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  • May 8, 2012
Obituary: Richard H. Hall

Richard H. Hall, of Bradenton, and formerly of Cape May Point, N.J., and Longboat Key, died May 1. He was 85.

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Julia Thielen
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight

MISS MANATEE SOFTBALL AND LAKEWOOD RANCH LITTLE LEAGUE

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Tim Mulqueen is the Lakewood Ranch director of sports.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 8, 2012
In The Public Eye: Tim Mulqueen

A little more than a year and a half ago, Lakewood Ranch resident Tim Mulqueen had a vision to bring youth and national athletics to the East County.

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  • Sports
Kevin Mattoni made a birdie for his team on their first hole, Monday, May 7, at the Ritz Carlton Members Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 13th Annual SKCC Golf Tournament

The 13th Annual SKCC Golf Tournament had 90 participants come out to play, Monday, May 7, at the Ritz Carlton Members Club.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 8, 2012
Sarasota Chamber announces Small Business Awards finalists

Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business Awards ceremony will be held June 5.

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Diane Martin-Gaillet and Bernard Gaillet
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: BKYC Cinco de Derby

Bird Key Yacht Club decided not to choose which holiday to celebrate and went with a joint theme on May 5. While some went for the best sombrero, others went for the most creative Derby hats. Even the menu was dual-themed and featured southern comfort food as well as Spanish-themed.

  • Longboat Key
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Joan and Lee Schoenherr and Karen Gallagher
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: BKYC Cinco de Derby

Bird Key Yacht Club decided not to choose which holiday to celebrate and went with a joint theme on May 5. While some went for the best sombrero, others went for the most creative Derby hats. Even the menu was dual-themed and featured southern comfort food as well as Spanish-themed.

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The algae isn't related to red tide or the BP oil spill nor is it the result of a boater dumping sewage into the water. Photo by www.MaryLouJohnsonPhotography.com.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 8, 2012
Harmless algae surfaces along Key shore

The gunk-like substance is no cause for alarm - it is the result of warm weather and moves with the tide and wind.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 8, 2012
Planning Commission to meeting Thursday

The Manatee County Planning Commission Board will meet at 8:30 a.m. May 10.

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One group wrote out “40 Years Of Sand Sculpting” and incorporated it into their piece, Saturday, May 5.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 40th Annual Sand Sculpting Contest

The 40th Annual Sand Sculpting Contest took place, Saturday, May 5, out on Siesta Key Public Beach.

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This condition of the municipal parking lot located in Siesta Key Village created some parking problems during the Siesta Fiesta.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 8, 2012
Village lot gets chance at new paint

The municipal lot behind Siesta Market in the Village, which is maintained by Sarasota County, will be included in a $500,000 omnibus transportation bill that will be voted on this summer.

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City commissioners also postponed plans to spend money for a northwest Sarasota revitalization plan Monday night.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 8, 2012
Sylint focusing on computer security

Sylint Group President John Jorgensen believes his company must focus on upgrading the city's computer security system.

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Brenna Foster submitted this sunset photo, taken near G.WIZ in Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2012
UPDATE: Cool Today Monthly Winner: April

Brenna Foster submitted this sunset photo, taken near G.WIZ in Sarasota.

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Michael Baughen, Elaine Keating and Sidney Katz
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 7, 2012
Sarasota Ballet "In Celebration" reception and dinner

Sarasota Ballet "In Celebration" reception and dinner

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  • By Anthony Paull
  • May 7, 2012
The 3rd Annual Harvey Milk Festival Offers Emerging Film, Music and Art

The 3rd Annual Harvey Milk Festival Offers Emerging Film, Music and Art

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