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  • June 1, 2011
Mating manatees require a little space

Summer is here, and that means love is in the air ... for manatees, that is.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2011
Turtle Tracks

Turtle Tracks

  • Longboat Key
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Although Cash wore a tie for his interview with the Longboat Observer, he usually keeps his attire casual with a simple collar.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 1, 2011
Key Club's Cash known for dogmatic work ethic

This employee is truly the top dog when he goes to work.

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Fire Marshall Lou Gagliardi congratulates L'Ambiance Manager Beverly Moore.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2011
The L'Ambiance puts safety first

The L'Ambiance maintenance staff puts safety first with weekly and monthly fire-and-safety inspections.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2011
See you later, alligator?

On Tuesday, May 24, Longboat Key resident Julie Klick was in her backyard with her dog, when she felt a pair of eyes staring at her.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2011
All Angels by the Sea is now on summer time

All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church, 563 Bay Isles Road, is now on its summer schedule.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2011
Anonymous donors pledge $1 million

Two anonymous donors have pledged $1 million to Mote Marine Laboratory to fund various initiatives over the next four years.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2011
Hope for lots of calm ... and no storms

Hurricane season is here. The six-month season began Wednesday, June 1 and continues through November.

  • Longboat Key
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Jacob Byers
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 1, 2011
Class of 2011

Ladies and gentlemen, we present to you the Class of 2011. These Longboat, Lido and Bird key graduates will soon start a new chapter in their lives as they pursue their goals for higher education. But, before they could say goodbye to high school, we gave them one final quiz about their past accomplishments and plans for the future.

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James Monnig submitted this sunset photo, taken at The Diplomat Resort, 3155 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Shining Example

James Monnig submitted this sunset photo, taken at The Diplomat Resort, 3155 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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Dylan Rizzo, Emmy Barker, Justin Mitchell, Conner Coffaro, Este Goltsman, Danny Kiehl and Jack Muller all were excited to celebrate graduation.
  • By Josh White
  • May 31, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Goddard Pre-K Commencement

Pre-kindergarten students at The Goddard of School of Lakewood Ranch donned caps and gowns for the first time during the school's Pre-K Commencement May 21 at The Concession Golf Club. Family members and teachers congratulated the young students as they celebrated the milestone.

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The Sarasota Military Academy makes their way down Main Street Monday, May 30 during the Memorial Day parade.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Memorial Day parade and ceremony

Thousands of people came out to celebrate Memorial Day, Monday, May 30 by attending the Memorial Day parade downtown and the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Memorial Day ceremony that took place at J.D. Hamel Park.

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Isabella Roca, 4, couldn't stop dancing.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Memorial Day Parade

Waving American flags, East County residents lined the sidewalks of Lakewood Ranch Main Street May 29 for the third annual Tribute to Heroes Memorial Day Parade. Other festivities included live music, face painting and more.

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Tyler, Ryan and Dylan Katchen hang out at the awards ceremony.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • May 28, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SAMMY'S RUN

Runners laced up their shoes Saturday for the third annual Sammy's Run, held at Oak Park School.

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Karel Beck and Sally Wright
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 28, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: BKYC Memorial Day party

The members of Bird Key Yacht club celebrated Memorial Day and the long weekend with a buffet style dinner and lots of red, white and blue Saturday, May 28 at the clubhouse.

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