rachel S. OHara
February 20, 2011

GALLERY: Sarasota Exotic Car Fest

The Sarasota Exotic Car Fest took place this Saturday, Feb. 19 on St. Armand's Circle. The event benefited The Child Protection Center, Inc.

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Maria Amodio
February 18, 2011

GALLERY: Imagine School Stampede-A-Thon

Students at Imagine School at Palmer Ranch learned just how fun exercise can be while raising funds for their school at the Stampede-A-Thon on Friday, Feb. 18.

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Loren Mayo
February 18, 2011

GALLERY: Hearts Afire Benefit

Hearts Afire hosted its fifth annual global humanitarian outreach benefit "A Night Laughter, Love and Hope," at Michael's On East.

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Loren Mayo
February 17, 2011

Couples vow to reaffirm their love

More than 300 couples participated in the "Say I Do, Again" ceremony Feb. 14, on Siesta Key Beach.

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Loren Mayo
February 17, 2011

Surprise renewal floats their boat

Lydia Aguinsky walked onto the Floating Chapel on the Bay Feb. 14, thinking she was heading out for a boat ride with her husband, Lorenzo. Little did she know the boat's captains had secretly planned for the Aguinskys to renew their wedding vows.

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Rachel S. OHara
February 17, 2011

ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Christi Frost

Christi Frost is a junior at Pine View School and sails at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron for both her school and for the Sarasota Youth Sailing Team.

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Observer Staff
February 17, 2011

WEEKLY WINNER: CAMPUS OASIS

Larry McNally submitted this sunset photo, taken on the New College campus, overlooking the bay.

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Loren Mayo
February 17, 2011

GALLERY: Taste of the Suncost

Sarasota's finest chefs, restaurants and wineries featured their culinary talents at the 2011 Taste of the Suncoast, held at Whole Foods. The event benefited All Faiths Food Bank.

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Loren Mayo
February 16, 2011

GALLERY: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks Showcase

The 2011 tour, to be held March 4 and March 5, includes 10 multi-million dollar estates in The Oaks Club and on Casey, Bird and St. Armands Keys and Lido Shores.

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Loren Mayo
February 16, 2011

CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Imagine School at Palmer Ranch

We caught up with some Imagine School cheerleading campers after school let out Tuesday.

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Rachel S. OHara
February 15, 2011

Shabbat goes French at Temple Emanu-El

Temple Emanu-El held a French themed dinner during Shabbat Alive! on Friday, Feb. 11 at Temple Emanu-El. 190 people attended the dinner that was catered by Word of Mouth.

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Rachel S. OHara
February 15, 2011

GALLERY: Couples renew their vows on Valentine's Day

Over 300 couples participated in this year's Say I Do, Again ceremony, Monday, Feb. 14 on Siesta Key Beach.

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Rachel S. OHara
February 13, 2011

FABulous turnout at Art Center Sarasota

The Fabulous Arts Boutique brought out quite a crowd this past weekend. FAB was held at Art Center Sarasota and ran from Thursday, Feb. 10 through Sunday Feb. 13.

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Dora Walters
February 13, 2011

GALLERY: Oaks Valentine's Day Dance

Dinner at The Oaks for a celebration of Valentine's Day was the choice for many couples on Feb. 13.

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Maria Amodio
February 12, 2011

YPG serves up romance at 'Lovers' Lunch'

The Young Professionals group teamed up with the Pines of Sarasota for a 'Lovers' Lunch' on Saturday, Feb. 12, in Cutter Hall at the Pines. YPG volunteers served a steak and champagne meal to more than 30 Pines residents who also took in a performance by the Riverview High School Chamber Choir.

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Loren Mayo
February 12, 2011

GALLERY: Stupid Cupid

Junior League of Sarasota County held its annual 'Stupid Cupid' party Saturday, at Ivory Lounge.

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Loren Mayo
February 12, 2011

GALLERY: SYC 'Love on the Docks'

Saturday evening was filled with flowers, rings and all sorts of pretty things when Sarasota Yacht Club couples said 'I do' for the second time during a vow renewal ceremony held just in time for Valentine's Day.

Longboat Key
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Loren Mayo
February 11, 2011

GALLERY: ODA Jump Rope for Heart

Whatever they were doing - hopping, jumping, cart wheeling - Out-of-Door Academy students wore smiles that stretched from ear to ear during their Jump Rope for Heart event Friday, Feb. 11, at the school's Siesta Key campus.

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Maria Amodio
February 11, 2011

Booker Middle School Tornado Trot

The cold and rainy weather didn't dampen the spirits of Booker Middle School students as they participated in the school's Tornado Trot on Friday, Feb. 11. Students walked, jogged and even danced around the Â¼ mile track from 7:30 a.m. until noon to raise money to buy picnic tables so they could eat their lunch outside.

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Maria Amodio
February 11, 2011

Costumed cuties parade Ashton Elementary

Kindergarteners at Ashton Elementary School dressed as their favorite storybook characters for the school's Fairytale Parade on Friday, Feb. 11.

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Loren Mayo
February 11, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Lollipop, lollipop!

Out-of-Door Academy preschoolers danced to "Lollipop" during the school's annual Jump Rope for Heart event today.

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Observer Staff
February 10, 2011

Locals veg out for eating contest

On Saturday, Veg restaurant, in Gulf Gate, held its own eating contest with a healthier twist - veggie burgers.

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Observer Staff
February 10, 2011

FAB is not your momma's craft guild

The artists of Fabulous Arts Boutique will showcase their dazzling works starting with an opening reception from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, at Art Center Sarasota.

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Maria Amodio
February 10, 2011

Organization shows appreciation for volunteers

Volunteers from Resurrection House homeless shelter were honored at the non-profit organization's annual volunteer appreciation dinner on Thursday, Feb. 10, at Church of the Redeemer.

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Observer Staff
February 10, 2011

USF launches its first collegiate crew team

In partnership with Sarasota Crew, USF announced the team Feb. 3, at Bay Preserve, in Osprey.

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Loren Mayo
February 10, 2011

Love Story

In honor of Valentine's Day, we asked two Sarasota couples - newlyweds Kevin and Missy Cooper and longtime loves and high-school sweethearts Billy and Mary Franklin - to share their love stories.

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Rachel S. OHara
February 10, 2011

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Powerful return

Mark Kapusta runs to hit a backhand during a doubles match Saturday, Feb. 5 at the tennis courts at Payne Park.

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Observer Staff
February 10, 2011

WEEKLY WINNER: FLIGHTY SUNSET

Joseph Klarberg submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.

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Loren Mayo
February 9, 2011

Festive event celebrates Italian culture and heritage

The tables were saturated in confetti, balloons spanned the room and guests couldn't turn off their excitement - Sarasota Italian Cultural Events, Inc., had transformed Michael's on East into little Italy for its 'Festa Siciliana' luncheon Wednesday, Feb. 9. Performers ranged from balloon crafting 'Juggles the Clown' (Jeff Lovett) to accordion player Mario DeLeon to Tarantella Dancers. In the past, proceeds have benefited Sarasota Opera, Ringling Museum and Big Brother Big Sister on the Gulfcoast.

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Loren Mayo
February 9, 2011

CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: St. Martha Catholic School (WITH VIDEO)

We asked youngsters at St. Martha Catholic School to chat about the country's mushiest holiday of the year - Valentine's Day.

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Maria Amodio
February 7, 2011

Garden Club holds flowery fashion show

Sarasota Garden Club members strutted their stuff at the club's annual fashion show and luncheon held Monday, Feb. 7 at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

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Rachel S. OHara
February 7, 2011

VEG Out!

Eating contests are usually associated with large amounts of meat at some sort of a state fair venue. This weekend, Veg held their very own eating contest involving veggie burgers on Saturday, Feb. 5 outside of their restaurant on Gulf Gate Drive.

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Rachel S. OHara
February 7, 2011

Crafty weekend brightens up Siesta Key

The 17th annual Siesta Key Craft Festival took place Saturday and Sunday along Ocean Boulevard and Beach Road in Siesta Key Village.

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