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Chris Wetzig and Bob Clousson pay attention to Amanda Dominguez as she talks about the epiphytic algae on the seagrass Saturday, July 30 out in the water by the Turtle Beach Community Center
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Seagrass preservation

Volunteers came out to learn about seagrass and how to monitor and collect data about seagrass Saturday, July 30 at the Turtle Beach Community Center. Led by environmental speicalist Amanda Dominguez, volunteers were taught about how to properly identify certain types of seagrass, as well as how much seagrass is covering the area as well as what the epiphytic algae coverage is like on the seagrass.

  • Siesta Key
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The Pancake Pig was sure to make an appearance.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Storytime LIVE!

Dozens of families gathered July 30 at Kiddie Academy in Lakewood Ranch for the preschool's Storytime LIVE! event. Children enjoyed an appearance by the Pancake Pig, as well as snow cones, popcorn and arts and crafts.

  • East County
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 29, 2011
Obituary: Elaine Rutledge Hover

Elaine Rutledge Hover, formerly of Longboat Key, died July 22.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 29, 2011
Obituary: Marguerita Ann 'Peggy' Myford Gadoury

Marguerita Ann 'Peggy' Myford Gadoury, 63, of Longboat Key, died July 24.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Kristen Pace, Keli Crowley and Maggie Clark
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Junior League of Sarasota

The Junior League of Sarasota hosted a summer meet and greet for prospective members July 28 at the Polo Grill and Bar. Attendees enjoyed snacks and games while learning about the organization.

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Ellen Bartlett, Pat Kolodgy and Gregg Gamso enjoy themselves Thursday, July 28 during the Alta Vista neighborhood picnic at Payne Park.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 28, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Alta Vista neighborhood picnic

The Alta Vista Neighborhood got together for a picnic Thursday evening at Payne Park. The picnic was attended by about 25 neighbors and was catered by Panera.

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Joe Tine and Shelia Lewis talk about their business prior to having lunch Thursday, July 28 at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 28, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: LLSA at Fleming's

The Longboat Key, Lido Key and St. Armands Chamber of Commerce had a luncheon Thursday, July 28 at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 28, 2011
Griffin to release latest novel in December

Longboat Key writer H. Terrell 'Terry' Griffin's latest novel, 'Collateral Damage' will be available nationwide.

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The Beach Villas at the Oasis condominium has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 3,236 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 28, 2011
Beach Villas condo tops sales at $1.375 million

A condominium in Beach Villas at the Oasis tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Siesta Key
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African iris
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 28, 2011
Island Oasis

Exotic touches from the owners' travels complement the native flora in their garden.

  • Siesta Key
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Beth Owen-Cipielewski is dividing her time between the Siesta Key Oyster Bar and preparing for a major bowling tournament.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 28, 2011
Alley Cat

Beth Owen-Cipielewski has been bowling since she was a child, but a recent renewed focus on her game has earned her a spot in a major international competition.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 28, 2011
Pelikids

Pelikids is a monthly feature highlighting the work of Sarasota County students. This month's offerings are from students at Southside, Gulf Gate and Lakeview elementary schools, along with Bay Haven School for Basics Plus.

  • Siesta Key
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Rodger Skidmore submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 28, 2011
Weekly Winner: Far Horizons

TO SUBMIT WEATHER PHOTOS: Please send your photos to the Pelican Press, 1970 Main St., fourth floor, Sarasota, Fla., 34236, or email them to [email protected]. Please include where you took the photo when submitting photos, as well as your mailing address.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 28, 2011
Memorable Reunion

Riverview High School's class of 1991 celebrated its 20-year reunion Saturday, July 23, at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
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Travis and McKayla Taaffe rowed at the 2011 Club National Championships in July, at the Indianapolis Rowing Center.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 28, 2011
Brother, sister duo to compete at CanAmMex Games

Last August, McKayla Taaffe, a senior at Pine View School, claimed her first gold medal at the 2010 U.S. Rowing Club National Championship, in Oak Ridge, Tenn. This August, she and her younger brother, Travis, a Pine View sophomore, are planning to take home the gold when they compete in the CanAmMex Games, in Canada.

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