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Niki DeRosa submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key during the Sunday drum circle.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 8, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Drum Roll, Please

Niki DeRosa submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key during the Sunday drum circle.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Dennis Matthews, Jennifer Wilson, Tina Straley, Phyllis Thomas and David Kemp held a proclamation issued by the town of Longboat Key at the 2009 National Marina Day.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 7, 2011
Longboat Key Club to celebrate National Marina Day

The event will raise awareness about marina-related issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This photograph features olive baboons and is one of approximately 50 images in Dr. Lou Newman's latest show. (Courtesy of Dr. Lou Newman)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 6, 2011
Exhibit to showcase wildlife photography

Dr. Lou Newman's latest show at Plymouth Harbor features photographs of young animals and birds.

  • Longboat Key
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Colleen Wohlrab, Arianna Robbins, Mary Beth Bilder and Yvonne Hoang pose in their caps and gowns with their yellow flowers prior to their graduation from Pineview High School Sunday, June 5 at Van Wezel.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Pineview Graduation

The Pineview Class of 2011 had their graduation ceremony Sunday, June 5 at Van Wezel.

  • Sarasota
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Around 40 people enjoyed good food, coffee, juice and some time to catch up after the service Sunday, June 5 at the All Angels brunch.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angels Brunch

All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church had a brunch to mark the beginning of summer Sunday, June 5 in the parish hall at All Angels.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Terri Bauer and nephew, Joshua DeCrapio, 5, pose in the Fotos-R-Fun LLC booth at the annual National Cancer Survivors Day celebration Sunday, June 5 at Michael's on East. Bauer has been cancer free for eight years.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: National Cancer Survivors Day

Local cancer survivors celebrated National Cancer Survivors Day together and with their loved ones Sunday, June 5 at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ellie Russell, 8, paints a ceramic seahorse with all sorts of sea life figures during the World Ocean Day Family Festival Sunday, June 5 at Mote Aquarium.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Mote celebrates World Ocean Day

Mote Aquarium's World Ocean Day Family Festival took place Sunday, June 5 at Mote Aquarium. The theme of this year's event had a Dr. Seuss theme to it; 'One, Two, Three and the Seas."

  • Longboat Key
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Nichole Branica is excited to begin her college career.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • June 5, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Graduation

The Out-of-Door Academy celebrated its 13th Commencement June 4 at the Upper School in Lakewood Ranch. Family members and friends gathered to watch members of the Class of 2011 receive their high school diplomas.

  • East County
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Cody Taylor, Keith Summerall and Eric Kay are pumped up to cross the stage and receive their diplomas.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: BHS Graduation

Decked out in purple and gold, Booker High School's Class of 2011 graduated Saturday, at Robarts Arena.

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The Riverview High School Marching Band played on as students, families and friends packed into Robarts Arena Saturday to wish RHS's Class of 2011 well.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: RHS Graduation

Riverview High School seniors said their final goodbyes to their high school careers Saturday, at Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
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Eduardo Ronderos, Jamie Jeffcoat and Kyle Kimpton had fun mingling with friends.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 4, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Haile Eighth-Grade Dance

Eighth-grade students at Haile Middle School celebrated the end of their middle school days with a special dance June 3. Themed "Reach for the Stars," the Hollywood-inspired night featured music and dancing, photos, snacks and more.

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The Sarasota High School class of 2011 made their way through the archway that leads into Cleland Stadium where over 475 students graduated Friday, June 3.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SHS Graduation

Sarasota High School's graduation took place Friday, June 3 at Sarasota High School's Cleland Stadium.

  • Sarasota
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People enjoy wandering around inside the new store Friday, June 3 during Taffy's grand opening at his new store front on St. Armands.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Taffy's Grand Opening

The owners and friends of Taffy Mens Apparel had a celebration Friday, June 3 to celebrate Taffy's grand opening at his new store front on St. Armands.

  • Longboat Key
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Students smile and listen to Ken Melber speak Friday, June 3 during ODA's 6th grade graduation at Siesta Key Chapel. This was Melber's final year at ODA and he will be heading back to England.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA 6th Grade Graduation

The sixth graders at ODA graduated Friday, June 3 at Siesta Key Chapel. The newly graduated class will attend the Upper School in the Fall and be the Class of 2017.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Carolyn and Joe Guyton, center, caught up with friends Kay (left) and Ron (right) Houston.
  • By Susan Moore
  • June 3, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Muirfield Party

Residents of the Muirfield community in the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club celebrated the "End of the Winter Season" with a special pool party gathering May 23 to honor the community's winter residents. Guests enjoyed food, music and fellowship at the event at the Muirfield community pool.

  • East County
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