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The rehabilitation center at Pines of Sarasota is a point of pride for retiring CEO John Overton. Photo by Amanda Morales
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 4, 2015
CEO reflects on 14 years at Pines of Sarasota

John Overton is ready for retirement in July — but he’s ‘not ready for the rocking chair.’

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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 4, 2015
This week in history: 6.4.2015

A glimpse of the way things were from the Pelican Press archives.

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Graduates Caleb Proffitt and Kristen Brockett
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 3, 2015
Two Longboat students graduate high school

Class of 2015: Kristen Brockett and Caleb Proffitt

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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 3, 2015
Bashaw Elementary celebrates North America at Art and Music Festival

Traditional song, dance and dress came to life at William H. Bashaw Elementary School during its annual Art and Music Festival May 21.

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The city of Sarasota's development review committee reviewed entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff's plans for 400 affordable housing units Wednesday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 3, 2015
Vengroff continues quest for affordable housing

Entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff sold his mixed-use development in the Rosemary District to pursue cheaper rentals elsewhere, but shrunk plans for a major complex on Fruitville Road.

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Patricia Orzechowski submitted this sunset photo, taken near Venice Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 3, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: June 4

Patricia Orzechowski submitted this sunset photo, taken near Venice Beach.

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Boris Gozhansky submitted this photo of a brown anole lizard, taken on Leffis Key near Coquina Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 3, 2015
Longboat key photo contest winner: June 4

Boris Gozhansky submitted this photo of a brown anole lizard, taken on Leffis Key near Coquina Beach.

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Palmetto resident Chuck Nelson submitted this photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 3, 2015
East County photo contest winner: June 4

Palmetto resident Chuck Nelson submitted this photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 3, 2015
OBITUARY | Louise Weil

Louise Weil, 74, of Longboat Key, died May 30 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 3, 2015
OBITUARY | Emil Robert “Bob” Havel

Bob Havel, 90, of Longboat Key and formerly of South Bend, Ind., and Lake Geneva, Wis., died May 22.

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Macklin and Callie Higgins smile next to their mother, Lisa, and their pup, Mango, at last year's Freedom Fest.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 3, 2015
Ten things to do on Longboat Key this summer

If you’re looking to fill those summer days and nights, check off these summer must-dos from your bucket list.

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Tyson Widmer, 7, raised $1,000 — the most of any one student at Robert E. Willis Elementary School.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 3, 2015
Willis student jumps for a challenge

For Robert E. Willis Elementary student Tyson Widmer, the Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser in May for the American Heart Association came close to his heart.

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Larson's new 2013 Corvette convertible is one of only 200 anniversary editions that were manufactured.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 2, 2015
Jim Larson receives his 'new baby'

Jim Larson receives new 2013 Corvette

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Photo courtesy: Frank Decker
  • By Nancy Schwartz
  • June 1, 2015
Photo contest winners: May

Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest.

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Sam Dannheisser, Samantha Watkinson and Deborah Weber
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • June 1, 2015
2nd annual Sarasota YMCA Adult & Youth Achievers Luncheon

The Sarasota YMCA hosted its 2nd annual Adult and Youth Achievers Luncheon on Monday, June 1, at Michael's On East. The luncheon was also a celebration for The Achievers Program's 25th anniversary.

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