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  • Observer Staff
  • July 15, 2015
OBITUARY | Barbara Hunt Robb Meehan

Barbara Hunt Robb Meehan died July 9.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 15, 2015
OBITUARY | Ronald Taub

Ronald Taub died June 26.

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Cecily Schneider submitted this sunset photo, taken on the TPC Prestancia golf course.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 14, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: July 16

Cecily Schneider submitted this sunset photo, taken on the TPC Prestancia golf course.

  • Sarasota
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Sergio De Albuquerque submitted this photo, taken on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 14, 2015
Longboat Key photo contest winner: July 16

Sergio De Albuquerque submitted this photo, taken on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 14, 2015
East County photo contest winner: July 16

James DeBlasio submitted this photo, taken during a storm in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • July 14, 2015
Longboat Chamber goes to the Beachhouse

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce held its monthly networking luncheon at the newly renovated Beachhouse restaurant on July 14.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 14, 2015
Campers find balance with circus camp

Campers run away with the circus at the Sarasota Christian School Circus Camp.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A lionfish captured during the Lionfish Derby and the many small fish found in its stomach (courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory)
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • July 13, 2015
Mote goes lionfishing

Mote Marine Laboratory's second annual Lionfish Derby aimed to reduce the invasive lionfish populations in the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 13, 2015
Wolves Head launches eating contest

How many hot dogs can you eat?

  • East County
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Courtesy photo. LeLu Coffee Lounge will host an open-mic to remember employee Carly Lanea Cogan who died Sunday morning.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 13, 2015
LeLu Coffee Lounge mourns employee

Staff members and customers of LeLu Coffee Lounge in Siesta Key Village are showing an outpour of support for the death employee Carly Lanea Cogan.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Lynn Barrie fills her plate with Louisiana-themed cuisine.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 12, 2015
East County serves up Cajun cuisine

The eighth annual Spyder Broussard Low Country, East County Fish Fry and Shrimp Boil offered attendees a night of Louisiana culture, July 11, at Polo Grill and Bar.

  • East County
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Randy Ristic prepares to serve the ball during a match.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 11, 2015
Athletes dig deep for volleyball tournament

Dig the Beach Volleyball Tournament series hits Siesta Key for weekend competition.

  • Siesta Key
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Challah bread is distinguished by its braided pattern.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • July 10, 2015
Children learn culture and tradition during Camp Gan Israel

Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch held its annual summer camp for three weeks.

  • East County
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Kim Betts sings along with the Gamble Creek Band Friday evening at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 10, 2015
Friday Fest brings out country music fans

Music fans filled the lawn along the bay front for the free monthly concert Friday Fest at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Friday, July 10.

  • Sarasota
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Chin tucks
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • July 10, 2015
Correct forward head posture with exercises

Keep your head up and improve posture by trying these moves.

  • Longboat Key
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