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  • By Colin Reid
  • May 6, 2015
LeVar Burton brings Reading Rainbow to Sarasota

Students at Emma E. Booker Elementary get a sneak peak at new episodes with LeVary Burton from Reading Rainbow on Friday, May 1.

  • Sarasota
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The Chamber's luncheon was catered by Panera Bread.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 6, 2015
Manatee Chamber of Commerce members network at Power Luncheon

Representatives from 20 local companies met at the chamber headquarters Wednesday.

  • East County
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Jamie Carter, Kate Honea and Ellen Overstreet
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • May 6, 2015
Sarasota Ballet Producers Dinner

Guests gathered at Michael's Wine Cellar for the Sarasota Ballet's Producers Dinner on Wednesday, May 6.

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Tournament Chairman Mason Tush, with Travis Lofland from the show “Deadliest Catch” and tournament committee member Bryan Wells pose with the trophy.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • May 6, 2015
Anglers prepare for Sarasota Tarpon Tournament

Preparations for the tournament kicked off with a party Tuesday night at the Hyatt Regency.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 6, 2015
Girls Inc. executive director to step down

Girls Inc. of Sarasota County Executive Director Robin Rose plans to relocate to St. Augustine after the organization hires her replacement.

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The courtyard of The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.
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  • Nick Reichert
  • May 6, 2015
Ringling Museum listed as one of the top 39 museums in the world

Buzzfeed selected the Sarasota institution among 39 of the best in the world.

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As the Manatee County School District embarks on a superintendent search, school board members hope the journey will bring the group closer together. Courtesy photo
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 6, 2015
Manatee school board seeks lesson on unity

The resignation of Superintendent Rick Mills is the latest test school board members face as they struggle to work together.

  • East County
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Ron Jarvis has spent years observing the alligators that have made their home in the pond behind his house. “It’s neat to see alligators — they’re smarter than people think,” he said. Photo by Jessica Salmond
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 6, 2015
Conversation with Ron Jarvis

Ron Jarvis was born in Tampa and spent part of his adult life in California as president of Technicolor Motion Pictures.

  • East County
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Out-of-Door Academy senior Kimmy Comito will play lacrosse for American University next year. File photo
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 6, 2015
Sidelines: East County 5.7.2015

Local players chosen for all-star game; Suncoast Tennis League wraps up season; Pirates announce summer workouts; LWRCC accepting applicants for summer golf camp

  • East County
  • Sports
Cyndi Seamon marks the Key’s first turtle nest of the season outside Sand Cay Beach Resort. The nest was discovered April 28, three days before turtle nesting season officially began May 1. Photo by Kristen Herhold
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 6, 2015
Q+A with Cyndi Seamon

Cyndi Seamon hasn’t been a lifelong turtle enthusiast, but when she moved to Siesta Key in 2002, she found her passion on a Sierra Club turtle walk.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 6, 2015
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • May 6, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key 5.7.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Miranda Sisk reads her story, “Unexpected Friends,” to Dehron Pommells. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 6, 2015
Ranch seniors turn a new page with young readers

Lakewood Ranch High seniors teach elementary students the magic of reading during a storied event at Bashaw Elementary School.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Christine Kasten wants to foster stronger ties between local businesses and her new organization, SMART. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 6, 2015
New director plans for SMART growth

Christine Kasten takes the reins as the first paid executive director of the Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy.

  • East County
  • News
The Out-of-Door Academy junior M’Balia Bangoura won both the individual and overall singles titles at the Class 1A state championships last month. File photo
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 6, 2015
Thunder nets another golden girl

Out-of-Door Academy junior M’Balia Bangoura didn’t let a past injury stop her when she landed two titles at the Class 1A state championships.

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