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Adam Stump, 10, and Eric Hvideberg, 11, look for critters that landed in their seine net.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 8, 2013
Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, here I am at: SEA SLEUTHS CAMP

Children scouted for sea creatures, snorkeled, kayaked, field sampled, fished and boated Monday, July 29 to Friday Aug. 2, at Sea Sleuths Camp at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium.

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Colleen Fallon submitted this photo of fishermen at sunset on Siesta Point.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 8, 2013
Weather Photo: Sarasota 08/08/13

Colleen Fallon submitted this photo of fishermen at sunset on Siesta Point.

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Partners in crime: Susan Phillips and Phyllis Black were 'arrested' Wednesday, Aug.7 for MDA's Lock-Up. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 7, 2013
Jailbirds for MDA Lock-Up

Susan Phillips, assistant to town manager, was 'arrested' on Wednesday, Aug. 7 to benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association.

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Joanne Torlucci submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 7, 2013
Weather photo: Longboat Key

Joanne Torlucci submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.

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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 7, 2013
Our Town: Couple celebrates 50 golden years

James and Barry Walsh, of Longboat Key, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary July 13, at St. Martha's Catholic Church in Sarasota

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  • Neighbors
David Novak rides his bicycle nightly to the Bay Isles ponds to check on the swan family.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 7, 2013
Swan keeper seeks family-planning support

Overpopulation is a real threat for the Bay Isles swan family. Caretaker David Novak hopes to curb the problem with a five-to-eight-year plan.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 7, 2013
Recommended budget is incomplete

Town staff produced a budget last week, but without pension cost numbers being produced at an Aug. 14 special meeting, the budget has numbers that need to be added in later.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 7, 2013
Obituary: Marjorie Hammer

Marjorie Hammer, 94, of Longboat Key, died July 31.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 7, 2013
Obituary: Charles Van Winfree

Charles Van Winfree, 96, of Longboat Key, died July 31.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 7, 2013
Hospital hosts trunk sale benefit

The Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Auxiliary Hospital Gift Shop will hold a two-day trunk show to benefit the hospital.

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Gail Shane
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 7, 2013
Radio program celebrates milestone

Local Realtor liaison Gail Shane recently celebrated the fourth anniversary of her radio program, 'Gail Shane & Friends,' which airs at 10 a.m. Saturday, on WSRQ Radio 106.9 FM and 1220 AM.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 7, 2013
Impromptu food drive reaps big returns

When Lakewood Ranch resident Don O'Leary heard the Food Bank of Manatee was in dire need of food donations, he scheduled an Aug. 3 emergency pickup within the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club and Edgewater communities.

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Manatee County middle- and high-school students participated in the 2013 Future Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Leadership Conference last month.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 7, 2013
FCCLA students earn top honors at conference

Manatee County middle- and high-school students participated in the 2013 Future Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Leadership Conference last month, in Nashville, competed against 3,600 students nationwide and brought home nine medals.

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Ted Hamm is eager to start work as a chaplain for the U.S. Army. He will participate in chaplain training in South Carolina.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 7, 2013
Cornerstone pastor takes new post

Cornerstone's assistant pastor, Ted Hamm, will leave this month for Columbia, S.C., to become an Army chaplain.

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James Smith submitted this sunset photo, taken near Jiggs Landing.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 7, 2013
Weather 8.8.13

James Smith submitted this sunset photo, taken near Jiggs Landing.

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