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Kelly Rockett-Safford submitted this wave photo taken at sunset on Coquina Beach.
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  • January 9, 2013
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Kelly Rockett-Safford submitted this wave photo taken at sunset on Coquina Beach.

  • East County
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Forty-year employees Judy Longmate and Marshall Gillen pose with General Manager Anatoliy Furmanov, Owner Betsie Coolidge and Catering Director Terri Smith. Photo courtesy of Syd Krawczyk/Concept Digital Media.
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 9, 2013
Cafe L'Europe celebrates 40 years

When Betsie Coolidge opened Cafe L'Europe in 1973 with her late husband, Titus Letschert, she never envisioned it would become an icon, beloved 40 years later by residents and tourists alike.

  • Longboat Key
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Matt Drews, sitting, and Chuck Vollmer run the Sarasota-based franchise for Esio Beverage System. The company offers what it calls the first hot-and-cold, ready-to-drink beverage dispenser on the market. Photo by Lori Sax.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 9, 2013
Former wealth manager tries his hand at new business

A Ponzi scheme wiped out a once-prominent wealth manager's career. The comeback is going slow. 'This is still us digging our way out,' says Chuck Vollmer.

  • Longboat Key
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David Rosenthal submitted this sunset photo, taken on the north end of Longboat Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 9, 2013
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

David Rosenthal submitted this sunset photo, taken on the north end of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 8, 2013
Obituary: Robert J. Weeks

Robert J. Weeks, 78, of Longboat Key and Sea Girt, N.J., died Dec. 23.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 8, 2013
Obituary: Fred Taich

Fred Taich, 86, of Longboat Key, died Jan. 3.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 8, 2013
ODA blanks Bayshore

The Out-of-Door Academy girls soccer team blanked Bayshore 8-0 Jan. 7.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • January 8, 2013
Tornadoes blow past Sailors

The Booker High boys basketball team cruised to an 80-50 victory over Sarasota Jan. 7.

  • East County
  • Sports
Bluegrass musicians perform in a circle at Bee Ridge Park as onlookers enjoy the music.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bee Ridge Park Bluegrass Jam

Despite a light rain, bluegrass musicians and fans gathered under the pavilion Thursday, Jan. 3 at Bee Ridge Park to stir up some home-cooked roots music as part of a weekly collaborative performance. According to guitarist Gary Miller, during season, when more musicians show up, the weekly event becomes more of an open jam session. 'I think we counted 15 guitars tonight,' said Miller, during a break. 'We just all take turns singing.' Musicians took turns playing bluegrass standards as the audience watched on from beneath the pavilion.

  • Sarasota
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Elizabeth Poss Colebrook reached a new decade Saturday, Jan. 5. The 90-year-old celebrated her birthday with daughters Susan, Kristina and Deborah, as well as about 50 friends at her Harbour Court home. Colebrook has lived on Longboat Key since 1990.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 8, 2013
PHOTO OF THE DAY: The Big 9-0

Elizabeth Poss Colebrook reached a new decade Saturday, Jan. 5. The 90-year-old celebrated her birthday with daughters Susan, Kristina and Deborah, as well as about 50 friends at her Harbour Court home. Colebrook has lived on Longboat Key since 1990.

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Thousands of motorcycles lined the streets of downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • January 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Thunder by the Bay Motorcycle Festival

Bikers revved their engines at the 15th Annual Thunder by the Bay Motorcycle Festival Saturday, Jan. 5 in downtown Sarasota. The festival began on Thursday, Jan 4 at Michaels Tasting Room and continued through Sunday in downtown. Festival - goers from all across the U.S. came to enjoy the music, the bikes, and the vendors. 'It draws a pretty big crowd,' said Charles Jury a vendor at the festival.

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Maggie Bechtold submitted this sunrise photo, taken over Lake Uihlein in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 7, 2013
December Cool Today Monthly Winner

Maggie Bechtold submitted this sunrise photo, taken over Lake Uihlein in Lakewood Ranch.

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Bird Key received historical designation 99 years after the erection of the key's first mansion.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Historical Marker Dedication

Bird Key's first home was constructed in 1914. On Saturday, Jan. 5, the community celebrated the unveiling its historical marker.

  • Longboat Key
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One of the many cases of buttons on display Sunday, Jan. 6, at the Buttons and Beaus event at Crocker Memorial Church.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Buttons and Beaus

The Historical Society of Sarasota County held a High Tea with the theme being Buttons and Beaus Sunday, Jan. 6, at Crocker Memorial Church.

  • Sarasota
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Pete Bartelli’s 1963 Carrera
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 6th annual Gathering of the Faithful 2013

The Porsche Typ. 356 Florida Owners Group met up in Sarasota this year for the 6th annual Gathering of the Faithful 2013.

  • Sarasota
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