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Mary Grace Epps (as Penny Pingleton) and Jordan Bollinger (as Tracy Turnblad) watch their favorite show on television.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Hairspray Jr.

Campers in Lakewood Ranch High School's Acting Up Performing Arts Camp performed "Hairspray Jr." June 26.

  • East County
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Anthony and Vincent D’Amato
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Art in the Park

The Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast held its annual Art in the Park at Bay Preserve Monday, June 30. The early morning event invited families to be creative and make special bowls with pieces of nature and paper plates. The activity was organized by Kristi Mesick of Pure Imagination Studio.

  • Sarasota
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The public checked out a variety of classic cars.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Super Boat Grand Prix Car Show

Hundreds of automotive and boating enthusiasts turned out to Lakewood Ranch Main Street June 29, as it hosted the 30th annual Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Car Show June 29.

  • East County
  • News
Sally Shaprio cuts the ribbon of the center.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sally and Sam Shapiro Babies and Children's Medical Center Ribbon Cutting

Sarasota dignitaries and citizens celebrated the completion of the Sally and Sam Shapiro Babies and Children's Medical Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony Sunday, June 29. The center is the newest addition to the Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center located on 17th Street. After the ceremony, guests were invited to explore the new facility and meet members of staff. "It's an exciting day for our children and for the community," says Jay Berman, executive director of the Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center.

  • Sarasota
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Event co-founder Spyder Broussard with his wife, Frances, and friends Dan and Melody Suzor
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Spyder Broussard Low Country Boil

The Polo Grill and Bar hosted its seventh annual Spyder Broussard Low Country, East County Fish Fry and Shrimp Boil tonight.

  • East County
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    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Patriot Plaza Dedication Ceremony

Sarasota veterans and community leaders celebrated the Sarasota National Cemetery's newest addition, Patriot Plaza, with an opening ceremony Saturday, June 28. The morning ceremony began with a performance by the Venice Concert Band and included remarks by Congressman Vern Buchanan and John Rosentrater, director of Sarasota National Cemetery. The plaza, which seats more than two thousand and includes 49 images embedded in marble, was donated by the Patterson Foundation. 'Patriot Plaza is a jewel to our community and a gift to our nation,' says Debra Jacobs, president and CEO of the Patterson Foundation.

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The village includes galleries, a wide variety of shops and restaurants. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 27, 2014
Weekend Best Bet: Fourth Friday Art Walk

Guests can watch painting demonstrations, have intuitive readings and meet authors at this monthly event the Historic Downtown Village merchants hosts.

  • Sarasota
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Dick Pelton, co-chair, and Donna Dunio, executive director for Aging in Paradise Resource Center, accept a $4,000 donation from local supporter, Arnold Simonsen.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • June 27, 2014
Recent donation helps community to age in paradise

Longboat Key's Aging in Paradise Resource Center, or AIPRC, recently received a $4,000 donation from Arnold Simonsen.

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Courtesy photo Sarasota Tarpon Queen Danielle DeSilvestro, tournament winner David Sugar and his son, Max
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 26, 2014
What a catch

The 84th annual Sarasota Tarpon Tournament came to a close Saturday, with a fish-off between seven anglers. David Sugar was named champion after catching a tarpon with a girth of 38.75 inches.

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Courtesy photo Ezra Smith decorates a T-shirt.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 26, 2014
Tot-ally awesome

Temple Emanu-El held its annual Splash Shabbat Saturday. Families celebrated the final session of the temple's Tot Shabbat program on a hot summer day with a wading pool, sprinklers and watermelon.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 26, 2014
World record

The Sarasota YMCA and Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County attempted to make history by participating in the 'World's Largest Swimming Lesson' June 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Abby Bannar, Caroline Krupa and Kimmy Comito
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 26, 2014
Sidelines

Local lacrosse players win national tournament; Orioles GCL season underway; GSJGA hosts summer event

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 26, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
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Gabriel
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 26, 2014
Your Neighbor: Susan Gabriel

Susan Gabriel's flute can be heard playing through the halls of her Laurel Park apartment building. The musician, journalist and artist has been practicing her music and collaborating with local artists in her apartment for her program, ARISE Music Arts Communication.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Elaine Parnell submitted this sunset photo, taken over Nokomis Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 26, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Elaine Parnell submitted this sunset photo, taken over Nokomis Beach.

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