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Marilyn Kessler submitted this photo of cirrus clouds over Lorraine Road.
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  • May 7, 2014
Weather: East County

Marilyn Kessler submitted this photo of cirrus clouds over Lorraine Road.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lucy Nicandri and Mason Tush
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 2014 Tarpon Tournament Kick Off Dinner

The 84th annual Sarasota Tarpon Tournament held its kick off banquet Wednesday, May 7. The event is the world's oldest tarpon tournament and runs from May 10 through June 15. The five-week tournament will include overall, fly, junior, ladies, a his-and-her division and a most-releases category. At the banquet, guests enjoyed a barbecue dinner before winning raffle prizes.

  • Sarasota
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Joann Mancuso, Cindy Hayworth and Melissa Herron
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Turtle Watch Wine Tasting

The last wine tasting of the season drew a caring crowd on Wednesday, May 7, at Harry's Restaurant on the Patio. Benefitting the Longboat Key Turtle Watch, the event offered attendees a sampling of wine from around the world as well as hors d'oeuvres.

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Lou Newman with one of this many photographs featured at Plymouth Harbor’s Mezzanine Art Gallery.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lou Newman's "Birds & Bears" Exhibit

Lou Newman's wildlife photography exhibit, 'Birds & Bears,' opened with a reception on Tuesday, May 6, at Plymouth Harbor's Mezzanine Art Gallery. The works will be on display until August 31.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lisa Hodo, Dan Gladding and Davida McDonald can’t wait for their food to arrive.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee Chamber Power Connection Lunch

Members and prospective individuals who wanted to join the Manatee Chamber of Commerce, met for a lunch date and socializing May 7, at MacAllisters Grill & Tavern, 8110 Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
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Danmeyer has worked with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Orlando and Habitat in Frederick County, Md.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 7, 2014
Habitat for Humanity welcomes new Executive Director

Deidre Danmeyer will replace retiring Executive Director Judith Wilcox. 'Her experience, passion and leadership are vital to our organization," says Michelle Hazeltine, board president.

  • Sarasota
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Jo Rita Stevens with rev. Don Roberts
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Kiwanis Club Prayer Breakfast

Members of the Kiwanis Club of Sarasota began their day with a Prayer Breakfast Wednesday, May 7, at Der Dutchman. The breakfast was part of the international club's thirteenth annual Kiwanis Club World Week of Prayer. Attendees enjoyed a fresh breakfast and heard from guest speaker Rev. Don Roberts, past president and CEO of Goodwill Manasota.

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Photo by Kelsey Grau
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2014
New to the nest

Mote Marine Laboratory's Sea Turtle Patrol was in for a surprise Tuesday morning when it came across tracks leading to the first nest of the season.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2014
Calling all graduates

The Longboat Observer is seeking all 2014 high school and college graduates who live on Longboat, Lido, St. Armands and Bird keys for its annual graduation special.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2014
Campaign Against Summer Hunger

Here are the donation totals for All Faiths Food Bank's Campaign Against Summer Hunger.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2014
Obituary: Leon Eyges Rogers

Leon Eyges Rogers, 96, died April 28.

  • Longboat Key
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Orlando
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2014
Obituary: Maurice V. Orlando

Maurice V. Orlando, 91, of Longboat Key, died April 28.

  • Longboat Key
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The first sea turtle nest of the season was found on Longboat Key today.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 6, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: New to the Nest

Mote Marine Laboratory's Sea Turtle Patrol was in for a surprise this morning when it came across tracks leading to the first nest of the season. Close to 100 eggs were laid by a loggerhead sea turtle, the most common species on local beaches, on Tuesday, May 6, on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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The Mall at University Town Center named Kimberly Dominguez, fourth from left, its marketing and sponsorship director.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 6, 2014
The Mall at University Town Center selects a marketing director

Lakewood Ranch resident and marketing executive Kimberly Dominguez named marketing and sponsorship director for The Mall at University Town Center.

  • East County
  • News
Walk particpants smile before beginning their mile of hope.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 6, 2014
A Mile of Hope for Diabetes

In its 12th year, 'Team Euphemia Haye' is still going strong. Close to 30 people began their Easter weekend with the annual walk in Joan M. Durante on Saturday, April 19. The walk is meant to raise money and awareness for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, or JDRF.

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