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  • July 18, 2012
Obituary: Samuel S. Keyes

Samuel S. Keys, of Longboat Key and Cape Coral, died July 4. He was 88.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 18, 2012
Obituary: Dr. Milton Comer

Dr. Milton Comer, of Longboat Key and formerly of Louisville, died July 7. He was 83. He was born April 6, 1929, in Louisville to Morris and Pauline Schuckman Comer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jan Rulli took this photo of Tropical Storm Debby over the Gulf of Mexico.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 18, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Jan Rulli took this photo of Tropical Storm Debby over the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rachel Roberts, Haley Gillis, instructor Martin Rivenbark, Brianna Naegeli and Lily Meaker
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 18, 2012
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Eternal Summer Surf Camp

It's Sunday, July 15, and the surf's up on Anna Maria Island. Unlike the previous weekend, when the Gulf of Mexico refused to give the campers at Eternal Summer Surf Camp anything more than flat water, the waves are barreling in.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Lynn Jones took this sunset photo while practicing with her new camera in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 18, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Lynn Jones took this sunset photo while practicing with her new camera in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ribbons were used during the dance to “A thousand years”.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Gullett Summer Dance Camp

Fifteen girls ranging in age from 6 to 15 participated in the second week of Gullett Dance Camp at B.D. Gullett Elementary. This is the fourth year that Michele Mercier has run the summer dance camp.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ari Benson, Lauren Schuth, Davina Chait and Hendrix Nunnery play at the water table with plastic penguins and blocks of ice filled with plastic fish, Monday, July 16, during Penguins Aplenty, Penguins Galore camp at Forty Carrots.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Penguins Aplenty, Penguins Galore

Forty Carrots has been teaching students about different kinds of penguins and their habitats at Penguins Aplenty, Penguins Galore, July 9 through August 2.

  • Sarasota
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Kristen Bohan, Beyond the Spectrum Founder Catherine Peabody, Julie Lamielle and Christine Sket
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Beyond the Spectrum Fundraiser

As a part of its summer celebrity bartending series, Shamrock Pub hosted a fundraiser Friday, July 13, to benefit Beyond the Spectrum, a charity that benefits children on the autism spectrum. Guest bartenders from the charity teamed up with members of Brown Distributing to raise money for the cause. All money from tips and raffle prizes was donated to Beyond the Spectrum.

  • Sarasota
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Jay Anderson, Casey Martin, Matt Hayes and Mark Smith
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Invitational

The twice re-scheduled Longboat Key Invitational Golf Tournament was a successful event hosted by The Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce. Fifty-or-so players took their odds on Friday the 13, and David Kovalsky with Sotheby's even got lucky enough to 'beat the pro' on a hole. There were various putting competitions throughout the tournament. West Florida Golf Tour and Nickel Putter teamed up with The LLSA Chamber for the event held at Longboat Key Club and Resort.

  • Longboat Key
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Chibuzo Aguocha goes for the ball as Larissa Witherspoon stays close during a match, Saturday, July 14, during the Dig the Beach tournament on Siesta Key Beach.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Dig the Beach

Dig the Beach Volleyball Series made its way back to Siesta Key this past weekend, Saturday, July 14, and Sunday, July 15.

  • Siesta Key
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The Walking in Sunshine team
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Drink Pink

The Village Cafe hosted the Drink Pink event to raise money for Walking in Sunshine, Kay Kouvatsos' 3-day Susan G. Komen Walk team, Saturday, July 14.

  • Siesta Key
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Adrian Ray and his band rocked out, Friday, July 13, at Friday Fest inside the Van Wezel auditorium.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Friday Fest with Adrian Ray

Adrian Ray performed at Friday Fest, Friday, July 13. The Van Wezel moved Friday Fest inside due to the rainy weather.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jen Mathey, Tracey Minor and Leigh Nordman
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: YPG After Hours at Darwin's

The Young Professionals Group of Sarasota held their monthly after hours, Thursday, July 12, at Darwin's.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Gary Barrack and Linda Ellis
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 14, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Fifth Annual Spyder Broussard Shrimp Boil

Louisiana native Spyder Broussard and Polo Bar and Grill owner Tommy Klauber hosted the fifth annual Spyder Broussard Low Country-East County Fish Fry & Shrimp Boil this weekend.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Speaker Lee Silverstein, Christine Koch of Boost Studio and Pete Amedure with No Limit Marketing and Advertising
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lunch and Learn

Social media professional Lee Silverstein led the second-ever Longboat Key, Lido Key, St. Armands Key Chamber of Commerce Lunch and Learn series July 12 at Holiday Inn Lido Beach. Attendees took a break from their workdays to learn how to achieve social media success, in particular achieve the most with their LinkedIn accounts.

  • Longboat Key
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