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Debbie Shaffer, Wentzel’s Heating & Air Conditioning, Sherri Mills, Michael Saunders & Company, and Kinsey Patel, Northwestern Mutual
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosted a networking luncheon June 24, at Café L’Europe in St. Armands. Linda Shepard spoke to attendees about her business, A Victorian Bride Hair & Make-up.

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Madison Anderson touches the shovelnose lobster.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Florida Aquarium visits Selby Library

The Florida Aquarium visited Selby Public Library Monday, June 23. Children learned about sea urchins, sea stars, mollusks and lobsters. Before the lecture, attendees made art on paper plates with their parents. The afternoon event is part of Selby's summer activities for Sarasota children.

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Luke Geske got a hit for the Sarasota American 9/10 team during its tournament opening victory over Sarasota National June 21.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Little League 9/10 and 10/11 All-Stars

The Sarasota Little League 9/10 and 10/11 American and National All-Stars opened their District 16 Little League All-Star Tournament June 21. The Sarasota 9/10 and 10/11 American teams both posted opening day victories over their Sarasota National counterparts. The district tournament runs through June 26 with the winners from each division advancing to the sectional tournament.

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The early morning community service was the debutantes' "one-day service" project.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Debutantes volunteer for Habitat for Humanity

Sarasota debutantes volunteered for Habitat for Humanity Saturday, June 21. The debutantes, along with the help of parents and escorts, worked on a new home for a family. The group worked on mainly on finishing the roof. "I think we nailed it," said Quinn Incardona after two hours of nailing the roof together.

  • Siesta Key
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Jesse Dasilva, Andrew Crane and Brandon Gunderaon
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Saraosta SUP Race Series

The Stand Up Paddleboard Race Series returned Saturday, June 21, to Siesta Key Beach. Participants and their families enjoyed a day at the beach with races held throughout the day. The next race in the series will be in August at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • Siesta Key
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Garry and Stephanie McCulloch
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Comedy Magic Show

Bird Key Yacht Club hosted Cesar Domico's Comedy Magic Show June 21, at its clubhouse. Attendees enjoyed cocktails before sitting down for dinner and entertainment.

  • Longboat Key
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Vera Dragisic, Judy Strauss, Marianne Beckett and Ginny Dreher
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church Summer Salad Social

Christ Church members enjoyed homemade salads and hors d'oeuvres at its Summer Salad Social June 20, at the Shore Condominium.

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Bianca Shriver, 10, inspects her Lego Mindstorms robot with her partner, Elizabeth Englander, 12.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Mote's Underwater Robotics Summer Camp

Students discover the world of underwater robotics June 19, at Mote's Keating Marine Education Center. The week-long summer camp teaches participants the skills needed to design and build their own underwater robot or remotely operated vehicle.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Disaster Preparedness Seminar

The town and the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce held a disaster preparedness seminar June 19, at Longboat Key Town Hall. Experts provided information to protect residents and their homes in the event of weather-related disasters.

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ADDY Co-Chair Kay Mathers, Secretary Jenny Panitch, Internet Chair Lee Gaines and ADDY Co-Chair Deborah Carr
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: AAF "adStravaganza!"

The American Advertising Federation of Sarasota welcomed their new board of directors at the 'adStravaganza!' Thursday, June 19, at Florida Studio Theatre. Members mixed and mingled before enjoying dinner and show with performances by Beneva Fruitville and The Alliance. As a way to celebrate the outgoing and incoming board directors, committee chairs and directors played variety show games 'The Honeymooner's Game' and 'Let's Make a Deal.'

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Connor Maag plays with the puppy.
  • By Maddy Del Medico
  • June 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Fur Fun Summer Camp

Campers of the Sarasota Humane Society played with puppies and kittens at Fur Fun Summer Camp Monday, June 16 to Friday, June 20. The camp runs throughout July and invites children to learn about pet care and animal safety. On Thursday, the campers made kitten toys and learned how to bathe a puppy.

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Jan Dahlstrom shows the children how to create a necklace from clay and string.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Wilderness Escape VBS

Fifty children this week are climbing through the wilderness, at Living Lord Lutheran Church, during the church's annual Vacation Bible School event.

  • East County
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Tropical Storm Debby brought flooding and heavy winds to the Key in 2012.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 19, 2014
Town to hold disaster preparedness seminar

The town and the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce will hold a disaster preparedness seminar from 3 to 6:30 p.m. June 19, at Longboat Key Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.

  • Longboat Key
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Osman Jiron, Jose Gomez and Mychelle Baez wait to try out a fire hose.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Title I Science Camp

Students from Manatee County's Title I schools headed to Lake Manatee State Park as part of the Manatee County School District's Title I Program's Summer Science Camp.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 19, 2014
Golden celebration

Julio Enrique Vega and his wife, Vilma, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, June 21.

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