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  • By Bonnie Silvestri
  • May 29, 2012
12 days remain to check out "Jericho" at FST

12 days remain to check out "Jericho" at FST

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Candice McElyea
  • May 29, 2012
A Sarasota "Hot Dad" Makes the Semi-Finals in National Contest

A Sarasota "Hot Dad" Makes the Semi-Finals in National Contest

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RJ Howson of the RJ Howson Band
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Blues and Brews

Bud Snyder is the co-owner of Sarasota's Spirit Ranch Studio, and he has called the city home for over 40 years. Snyder has worked as the producer and sound engineer for acts including Warren Haynes, Jeff Buckley, Gov't Mule, Derek Trucks and The Allman Brothers. So when he was diagnosed with an aneurysm that needed operation, it's no wonder that Southwest Florida's great blues acts like FJ Howson Band put on a benefit show May 27 to help him garner the funds. Cock and Bull was taken over by area blues fans that helped raise over $16,000 for the cause.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 29, 2012
Obituary: Edith M. Rosenthal

Edith M. Rosenthal, of Longboat Key, died May 18. She was 86.

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 29, 2012
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Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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Diaa and Seham Sabek
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  • Nick Friedman
  • May 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy Party

Mary Lee, owner of the Marietta Museum of Art and Whimsy, hosted a party to celebrate the end of season, Saturday, May 26. Guests were invited to dress whimsically and enjoy the art, food and company of other attendees, who joined in the whimsical spirit of the party. Jimi Gee provided live guitar music for the event.

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Dominic Stratford, 3, Aiden Baker, 4, and Ava Baker, 2, wave their flags during the parade.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Memorial Day parade and ceremony

The downtown Sarasota Memorial Day parade and ceremony took place, Monday, May 28. The theme for this year's parade was 'A Nation Forever Grateful'.

  • Sarasota
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Paul Fleischmann and Rita Al Jones
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  • Nick Friedman
  • May 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Landings Racquet Club Memorial Day Barbecue

Landings Racquet Club members and their guests celebrated Memorial Day with a barbecue Monday, May 28. Retired Army colonels Jerry Welch and Bob Fernander delivered a special ceremony to commemorate the service of Landings War Veterans who passed away in the last year, and attending veterans were recognized by name. Ricky Russell and Barbara Rothman provided patriotic musical entertainment for the event, and guests enjoyed an all American meal of hamburgers, hot dogs, beans, salads and desserts.

  • Sarasota
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Leslie Harris-Senac with Visions Unlimited Video Productions, Robert Dinan with TRVST, Susan Tower with Company Peas Design and real estate agent Howard Rooks
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: LLSA Chamber's Thirsty Thursday

Thursday, May 24, the Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce hosted a small gathering of local business representatives at Lido's Helmsley Sandcastle. The group enjoyed appetizers and drinks while they got to know each other.

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The billboard at Walt’s Fish Market announced the grand opening of their new Chickee Bar.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 29, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Grand Opening of the Chickee Bar at Walt's

The Chickee Bar at Walt's Fish Market held a grand opening party, Sunday, May 27. Proceeds from the drink sales, raffles and donations all went towards the Tom Wallin's Reef Fund.

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The approximate 12-hour closure is necessary while the city's Utilities Department works on a water and sewer force main replacement project.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 29, 2012
Bird Key Park closes temporarily

Bird Key Park will be closed temporarily Tuesday, May 29 at approximately 6:30 p.m. until dawn Wednesday for a utilities project.

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The numbers are good enough to produce $100,000 more in taxes this year for a city that's facing a $1.6 million shortfall.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 29, 2012
City of Sarasota's taxable values on the rise

The city's taxable values are rising this year and will produce at least $100,000 more in taxes for the city.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 29, 2012
Sarasota Area Sports Alliance announces scholarship recipients

The Sarasota Area Sports Alliance presented its 2012 college scholarship awards during a luncheon May 22.

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The Manatee Bearcats won their fourth tournament of the spring May 19-20.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 29, 2012
Manatee Bearcats win state championship

The Manatee Bearcats 10U travel baseball team won its fourth tournament of the spring, capturing the Nations Baseball State Championship Tournament May 19-20 at Braden River Park.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 29, 2012
BRSC to host tryouts

The Braden River Soccer Club will hold tryouts May 29 through June 3 for the upcoming fall season.

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