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Photo courtesy of Lisa Worthy The Sarasota Crew men's varsity 8+ boat earned a bid to this year's USRowing Youth National Championships, where it will seek to defend its national title.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 21, 2014
National Recognition

Nathan Benderson Park has been named the host site for the 2015 USRowing Youth National Championships.

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David Frayer submitted this photo of a water spout over New Pass Bridge.
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  • May 21, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

David Frayer submitted this photo of a water spout over New Pass Bridge.

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Lauren Cohen submitted this sunrise photo, taken in GreyHawk Landing.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2014
Weather: East County

Lauren Cohen submitted this sunrise photo, taken in GreyHawk Landing.

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  • May 21, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

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Photo by Kelsey Grau
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 21, 2014
Your Neighbor: Morris Walker

Walker's most recent published work, 'The Lives of Carl Atman,' is a love story with twist: It takes place over a 500-year journey.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 21, 2014
Business Briefs

Organic juice bar opens on St. Armands Circle; Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week begins June 1; Circle businesses observe Military Appreciation Day

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HAPPY PLACE. East County residents Monica and Richard Rice read their East County Observer while enjoying a sunset dinner in the Caribbean. The couple spent a week exploring Aruba and interacting with the people of "One Happy Island."
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  • May 21, 2014
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Sarasota business, such as the Hyatt Regency Sarasota, helped raise food and funds.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 20, 2014
Campaign Against Summer Hunger surpasses goal

The 40-day campaign, which ended May 10, is part of All Faiths' efforts to end hunger for Sarasota families.

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Sand will be pumped 12 hours a day, six days a week onto the north end of the Key.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 20, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Summer of Sand Begins

Sand began flowing through the large pipe on the north end of the Key Tuesday, May 20. It will be pumped 12 hours a day, six days a week as part of a sand project to replenish the area beaches.

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Jeffrey Lenobel, Nathaniel Robinson, Hal Lenobel, Sandy Robinson and Donna Lenobel
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Hal Lenobel's 90th Birthday Party

Hal Lenobel was surrounded by family and close friends for his 90th birthday party on May 18, at Lazy Lobster.

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Hannah Epstein and Trevor Busby
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High School Prom

Booker High School held its annual Prom Saturday, May 17, at Michael's On East. The prom's theme was 'in to the future' and include silver-painted bottle centerpieces with stars and diamonds in sand. Throughout the night, students voted for prom king and queen; Sam Proctor and Chrystal Hoffman.

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Students at the Braden River High School prom dance to the cupid shuffle.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • May 17, 2014
Braden River High School Prom 'A Night in Paris'

Braden River High School students gathered at Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom Saturday, May 17, for prom.

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Bob and Carolyn Fuccis with Miss Daisy
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Blessing of the Animals

Temple Emanu-El hosted its annual Blessing of the Animals Saturday, May 17. The temple invited members of the public to bless their pets and have a quick check-up with Dr. Hal Alterman. Attendees included families from as far as Orlando. Rabbi Brenner Glickman said the blessings at the outdoor ceremony.

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Adam Frazier and Mercedes Elizalde
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Pine View 2014 Cobalt

Pine View School for the Gifted held its annual Cobalt Saturday, May 17, at the Chelsea Center. Students enjoyed sweet snacks outside before heading inside where they enjoyed dinner.

  • Sarasota
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Barry Bartholomew and Melissa Herron on “Bubba”
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sister Keys Cleanup

On May 17, volunteers spent their morning removing trash and debris from the mangrove islands as part of Sarasota Bay Watch's 6th annual Sister Keys Cleanup. Travelling by boat and kayak, a group of 75 residents took to the Keys to collect and dispose of items ranging from couches to beer cans.

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