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Jon Boscia submitted this sunset photo, taken near New Pass.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 5, 2013
Weather Photo: JUST PASSING THROUGH

Jon Boscia submitted this sunset photo, taken near New Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"My job is fun." Teri Booth says. "On my worst day, I’m the luckiest and most blessed person in the world."
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 5, 2013
Pied piper of Sarasota: Teri Booth

Musician Teri Booth climbed the corporate ladder as an engineer only to end up in the pits. And she wouldn't have it any other way.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Popcorn Bob
  • June 5, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

  • Arts + Culture
Key lime truffle, cake pop and cupcake at Heavenly Cupcakes
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 5, 2013
Florida's key fruit

When someone visits our area, it's likely they'll order Key lime pie as the perfect ending to his or her meal (usually consisting of fresh fish).

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 5, 2013
Bob Plunket's Beach Books

Let's talk about beach books. Sarasota is, after all, the perfect town in which to read one. Most visitors bring along a bestseller or two, and getting lost in a story that's fun and entertaining is an important part of the vacation experience.

  • Arts + Culture
Photos by Barbara Banks Photography
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 5, 2013
Just Married: Chelsea Snow Kait & Harris Trammell Hudson

Harris is a 2011 Distinguished Military Graduate of the University of Virginia where he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the US Army. Chelsea, originally from Fairfax, Va., is also a graduate of the University of Virginia. The couple's interest in music brought them together.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Police arrested 38-year-old Reggie "Red" Randall Saturday, June 1, for an attempted robbery at a Shell gas station.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 4, 2013
Sarasota Police file charges in gasoline stick-up

Three victims of a May 30 attempted robbery identified a 38-year-old man who threatened to spray gasoline on them.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioners reviewed four possible concepts for a mixed-use parking project on State Street.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • June 4, 2013
City Commission discuss public-private ventures

The City Commission discussed plans for a State Street parking garage and a mixed-use project in the Rosemary District.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 4, 2013
Women's Exchange gives back to the arts

Women's Exchange will award $257,000 in grants and scholarships Thursday, June 6 through June 19 of Sarasota and Manatee counties local arts and cultural organization and to 32 students.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Executive Assistant of the Longboat Chamber of Commerce Victoria Jacobson sold raffle tickets.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours

The Longboat Chamber of Commerce held their monthly Business After Hours Tuesday, June 4 at Chart House to network and enjoy refreshments. Community members purchased raffle tickets for a 50/50 raffle and about 30 people attended.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Former Circus Sarasota Marketing Director, Jennifer Mitchell, has been promoted to managing director of Circus Sarasota.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 4, 2013
June 4: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Revamped district office to lead Manatee Schools overhaul; Chiles drops Jordan House plan; City Commission discuss public-private ventures; Sarasota residents warned about potential flooding; Circus Sarasota appoints new managing director

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Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court Judge Charles Williams, New College of Florida President Donal O'Shea and Dan Boxser announced an initiative to bring Middle eastern
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 4, 2013
New College signs global scholarship pact

New College of Florida announced a partnership with the Daughters for Life Foundation Tuesday, June 4, to provide scholarships to 10 women from the Middle East

  • Sarasota
  • News
Flooding occurred June 2012 on Longboat Key and Siesta Key due to tropical storm Debby.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 4, 2013
Sarasota residents warned about potential flooding

Sarasota County Emergency Management announces a potential for widespread showers and thunderstorms that may affect Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
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Jennifer Mitchell. File photo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 4, 2013
Circus Sarasota appoints new managing director

Former Circus Sarasota Marketing Director, Jennifer Mitchell, has been promoted to managing director of Circus Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
The Rufus P. Jordan House was built around 1915 and is currently used for storage.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 4, 2013
Chiles drops Jordan House plan

Mar Vista owner Ed Chiles pulls site plan and special events from his Longbeach Village restaurant.

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