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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.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    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.

  • East County
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Courtesy photos Laney Rosenberg enjoys her Menchie's frozen yogurt.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 23, 2014
Temple plans community outreach

Temple Sinai will expand its presence in the Lakewood Ranch area this fall with programs and opportunities for socializing and learning.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo Firefighter/paramedic James Martin with Zoe, Zander and Zara Ramsey
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 23, 2014
Tiny trio tours safety facilities

Commissioner Lynn Larson's three grandchildren, Zander, 9, Zora, 8, and Zoe Ramsey, 5, got a close-up look at what Longboat Key police and firefighters do to keep residents safe earlier this month, during a tour of the police and north fire stations.

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Photo by Heather Merriman
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 23, 2014
Mar Vista dollars to benefit local teen

Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub's walls and ceiling are covered with dollar bills, signed and decorated by patrons. Every few years the restaurant removes the bills for a good cause.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy Mote Marine Laboratory Ruth DeLynn was a volunteer and adjunct scientist at Mote for more than 30 years.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 23, 2014
Ruth DeLynn was backbone of Mote collection

Ruth DeLynn, 87, was known as 'The Bone Lady' and the force behind the Ruth DeLynn Cetacean Osteological Collection.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 23, 2014
Obituary: J. Donald Monsky

J. Donald Monsky, 77, of Sarasota, died July 21.

  • Longboat Key
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Goodrich
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 23, 2014
John 'Jack' Quincy Goodrich Jr.

John 'Jack' Quincy Goodrich Jr., 74, of Longboat Key, died July 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • July 23, 2014
Put your best feet forward to maximize workouts

Treating your feet well goes beyond regular pedicures. Perform these simple moves to improve circulation, toe flexibility and mobility.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Photo by Pam Eubanks As attorneys, Lesa and Trent Miller have represented their clients during mediations. Now, they have become certified mediators. They plan to continue practicing law and also to mediate at their new facility.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 23, 2014
Attorneys build neutral ground

Trent and Lesa Miller hope their new center will become a hub for mediation needs.

  • Siesta Key
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Photos by Mike McLaughlin and Pam Eubanks A type of quail, the bobwhite lives in brushy pastures and open woodlands.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 23, 2014
Hidden Gems

The 500-acre Lake Manatee State Park, located at 20007 State Road 64, Bradenton, not only is home to Manatee County's drinking water supply but also a variety of plants and animals, including bobcats, horned owls, eagles, gopher tortoises and the Florida golden aster, a plant currently only found in Pinellas, Hillsborough, Hardee and Manatee counties in Florida.

  • East County
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CRUISIN’. John, Jason, Derek and Jackie Breiner enjoyed catching up on their East County news while on the beach at Magen's Bay in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. The family enjoyed a Norwegian cruise to the Caribbean.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 23, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to submit your entries. One winner will receive two travel certificates, good for travel from SRQ Airport.

  • East County
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Beth Dunlop submitted this sunset photo, taken in Bradenton.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 23, 2014
Weather: East County

Beth Dunlop submitted this sunset photo, taken in Bradenton.

  • East County
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Madhav Mutalik submitted this photo of a boy fishing at sunset, taken on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 23, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Madhav Mutalik submitted this photo of a boy fishing at sunset, taken on Longboat Key.

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