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Bill Zuk submitted this sunset photo, overlooking Sarasota Bay.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2013
OBSERVER WEATHER: Sarasota

Bill Zuk submitted this sunset photo, overlooking Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
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Big Brother of the Year Paul Davidson with his Little Antrone Thomas and Big Sister of the Year Linda Cullen and her Little Brittany Probus
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 25, 2013
Big Brother & Big Sister of the year selected

Paul Davidson and Linda Cullen selected as Big Brother & Big Sister of the Year.

  • Sarasota
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Al Jeffrey, Steve Traves and Jeff Birnbach prepare to release scallop larvae
    By
  • 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
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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

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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
  • Neighbors
    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.

  • Sarasota
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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.

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