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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 10, 2013
Obituary: Wurzburg was decisive voice on commission

Former Longboat Key Mayor A. Hart Wurzburg served four years during a contentious time of the island's development.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cyrus "Cy" Bispham
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 10, 2013
Obituary: Cyrus 'Cy' Bispham

Cyrus 'Cy' Bispham, 87, of Sarasota, died June 26. Born Dec. 11, 1925, in Sarasota, his family had deep roots on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Courtesy photo Pictured left to right: Alex and Lois Macdonald, Gary Nieskes and Zone Chairman John Geary.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 10, 2013
Lions Club member earns coveted honor

The Ellenton-Parrish Lions Club has awarded an honorary Melvin Jones Fellowship to member Lois Macdonald.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 10, 2013
Preschool earns national award

Kiddie Academy of Lakewood Ranch recently was recognized by the franchise's parent company, during the organization's annual national conference, in Orlando.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jim Novacek submitted this photo, taken near the Beachcomber.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 10, 2013
Weather photo: Longboat Key

Jim Novacek submitted this week's weather photo, taken near the Beachcomber.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 10, 2013
United Way initiative targets reading proficiency

The United Way of Manatee County has launched its second year of ReadingPals, a program Barney and Carol Barnett, of the Barnett Early Literacy Initiative, fund.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo Bob Rosinsky, Chris DeLeonardo and Veronica Brandon Miller
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 10, 2013
Goodwill Manasota volunteer program earns honors

Goodwill Industries International recently announced Goodwill Manasota won the 2013 Volunteer Program of the Year for its Ambassadors Program, for which volunteers help promote the organization within the community.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Keith Stewart submitted this photo of cloud formations in the sky near State Road 64.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 10, 2013
Weather photo

Keith Stewart submitted this photo of cloud formations in the sky near State Road 64.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jill Brunson of Chic on the Cheap and Nancy Taussig of Barefoot Weddings
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Party on the Patio

Longboat Key Chamber members mingled Tuesday, July 9, at the chamber office to network and get to know their business community. Approximately 50 people attended where they enjoyed horderves and jazz and classical guitar played by Marc Manino.

  • Longboat Key
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Cat Depot is extending its half-off kitten sale through July.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 9, 2013
Kitten sale extended through July

More than 200 kittens have been rescued since May and Cat Depot wants to keep the momentum going.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County and city of Sarasota emergency workers raced to save a duckling trapped in the sewers near Sarasota Memorial Hospital July 7.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 8, 2013
Emergency workers rescue duckling on U.S. 41

City of Sarasota emergency personnel saved a duckling that fell into a storm drain Sunday, July 7, near Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • Sarasota
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Reagan Russo, 3, didn't let the rain stop her from showing off her patriotism and watching the parade.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Parade of Boats Part 3

Spectators watched dozens of boats pass them Friday, July 5, at the 29th Annual Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Parade of Boats in honor of Wallenda.

  • Sarasota
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Children wave to the crowd while riding in the parade.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Parade of Boats Part 2

Sarasotans welcomed home Nik Wallenda and watched grand prix boats pass by Friday, July 5, on Main Street at the 29th Annual Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Parade of Boats in honor of Wallenda.

  • Sarasota
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Nik Wallenda waves to Sarasotans who welcome him home after he crossed the Grand Canyon earlier last week.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : 29th Annual Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Parade of Boats in honor of Wallenda

Thousands of people lined the streets of Main Street Friday, July 5 to watch the 29th Annual Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Parade of Boats in honor of Nik Wallenda despite the rain. Children collected beads and watched the humongous race boats pass them by.

  • Sarasota
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The best view of the boat race will be from Lido Beach. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 5, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Suncoast Grand Prix Festival

The Fourth of July weekend festivities continue with a jam-packed schedule of events for the 29th annual Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix festival.

  • Sarasota
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