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Shelby Elsbree has advice for the young dancers of Sarasota pursuing their own dance careers: "Dream big, work hard and stay inspired," she says.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 31, 2013
Setting the barre high

Shelby Elsbree hasn't performed in Sarasota since she was 13. The now-professional dancer is back for a one-time performance in her hometown.

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Demetrio's: A gluten-free pizza with green peppers, mushrooms, black olives and pepperoni.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 31, 2013
Gluten free makes it easy to break bread

There's a gluten-free craze that, according to the area restaurant owners, happened within the past five years.

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Beach Book Review: 'Lexicon' by Max Barry
  • By Alexis Orgera
  • July 31, 2013
Beach Book Review: 'Lexicon' by Max Barry

Read Alexis Orgera's book review of 'Lexicon' by Max Barry.

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Photos by Barbara Banks Photography
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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • July 31, 2013
Just Married: Suzanne Martino and Michael Dufour

Suzanne Martino and Michael Dufour were married May 11 on the beach, at the Longboat Key Club.

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Photo courtesy of John Saputo
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

The Anheuser-Busch World Environment Beach Clean Up 2013 Day held July 27, at Quick Point Nature Preserve on Longboat Key, yielded 34 bags of debris that volunteers collected in recyclable bags and disposed of in the proper receptacles at the park.

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Walter "Junie" Kahl submitted this sunset photo, taken from Casa del Mar.
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  • July 31, 2013
Weather Photo: Longboat Key 07/30/13

Walter "Junie" Kahl submitted this sunset photo, taken from Casa del Mar.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 31, 2013
Firefighter, injured child reunite after accident

Longboat Key firefighter/paramedic Brian Kolesa gave lifesaving treatment to an injured child in December.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 31, 2013
Demolition takes parcel to 'Infinity' and beyond

The old Holiday Beach Resort will be torn down this week to make way for new 11-unit Infinity condominium.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2013
Obituary: Rae Ferguson Reasoner

Rae Ferguson Reasoner, 81, of Bradenton, and formerly of Longboat Key, died July 22.

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  • July 31, 2013
Obituary: DeAnn Davis

DeAnn Davis, 72, of Bradenton, died July 28.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 31, 2013
Destination: East County

Looking for a hidden jewel? Enjoy a scenic afternoon along the Manatee River, before heading out to a local winery for wine tasting and a tour of the vineyards.

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This home at 6803 Dominion Lane has four bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,268 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.04 million.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • July 31, 2013
Four-bedroom Riverdale home sells for $1.4 million

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

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Manatee County will change forever

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  • July 31, 2013
COPS CORNER: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of COPS CORNER

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Reece Wilson and Jeremia Hernandez show no fear climbing to the top of the rock wall.
  • By Mindy Towns
  • July 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Woodland VBS goes full-steam ahead

Woodland Community Church hosted more than 850 children July 15 through July 19, during its annual Vacation Bible School program.

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