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  • June 20, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: June 20

Pepsi Freund captures this fisherman during a storm on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
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Two children were injured in an accident at the intersection of 17th Street and U.S. 301. Photo courtesy Sarasota Police Department.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 20, 2019
Two children injured in Sarasota bicycle crash

The crash occurred at the intersection of 17th Street and U.S. 301.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • June 20, 2019
'Each One, Reach One': Longboat business owners network over lunch

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce members attended their monthly luncheon at The Bijou Cafe on June 20.

  • Longboat Key
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Dr. Elizabeth Callahan wants people to know there is no such thing as a healthy tan.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 20, 2019
Top-rated dermatologist in Sarasota struggles with our society's love of a suntan

Top-rated Sarasota dermatologist Elizabeth Callahan struggles to with our society's love of a suntan.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Victoria Laman, who will be a junior at River Ridge High School in New Port Richey, makes her way through the model of a lung.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 20, 2019
Doctors in the house at LECOM in Lakewood Ranch

LECOM's Medical Science Academy preps future wave of doctors and pharmacists at Lakewood Ranch campus.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 20, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 20

Michael Cohen snaps a shot of a fiddler crab at Lido.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 20, 2019
Nature spouts off

Waterspout sighted off Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rick Johnson hammers his knife into shape before it cools.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 20, 2019
Withstanding the heat: Sarasota man forges love for knife-making

Sarasota man hones his blade smithing craft, lands a role on The History Channel's "Forged in Fire."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lakewood Ranch resident Dr. Jay Schwartz has collected thousands of signatures supporting better cell service in Lakewood Ranch. At Main Street, his phone's signal strength shows only two bars.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 20, 2019
Call for more (cell phone) bars in Lakewood Ranch

Major providers add 17 small cells to Lakewood Ranch, but officials question whether it is enough.

  • East County
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Sarah Dussault, Nicholas Wigginton, Marybell Contreras and Isiah Bohner stop where the Low Gap and Appalachian Trails meet. This was the first hike that took campers to Mt. Cammerer Fire Tower. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 20, 2019
Braden River youth follow the trail to teamwork

Braden River JROTC cadets learn to work together in their Appalachian Trail adventure.

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John Luzzi, pictured talking with his Stonington High team, is the new boys basketball coach at Cardinal Mooney High. Photo courtesy Tim Martin, The Westerly (R.I) Sun.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 20, 2019
New Cougars' boys basketball coach brings unbridled passion to the job

He transformed a Connecticut program and hopes to do the same thing at Cardinal Mooney.

  • Sarasota
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Hayden Shroyer stretches to make a catch at first base.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 20, 2019
All-Star baseball tournaments bring out the 'fun' in fundamentals

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
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Olivia Lockhart.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 20, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Olivia Lockhart

The Sarasota Little League All-Star pitcher talks watching the Orioles and her favorite movie series.

  • Sarasota
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Selby's plans have drawn concerns about increased traffic and the size of a parking garage.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 20, 2019
Timing of Selby meeting sparks debate

Despite protests, a hearing on a proposed Selby Gardens project is being pushed from July to September.

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David Lough said Rosemary District residents want a centrally located park that would serve as many people
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 20, 2019
Rosemary residents share park vision

The Rosemary District Association is lobbying the city to purchase land to convert into a park for the rapidly growing neighborhood.

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