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  • June 19, 2013
SIDELINES

Zumba party fundraiser set for Wave Runner; Cal Ripken All-Stars win championship

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 19, 2013
Community Golf

Marc Allen, Alan Silva, Ellen Hawley and Jen Veal scored 37 to win the step-aside scramble Friday night mixer nine-hole event May 17.

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produce their films locally. They even held auditions for their second film, “Catching Junior Tate,” inside the Lakewood Ranch Cinemas.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 19, 2013
Dream Deferred: Karl and Rhonda Wilson

Karl and Rhonda Wilson had to face and accept real life before pursuing a lifelong dream.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • June 19, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Rugs by Reza, formerly known as Heriz Persian Rugs, has moved from St. Armands Circle to 652 S. Washington Blvd. in Sarasota.

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This home in Knightsbridge, which has four bedrooms, seven-and-two-half baths, a pool and 7,579 square feet of living area, sold for $2.75 million. Photo by Josh Siegel.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 19, 2013
Knightsbridge home sells for $2.75 million

A home in Knightsbridge tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Jay and Ramona Bulaw, of Genoa City, Wis., sold their home at 7320 Barclay Court to Jennifer and Stephen Edwards, of University Park, for $2.75 million.

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  • June 19, 2013
Obituary: Harold "Pete" Vonachen Jr.

Harold "Pete" Vonachen Jr., 87, of Peoria, Ill., died June 10.

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  • June 19, 2013
Obituary: Joyce Kollogian

Joyce (Juskalian) Kolligian, 76, of Longboat Key and formerly of Winchester, Mass., died June 11.

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  • June 19, 2013
Obituary: George Edward Frost

George Edward Frost, 95, of Sarasota, died June 2.

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East County resident Lisa Leatt submitted this photo of a double rainbow in Greenbrook.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 19, 2013
Weather Photo: RAINBOW REFLECTIONS

East County resident Lisa Leatt submitted this photo of a double rainbow in Greenbrook.

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Front: Kitty Libert, Carlene Johnson and Charles Wickersham; middle: Bob Whitney, Esther Libert, Ramona Johnson, Rae Ferguson and Ethel Libert; back, Charles Whitney, James Libert and Art Ferguson
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 19, 2013
FROM THE ARCHIVES: 1990: Village students held 50-year reunion

Alumni of the Longbeach Village School found an island that had changed "a little" when they reunited 50 years later.

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"I like people," Steven Kilndt says. "You have to — this job is all about people."
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 19, 2013
Meet Gloria Musicae's new 'business-side guy'

Gloria Musicae's new executive director, Steven Klindt, has never seen the professional choral group perform in concert.

  • Arts + Culture
Kim Kashkashian. Courtesy photos
    By
  • June LeBell
  • June 19, 2013
MUSIC REVIEW: The Sarasota Music Festival

There was a lot of high-quality chamber-music making at the Sarasota Music Festival this past weekend - Thursday in Holley Hall and Friday at the Opera House. It was everything a great teaching festival should be: varied, innovative, exciting and colorful.

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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 19, 2013
Sarasota Orchestra has Anu director

Estonian Anu Tali, who co-founded the Nordic Symphony Orchestra, will become the music director of Sarasota Orchestra for at least three seasons.

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Learn how to make Lemongrass Gilled Ahi Tuna with Sesame Forbidden Rice, Watercress Salad, Roasted Asparagus, and a Ginger Scallion Vinaigrette with Kabayaki Sauce.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 19, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Michael's On East

This week we went in the kitchen with co-owner Michael Klauber and chef Jamil Pineda of Michael's On East for Lemongrass Grilled Ahi Tuna. Watch our video to learn how to cook the dish.

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Aaron and Kristy Steigerwalt
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  • Nick Friedman
  • June 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Harry's Summer Solstice Soirée

Guests gathered Wednesday, June 19, at Harry's Continental Kitchen, for a Summer Solstice Soiree. Attendees dined on light snacks and tasted various wines in support of the Anna maria Island Community Center.

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