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Steve Wilberding comes from one of the oldest New York families. His first ancestors in the New World helped lay down the brick work of Wall Street.
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 6, 2013
YOUR NEIGHBOR: Steve Wilberding

Steve Wilberding has lived in places most people only read about in travel magazines. His 30-year career in international investment banking with Merrill Lynch has taken him and his family to London, Japan, India, Russia and Saudi Arabia, just to name a few.

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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 6, 2013
SCHOOL BOARD BULLETIN

In Michael's Memory; Fencing fanatics

  • Sarasota
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 6, 2013
Student Spotlight: Matt Klinkel

Matt Klinkel is used to speaking and reading foreign languages: His email account is set to Spanish; he reads French and Spanish newspapers; and his phone and Facebook account are set to Chinese (although he says he switches it to Spanish occasionally).

  • Sarasota
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Marjie Goldberg submitted this photo taken of a sunset on Siesta Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2013
Weather Photo: SUNSET SILHOUETTES

Marjie Goldberg submitted this photo taken of a sunset on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
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Learn how to make Euphemia Haye's famous prime peppered steak in your kitchen!
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  • June 6, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Chef Raymond Arpke

This week the Observer went in the kitchen with chef Raymond Arpke of Euphemia Haye, a Sarasota-Manatee Originals restaurant.

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Hank Battie was the master of ceremonies.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • June 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota YMCA Y Achievers Breakfast

The Sarasota YMCA hosted its 23rd annual Y Achievers Recognition Breakfast Wednesday, June 5, at Michael's On East. The YMCA awarded $100,000 in scholarships to 43 students, including high-school seniors heading to college and current college students receiving a renewal scholarship as they continue their education.

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Kristin Zarella and Jon Milkovich
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch High Graduation

Lakewood Ranch High School seniors celebrated the end of their high-school careers June 1, during a commencement ceremony at the Bradenton Area Convention Center.

  • East County
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There is high risk the area will encounted tropical cyclone activity including flooding, high winds, coastal flooding and high surf. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 5, 2013
Hazardous weather conditions in effect in Sarasota

Several advisories, including coastal flooding, high surf, rip current and flood watch are in effect until Thursday or Friday.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 5, 2013
Cock and Bull hosts Star Trek trivia night

Trekkies unite for an evening of sci-fi trivia

  • Arts + Culture
Rahneciah Gamble blew quite the bubble.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Gullett Elementary School End-of-Year Fun

B.D. Gullett Elementary held end-of-year festivities June 5. Kindergartners splashed outside for a water day while first-graders slid down waterslides and forth-graders ate barbeque food.

  • East County
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Euphemia Haye is a Sarasota-Manatee Originals restaurant on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 5, 2013
June 5: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Woman charged in hit-and-run death; Man killed in accident in Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park; Patron Saint: Maggi Taylor; N THE KITCHEN WITH: Chef Raymond Arpke

  • Longboat Key
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Maddie Hotaling hula-hooped.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: McNeal Elementary School Field Day

McNeal Elementary School held its end-of-year Field Day for second-graders June 5. The second-graders played sports and games. In addition, fourth-graders played dodgeball, celebrating their FCAT writing scores.

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Librarian Glendy Huene greets staff and friends waiting for her at the library. Huene says her retirement is bittersweet.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 5, 2013
ODA says goodbye to Glendy Huene and renames library

The day was overcast as Out-of-Door Academy librarian Glendy Huene and 90 staff members walked towards the library from their end of the year school meeting Wednesday, June 5 for a surprise reception and library name unveiling.

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Librarian Glendy Huene greets staff and friends waiting for her at the library. Huene says her retirement is bittersweet.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Out-of-Door School says good-bye to Glendy Huene

The day was overcast as Out-of-Door School librarian Glendy Huene and 90 staff members walked towards the library from their end of the year school meeting Wednesday, June 5 for a surprise reception and library name unveiling. A family donor gave the school two new signs renaming the library to the Glendy Huene Library/ Media Center for Glendy Huene's retirement after 30 years at ODA.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Melinda Sullivan. Courtesy.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 5, 2013
'So You Think You Can Dance' finalist joins cast of 'Pulse'

Top ten finalist from Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance" joins Asolo Rep's cast of "Noah Racey's Pulse."

  • Arts + Culture
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