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Tim and Nancy Breo were overjoyed by Nancy's win. Photo by Bob Bolcik.
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  • June 13, 2012
Tara welcomes new board members

Tara residents Nancy Breo and Lynne Hudson won seats May 21, on the Tara Master Association Board.

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Circa 1913, when the club was known as Sarasota Yacht and Automobile Club. Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 13, 2012
105 years of history

Most of Sarasota Yacht Club's history, which dates back to 1907, is contained in a cardboard box.

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Brothers Alec and Max Hall
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 13, 2012
Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, here I am at camp: SUPER SCIENCE CAMP (VIDEO)

It's Tuesday, June 12: Day two of Out-Of-Door Academy's Super Science Summer Camp with marine science teacher Lisa Cheney.

  • Siesta Key
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Jim Holbrook uses his app BeachWalk1.0. during a walk on a Longboat Key beach.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 13, 2012
Neighbors: Jim Holbrook

Jim Holbrook developed a smart-phone app that records when, where and what he sees on daily walks near his home on the Key.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 13, 2012
St. Mary's youth embark on mission trip

A team from St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church, in Lakewood Ranch, will do construction work in the Dominican Republic.

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    By
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  • June 13, 2012
Obituary: Thomas 'Tom' Tomao Jr.

Thomas "Tom" Tomao Jr., of Bradenton, died May 27. He was 61.

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Nancy Deeb submitted this sunset photo, taken at Seaplace condominiums in the 1900 block of GMD.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Nancy Deeb submitted this sunset photo, taken at Seaplace condominiums in the 1900 block of GMD.

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Monica Mingote took this photo of a fiery sunset at Jiggs Landing.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Monica Mingote took this photo of a fiery sunset at Jiggs Landing.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 12, 2012
Obituary: Alice-Jean 'A.J.' McFarlin

Key and formerly of St. Louis Park, Minn., died May 31. She was 82.

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  • June 12, 2012
Obituary: Peggy Hirsch Greenwald

Peggy Hirsch Greenwald, of Longboat Key and Louisville, Ky., died June 11. She was 72.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 12, 2012
Obituary: Clara S. Franks

Clara S. Franks, of Longboat Key and formerly of Bradenton and Irvington, N.J., died June 2. She was 92.

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Charles Hines, Dist. 5, introduces himself at the CONA meeting, Monday, June, 11, at the Sarasota Garden Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: CONA Candidate Forum meeting

The June CONA meeting invited the public to come and ask questions of the candidates up for Sarasota County Commission seats this Fall, Monday, June 11, at the Sarasota Garden Club.

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Kate Honea with Isabel and Javier Dubrocq and Jolane Rutherford
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Ballet Luncheon

The Sarasota Ballet today held a luncheon and business meeting at Michael's On East.

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Witness Seymour the Corpse Flower in bloom today. Hurry — this rare flower's bloom and pungent odor won't last long! (Photo courtesy of Selby Gardens)
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 11, 2012
TODAY: Stinky flower in bloom

Seymour the Corpse Flower is in bloom today at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

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Roger Corvitt jumps up to spike the ball while Garrett Rasmussen prepares himself and Stefan Meyer looks on.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 11, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Dig The Beach

The Dig The Beach Tournament took place Saturday, June 9, and Sunday, June 10, on Siesta Key Beach.

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