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Al Jeffrey, Steve Traves and Jeff Birnbach prepare to release scallop larvae
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 25, 2013
Sarasota Bay Watch releases 13 million scallops

Sarasota Bay Watch has released approximately 13 million juvenile scallop larvae into Sarasota Bay during the two last weeks in its first two scallop releases of 2013.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Resort at Longboat Key Club General Manager Jeff Mayers created a plan to enhance the club’s assets and offerings for members.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 25, 2013
Major Upgrade: Resort at Longboat Key Club

In the last 10 months, Delray Beach-based Ocean Properties has invested $4 million in the Resort at Longboat Key Club.

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David Johnson submitted this sunset photo, taken from a dock at Cannons Marina on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 25, 2013
OBSERVER WEATHER: Longboat Key

David Johnson submitted this sunset photo, taken from a dock at Cannons Marina on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Doreen Steinhauser submitted this sunset photo, taken at Palma Sola Bay in Bradenton
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 25, 2013
OBSERVER WEATHER: East County

Doreen Steinhauser submitted this sunset photo, taken at Palma Sola Bay in Bradenton

  • East County
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Senior Chief Petty Officer Steve Clark and his wife Valeta Clark, present an American Flag that flew over a base in Afghanistan to Sarasota County Schools Food and Nutrition Services Director Beverly Girard.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 24, 2013
School Board thanks donors for Seabees contribution

Donors were recognized at the School Board Meeting for their contribution of personal items to US Navy personnel in Afghanistan.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 23, 2013
SMA welcomes new board members

Sarasota Military Academy welcomes three new members to its board of directors.

  • Sarasota
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Owi and Guy De Poerck hosted Bird Key Yacht Club’s Pan Asian Night.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Pan Asian Night at Bird Key Yacht Club

Members gathered at Bird Key Yacht Club Saturday, Sept. 21, for Pan Asian Night.

  • Longboat Key
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Tom Beeler, Donna Arenschield and Tom’s wife Carol
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Grand Bay Club End of Summer Brunch

Grand Bay condominium residents got together Sunday, Sept. 22, for an End of the Summer Brunch at the Grand Bay Club clubhouse. Approximately 50 people attended and the new and remodeled clubhouse kitchen was unveiled.

  • Longboat Key
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Adler McNesby, 5, waits to catch a wave.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Hang Ten for Autism

The Center for Autism and Research Education or C.A.R.E gave autistic children a surfing experience Saturday, Sept. 21, on Siesta Key beach to provide them with a multi-sensory experience. This is the fourth year of the Hang Ten for Autism Surf Event.

  • Siesta Key
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Riverview High School seniors and members of the Do Something Club Ana Orbegozo, Rachael DaSilva and Arianny Bueno spent their Saturday morning cleaning the beach.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : International Costal Clean Up

Keep Sarasota County Beautiful participated in a worldwide movement Saturday, Sept. 21, for International Costal Clean Up. Approximately 2,400 people volunteered across Sarasota County to clean up their community, a 25 percent increase from last year. Schools, individuals and organizations all joined together to pick up trash.

  • Siesta Key
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Senior Eric Kreger blocks an Avon Park player during the game Friday night.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY Cardinal Mooney v Avon Park

The Cardinal Mooney Cougars took on the Avon Park Red Devils Friday, Sept. 20, at Cardinal Mooney High School.

  • Sarasota
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Declan Young, 13 months, plays in the grass during school spirit day.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : St. Martha School Spirit Day

St. Martha Catholic School parents and children celebrated School Spirit Day Friday, Sept. 20, at Cardinal Mooney High School. Kids munched on tailgate food like hot dogs and chili while others played football and frisbee. Some parents and children attended the Cardinal Mooney football game after.

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Sponsors Joyce Berk and Tyeanne Dillon with host Giulia Salustri
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Networking at Noon Luncheon

Le Colonne Restaurant hosted the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce's Networking at Noon Luncheon Thursday, Sept. 19.

  • Longboat Key
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Alina Cemitier of Fifth Third Bank and Ron Ciaravella of Dolphin Aviation
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Tiger Bay Club Meeting

Community members met Thursday, Sept. 19, at Michaels On East to discuss how to keep young professionals in the area and how to build an export economy in Florida. Senator Nancy Detert served as the panelist at the Sarasota Tiger Bay Club discussion and Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam, President of Visit Sarasota County Virginia Haley, President of EDC Sarasota County Mark Huey and President of Medallion Homes of Gulf Coast Carlos Beruff served as the panelists.

  • Sarasota
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Executive Director of Community Youth Development Karen Bogues thanks community members for their support.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: CYD recognizes leaders at 8th Aannual Leadership Breakfast

Community members filled the Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club Thursday, Sept. 19, to honor Chef Paul Mattison of Mattison's and Dan Bailey, Esq. of Williams Parker for their commitment to Community Youth Development. High School leaders and graduates of the S.T.A.R program spoke to an audience of 225 people at the 8th Annual Community Youth Development Leadership Breakfast and introduced the honorees.

  • Sarasota
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