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Charles Preston Rawls submitted this sunrise photo, taken in downtown Sarasota.
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  • July 4, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Charles Preston Rawls submitted this sunrise photo, taken in downtown Sarasota.

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Christine McCrenzi submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.
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  • July 4, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Christine McCrenzi submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.

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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 3, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: I. Bert Spiegel

I. Bert Spiegel is a Longboat Key resident of 42 years. Read more about him in our candid "five things."

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Children wore patriotic, plastic hats while sitting on the beach at Mar Vista, Monday, July 2, during the 4th annual Boom Boom on the Bay.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 3, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 4th annual Boom Boom on the Bay

The 4th annual Boom Boom on the Bay at the Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant lit up the sky and the Sarasota Bay, Monday, July 2, on Longboat Key.

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A.J. Jacobs just released his third book in a series. Photo courtesy of Michael Cogliantri.
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  • Molly Schechter
  • July 3, 2012
Aerobic Grandma: A good read that's good for your health

Books about health and fitness are not generally "fun reads." "Drop Dead Healthy - One Man's Humble Quest for Bodily Perfection" is the delightful exception.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
I. Bert Spiegel sits in his studio, located on the lanai, where he paints and conducts small repairs.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 3, 2012
Neighbors: I. Bert Spiegel

I. Bert Spiegel has enjoyed 42 contented years on Longboat Key.

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Although Gary Roberts performs magic tricks nearly every day, he said he still enjoys watching other magicians perform.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 3, 2012
Tricks of the trade

Lakewood Ranch resident Gary Roberts discovered his love of magic from a magic trick he bought at a department store.

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Olivia Thurber
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  • Loren Mayo
  • July 3, 2012
CAMP SPOTLIGHT AND VIDEO: Rosaire's Riding Academy Summer Horse Camp

It's Thursday, June 28, and it's hot, hot, hot out at horse camp.

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Brendan Rempert took this photo of the sun setting from his backyard in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 3, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Brendan Rempert took this photo of the sun setting from his backyard in Lakewood Ranch.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 3, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Ana Trinidad submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lido Beach.

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Yasmina and Meryem Bouhamig
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Boat Parade

Hundreds of people packed downtown Sarasota Friday, June 29, to enjoy an up-close look at the boats from this year's Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival. Boats, trucks and other sponsors and associated groups made their way down Main Street in celebration of the 28th annual festival, which raises money for Suncoast Charities for Children.

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Sarasota Architectural Salvage’s display fit the theme.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Shrimp and Lobster Festival

The Sarasota Farmer's Market hosted the second annual Shrimp and Lobster Festival Saturday, June 30. Last year's event drew record crowds to the market, and this year, seafood fans flocked to the market in droves to enjoy live music, children's events and of course, fresh shrimp and lobster. Food vendors even offered shrimp and lobster crepes.

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David Rouleau and Rey Rodriguez
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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Suncoast Super Boat Parade

Hundreds of people packed downtown Sarasota Friday, June 29, to enjoy an up-close look at the boats from this year's Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival. Boats, trucks and other sponsors and associated groups made their way down Main Street in celebration of the 28th annual festival, which raises money for Suncoast Charities for Children.

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Annette Broy and Pastor Mike Broy
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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Life in the Son Church Meet and Greet

Members of newly formed church, Life in the Son, gathered on Wednesday, June 27, for a meet and greet. Pastor Mike Broy says the nondenominational church offers a welcoming environment in which people can worship and is looking to expand its membership. 'We like to focus on the positive things people can do as Christians,' said Broy. 'I think there's already enough focus on negativity and what you can't do.'

  • Siesta Key
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Cris Donovan Rennie Carter and Deborah Kerr
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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 2, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Glenridge Trivia Challenge

Glenridge residents split into teams and put their thinking caps on for the retirement home's monthly trivia challenge event. Residents were asked questions in various categories, including music, politics and popular culture.

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