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Shayna and Elli Watterson with a manatee statue made by Copper Creations on display at the 2015 St. Armands Craft Festival.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • June 9, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 6.9.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of June 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo credit Cliff Roles.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 9, 2016
Nikki Nilon gave with hands, heart

Long-time advocate for Girls Inc., addiction recovery and homelessness dies.

  • Sarasota
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Cody Morrison
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 8, 2016
Armed robbery suspect hospitalized

Cody Morrison, 29, shot himself after firing on police Tuesday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Josina Paschal sorts through books to select one to take home.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 7, 2016
All Faiths prepares to feed 30,000 with summer food programs

Summer reading and food programs kick at North Sarasota Public Library.

  • Sarasota
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Cows stand patiently while they are mechanically milked.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 4, 2016
Dakin Dairy attendees see spots

The dairy farm held its fourth annual dairy festival.

  • East County
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Charlotte Winemiller asks her father Jim to name the sea life swimming in the tank.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 4, 2016
Mote dives into World Oceans Day

Families spend the day at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium learning about marine conservation.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By H. Terrell Griffin
  • June 4, 2016
Chapter 3: Trouble in Paradise

If dogs get beach access, will camels follow? Ask the mob at Town Hall.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The events group had 18 toppings for people to chose from and purchased nine gallons of ice cream for the event.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 3, 2016
GreyHawk Landing residents get a sweet treat

The events group organized an ice cream social.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Niki Muller submitted this photo of a Longboat Key flag at sunrise.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 2, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 2

Niki Muller submitted this photo of a Longboat Key flag at sunrise.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jennifer Kovatch captured this close-up of a small alligator in the pond behind her home in Greenbrook Trails.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 2, 2016
East County weather page photo: June 2

Jennifer Kovatch captured this close-up of a small alligator in the pond behind her home in Greenbrook Trails.

  • East County
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Neil Oldham captured this shot of a purple gallinule perched on alligator flag at Celery Fields in Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 2, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: June 2

Neil Oldham captured this shot of a purple gallinule perched on alligator flag at Celery Fields in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 2, 2016
Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest!

Jeannie Sparks, Ricky Perrone and Donna Harrison have won the Observer's photo contest for May.

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  • Neighbors
Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman has authored her first secular book on parenting from her experience teaching children and as a mother.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 2, 2016
Rabbi Elaine Glickman pens book for parents

"Your Kid's a Brat and It's All Your Fault" lends advice for parents looking to correct bratty behavior.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Author H. Terrell Griffin presents Trouble In Paradise.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2016
H. Terrell Griffin presents Trouble in Paradise

The Longboat Key author takes readers through another zany adventure on the island — this time featuring protestors, pot and a peacock killer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 1, 2016
LBK firefighters light up

The town’s previous contract with its firefighters union was a model for Florida cities. It capped pension costs. The new contract, if approved, regresses on pensions and raises.

  • Longboat Key
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