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  • August 2, 2012
Geology rocks

Sarasota resident and Lafayette College junior Wesley von Dassow is logging extracurricular hours this summer at his internship at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 2, 2012
Happy haircut

From Aug. 1 to Aug. 15, Sarasota residents in need of a haircut will have the opportunity to help a local disadvantaged child.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Mable Ringling Memorial Fountain in the early 1930s. Courtesy photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 2, 2012
Fountain of youth

Help honor the memory of Mable Ringling by making a donation to help restore the memorial fountain built in her name in 1936 in Luke Wood Park.

  • Sarasota
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Craig Phillips took this sunset photo on Siesta Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 2, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Craig Phillips took this sunset photo on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Jeff Hindman took this photo of storm clouds rolling in at Sarasota National Cemetery.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 2, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Jeff Hindman took this photo of storm clouds rolling in at Sarasota National Cemetery.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 2, 2012
Neighbors: Joe Volpe

Mechanical engineer and Siesta Key resident Joe Volpe came up with a way to give pets - and golf clubs - the rides of their lives.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
This home at 5232 Shadow Lawn Drive in Siesta Isles has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 1,899 square feet of living area. It sold for $815,000. Photo by Alex Mahadevan.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 2, 2012
Three-bedroom home in Siesta Isles tops transactions

A home in Siesta Isles tops all transactions in this week's real estate. W. David and M. Denise Sanders, of Bristol, Ind., sold their home at 5232 Shadow Lawn Drive to Zoom Thru Zoom to You Inc. for $815,000.

  • Sarasota
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Six-year-old Sam Barr did not drop the ball he had to carry through part of the obstacle course relay event.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Risen Savior VBS

More than 80 children this week are participating in Risen Savior Lutheran Church's "Back to Jerusalem" Vacation Bible School.

  • East County
  • News
Todd Buchman, of Aqua Plumbing & Air, exchanged information with other participants.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Speed Networking

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance gathered at the Holiday Inn Lakewood Ranch Aug. 1 for a speed networking event and to celebrate the Holiday Inn brand's 60th anniversary.

  • East County
  • News
A handful of AAF members participated in the first event of the AAF year, a “speed pitch” event, Tuesday, July 31, at Mattison’s.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: AAF Suncoast Speed Networking

The American Advertising Federation of the Suncoast held their first event of their new year, Tuesday, July 31, at Mattison's.

  • Sarasota
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Courtesy photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 1, 2012
UPS partners with Miracle League

The UPS Foundation recently donated $30,000 to The Miracle League of Manasota, a group that gives children and adults with disabilities a chance to play organized baseball.

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Courtesy photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 1, 2012
Troop donates to animal care

Girls from Girl Scout Troop 803 recently donated $350 from cookie booth sales to the Lakewood Ranch Humane Society.

  • East County
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    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 1, 2012
Violin vacation on the Key

Stephanie Bork, 23, from Ann Arbor, Mich., performed Saturday, July 28, on St. Armands Circle, while on vacation in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 1, 2012
Hitting a high note

Charles Chocallo is a 2007 graduate of Pineview and his parents, Chris and Bill Chocallo are Longboat Key residents.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 1, 2012
Obituary: Lloyd Singer

Lloyd Singer, of Longboat Key and formerly of Toronto, Canada, died July 13. He was 86 years old.

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