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Craig Crossley submitted this sunset photo, taken near Shell Beach on Siesta Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 2, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Craig Crossley submitted this sunset photo, taken near Shell Beach on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Meet this week's athlete, Eric Traver
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 2, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Eric Traver

Eric Traver not only holds down a 4.7 grade point average as a student in the prestigious International Baccalaureate program at Riverview High School, but he also is leading the Rams' boys' basketball team in every statistical category.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 2, 2012
JUST THE STATS

10 - The number of three-pointers Booker High's boys basketball team sank in its 61-57 win over Southeast Jan. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sheryl Vieira submitted this sunset photo, taken near the Ringling Bridge in downtown Sarasota.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 2, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Sheryl Vieira submitted this sunset photo, taken near the Ringling Bridge in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Matt Orr, Diane McFarlin and Matt Walsh
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club Meeting

The Tiger Bay Club met at Michael's On East Wednesday, Feb. 1 to discuss the current landscape of the media. The panel of local media leaders had a positive outlook on the future of the industry, which many worry is on the decline.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Walkers make their way down to the shore to participate in the Senior Beach Walk, Wednesday, Feb. 1, on Siesta Key Beach.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Senior Beach Walk

New Balance Sarasota and Sarasota County Parks and Recreation is sponsoring the Wednesday Senior Beach Walks taking place on Siesta Key Beach and Nokomis Beach from February 1 - March 29.

  • Siesta Key
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Eric Weinstein, Ravi Parent, Bryan Paine, Jack Famiglietti, Sam Armington, Jason D'Agostino, Brian Firth, Jim Zeller, Sophia Schultz and Jennifer LePatourel pose together with their trophy.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 1, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Youth Multihull team practice

The Sarasota Youth Multihull team, part of the Sarasota Youth Sailing Squadron, recently won the Youth Multihull Championship during the Tradewinds Regatta 2012 that was held Jan. - 15 in Islamorada.

  • Sarasota
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"Can You See Me Now?" is a photo of a jellyfish on Longboat Key beach. Photo courtesy of Mary Lou Johnson
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2012
International exhibition on display

Longboat Key resident and photographer Mary Lou Johnson's work was displayed in the collection of Professional Photographers of America's 2011 International Photographic Competition.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2012
Wood stork visits Summerfield lake

Summerfield resident Gary Miller caught this image of a wood stork that took a break on the lake at the intersection of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and Clubhouse Drive.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2012
Critter Corner

Leebo, a 18-month-old neutered male pointer/dane mix, needs a loving home.

  • East County
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Andy Mele, executive director of Sarasota Bay Watch, Tanner Stults, Judd McKean, director of Carefree Learners, and Larry Stults, father of Tanner and board member of Sarasota Bay Watch
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 1, 2012
Riverview senior identifies local environmental need

Using a boat, a waterproof camera and a small grant for printing fees, Tanner Stults created a field guide for Florida's coast; bays that includes more than 50 photographs. It's a project that took the now Riverview High School senior one-and-a-half years to complete.

  • Longboat Key
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Chris Tatreau is a history buff and currently reads books on World War II during long international flights for work.
    By
  • Dora Walters
  • February 1, 2012
Neighbors: Chris Tatreau

From Japan to Singapore to Boston and Chicago, Chris Tatreau works behind the scenes to organize some of the world's most prestigious fitness events.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2012
Local bands plug in for East County benefit

Taking Back Lives will host the fourth annual Rock Out for a Cause benefit concert Feb. 3.

  • East County
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Tara Brocke, with her husband, John, not pictured, and Jason Seelbach will open Truman’s Tap & Grill Feb. 2.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2012
University of Missouri inspires newest Lakewood Ranch eatery

Truman's Tap & Grill will welcome Tiger fans beginning Feb. 2.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Braden River Elementary's cafeteria staff lived like royalty during the school’s recent Cafeteria Staff Appreciation Day.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2012
Ovations

Congratulations are in order.

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