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Madison P., 3, observes the sharks swimming overhead.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Mote World Ocean Day

Children explored Mote Marine Aquarium Saturday, June 8, during World Ocean Day. Mote partnered with nonprofits that focus on marine issues to educate children about marine life. About 800 children visited the aquarium where they learned from 13 vendors.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota County Commission to hear quarterly update
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 7, 2013
June 7: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County Commission to hear quarterly update; NOAA Fish Fry gets taste of Mote-raised seafood; 2013 Summer Season; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Local officials showcased Mote-raised seafood and Lola Wines. Courtesy.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 7, 2013
NOAA Fish Fry gets taste of Mote-raised seafood

The event featured sustainable seafood raised at Mote Marine Laboratory's Aquaculture Park.

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  • News
Sarasota County under tropical storm warning
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 6, 2013
June 6: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County under tropical storm warning; Sarasota Police investigate Rosemary stabbing; Manatee County to allow backyard chickens; Florida's key fruit

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  • News
A dock in the Longboat Pass lagoon is overtaken by water after high tide Thursday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tropical Storm Andrea | Longboat Key

Longboat Key received some flooding in low-lying areas at high tide today from Tropical Storm Andrea. Town officials report no major damage.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2013
Chihuahua loved island life, retirement

Peter "Petey" Keyworth-Fahey, of Longboat Key, died May 28.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2013
Grossman checks out Longboat Library

Larry Grossman, who ran against Mayor Jim Brown for a seat on the Longboat Key Town Commission in March, closed the books on his campaign by donating unused funds to the Longboat Library.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2013
Baldwin graduates from West Point

Celina Marie Baldwin, daughter of Longboat Key resident Ed Baldwin, graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a degree in leadership and systems engineering.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2013
Savor Sarasota runs through June 14

Attention foodies: You've got a lot on your plate right now.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2013
DeLisi family holds 26th reunion at Casa del Mar

The nine granddaughters of Vince and Marie DeLisi have gone in different directions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tropical Storm Andrea's maximum sustained winds have increased to near 60 mph as it heads for land north of the Tampa Bay area.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 6, 2013
Longboat Key braces for tropical storm conditions

Longboat Key officials urge town residents to stay home and off the streets today if they can during the storm.

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Learn how to make Euphemia Haye's famous prime peppered steak in your kitchen!
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Chef Raymond Arpke

This week the Observer went in the kitchen with chef Raymond Arpke of Euphemia Haye, a Sarasota-Manatee Originals restaurant.

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Euphemia Haye is a Sarasota-Manatee Originals restaurant on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 5, 2013
June 5: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Woman charged in hit-and-run death; Man killed in accident in Lakewood Ranch Corporate Park; Patron Saint: Maggi Taylor; N THE KITCHEN WITH: Chef Raymond Arpke

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Retired veterinarian Lou Newman has been to more than 60 countries on all seven continents in the past 10 years.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lou Newman's Wildlife Action Photography Exhibit

Community members flocked to the opening of Lou Newman's Wildlife Action Photography Exhibit Tuesday, June 4 at Plymouth Harbor to see his work from the last 10 months. Approximately 200 people attended to see his photography work from places like Tanzania, New Mexico and Costa Rica.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 5, 2013
Our View: D-Day: Memorial Day cont'd

There are 25 million living American veterans. Since Gen. George Washington commanded the Continental Army, 42 million Americans have served the colors. A million have been killed in its defense. Another million and a half wounded.

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