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The Good News: Steve Case of Venice High School Amateur Radio Club
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- The Good News: Steve Case of Venice High School Amateur Radio Club
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- 3:13
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Hobby meets real-world application for Venice High School Amateur Radio Club members.
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- St. Armands merchants ponder possible ban on events
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- 3:08
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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As the city of Sarasota grapples with how to handle special events on St. Armands Circle, merchants sound off on how events affect their businesses.
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- Mobilization begins for emergency sand project on Longboat Key
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- 2:47
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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Longboat Key Public Works Director Juan Florensa explains the first steps of the emergency sand placement project on the north end of the barrier island.
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- Petticoat Painter: Eleanor Merritt
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- 2:33
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Eleanor Merritt is one of 20 Petticoat Painters. Here she talks about her two pieces featured in the 2014 exhibit. Read the full story at YourObserver.com.
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- The Good News: Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee
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- 2:34
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee strives to improve the lives of seniors in the area through both traditional meal delivery programs and supportive care-giving services.
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- Burns Court merchants respond to Chalk Festival relocation
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- 2:30
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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The Sarasota Chalk Festival will be held in Venice this year — the first time it has been held outside of Burns Square. How do merchants feel about the move?
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- PETA protests Ringling stamp issue
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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Volunteers and representatives from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals help a protest in front of the Ringling today, to protest circus-themed stamps to be released by the United States Postal Service.
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- Spotlight: Kathie Hayes resonates positive vibes
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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When Kathie Hayes first experienced handbell music in 1994 at her church in Miami, it was love at first ding.
"I was just captivated," she says.
Since then, Hayes has played solo and in St. Boniface Episcopal Church's bell choir, Pineshores Presbyterian Church's bell choir and Ring Sarasota, a handbell ensemble that performs at events in the area.
Hayes has been a member of Ring Sarasota since its establishment in 2010. The group plays Malmark brass cast handbells in five octaves and Malmark choir chimes in four-and-a-half octaves.
Hayes plays seven bells, four hand chimes and cymbals. She is one of only four group members who can play four bells at once — two in each hand.
Hayes has always loved music. She played the flute for eight years growing up in Griffith, Ind., before attending Purdue University, where she traded in her flute for a degree in pharmacy.
"I always loved playi...
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- The Good News: Venice Area Beautification
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Through its strong volunteer base and community support, Venice Area Beautification Inc. strives to make Venice a more beautiful place to live, work and play.
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- In the Kitchen with: Pacific Rim
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- 3:32
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Join us in the kitchen at Pacific Rim with owner Veth Senenoi and chef Bryan while he prepares the Hot Lava Roll, a spicy makimono sushi roll filled with cream cheese and crab stick, and topped with a baked medley of sauces and seafood. Watch the preparation and get the full recipe at: www.YourObserver.com/InTheKitchen
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- Booker VPA's "Annie Get Your Gun" Spring 2014
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- 3:01
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Booker VPA produces "Annie Get Your Gun" Spring 2014. For more information about the production visit Yourobserver.com.
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- The Fairytale Ball
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- 0:14
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Children First held its 14th annual The Fairytale Ball Saturday, April 16, at Michael's On East.
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- 'KidsTown Commission' tackles GWIZ dilemma
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- 2:57
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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Sarasota City Commissioner Paul Caragiulo last week unveiled an ambitious vision for the former site of GWIZ on the bay front — a Disney World-esque castle.
The proposal came during a mock commission meeting Thursday, as sons and daughters of city staffers posed as the "KidsTown Commission." After selecting a mayor and vice mayor, KidsTown City Auditor and Clerk Rachel Mallett, with some help from Sarasota City Auditor and Clerk Pam Nadalini, led the group through the agenda, which included tackling issues such as the future of city-owned property on the bayfront, the budget for emergency services and waste management and
"Thank you, you guys are much more efficient than the last bunch that was here," said paralegal Michael Barfield, who posed as a retiree asking for reduced rates for garbage pickup.
"I think we should going big with this vision," Caragiulo said while displayin...
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- Heart of Help: Operation Military Assistance Program
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- 4:08
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Skip Sack, a Marine Corps veteran, is dedicated to continuing his service to his country and community through advocacy and support of veterans and JFCS' Operation Military Assistance Program (OMAP). OMAP provides local veterans with housing,
employment and financial assistance, as well as counseling and case management services so
they can be at home again.
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- In the Kitchen with: Roessler's Restaurant
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- 4:07
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Join us in the kitchen at Roessler's Restaurant with chef and owner Klaus Roessler while he prepares Crepes Suzette, which has been served tableside since the eatery opened. Watch a video of the preparation and get the full recipe at: www.YourObserver.com/InTheKitchen
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- The Good News: Embracing Our Differences
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- 4:27
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Using the universal language of art, Embracing Our Differences hopes to create newfound appreciation for the value of diversity. For more information, visit yourobserver.com/thegoodnews.
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- Smoke artist Rob Tarbell
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- 3:12
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Sarasota-based artist Rob Tarbell uses smoke's soot layered on a canvas extended over his head to create an image. Here's a small look at his process. You can read the full story at YourObserver.com.
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- The Garbage Men promote sustainability in Sarasota
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- 2:52
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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The Garbage Men, a Sarasota jam band, hosted a workshop on sustainability Saturday, in front of Whole Foods.
The members taught kids how to recycle bottles into shakers and other instruments.
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- Downtown Sarasota advocates test new circulator vehicle
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- 2:21
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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For months, John Moran has searched for a low-speed vehicle to transport people throughout the city without needing to be recharged. Today, he's hoping to find that vehicle.
Moran, the operations manager of the Downtown Improvement District, is leading a charge to establish a downtown circulator in the heart of the city. The circulator is designed to link downtown to adjacent hotels and landmarks such as Marina Jack, with cars arriving every five minutes at designated stops.
In order to maintain that level of service, Moran has searched for a car that can operate over the twelve-hour period during which the vehicles are in operation on a single charge. Earlier test drives of golf-cart style vehicles have been unsuccessful, but a Largo-based company reached out to Moran in regard to a vehicle both parties hope can buck that trend.
Lectric Limos, owned by Dennis Abbey, manufactures elect...
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- Spotlight: Amy Webber explores creativity through pottery
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Southeastern Guide Dogs create a paws-itive impact
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- 2:44
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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Southeastern Guide Dogs has trained more than 2,800 guide-dog teams since its establishment in 1982. Although the nonprofit is best known for its guide dogs — it currently has more than 410 active guide-dog partnerships — some puppies work best in alternative careers, such as therapy dogs, ambassador dogs or public service dogs.
Careers are chosen for dogs based upon a physical and behavioral analysis. The Observer meets the hardworking golden retrievers and Labradors of the nonprofit who lead the way in their respective canine careers.
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- The Good News: Mothers Helping Mothers
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- 3:16
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- The all-volunteer organization provides assistance to struggling mothers through community donations.
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- In the Kitchen with: Duval's New World Café
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- 4:13
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Join us in the kitchen at Duval's New World Café while executive chef Nils Tarantik prepares their signature spice-rubbed grilled goldentile, with sautéed shoestring vegetables, sweet soy glaze and crispy cellophane noodles. Watch a video of the preparation and get the full recipe at: www.YourObserver.com/InTheKitchen
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- Sarasota young professionals aim to plug brain drain
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- 2:40
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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The Sarasota Young Professionals Group's State of Jobs Conference begins this week — will you be attending?
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- Sarasota Film Festival: Cinema Tropicale
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- 0:14
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Sarasota Film Festival held its island-themed event Cinema Tropicale Friday, April 14, at Sarasota Yacht Club.
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- Consultant pitches plan for artists live/work housing in Sarasota
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- 2:54
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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Sarasota hotelier Jay Patel has worked for years to revitalize the North Trail. Now the troubled stretch of highway in north Sarasota could have a catalyst project to kickstart desirable development.
Veronica Morgan helped push the city of Sarasota, and local arts and business organizations to donate money toward a feasibility study for the proposed development of artists live/work housing.
Artspace, the non-profit development firm behind the concept, is currently studying Sarasota for a potential project.
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- Sarasota residents sound off on homeless shelter
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- 3:37
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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The search for the downtown Sarasota location for a proposed "come as you are" homeless shelter has hit yet another snag, highlighting tensions still lingering between city and county staffs over the project despite recent attempts at compromise.
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- Heart of Help: School-Based Programs
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- 4:12
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Judy Cahn, a past board chair of JFCS and children's advocate, is committed to ensuring that at-risk youth in our community have the tools to succeed. Serving more than 2,000 youth, JFCS' School-Based Programs provide intervention services for at-risk students who need counseling, mentoring and tutoring to support them both academically and emotionally.
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- In the Kitchen with: Madfish Grill
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- 3:38
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Join us in the kitchen at Madfish Grill while manager Casey Clinch prepares their signature seafood pie, a creamy seafood medley inside a puff pastry shell. Watch a video of the preparation and get the full recipe at: www.YourObserver.com/InTheKitchen
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- Sailor Circus Alumna Celebrate 65th Anniversary
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- 2:19
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Two Sailor Circus alumna take time from the 65th anniversary reception to talk about their own experiences. Following the reception Saturday, March 6, Sailor Circus performed it's 65th anniversary show "Legacy."
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- The Good News: Cat Depot's Katie Norvell
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- 3:45
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Cat Depot volunteers find rewards in the organization's mission to save lives and provide shelter for homeless cats.
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- Observer Cup caps Sarasota Polo season
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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The Sarasota Polo Club hosted the Observer Cup Sunday, April 6. Ten Oaks Polo defeated Siaana Polo in the match, which the Observer Media Group hosted.
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- Orchid Ball
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- 0:14
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Guests gathered at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Saturday, April 5, for the 33rd annual Orchid Ball.
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- SFF Opening Night
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- 0:16
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Guests enjoyed a fireworks show over Sarasota Bay for Sarasota Film Festival's Opening Night Film and Party Friday, April 4, at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
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- Friends of Bobby Jones draws its vision from the club's past
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- 3:52
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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A year after founding the Friends of Bobby Jones Golf Club, Shawn Pierson has helped develop a plan for the future of the course that embraces its history.
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- Heart of Help: Counseling Services
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- 4:45
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Rich Segall, a trained Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is actively engaged at JFCS -- providing direct care services to clients and with his wife Clare, generously supports the agency as a donor, committee member and immediate past Board Chair. Thanks to Rich's focus on clinical services, more than 7,000 community members receive individual and group counseling through JFCS' Counseling Services to address challenges such as parenting, substance abuse, depression, and anger management.
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- The Good News: Meals on Wheels' Terry McGannon
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- 3:39
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- When summer comes and snowbird volunteers head back up north, Meals on Wheels Executive Director Terry McGannon hopes to see more young volunteers taking their place. To learn more, visit YourObserver.com/thegoodnews
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- How to: simple bridal bouquet
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Victoria Warren, owner of Victoria Blooms, teaches readers how to create a trendy, just-picked looking bouquet. To find out other floral wedding trends, visit YourObserver.com.
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- Flamingo bike artist aims to spark creativity in others
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- 4:10
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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An eye-catching bike that's been popping up around downtown Sarasota was borne out of a stage production and a domestic squabble.
The man behind the flamingo bike — a bright pink bike decked out with 26 plastic flamingos — goes by the name Dr. Nik Gapeto. Dr. Nik (née William Pierson) wears many hats: He's the caretaker at the Florida Studio Theatre, but he's also an artist, a musician and a puppeteer.
Dr. Nik also loans and decorates bikes; he has 27 bicycles in total. He moves this particular bike throughout the heart of the city, attaching it to different bike stands or street signs each day. The purpose of all of this, he says, is to invoke thought and inspire creativity.
"I want to stress to people you can be creative," Dr. Nik said. "People laugh — it makes them happy. I dig that."
Dr. Nik did not set out to make a flamingo bicycle, but circumstances led...
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- Downtown Sarasota merchants sound off on security proposal
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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The Observer video team hit the streets in downtown Sarasota to find out what business owner think about a proposal to add private security on Main Street.
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- Firefly Gala 2014 - The Go Go's 'This Town is Our Town'
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- The Go Go's performed at Forty Carrots Family Center's Firefly Gala Saturday, March 29, at The Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club.
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- Sheriff's Office volunteer finds meaning in service
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- 2:22
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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Sarasota County Sheriff's Office volunteer Al Milner took his position after his wife passed away.
Now he's the recognizable face that supports deputies on Siesta Key.
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- Heart of Help: Healthy Families, Healthy Children and Healthy Fathers
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- 4:42
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Gerri Aaron has been helping Jewish Family & Children's Service (JFCS) to build Healthy Families, Healthy Children, and Healthy Fathers in our community for several years. Thanks to the generosity of Gerri, JFCS has kept families together by providing education and training that focuses on relationship, parenting, and family communication skills. JFCS' Healthy Families and Healthy Children program helps contribute to national research to better the lives of every family member.
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- In the Kitchen with: The Sandbar
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- 3:45
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Join us in the kitchen at The Sandbar with owner Ed Chiles as chef Ian Fairweather prepares their signature shrimp and grits. Watch the preparation and get the full recipe at: www.YourObserver.com/InTheKitchen
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- The Good News: Gocio Elementary's Dawn Burns
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- 3:34
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- For Gocio Elementary teacher Dawn Burns, teaching her students about theater and the fine arts sets the stage for success.
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- Waldorf Sarasota teacher performs puppetry for her pupils
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- 2:57
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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Connie Manson makes her own puppets that range from elaborate marionettes to simple handkerchief animals.
Manson, a teacher at Waldorf Sarasota, uses puppetry to enhance her classroom lessons and spreads smiles with performances at festivals and events.
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- Leon Panetta discusses ocean advocacy
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- 2:23
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Former Secretary of Defense and CIA Director Leon Panetta spoke as part of the Ringling Town Hall Lecture Series Thursday.
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- In the Kitchen with: Bridge Street Bistro
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- 3:32
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Join us in the kitchen at Bridge Street Bistro as chef Keith Daum prepares their oysters Bienville. Watch the preparation and get the full recipe at: www.YourObserver.com/InTheKitchen
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- Heart of Help: Building Strong Families
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- 4:29
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Barbara and Al Siemer have been helping Jewish Family & Children's Service (JFCS) with Building Strong Families for more than nine years. Building Strong Families works to keep families together and prevent homelessness by providing financial and emotional support that focuses on self-sufficiency and sustainability through long-term planning. Thanks to the generosity of the Siemers, JFCS has served thousands of families and children.
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- Ballads speak universal language to Longboat man
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- 2:38
- Date posted
- 13 years ago
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- Yusuke Horiguchi gave up on speaking Spanish after a few months of classes.
It was the late 1980s, and he was working for the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Latin America was in the midst of its debt crisis, and Horiguchi was required to take a Spanish class.
