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Observer Staff
May 15, 2013

Hat's off to Dee Pelton, volunteers

Dee Pelton held a luncheon that will be tough to top.

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Observer Staff
May 15, 2013

Youth sailors descend on City Island

Approximately 250 people hit the water Saturday, April 20 through Sunday, April 21, for Sailfest. The regatta, Sarasota Youth Sailing's biggest fundraiser of the year, included four classes of competition - Optimus, 420, Laser and Multi-hull - and a barbecue feast.

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Observer Staff
May 15, 2013

Book club sunsets for the season

The Sunset Beach Book Club, in its 10th year, ended this season with a luncheon and discussion of the book 'Gone Girl,' by Gillian Flynn, April 18, at Lazy Lobster. Discussion moderator was Ricki Carroll. Together, the group read five books this season.

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Observer Staff
May 15, 2013

Two top turtles head to Mote camp

Longboat Key Turtle Watch awarded scholarships to Anna Maria Elementary School students Grace Garza and Maggie Carter for a week of summer camp at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

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Robin Hartill
May 15, 2013

Swan family: The next generation

Eleven cygnets hatched last week on the Harbourside pond, and that's not the only family news.

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Observer Staff
May 15, 2013

Obituary: Joan Wilson

Joan Wilson, of Longboat Key and formerly of Des Moines, Iowa, died May 7.

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Observer Staff
May 15, 2013

Obituary: David Schmidt

David Schmidt, 86, of Longboat Key, died May 1.

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Observer Staff
May 15, 2013

Obituary: Eve Fekete

Eve Fekete, 86, of Longboat Key, died May 4.

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Observer Staff
May 15, 2013

Obituary: Eugene Eckman

Eugene Eckman, 83, of Sarasota and formerly of Buffalo, N.Y., died May 1. Born Sept. 5, 1929, he retired from General Motors in Buffalo and worked for many years at Longboat Key Publix after

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Observer Staff
May 15, 2013

Obituary: Helene Diener

Helene Diener, 76, of Longboat Key and formerly of Brewster, N.Y., died May 5.

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Katie Hendrick
May 15, 2013

Summer camp programs help kids beat the heat

The islands are teeming with activities to keep your little ones entertained. So, slather them with sunscreen and send them off to camp, where they're bound to burn off some energy, make friends and even learn a thing or two.