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  • June 18, 2014
Vitale gives away Mercedes

Lakewood Ranch resident and ESPN Hall of Fame coach Dick Vitale handed the keys of a new 2014 Mercedes Benz CLA250C to Isaiah Baez June 7, at Another Broken Egg restaurant in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Courtesy photos Graduates Aidan and Adelle Reed perform during the ceremony.
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  • June 18, 2014
Primrose at LWR celebrates graduates

Primrose at Lakewood Ranch celebrated the graduation of its pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students with commencement ceremonies June 7.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 18, 2014
Women's Club names board

The Palm-Aire Women's Club named its 2014-2015 board of directors during its May meeting.

  • East County
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    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • June 18, 2014
Fitness industry sharpens focus on seniors

It is time again to share news items and research from fitness trade publications.

  • Longboat Key
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Ivonne Padilla and her daughters, Karina and Brithney, explored Selby Gardens for the first time Saturday, after receiving a free yearlong membership. Padilla looks forward to introducing her daughters to the beauty of nature.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 18, 2014
The Good News: Ivonne Padilla

Through a partnership with Girls Inc., Selby Gardens has awarded 20 families yearlong memberships to help instill a lifelong love of the outdoors in children.

  • Siesta Key
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Longboat Key resident John Pan submitted this sunrise photo, taken overlooking Sarasota Bay.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 18, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Longboat Key resident John Pan submitted this sunrise photo, taken overlooking Sarasota Bay.

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Jaide Brown
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 18, 2014
Kiddie Academy children play at Camp Adventure

Children seeking adventure are touring East County and Tampa Bay for the next two months.

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Dianna Staab submitted this sunrise photo, taken from her lanai in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 18, 2014
Weather: East County

Dianna Staab submitted this sunrise photo, taken from her lanai in Lakewood Ranch.

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Visitors wont have to suffer for long, considering that this rare plant will only bloom for four or five days.
  • By Maddy Del Medico
  • June 17, 2014
'Corpse Plants' to bloom at Selby Gardens

This week, the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' "Corpse Plant" Seymour and "kid sister Audrey" will bloom for the first time in 15 years. The "Corpse Plant" emits an odor that holds true to its name, smelling like rotting flesh.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 16, 2014
Homeless man robbed

A homeless man was injured during a robbery Sunday.

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Kathryn Page adjusts Kimberly Glowatch’s hat at Page’s booth.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 13th annual St. Armands Craft Festival

The 13th annual St. Armands Craft Festival displayed works from 175 artisans and craftsman June 15, at St. Armands Circle Park. Festivalgoers enjoyed everything from blooming flowers to one-of-a-kind jewelry and ceramics.

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Edward and Sarah Campanella
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Fathers and Fenders

Families and car enthusiasts enjoyed their Sunday at Fathers and Fenders Sunday, June 15, at Five Points Park. The annual car show was open to the public a celebrates automobiles and Fathers Day.

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Myakka City resident Dixie Cline has been out to Ancient Oaks Gun Club several times since it opened.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee Chamber Sporting Clays Fun Shoot

Nearly 120 Manatee Chamber of Commerce members put their shooting skills to the test during the organization's first Sporting Clays Fun Shoot June 13, at Ancient Oaks Gun Club. Participants attempted to hit 50 clay targets spread over three courses. Awards were presented to the top three teams as well as the highest individual shooter.

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Sinai and Veronica Juarez
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 14, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Garden's "Super Saturday"

Selby Gardens hosted "Super Saturday" Saturday, June 14. The morning event invited families to take advantage of the gardens with self-directed lawn games and activities. "Super Saturdays" will run every Saturday through August.

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Pat Dorsey presents the Small Business of the Year (51 to 100 Employees) Award to Bob Stanell of CS&L CPAs.
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 13, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce celebrated area small businesses at the 24th annual Small Business Awards Luncheon Friday, June 13, at the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota. Members and guests enjoyed lunch while eight Sarasota and Manatee businesses received recognition for their success in their category. Winners included CS&L CPAs, Gateway Bank of Southwest Florida, Goodwill Industries- Manasota, Inc. and the Van Wezel Foundation, Inc.

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