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THE OBSERVER’S GUIDE TO THE ARTS AND SOCIETY | WINTER 2014
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Check out the best sunrises and sunsets from this past year. PAGE 20A
The top Black Tie and arts events you don’t want to miss in 2014. INSIDE
OUR TOWN
Harriet Sokmensuer
Girl of the Year Rachel Mallett and her father, Bill
+ Girl of the Year Rachel Mallett, 14, was announced as Girls Inc.’s Girl of the Year Dec. 10. Director of Community Relations Kay Mathers says Rachel embodies everything a Girls Inc. girl is: strong, smart and bold. Rachel has attended Girls Inc. since she was 5 years old. This year will be her final year at Girls Inc. “This is surreal,” Rachel said, as she thanked everyone.“I feel like I’m in a dream.”
THE YEAR IN PICTURES See PAGES 2A THROUGH 9A to reminisce about your favorite people, places and events and see some of the most memorable photos published in the Sarasota Observer this year.
+ Take the Observer on your 2014 travels! Are you planning a trip in the new year? Make sure to take your Sarasota Observer along! Upload a photo or video of you holding a copy of the Observer, and you will be entered into our 2014 “It's Read Everywhere” photo contest, sponsored by SRQ Airport. Four lucky winners will receive two airline travel tickets each. To upload your photos, visit YourObserver.com, and click on the "Contests" tab in the upper right-hand corner. Happy travels!
INDEX Opinion.................8A Classifieds ........ 21A
Cops Corner....... 10A Crossword.......... 20A
Good News........ 13A Permits.............. 19A
Real Estate........ 18A Sports................ 14A
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