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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 26, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Don Wallace

Don Wallace is a Plymouth Harbor resident who is the writer on the 12th floor. Read more about him in our candid "five things."

  • Longboat Key
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Courtesy photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 26, 2012
Care package makes an impact

On the Fourth of July, Siesta Key Oyster Bar held a cookout to raise money for the troops, specifically the 214th Fires Brigade, which is currently serving in Afghanistan.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 26, 2012
Carving out his baseball niche

Sarasota's Tim McCarver has been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.

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Robert O'Connor. Courtesy photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 26, 2012
Globe trotter

Sarasota resident Robert O'Connor recently became a member of the Seven Continents Club, an elite group of runners who've completed a marathon on all seven continents.

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Teeja Johnson at home June 10. Courtesy photo.
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  • Loren Mayo
  • July 26, 2012
Little girl displays large spirit

In May, Tana and Dennis Johnson's 3-year-old daughter, Teeja, was diagnosed with a rare childhood cancer called neuroblastoma.

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Jake Stanton, Jake Johnson and Zach McClung held lead children in a song.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 26, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Promise Island VBS

Children are enjoying a special "Adventures on Promise Island" themed Vacation Bible School at Braden River United Methodist Church this week.

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This home at 3936 Shell Road has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,541 square feet of living area. It sold for $450,000. Photo by Alex Mahadevan.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 26, 2012
White Beach Fruit Co. home sells for $2.1 million

A home in White Beach Fruit Co. tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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Amanda Swalby took this sunset photo on Siesta Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 26, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Amanda Swalby took this sunset photo on Siesta Key.

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Erica Martinez and Edith Dean
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 26, 2012
Tennis league puts the 'net' in networking

Each Monday morning and evening, on public courts around Sarasota, members of the Women of Wonder doubles tennis league can be found honing their skills in the spirit of friendly competition.

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Heather Johnson took this photo of the John Ringling Bridge in downtown Sarasota.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 26, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Heather Johnson took this photo of the John Ringling Bridge in downtown Sarasota.

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Ruth Beck and Joan Levenson have some laughs, Wednesday, July 25, prior to the beginning of the AJC event at Sarasota Yacht Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: AJC's 2012 Summer Lunch & Learn

The American Jewish Committee held their second Summer Lunch & Learn of the series, Wednesday, July 25, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. Jason Isaacson, Director of Government & International Affairs, spoke to a sold out crowd of 140 people. The discussion for the afternoon was 'Is Peace Possible - Growing Challenges to a Two-State Israeli-Palestinian Solution in the Region's Shifting Political and Strategic Landscape'.

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Gan Director Laura Freedman, Krisztina Campion, Illene Dyrda, Julie Pines, Ashley Fox, Cheryl Brilliant, Lila Biller, Maxwell Jackson, Alexander Nir and Jackson Mitchell
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 25, 2012
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Camp Gan

One little, two little, three little aliens; four little, five little, six little astronauts ...

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 25, 2012
Kiwanis gives scholarships

Out of 77 applicants, the Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key, through its tax-exempt scholarship foundation, has granted scholarships to 19 youth from Sarasota and Manatee counties.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 25, 2012
Vicki hasn't left the building

Vicki the swan is back in the water.

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Kayla Sheckler accepted the Emanu-El Award from Temple President Michael Richker.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 25, 2012
University Park woman honored

University Park resident Kayla Sheckler was honored recently for her dedication and efforts on behalf of Temple Emanu-El, during a special temple board installation and awards dinner last month.

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