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The boys’ and girls’ lines merged as the graduates headed out onto the football field.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota High School Graduation Ceremony

Sarasota High School sent its 2012 graduating class off with a ceremony on its football field Saturday, June 2. Friends and family filled the stands as students took the field to receive their diplomas.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Learn how to make cake pops from Becky Schultes.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 4, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Becky Schultes

Sarasota resident Becky Schultes is the owner of Sweet Teeth Cake Pops and Bites. Get her recipe for cake pops in our 'In the Kitchen' feature.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Hundreds of people attended the 25th annual National Cancer Survivors Day, Sunday, June 3, at Michael’s On East. The theme was "Celebrate the Music of Life."
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 25th annual National Cancer Survivors Day

Cancer survivors, along with their friends and families, attended the 25th annual National Cancer Survivors Day Sunday, June 3, at Michael's On East. The theme for the event was 'Celebrate the Music of Life.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rawley Schreiver and L.J. Schreiver.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Joyful Noise Music Festival

Local artists and performers collaborated Saturday, June 2, to perform a free concert to benefit Second Chance Last Opportunity, a community nonprofit dedicated to serving at-risk teens and families. The first president of the Rock-and-Roll Hall of Fame and current president of Ringling College, Larry Thompson and his wife Pat hosted the Joyful Noise Music Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtney Minthorn and Kristina Holman
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Suncoast Polytechnical High School Graduation Ceremony

The first graduating class of Suncoast Polytechnical High School celebrated its graduation ceremony Friday, June 1, at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. After opening in 2008, the technology magnet school's first ceremony saw 127 students earn diplomas. Seniors Christopher Brantley and Ellie Koval delivered the commencement speeches.

  • Sarasota
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Kate Carver colors a fish
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: World Ocean Day

It was a Dr. Seuss themed day at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium on June 2 for World Ocean Day. There was not just one fish or two fish, but a whole sea of little fish that took over Mote to learn about all the neat creatures that fill our World's oceans. There were sea-themed crafts, face painting, a dunk tank, educational displays and games in addition to Mote's usual stingray petting, turtle and shark spotting and jellyfish viewing. But as Dr. Seuss would say, 'Today is gone. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one.' And next year's World Ocean Day will be just as fun!

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Andrew Grass, Kenny Smith, Ann Hankinson, Joshua Dinenberg and Max Cotler
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Pineview Graduation

The Pineview Class of 2012 graduated, Sunday, June 3, at Van Wezel.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Whitney Beach Plaza is located in the 6800 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 4, 2012
Plaza height to top commission discussion

The Longboat Key Town Commission will consider adopting changes to its Comprehensive Plan tonight that could impact the maximum allowable height of Whitney Beach Plaza.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 4, 2012
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Read this week's movie review's by Popcorn Bob.

  • Arts + Culture
Construction begins on the Siesta Key north bridge tomorrow. Lane closures will take effect Monday, June 11.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 4, 2012
South Siesta bridge project ends, north bridge maintenance begins

Nightly lane closures on the Siesta north bridge are expected to begin within the next week. FDOT is currently closing lanes at night on the south bridge for an unrelated project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Sarasota City Commission meets at 2:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. today at City Hall, 1565 First St., Sarasota.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 4, 2012
Commission reviews city manager candidates today

Sarasota city commissioners will discuss city manager candidates and a renovation of U.S. 41 that includes two roundabouts today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The request for proposal for a contractor to take up Siesta Village maintenance will be a prominent topic at tomorrow's Siesta Key Village Association meeting.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 4, 2012
SKVA to discuss village maintenance contract

The Siesta Key Village Association will meet Tuesday, June 5, for its monthly meeting and discuss topics including progress of the village maintenance contract.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Alicia Martnelli, Elisabeth Reyes and Colleen Darby sing the Star Spangled Banner while Tiffany Faulkner signs the song, Saturday, June 2, at Riverview High School’s graduation at Robarts arena.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview Graduation

The Riverview High School Class of 2012 graduated from Robarts Arena, Saturday, June 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Venesha Bryant, Brenna Browning, Jazmine Brown, Janae Bryant and Brittley Mayes
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High School Graduation

Booker High School's Class of 2012 graduated, Saturday, June 2, at Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Artist Jean Cipriano, left, showed her work to guest Anna Polanco, right.
  • By Jennifer Pies
  • June 4, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Let's Create Art Opening

Let's Create Art of Lakewood Ranch opened its new facility to the public June 2, with a special grand opening event at its Lakewood Ranch Main Street location.

  • East County
  • News
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