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  • June 19, 2012
Obituary: John Knox Hess

John Knox Hess, of Sarasota and formerly of Ohio, died June 12. He was 93.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 19, 2012
Obituary: Joseph Giusti

Joseph Giusti, of South Dartmouth, Mass., and Longboat Key, died June 7. He was 97.

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Chamber members Vern Johnson, Jacqueline Abney, Justin Niemann, Chastanna Niemann and Shawn McLoughlin
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Big Water Fish Market grand opening

Forget the one fish, two fish because Scott Dolan has opened the only fish on Siesta Key - Big Water Fish Market. The first fish market on Siesta Key hosted a grand opening on June 16 with a ribbon cutting sponsored by the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce. The nautical-themed fresh fish and small grocery store had none-other than fresh fish appetizers for attendees to snack on.

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Julia Bair from the Oberlin Conservatory
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 19, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Music Festival students at the Promenade

The Sarasota Music Festival students didn't have to worry about playing in the dark when they visited the Promenade June 13 for a special concert. The afternoon sun illuminated the common room where an audience of Promenade residents enjoyed hearing the four musicians play classic solos and duets on their cello, bassoons and clarinet. They might be so-called 'students,' but today's aspiring students seem like tomorrows stars.

  • Longboat Key
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Chuck Sidlow gets framed.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • June 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Nik Wallenda Block Party

Mattison's and Circus Sarasota joined forces to throw a downtown block party Friday, June 15, to watch local circus performer Nik Wallenda's daring tightrope walk over Niagara Falls. Attendees enjoyed live music, circus performances and family-friendly activities, including face painting, balloon making and tightrope walking before watching the stunt on a Jumbotron video screen.

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Five-year-old Nicholas Messer tried to collect as many clouds on the end of his nose as possible.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest UMC VBS

Three hundred children enjoyed a fun-filled week of Vacation Bible School June 11-15 at Harvest United Methodist Church. During this year's 'Sky' themed VBS, children enjoyed all-star games, science projects in imagination stations, snacks, bible stories and more.

  • East County
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Shawn Mitchell, 8, spins around and around on one of the many fun pieces of playground equipment at the new, circus-themed playground at Payne Park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Sports Festival

The first ever Sarasota Sports Festival took place, Saturday, June 16, out at Payne Park. The festival also coincided with the opening of the Circus Playground.

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Jeremy Keefer and Sammy and Noah Tabachnick enjoyed Pop Craft popsicles.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Kid's Day at the Market

San Marco Plaza hosted a special time for children during its weekly Farmer's Market June 15. During the Kid's Day event, children enjoyed face painting, a bounce house, balloon animals and other activities.

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Nine-year-old Luke Stoker made sure to keep his eye on the target.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Cub Scout Day Camp

One hundred and sixty five cub scouts spent a week enjoying fun-filled activities while also learning the core principles of scouting during Cub Scout Day Camp June 11-15 at Camp Flying Eagle. Cub scouts enjoyed arts and crafts, water games, swimming, canoeing, archery and learned valuable survival skills, among other activities.

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Barbara Sulton and Laura Proctor
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bay Island Siesta Association Meet and Greet

Members of the Bay Island Siesta Association met for their biannual meet and greet at John and Laura Proctor's home. Host Laura Proctor used her culinary skills to prepare a spread of various foods, and guests enjoyed mingling and tasting a selection of wines.

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Kaitlin Thibodeau and Mary Jane Fortenberry take a break from the water fight.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Pandamania Bible Camp at St. Michael the Archangel

Children are wild about St. Michael the Archangel's Summer Bible Camp. The camp, called PandaMania, incorporates the theme, "God is Wild About You," and the decorations and activities revolve around wildlife and nature. Campers worked on crafts and donation items, sang songs and had water fights.

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Roni Belmont with Suncoast Digital Press enjoys some ribs from Anna Maria Oyster Bar.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Bulls, Blues and BBQ

When the workday ended, the fun began at Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, Manatee Chamber of Commerce and USF staff and alumni's Bulls, Blues and BBQ event Thursday, June 14. Mingling and networking took place at picnic tables during the all-you-can-eat barbecue on USF's lawn.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 14, 2012
Observer Team Spotlight

This week's Observer Team Spotlight is Matt McDuffie.

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Following a birthday celebration, Therese Sutton captured the party-goers watching this sunset on Siesta Key Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 14, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Following a birthday celebration, Therese Sutton captured the party-goers watching this sunset on Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
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Sal Cortese submitted this sunset photo taken overlooking Sarasota Bay after a rainstorm.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 14, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Sal Cortese submitted this sunset photo taken overlooking Sarasota Bay after a rainstorm.

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