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The Faces of Summer


  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • | 4:00 a.m. August 20, 2014
  • Longboat Key
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The Faces of Summer
Joseph Formoso takes a break at Harry's Corner Store, his turnaround point, during a bike ride from Anna Maria Island.
Joseph Formoso takes a break at Harry's Corner Store, his turnaround point, during a bike ride from Anna Maria Island.
Clint Bohon helps Grace Hamilton and her mother, Julie, load groceries into the trunk of their vehicle.
Clint Bohon helps Grace Hamilton and her mother, Julie, load groceries into the trunk of their vehicle. "Today and every day is a beautiful day if you make it one," Bohon said.
Cannons Marina Support Capt. Corey Gropp signals in a boat to pull it out of the water for cleaning. Cannons has operated on Longboat Key for nearly 60 years and is the oldest town business under the same ownership.
Cannons Marina Support Capt. Corey Gropp signals in a boat to pull it out of the water for cleaning. Cannons has operated on Longboat Key for nearly 60 years and is the oldest town business under the same ownership.
Bill Dooley takes a Sunday morning stroll with his 9-year-old golden retriever, Lucky. The two walk together every day, or, as Dooley puts it, “It’s more like she takes me for a walk.”
Bill Dooley takes a Sunday morning stroll with his 9-year-old golden retriever, Lucky. The two walk together every day, or, as Dooley puts it, “It’s more like she takes me for a walk.”
Executive chef Ian Clark makes pasta at Harry’s Continental Kitchens. Clark started at Harry’s eight years ago as a dishwasher on an internship before becoming head of the kitchen.
Executive chef Ian Clark makes pasta at Harry’s Continental Kitchens. Clark started at Harry’s eight years ago as a dishwasher on an internship before becoming head of the kitchen.
The Rev. Paul Eckel shakes hands with Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian congregation members. Eckel is the church’s interim part-time pastor, and he will continue to lead the church through November.
The Rev. Paul Eckel shakes hands with Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian congregation members. Eckel is the church’s interim part-time pastor, and he will continue to lead the church through November.
Katie Yoder waits at the bus stop while en route to the Pinecraft community in Sarasota. “I clean condominiums here on the island,” she said. “Riding the bus is my favorite part about coming to work.”
Katie Yoder waits at the bus stop while en route to the Pinecraft community in Sarasota. “I clean condominiums here on the island,” she said. “Riding the bus is my favorite part about coming to work.”
Carroll Berry and Dexter Bure relax on the beach after traveling together from Boston. The pair will be in town for a week.
Carroll Berry and Dexter Bure relax on the beach after traveling together from Boston. The pair will be in town for a week.

 

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