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By Jason Clary
January 28, 2015

Coming together

Sarasota Christian girls step up after the loss of a key player to a torn ACL.

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Observer Staff
January 28, 2015

Sidelines

Yanez wins USTA Florida Winter Championships; Local teams spar on the mat at tournament; McMahon gets kudos on national level

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Observer Staff
January 28, 2015

Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

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Observer Staff
January 28, 2015

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Observer Staff
January 28, 2015

School board

Applications due soon; Kiltie band performs; St. Martha hosts gala

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Amanda Morales
January 28, 2015

Business Briefs

Siesta Key Salon receives 2015 Couples Choice Award; Sarasota Yacht Club receives distinguished award; Bob Rosinsky to serve as president of FGA

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Observer Staff
January 28, 2015

Weather: Sarasota

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Amanda Morales
January 23, 2015

PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Beth Sholom Welcomes Rabbi

The congregation of Temple Beth Sholom welcomed Rabbi Michael Werbow as the newly installed rabbi with a special service and dinner gala on Jan. 24.

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Amanda Morales
January 23, 2015

PHOTO GALLERY: Gulf Gate Library Opening

Members of the community celebrated the opening of the Gulf Gate Public Library by checking out books and the brand-new facilities on Jan. 24.

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Amanda Morales
January 23, 2015

PHOTO GALLERY:Dad and Daughter Date Night

Friday was date night for dads and daughters presented by the Kiwanis Club of Sarasota that included dinner and a show at Florida Studio Theatre.

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Jessica Salmond
January 22, 2015

PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber Annual Banquet

Members of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce met at TCP Prestancia in Palmer Ranch Friday, Jan. 23, for its annual report and awards banquet.

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Alex Mahadevan
January 22, 2015

FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

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Pam Eubanks
January 22, 2015

Missing Memories

People who suffer from dementia, as well as their caregivers, need strong support systems in place.

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Amanda Morales
January 21, 2015

PHOTO GALLERY: Mote Celebrates 60 years

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium invited supporters, guests and members to celebrate 60 years of science and conservation Thursday, Jan. 22.

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Kristen Herhold
January 21, 2015

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Opera fundraiser at Pattigeorge's

The Sarasota Opera held a fundraising event at Pattigeorge's on Jan. 22. Guests received instruction on cooking food with the theme of Asian Excursion.

Longboat Key
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Observer Staff
January 21, 2015

Making headlines

Did you notice a familiar name in the February issue of Southern Living magazine?

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Observer Staff
January 21, 2015

Packing on team spirit

No one can accuse of Diane Chechik of not representing her team, the Green Bay Packers.

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Observer Staff
January 21, 2015

School board

School accepts proceeds; Music teacher honored

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Observer Staff
January 21, 2015

Weather: Sarasota

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Amanda Morales
January 20, 2015

PHOTO GALLERY: St. Thomas More Women's Club Luncheon

The ladies of the St. Thomas More Women's Club met to mingle and dine with a luncheon Jan. 21 at The Oaks Club.

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Amanda Morales
January 18, 2015

PHOTO GALLERY: Floral Design Challenge

The foliage was flying in a contest of creativity for the Floral Design Challenge Monday, Jan. 19 at the Sarasota Garden Club.

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Amanda Morales
January 17, 2015

PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El MLK Tribute

Temple Emanu-El invited members of the congregation and community for a Tribute to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. featuring the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe on Jan. 18.

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Amanda Morales
January 17, 2015

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Fine Art Festival

Vendors and artists lined the edges of Gulfstream Avenue and Main Street downtown for the Sarasota Fine Art Festival Jan. 17 and Jan. 18.

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Amanda Morales
January 16, 2015

PHOTO GALLERY: 12th annual Ringling Bridge Run

A record-breaking number of runners took part in the 12th annual Ringling Bridge Run Saturday, Jan. 17.

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Observer Staff
January 14, 2015

Sarasota on the social map

... Well, we already knew that, right? Now apparently all of New York knows how wonderful our slice of paradise is, too.

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Observer Staff
January 14, 2015

Elephant in the room

Ironically, Carol Sawyer says that her collection of elephants has nothing to do with her position as president of the Republican Women's Club of Sarasota but more so with her love of elephants.

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Observer Staff
January 14, 2015

It's Read Everywhere

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David Conway
January 14, 2015

Senior moment

Hungry to improve after a surprising run to the state semifinals, the Sarasota High School girls squad is on a roll again behind the leadership of senior Camille Giardina.

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Observer Staff
January 14, 2015

Weather: Sarasota

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Stephanie Hannum
January 13, 2015

Sarasota on the social map

The New York Social Diary discovers Sarasota.

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Amanda Morales
January 12, 2015

PHOTO GALLERY: Charles Krauthammer Town Hall lecture luncheon

Guests met for a luncheon with Charles Krauthammer following the kickoff to the Ringling College Library Association 2015 Town Hall lecture series at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

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Amanda Morales
January 11, 2015

PHOTO GALLERY: Monday Mixer Quality Boats

Members of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce celebrated the remodeling of Quality Boats with a Monday Mixer on Jan. 12.

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Kristen Herhold
January 11, 2015

PHOTO GALLERY: Circus Ring of Fame Inductions

The 28th annual Circus Ring of Fame Inductions was held on Jan. 11 at St. Armands Circle. The ceremony honored those who have been monumental in the circus industry, and award recipients were H.S.H. the Prince Rainier III of Monaco, the Del Moral Troupe, Fred Pfening, Jr., Miguel Vazquez and Jacqueline Zerbini.

Longboat Key
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Amanda Morales
January 10, 2015

PHOTO GALLERY: 17th annual Thunder by the Bay

Engines purred and live music boomed in Downtown Sarasota for the 17th annual Thunder by the Bay motorcycle festival this weekend.

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Amanda Morales
January 10, 2015

PHOTO GALLERY: 7th annual Jewish Food Festival

The pastrami was piled high and the knishes were fresh for the 7th annual Jewish Food Festival Sunday, Jan.11 at Temple Sinai.

Sarasota
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Amanda Morales
January 9, 2015

PHOTO GALLERY: 2nd annual Andrew Monroe Memorial 5K

Friends and former teammates supported a late friend with the 2nd annual Andrew Monroe Memorial 5K Walk/Run Saturday, Jan. 10 at Siesta Beach. Proceeds benefit the scholarship that was created in Monroe's name after he was killed in a car accident in 2011.

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