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Roni Geva is part of the all-female cast in "Love, Loss, and What I Wore," at the Asolo Repertory Theatre. Photo by Chris Bennion.
  • By Paula Atwell
  • June 27, 2012
Theater Review: 'Love, Loss, and What I Wore'

It was a special treat to see the iconic "M*A*S*H" star, Loretta Swit, and an exceptionally talented cast, at the Asolo Rep last week, all under the direction of Karen Carpenter.

  • Arts + Culture
Executive Chef Steve Cook, Manager Nina Teschberg and founder/owner Terry Ryan.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • June 27, 2012
EDIBLES: A new restaurant experience comes to the Sarasota area

The recently opened Carmel Cafe is a mold-breaker. The food is "modern Mediterranean" - a fusion of favorites from countries including Italy, Spain, France, Morocco and Greece. The decor is modern moderation

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Stephen Warne
  • June 26, 2012
National HIV Testing Day

National HIV Testing Day

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Mary and Lou Carey attended with Eileen Manghillis and Gail Landry.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Mixology Class

East County residents mixed up their evening with a bit of South American style June 26, at the Polo Grill and Bar's Mixology event.

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    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 26, 2012
New head football coach for Booker introduced

Carlos Woods, former assistant coach for the Cincinnati Bengals and the Indianapolis Colts, was introduced via Skype at Booker High School Tuesday evening.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 26, 2012
Obituary: Mary Ann Ruff

Mary Ann Ruff, of Longboat Key and formerly of Columbus, Ind., died June 22. She was 81.

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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 26, 2012
June 26: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 26, 2012
Cardinal Mooney grad qualifies for London Olympics

Sarasota pole vaulter Lacy Janson cleared 14-9 to capture the final spot on the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team June 24.

  • Sarasota
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 26, 2012
Sandlott Wood Bat World Series coming to Sarasota

Extra Innings will host 11U and 12U Sandlott Wood Bat World Series July 26-29.

  • East County
  • Sports
Much of the Longbeach Village flooded over the weekend.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 26, 2012
Break-ins reported in Village

About a dozen break-ins occurred Sunday night, most of which involved unlocked vehicles in the Village.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Steve Boris of Boost Studio presents the new website that will be active starting July 1
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 2012 Small Business Awards

The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2012 Small Business Awards Breakfast at Lido Beach Resort Tuesday, June 26. Before awards were given, Boost Studio made a presentation of the easily navigated and sharp looking new logo and website the duo has been working on.

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Winds have caused damage in areas of Longboat Key, Siesta Key, and Sarasota. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 26, 2012
Sarasota County officials declare state of emergency

Emergency Management officials plan to brief the Sarasota County Commission at its regular meeting today and inform commissioners they plan to declare a local state of emergency.

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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 26, 2012
Home & Garden: Shabby elegance

Mark and Susie Holt's 1920s shabby-chic beach cottage is one of the oldest homes on Casey Key.

  • Arts + Culture
Sections of Beach Road along Siesta Key Beach are often the first areas on the island to flood, and quickly become road hazards.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 26, 2012
Siesta runoff fix faces delay

The $2.8 million Beach Road drainage improvement project was expected to begin no later than July 7, but the permitting process has sputtered.

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Heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Debby prompted a sewage sill yesterday in Harbor Acres.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 26, 2012
Tropical Storm Debby prompts city sewage spill

A wastewater spill in the Harbor Acres neighborhood was contained yesterday.

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