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Siblings Elisha, Caleb and Ava Light all don animal-themed headgear.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tabernacle VBS

More than 200 children enjoyed a week of animal-themed adventures during The Tabernacle church's Weird Animals Vacation Bible School July 21 through July 25.

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The Sundown perform the Beach Boys.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • July 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Music at the Point

Sixties music lovers celebrated their favorite music with Music at the Point Thursday, July 24, at Historic Spanish Point. Local band Sundown performed hits by the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Steppenwolf and more for attendees. The concert was held in the Sunken Garden and Pagoda.

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Kevin Cooper, Co-Chair George McGonagill, Co-Chair Nick Gladding and Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce president Steve Queior
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Trustee Reception

The Resort at Longboat Key Club hosted the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's Trustee Reception Thursday, July 24, in the Island House Dining Room.

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Lee Byron with Sheriff Tom Knight
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • July 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club County Commission candidates luncheon

Tiger Bay Club held the second installment of its County Commission candidates luncheon Thursday, July 24, at Michael's On East. Attendees enjoyed lunch while hearing from Lourdes Ramirez, Al Maio, Ray Porter and John Minder. Susan Nilon, from WSRQ Radio, moderated the panel discussion. Next month members will hear from School Board candidates.

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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • July 24, 2014
Hidden Gem

Sarasota's North Trail is a popular subject in the news, however, it is the residential neighborhood of Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores that steals the hearts of visitors and residents.

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DO THE CANNES CANNES. Jean Lolli brought her Observer along to the French Riviera during the annual Cannes Film Festival. One of the outdoor movie screens is set up in the background.
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  • July 24, 2014
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Courtesy photo Sandor Jakovics, Krisztina Ihaszy, Sue Dickson and Watkins Fessal, nicknamed "the four crazies," are hoping to set a new Guinness World Record for continuous badminton doubles play.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 24, 2014
Call me crazy

Sandor Jakovics and Krisztina Ihaszy plan to play badminton for 34 straight hours - a world record.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 24, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

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Courtesy photo Prom queen and king, Barbara Davis and John Morey
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 24, 2014
Forever young

Heron East Assisted Living Facility held its second annual 'Senior Prom' last month.

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  • July 24, 2014
Community drive

Sarasota nonprofits the Boys and Girls Club of Sarasota County and Big Brothers Big Sisters are hosting donation drives. The Boys and Girls Club's drive runs from July 21 through Aug. 2 and is accepting clothing, shoes, books and small household items for Goodwill Manasota.

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Emma Martin
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • July 24, 2014
Sand Sculpture Camp

Sarasota County Parks and Recreation's Sand Sculpture Camp held its second day of this week's session Tuesday, on Siesta Key Beach.

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Mindy Towns submitted this photo of Sarasota Baptist Church, taken at sunset.
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  • July 24, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Mindy Towns submitted this photo of Sarasota Baptist Church, taken at sunset.

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Jessica Bailey and Ashley Shultz sit at their family's picnic table.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • July 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Sunsets

Families spent their evening together at Selby Sunset Wednesday, July 23, at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. The gardens extended its hours for families to play on the lawn, explore the mangrove trail and watch the sunset. Attendees were able to bring their own picnic dinners.

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    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • July 23, 2014
Habitat for Humanity receives grant from Bank of America

The grant will help the nonprofit purchase a cargo van that will help deliver tools, supplies and construction materials used to build homes for Sarasota families in need.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 23, 2014
Have you seen Tiny Tim?

Tiny Tim, a 2-year-old Chihuahua, has gone missing from his foster home.

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