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Paul Weller took this photo of a sun halo with a jet contrail and some clouds June 4, on south Siesta Key at the Fisherman’s Haven condo.
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  • June 7, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Paul Weller took this photo of a sun halo with a jet contrail and some clouds June 4, on south Siesta Key at the Fisherman's Haven condo.

  • Siesta Key
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Chap Percival submitted this photo of the sun halo Monday, June 4, taken on the Pine View School campus.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 7, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Chap Percival submitted this photo of the sun halo Monday, June 4, taken on the Pine View School campus.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 7, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight

This week's Observer Team Spotlight is Daniel Prewett.

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    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 7, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Julie Forbes

Julie Forbes has had a love of being out on the water since she was an infant. As a child, she accompanied her parents while they raced their sailboat on the Long Island Sound.

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Dalton Burroughs, 3, tries to hit a ball through a wicket with a mallet, Wednesday, June 6.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Children's Day at Phillippi Farmhouse Market

The Phillippi Farmhouse Market celebrated the beginning of summer with a Children's Day from 9 am to 2 pm, Wednesday, June 6. There were a variety of free activities including face painting, arts and crafts, games, live music and a watermelon seed-spitting contest

  • Sarasota
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  • June 6, 2012
Lakewood student earns kudos in MADD contest

From more than 130 entries nationwide, Lakewood Ranch High School student Nikelle Kelly has earned top honors.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2012
Harry's helps LBK Turtle Watch

Last week, the Longboat Key Turtle Watch received a check for its primary fundraiser, "Fiesta De Las Tortugas," held in May, at Harry's Continental Kitchens.

  • Longboat Key
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Photos courtesy of Mary Lou Johnson, Mary Lou Johnson Photography
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2012
Buried beach beauties relax

Local photographer Mary Lou Johnson captured this group of four cousins on the beach in the 6000 block of Longboat Key.

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Courtesy of Kristi Dyer
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2012
Imagine hosts career day

Children at Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch recently learned about future career options during the school's third annual Career Day.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2012
Jason's Deli benefits childhood cancer group

Jason's Deli of Southwest Florida owner and operator Diana Willis gave a $1,750 check to Holly and Patrick Wright, founders of the Payton Wright Foundation, a local non-profit dedicated to raising awareness of and assisting families affected by pediatric brain cancer.

  • East County
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  • June 6, 2012
Pirate to study abroad in China

Braden River High School sophomore Sarah Schoeffel has earned the prestigious NSLI-Y Scholarship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.

  • East County
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  • June 6, 2012
Couple celebrates diamond anniversary

Even after 60 years of marriage, East County residents John and Millie Somers are sparkling with love.

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Jacob Antczak, 5, mimics the puffer fish during a game of "Ocean Motion" at Mote’s Aquakids camp last year. File photo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 6, 2012
Longboat Key offers summer camp options

Summer camp is great for parents who want to keep their kids entertained and for kids looking forward to some fun in the sun.

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The Bridge Street Market showcases restaurants, arts and crafts, jewelry, clothes, fine artwork and local food. Photo courtesy of BridgeStreetMerchants.com.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 6, 2012
Bridge Street Market shops around for new experience

The Bridge Street Merchants have attempted to extend their season from November into May and June, but decided the heat is hard to beat.

  • Longboat Key
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Dr. George Noble takes calls now from gift-buying customers, not patients.
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • June 6, 2012
Neighbors: George Noble

After coming out of retirement to start a new business, Longboat Key resident George Noble is looking toward another change.

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