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Helena Sutherland submitted this sunset photo, taken overlooking Sarasota Bay.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 21, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Helena Sutherland submitted this sunset photo, taken overlooking Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Carissa Garrettson and Joan Sirgant
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club spa day

The women at Bird Key Yacht Club took a day trip to The Met Day Spa & Salon at St. Armands Circle, 35 S Blvd. of Presidents, where they were royally pampered on June 18. They received mini massages, paraffin treatments for hands, a skin analysis consultation, a hair consultation and a makeup consultation. It was a relaxing and fun afternoon get together.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Nick Rich, 8, Aidan O’Horan, 8, and Andreas Zeitler, 8
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 20, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Kids' Summer Beach Run

Now in its second of ten weeks, the Kids' Summer Beach Run had a big turn out, Tuesday, June 19, out on Siesta Key Public Beach.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 20, 2012
Harry's welcomes summer solstice

Where will you be 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 21? Harry's Continental Kitchens is hosting a Summer Solstice Soiree to benefit the Surfrider Foundation.

  • Longboat Key
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Courtesy
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 20, 2012
Super stupendous beach read

Longboat Key resident and author Jane K. Webb has recently released a new children's book, "My Super Stupendous Day at the Beach."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 20, 2012
Ranch thespian lands new role

Thunderous applause goes out to Lakewood Ranch High School student Katie Ciemniecki, who recently was inducted into the International Thespian Society, Troupe 6020.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
M'Balia and Cheryl Bangoura stand with the Bangouras' new convertible with Lorraine and Dick Vitale. Courtesy photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 20, 2012
Couple wins new ride

East County residents Sekou and Cheryl Bangoura are revved up about a recent win.

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Campers practice climbing the web.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 20, 2012
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: CIRCUS SARASOTA SUMMER CAMP (+ VIDEO)

For our latest Camp Spotlight, The Observer dropped in on campers at Circus Sarasota and documented their rehearsal for the end-of-camp performance.

  • Siesta Key
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Jack Black prepares his secret rib recipe at his home.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 20, 2012
Neighbors: Jack Black

Longboat Key's Jack Black proves to be famous for much more than his 'grate' barbecue skills.

  • Longboat Key
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Jeff and Susan Kitzsteiner, Steve and Nancy Hadgisaba and John and Annette Rissman celebrate after the ceremony.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 20, 2012
Families visit Longboat Key for vow renewals

Longboat Key's white-sand beaches and picturesque sunsets combine for the perfect romantic setting, often for weddings and vow renewals.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 20, 2012
Our View: Make a decision

It's good the Longboat Key Town Commission appears ready to take away the "interim" from Interim Town Manager David Bullock's title.

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Barbara Jendrysik submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 20, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Barbara Jendrysik submitted this sunset photo, taken on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Karen Yates took this photo June 19, of the sun rising in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 20, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Karen Yates took this photo June 19, of the sun rising in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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The McDonald's at 787 S. Washington Blvd. is currently closed for remodeling.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 19, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Demolition day

The McDonald's near downtown Sarasota has been demolished.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 19, 2012
Obituary: Don Snyder

Don Snyder, of Sarasota, died June 5. He was 87.

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