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David Coupland, Ernie Lisch, Ron Travis and Richard Parker hit the links at Tara.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 22, 2011
East County Business

CornerStone, Blue Skye to offer Hot Properties event; EDGE announces new field specialist; Gateway Bank names new group VP; Hampton joins Soda Group at Keller Williams; RE/MAX tournament raises $4,650 for hospital

  • East County
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Two great blue heron chicks beg to be fed.
  • By Dr. Lou Newman
  • June 22, 2011
Birds'-eye View

Dr. Lou Newman has photographed wildlife on six continents.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 22, 2011
Key Concierge launches Estate Relations

Sarasota home-management company Key Concierge has launched Estate Relations, a domestic staff placement service.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Henry Adomonis submitted this sunset photo taken from Fairway Bay III in Harbourside.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 22, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Glimmer of Hope

Henry Adomonis submitted this sunset photo taken from Fairway Bay III in Harbourside.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Rotary board members were inducted June 16. Photo submitted by Laurie Hagberg.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 21, 2011
Ranch Rotary inducts new officers

The Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club recently inducted new board members and officers.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dr. Keith Brooks poses with his daughters, Blythe, 9, and Cogan, 11, in matching Lilly attire at the Father's Day Brunch Sunday, June 19 at the Oaks Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 19, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Father's Day Brunch at the Oaks Club

Fathers gathered with their families at the Father's Day Brunch Sunday, June 19 at the Oaks Club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Olivia Miller loved jumping into the arms of her dad, Max.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 18, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Stoneybook Luau and Dive-In Movie

Residents of Stoneybrook at Heritage Harbour gathered at the community's recreation center June 18 for Stoneybrook's Annual Luau and Dive-in Movie event. Guests enjoyed swimming, barbecue, music and mingling with friends.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Christine Oconnell, Marilyn Wild, Cabriest Parker, Emily Rivera Andrews and Natalie Amsden
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SPEAKEASY

The Friends of Selby Library held a casual friend-raising fundraiser to benefit the library's new Teen Center.

  • Sarasota
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Danielle Daly, Alina Flint and Canyon Cushman
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Friday Fest on the Bay

Local dance band Big Night Out opened the 10th annual Friday Fest on the Bay with Latin dance rhythms.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Frank Maggio poses with Desiree and Jason Chachula Friday, June 17 at the wrap party following the YPG Annual Conference/SUM+ at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota's Boathouse.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: YPG conference wrap-party

Young professionals enjoyed "Young Professionals Day" by attending the YPG Annual Conference/SUM+ June 17, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota. Following the conference, the attendees enjoyed themselves at a wrap-party at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota's Boathouse.

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The Sea Horse Conservation Laboratory is one of the many attractions at Mote Marine Aquarium.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 17, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Father's Day at Mote

Dads get free admission to Mote Marine Aquarium on Father's Day with a paid child's ticket.

  • Longboat Key
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Carter Gish, 6, performs in the ballet "Two Pigeons."
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 17, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Recital Day

The Sarasota Ballet is holding two week-long mini-camps for children.

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Joe Gruters, Zenobia Davis, Norma Brown, Senator Mike Haridopolos and President of the Sarasota Republican Club Chuck Volkert
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Dinner with Mike Haridopolos

The Republican Club of Sarasota had their annual monthly dinner meeting Thursday, June 16 at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The guest speaker was Senator Mike Haridopolos, President of the Florida Senate and candidate for election to the U.S. Senate.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Cassidy Claire Johnson, who turns 15 years old on June 17, enjoyed an early birthday celebration.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 16, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Woodland School's Out Party

East County students celebrated the start of summer vacation during Woodland, The Community Church's School's Out Party June 15. Students enjoyed riding down inflatable water slides while hanging out with their friends. The event was part of Woodland's Summer Night Series. Every Wednesday night throughout the summer, students will enjoy a different activity, including cooking, bowling, roller-skating, capture the flag and more.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 16, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: First Flight

T. Guy Spencer submitted this sunrise photo, taken in Palmer Ranch in South Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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