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A STEP ABOVE. Gillian Gardner, Sarah Van Keuren, Angie Klosner and DeAnne Sipes of the Sarasota Young Voices traveled with their hometown newspaper to the steps of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris, where they performed an impromptu concert.
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  • July 17, 2014
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SPLISH SPLASH. Donna Condon and her son, Shepard, had a firm grip on their Observer while braving a 40-foot drop to the base of the roaring Stanley Falls at Busch Gardens in Tampa recently.
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DOG DAYS OF SUMMER. Jack the dog catches up on his Sarasota Observer news while relaxing on Tom Dabney and Elaine Briggs' boat, "Boundless" in Bay Harbor, Mich.
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Photos by Jen Blanco Riverview High alum Alex Katz and Booker High alumna Bethany Leap both will be making their second appearance at Senior Nationals next month.
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  • July 17, 2014
Bound for Nationals

Sarasota Sharks swimmers Bethany Leap and Alex Katz will compete in the 2014 Phillips 66 National Championships Aug. 6 through Aug. 10, in Irvine, Calif.

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Photo by Jen Blanco Since being named the Sarasota Sharks new head coach, Brent Arckey has been overseeing 16 practices a week.
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  • July 17, 2014
Sharks tap new coach

Gulf Gate resident Brent Arckey was named the new head coach of the Sarasota Sharks July 8.

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Photo by David Conway Planned upgrades to Causeway Park include additional shading and a children's play area.
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  • July 17, 2014
Park improvements to preserve a legacy

Ernest Werlin has donated $125,000 to improve and maintain Causeway Park, which he hopes to have renamed to honor his wife, Eloise Werlin.

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Owen Bermudez
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  • July 17, 2014
Temple Beth Sholom Schools Culinary Delights Cooking Camp

Temple Beth Sholom Schools hosted Culinary Delights Cooking Camp last week.

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Richard Wulterkens submitted this sunset photo of a heron, taken on Siesta Key.
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  • July 17, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Richard Wulterkens submitted this sunset photo of a heron, taken on Siesta Key.

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Jack Matthews with part of his collection in his apartment’s guest suite. Photos by Harriet Sokmensuer
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  • July 17, 2014
Toy Story

Jack Matthews sits surrounded by George Washington, Uncle Sam and World War II generals and world leaders. The retired Washington, D.C., lawyer, veteran and South Carolina municipal judge doesn't think twice about his unusual company. They are a part of his vintage toy collection.

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Ashley Baker and Joy Loos produce and package their soaps at home. Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer
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  • July 17, 2014
YOUR NEIGHBOR | Ashley Baker and Joy Loos

The smell of handmade soap wafts from Joy Loos' kitchen, where she and her daughter, Ashley Baker, make soap for their company, Ashjoi All Natural Soaps.

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  • July 17, 2014
Sidelines

SLL Junior All-Stars win championship; Junior golfers tee off in Summer Series

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Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer This home at 7406 Periwinkle Drive has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 7,429 square feet of living area. It sold for $3.2 million.
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  • July 17, 2014
Home in Coral Cove sells for $3.2 million

A home in Coral Cove tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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TWIS (1)
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  • July 16, 2014
Another man's treasure: Chefs collaborate for inaugural Trash Fish Dinner

Another man's treasure: Chefs collaborate for inaugural Trash Fish Dinner

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Heather Hackett, of Sarasota Music Half Marathon, and Debra Fortosis, of Elite Family care.
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  • July 16, 2014
LWRBA July Luncheon: "The Regional Impact of Tourism and Sports"

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance hosted its July Luncheon July 16, at the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom. Attendees of The Regional Impact of Tourism & Sports event enjoyed lunch and a presentation on by Visit Sarasota County representatives Nicole Rissler and Virginia Haley.

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"Shelfie" — the new selfie
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  • July 16, 2014
Hot Flash: Shelfie - the new selfie

There is another category taking over Instagram posts - the 'shelfie.'

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