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  • June 17, 2015
OBITUARY | Ann Alexander Bean

Anne Alexander Bean died June 6.

  • Longboat Key
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Turtle Inc. founder Lexi Mariash at World Oceans Day at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 17, 2015
Girl's start-up help funds sea turtle conservation

Twelve-year-old Lexi Mariash started a company Turtle Inc. to save her favorite animal and partnered with Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 17, 2015
Michael's on East snaps up a Longboat memory

Michael's on East features a Longboat Key Snapper for its Savor Sarasota menu.

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Amanda Morales.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 17, 2015
Casey Cove home sells for $2.9 million

Casey Cove home sells for $2.9 million

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 17, 2015
OBITUARY | Heather Greta Granet

Heather Greta Granet died June 10.

  • Longboat Key
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Lakewood Ranch Medical’s Vernon DeSear poses with Carolyn Ramsey, Maribeth Phillips, Virginia Orenstein and Chris Loftus during a check presentation. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 17, 2015
East County Our Town 6.18.15

Hospital Auxiliary donates $25,000. Nolan TSA readies for nationals.

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Charles Preston Rawls submitted this sunrise photo, taken at the Sarasota bayfront.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 16, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: June 18

Charles Preston Rawls submitted this sunrise photo, taken at the Sarasota bayfront.

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Jeffrey Zych submitted this photo, taken on Beer Can Island, north of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 16, 2015
Longboat Key photo contest winner: June 18

Jeffrey Zych submitted this photo, taken on Beer Can Island, north of Longboat Key.

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Jeannie Harvey submitted this photo, taken near Waterlefe Golf and River Club.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 16, 2015
East County photo contest winner: June 18

Jeannie Harvey submitted this photo, taken near Waterlefe Golf and River Club.

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Chef and owner Harry Christensen
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 16, 2015
Harry’s to hold Tour of Italy wine dinner

Harry’s Continental Kitchens will host a Tour of Italy dinner on June 25.

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President & CEO of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System David Verinder, Renee Hamad, Jack Gallahan and President, Chief Executive Officer & Trustee Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation, Inc. Alexandra Quarles
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 16, 2015
Sounds of success: Sarasota Memorial Hospital installs piano

The new Steinway & Sons Essex Classic baby grand piano was installed Tuesday for guests and patients to enjoy during the duration of their stays at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

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Jordan Mantone approaches Duke slowly and waits for his permission to pet him.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 15, 2015
Campers spend a week at Cat Depot Critter Camp

Campers adopt a cat for a week and learning about caring for animals.

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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 15, 2015
Watercolor group members paint with all the colors of their whim

Every Thursday, members of the St. Boniface Episcopal Church Watercolor group on Siesta Key bond over a mutual love of painting.

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Military Officers Association of America Sarasota Chapter hosted a Flag Day Celebration “Celebrating the Stars and Stripes” on Sunday, Jun 14, at Sarasota National Cemetery.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • June 14, 2015
"Celebrating the Stars and Stripes" Flag Day Celebration

The Military Officers Association of America Sarasota Chapter hosted a Flag Day Celebration "Celebrating the Stars and Stripes" on Sunday, June 14, at Sarasota National Cemetery.

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Shayna and Elli Watterson with a manatee statue made by Copper Creations.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 14, 2015
St. Armands Circle gets creative with craft festival

Art lovers shopped local and national talent during the weekend-long 14th annual St. Armands Craft Festival June 13 to 14 at Circle Park.

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