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Don Thompson, center, with his family: daughter and son-in-law Karen and Tom Vaclavik and their children, Alicia Vaclavik, Breanne Vaclavik, Brian Gaydek and Jeff Vaclavik. Courtesy of Nancy Lively.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 4, 2013
Centennial Celebration: Don Thompson

Bradenton resident Don Thompson, who turns 100 this week, looks back fondly on his Navy days in World War II.

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The first formal concert of the FWCS Youth Orchestra was held in 1960. Pictured is the Youth Orchestra in rehearsal in 1978.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 4, 2013
Orchestra celebrates instrumental moments

In an economy with orchestras facing musician strikes, closures and bankruptcy, the current news for orchestras is not always positive.

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Karen Rawlings submitted this sunrise photo, taken in East Bradenton.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 4, 2013
Observer Weather: East County

Karen Rawlings submitted this sunrise photo, taken in East Bradenton.

  • East County
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Jon Iglehart, of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, presented Tim Holliday, of Children's World, with the Department Recycling Recognition Award Wednesday, Aug. 28
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 3, 2013
Children's World receives state recognition for recycling

Jon Iglehart, of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, presented the store with the Department Recycling Recognition Award Wednesday, Aug. 28

  • Sarasota
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Eileen and Tony Massaro
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Re-opening Bird Key Yacht Club Barbecue

Members gathered for a barbecue dinner Saturday, Aug.31, at the Bird Key Yacht Club re-opening.

  • Longboat Key
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Bryce Tone and Justin Callahan get ready to hoist their sails at the 67th Annual Labor Day Regatta
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 67th Annual Labor Day Regatta

The Sarasota Sailing Squadron hosts the 67th Annual Labor Day Regatta Saturday, Aug. 31.

  • Longboat Key
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Senior and band captain of Booker High School Chelse Russ warms up before the half time show.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Booker High School v Sarasota High School

Booker High School faced off Sarasota High School Friday, Aug. 30, on their home turf at Booker. Fans cheered on their schools that have been rivals for years.

  • Sarasota
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Steve Arvey will perform a free blues concert 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 31, at Historic Spanish Point.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 30, 2013
Weekends Best Bet: Steve Arvey Concert at Historic Spanish Point

Enjoy a free concert as the sunsets over serene Sarasota Bay at Historic Spanish Point.

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    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Port to Port

The Manatee and Sarasota chambers held a joint meeting Thursday, Aug. 29, at the Holiday Inn Sarasota-Airport to hear Manatee County Port Authority Executive Director Carlos Buqueras and Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport President and CEO Rick Piccolo talk about the economic impact and future plans of both businesses.

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Chris Sancin, Joan Campo-Liga, Hayley Wielgus and Aynne Manning
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Designing Women Boutique Summer Salon Luncheon

Designing Women Boutique held its Ambassadors' Guild Summer Salon Luncheon on Thursday, Aug. 29, at Designing Women Boutique. Hayley Wielgus, anchor of ABC-7 News Sunrise and Noon spoke at the event.

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Enjoy special coverage of the football season on YourObserver.com
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 29, 2013
2013 Football Preview

Enjoy the 2013 Football Preview and view extra coverage brought to you by YourObserver.com.

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Shannon Hunihan
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 29, 2013
Senior snapshots

Seniors from Sarasota County high schools reflect on who they were in middle school and discuss what they look forward to most during their final year.

  • Sarasota
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Courtesy photos
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 29, 2013
Serving up Life Lessons

Four local volleyball players traveled to Guatemala this summer to volunteer with Orphan's Heart.

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The front page of the Aug. 26, 1993, Pelican Press featured the headline "Downtown theater dazzles, delights."
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 29, 2013
Moments in time

Low-speed vehicles may be the hot topic on Siesta Key right now, but it isn't the first time a low-speed mode of transportation has come into question. Motorized bicycles became the topic of conversation in 1976 on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
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The Cardinal Mooney High football team cruised to a 49-7 victory over Bradenton Christian in its Kickoff Classic Aug. 23.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 29, 2013
SIDELINES

Lady Blazers notch come-from-behind win; Sailors breeze to Kickoff Classic win

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