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Weston Elken enjoys corn on the cob.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • July 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Shrimp and Lobster Festival
Ryelynn and Marla Brunner
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • July 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Tropical 4th of July'
Kayla LaBlanc lights a sparkler.
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  • July 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Fourth of July
George Allgair with David and Rebecca Taylor
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • July 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Fourth of July Celebration
Caroline Moreno plays with sand on the beach.
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • July 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: The Resort at Longboat Key Club's Beach Barbecue
Judge Nancy Donnellan, Michael Cuttler and Bobbi Hurwitz
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • July 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Independence Day Dinner
Rabbi Michael Werbow with wife, Melissa, and children Lev, Maya and Asher
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • July 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Beth Sholom Meet and Greet
Henry Romo and Jodi Koepp
  • By Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Beach VIP Party and Fireworks
Kimi Brady and Lilly Harvey show their patriotism.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Music on Main
Karen Bell paints a patriotic picture on Anna Donnellan’s face.
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • July 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Fest II
Colin Bankert, 3, kisses the head of his little sister, Giuliana, 1.
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • July 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Freedom Fest
Parker Lui walks with teacher Kenia Gonzalez
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • July 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Primrose Independence Day Parade
Right-hander George Davis got the call on the mound for the Lakewood Ranch Majors All-Stars in their tournament opener versus Buffalo Creek.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • July 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: BRLL and LRLL All-Stars
Michael Fesko wears a homemade costume for the parade.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • July 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Grand Prix Boat Parade
NEW HEIGHTS. Nikki Taylor and Jane Thompson took their most recent issue of the Sarasota Observer to the rooftop of the Kimberly Hotel in New York City.
  • By Observer Staff
  • July 3, 2014
It's Read Everywhere
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  • By Observer Staff
  • July 3, 2014
It's Read Everywhere
Right-hander Josh Capo started on the mound for Sarasota American.
  • By Jen Blanco
  • July 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota American Majors division All-Stars
MIGHTY MOSQUE. Christina Filkins and Tory Newman catch up on their Longboat Observer news in front of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
  • By Observer Staff
  • July 2, 2014
It's Read Everywhere
MONUMENTAL MOMENT. Alex Kumar, 12, and Madelyn Kumar, 15, catch up on their Observer news while visiting one of the world’s biggest mysteries — Stonehenge — in Wiltshire, England.
  • By Observer Staff
  • July 2, 2014
It's Read Everywhere
Diane King with Skip and Glenda Stanton
  • By Kelsey Grau
  • July 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: A Nautical Night of Giving
Mary Grace Epps (as Penny Pingleton) and Jordan Bollinger (as Tracy Turnblad) watch their favorite show on television.
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  • July 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Hairspray Jr.
Anthony and Vincent D’Amato
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Art in the Park
The public checked out a variety of classic cars.
  • By Pam Eubanks
  • June 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Super Boat Grand Prix Car Show
Sally Shaprio cuts the ribbon of the center.
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sally and Sam Shapiro Babies and Children's Medical Center Ribbon Cutting
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Weston Elken enjoys corn on the cob.
  • July 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Shrimp and Lobster Festival
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Ryelynn and Marla Brunner
  • July 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Tropical 4th of July'
3
Kayla LaBlanc lights a sparkler.
  • July 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Fourth of July
4
George Allgair with David and Rebecca Taylor
  • July 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Fourth of July Celebration
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Caroline Moreno plays with sand on the beach.
  • July 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: The Resort at Longboat Key Club's Beach Barbecue

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