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Longboat Key resident John Pan submitted this sunrise photo, taken overlooking Sarasota Bay.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 18, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Longboat Key resident John Pan submitted this sunrise photo, taken overlooking Sarasota Bay.

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Kathryn Page adjusts Kimberly Glowatch’s hat at Page’s booth.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 13th annual St. Armands Craft Festival

The 13th annual St. Armands Craft Festival displayed works from 175 artisans and craftsman June 15, at St. Armands Circle Park. Festivalgoers enjoyed everything from blooming flowers to one-of-a-kind jewelry and ceramics.

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Customers browse one of the festival’s many tents at last year’s festival.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 13, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: The 13th annual St. Armands Craft Festival

Browse works from over 175 artisans and craftsmen this weekend in St. Armands Circle Park. The 13th annual St. Armands Craft Festival takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 14, and Sunday, June 15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The early morning sun shines on the waters of Longboat Key’s north end.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 12, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: On the Bay

The early morning sun shines on the waters of Longboat Key's north end.

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  • Neighbors
Barbara Timm
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 11, 2014
OBITUARY: Barbara Timm

Barbara Timm, 86, died June 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 11, 2014
OBITUARY: Harry Pollak

Harry Pollak, 93, of Sarasota, died May 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Dr. James McGonigle
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 11, 2014
OBITUARY: James McGonigle

Dr. James McGonigle, 74, of Longboat Key, died June 2.

  • Longboat Key
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Robert Maddox
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 11, 2014
OBITUARY: Robert Maddox

Robert Maddox, 88, of Nashville, Tenn., and Longboat Key, died June 8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Mazel with Temple Beth Israel member Ruth Lerner
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 11, 2014
Our Town: 'Mazel' tov to TBI-sponsored dog

Marine Corps veteran Michael Jernigan, who was blinded in a 2004 roadside attack in Iraq, spoke to Temple Beth Israel members in 2012 about his service dog, Brittani.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 11, 2014
Our Town: Sharapova nets French Open victory

Longboat Key tennis star Maria Sharapova scored her second French Open victory.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Longboat Island Chapel
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 11, 2014
Our Town: Anonymous donation scores home run for chapel

Thanks to an anonymous $300,000 donation, Longboat Island Chapel will soon draw up plans for a new parsonage.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Be a beach bum: Grab your towel and sunscreen and head to one of the island’s 11 public beach accesses.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 11, 2014
Summer bucket list: Top nine things to do

If you're sticking out the summer showers and 90-degree temperatures, here are suggestions for the most dogged of days.

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  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 11, 2014
Business Briefs

St. Armands Circle Association elects new leaders; RVA names Tammy Halsted business development manager; Chiles Group, Mote team up for 39th annual NOAA Fish Fry; Plymouth Harbor announces 2014 officers, new directors

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Barbara Nutting submitted this photo, taken on Lido Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 11, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Barbara Nutting submitted this photo, taken on Lido Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 11, 2014
The Good News: Sarasota Middle School

For Sarasota Middle School teachers and administration, STEMsmart award reflects everyday student engagement.

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