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Liston Bochette was one of the Olympians who spoke to the students.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 6, 2014
VIDEO: Olympians visit Sailor Circus

Five Olympians visited Sailor Circus Thursday, June 5. The Olympians shared personal stories with aspiring athletes before answering questions. The meeting is part of the Olympians' visit to Sarasota for the 2014 Modern Pentathlon World Cup Final.

  • Sarasota
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Madison P., 3, observes the sharks swimming overhead at last year's festival.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 6, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: World Oceans Day Family Festival

Make a big splash for World Oceans Day at Mote Marine Laboratory's Dr. Seuss-themed festival. The family-friendly event takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 7, at The Aquarium at Mote Marine Laboratory.

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Assistant Sarasota County Administrator Lee Ann Lowery with Fire Chief Mike Tobias (Courtesy photo)
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 5, 2014
Our Town: Final salute

The Sarasota County Fire Department honored Fire Chief Mike Tobias May 29, outside the Sarasota County Administration Building.

  • Sarasota
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Pine View School for the Gifted eighth-grader Hallie Schiffman began sailing competitively when she was 10 years old.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 5, 2014
Setting sail

Thirteen-year-old Hallie Schiffman was recently named the recipient of the 2014 Young Woman Sailor of the Year Award.

  • Sarasota
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St. Stephen’s Head of School Dr. Jan Pullen cuts the ribbon at the grand opening of the new Falcon Field House.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 5, 2014
Sidelines

St. Stephens Falcons unveil new field house; Amateur championship coming to Sara Bay; Goodwill offers free yoga classes for veterans

  • Sarasota
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Unit 302 at 464 Golden Gate Point has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,135 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,767,500.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 5, 2014
A home in The Oaks sells for $2.8 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between May 19 and May 23.

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James Smith submitted this photo of clouds forming over the south end of Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 5, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

James Smith submitted this photo of clouds forming over the south end of Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
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Caroline and Erica Brown
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Woman's Exchange Grants and Scholarships Ceremony

The Woman's Exchange held its annual grants and scholarships ceremony Thursday, June 5. The event celebrated the recipients, which included 11 high school students, 21 college scholarship and 20 grant recipients, with a party at the Woman's Exchange. Guests enjoyed each other's company while snacking on sweet treats such as chocolate fondue.

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The flags of the countries with athletes participating in the 2014 Modern Pentathlon World Cup Final
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • June 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Opening Ceremony - A Salute to Our Military

To celebrate the opening of the 2014 Modern Pentathlon World Cup Final, guests gathered Thursday, June 5, in the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Courtyard for the opening ceremony - 'A Salute to Our Military.'

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Desiree Hanright, Bob Shaffer and Chastanna Niemann
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Poker Tournament

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce held its annual poker tournament Thursday, June 5, at the Sarasota Kennel Club. The event is the chamber's largest fundraiser of the year with proceeds going toward the July 4 fireworks.

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Florida Rep. Ray Pilon with his wife, Casey
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club monthly luncheon

The Tiger Bay Club held its monthly luncheon Thursday, June 5, at Michael's On East. The luncheon included an annual legislative update with a panel of Florida government officials including Sen. Nancy Detert, Florida Rep. Ray Pilon and Florida Rep. Jim Boyd. After the discussion, members were invited to participate in a Q and A.

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Thirty-four Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch voluntary prekindergarten students officially moved up a grade during a graduation ceremony June 4.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 4, 2014
Kiddie Academy celebrates grads

Thirty-four Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch voluntary prekindergarten students officially moved up a grade during a graduation ceremony June 4, at the Holiday Inn Sarasota-Lakewood Ranch. Teachers each chose two of their students to read a "Pete the Cat" book while the other students performed a skit for the audience.

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Florida Vacation Connection Vice President Jan Jordan and President Michele Knuese
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 4, 2014
Florida Vacation Connection 20th Anniversary Party

Longboat Key's Florida Vacation Connection celebrated its 20th anniversary with a party on June 4, at Chart House. 'It's just a fabulous milestone to reach and to be surrounded by so many friends and family...' said Vice President Jan Jordan. 'We still love what we do.'

  • Longboat Key
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Beverly Girard, director of food and nutrition services at Sarasota County Schools, All Faiths Food Bank CEO Sandra Frank, and Veronica Brady from the Gulf Coast Community Foundation
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 4, 2014
All Faiths Food Bank announces summer programs

The additions are part of the nonprofit's first ever summer 'BackPack Kids' program, which helps feed 21,000 (50%) of Sarasota County students.

  • Sarasota
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Dr. Joseph Mendels and Harold Ronson
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 4, 2014
Ronson does double duty

Longboat Key resident Harold Ronson was a veteran on a mission to honor the war dead on Memorial Day May 27.

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