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John Witton submitted this photo of Nik Wallenda practicing at Nathan Benderson Park for his Grand Canyon walk.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 26, 2013
Weather Photo 6.26.13

John Witton submitted this photo of Nik Wallenda practicing at Nathan Benderson Park for his Grand Canyon walk.

  • East County
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Ruth Strauss, who is known as the technological guru of library volunteers, scrolls through selections on an Amazon Kindle. Robin Hartill
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 26, 2013
Library members check out new digital options

Sarasota County staff taught Longboat Library volunteers the basics of accessing materials through iPads, Kindles and other technologies.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo Nearly two decades after Vickie Brill got her start in politics going door-to-door, she’s a rising figure in local Republican politics.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 26, 2013
YOUR NEIGHBOR: Vickie Brill

Vickie Brill got her start in politics when she was 5 or 6, walking door to door with her dad, Jack Brill, to help out with Republican campaigns.

  • Longboat Key
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Samantha Mills and Natalia Mock demonstrate something you might do in their class. Courtesy Photo
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • June 26, 2013
Dance yourself fit this summer at FST

A series of six classes, titled 'Broadway Dance for Fitness (and Fun!),' on Tuesdays at Florida Studio Theatre begins July 9.

  • Longboat Key
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David Johnson submitted this photo, taken in the surf off Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 26, 2013
Weather Photo: Longboat Key

David Johnson submitted this photo, taken in the surf off Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Michael Tendall moved to Longboat Key from Minnesota 15 years ago.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Bird Key Yacht Club Spa Day at The Met

Bird Key Yacht Club members enjoyed a spa day Monday, June 24, at The Met on St. Armands Circle. Hair stylist Raquel Ruiz gave ladies tips on how to use the proper tools and keep hair lifted during the summer months. Consultants talked to ladies in the fashion house about summer styling and make-up.

  • Sarasota
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Alia Bivona, Nissi Luvavali, Olivia Caragiulo and Emma Bivona act like superstars during wig class.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Youth Opera Explore 2013

Kids at Opera Camp sang their hearts out June 10 to June 28 at the Sarasota Opera and learned about different aspects of an opera including make-up, set design, acting, opera history, dance, percussion and costuming. Children ages 8 to 18 learned from artists in the community and professionals in the field.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 25, 2013
Highlands Golf Course set to reopen

The Highlands Golf Course, part of the Meadows Country Club, will hold its grand reopening July 5-7.

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Emma Grace Kelly, Leah Troiano and Parker Haught snack on popcorn.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest VBS

Hundreds of children enjoyed knight-themed games and activities, Bible stories, music and other festivities June 17 through June 21, during Harvest United Methodist Church's Vacation Bible School.

  • East County
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Maddie Allen watches another camper take a serve.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Key Club Summer Camps

Longboat Key Club & Resort's summer camps are in full swing with 23 campers present on a June 23. Campers took over the Key Club's Harbourside and stretched from the tennis courts to the driving range in two different outdoor camps.

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Sailor Circus performers watch the live stream.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Nik Wallenda Watch Party

Thousands of spectators gathered Sunday, June23, at Mattison's City Grille to watch as hometown hero, Nik Wallenda, became the first person to cross the Grand Canyon.

  • Sarasota
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A.J. Grande paddles at the Kids Demo on Siesta Key Beach.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Siesta Key race of the SUP series

Spectators packed the beach Saturday, June 22 to watch the first race of the SUP Series. One hundred ten racers participated in either the three-mile open race or the six-mile elite race at the paddle board competition. After Rob Alfieri, the founder of the Sarasota Stand Up Paddle Board Series, handed out awards, paddlers had demos for kids and adults to try out paddle boarding.

  • Siesta Key
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Agnes Cameron dances to the groovy music of her youth. She says her favorite song is “I Want to Hold Your Hand” by the Beatles.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Friday Fest at the Van Wezel

Hundreds of people lounged and danced Friday, June 22 at Friday Fest hosted by the Van Wezel. Many reminisced about the old days and jammed out as the Yesterdayze performed classics from the 60's including the Beatles, the Stones, and Steppenwolf.

  • Sarasota
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Connor Perry, 11, helped lead the Mansota Monsters U11 Green team to a 9-1 victory over the Bay Area Sand Sharks.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Rippin at the Ranch

Sixty youth travel lacrosse teams from across Florida and Georgia battled it out during the first Rippin at the Ranch Lacrosse Tournament at the Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch. The tournament began today and runs through June 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 21, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota SUP Series

Head to the Sarasota SUP Series Saturday, June 22, on Siesta Key Beach, to watch paddleboard racing right from the beach.

  • Siesta Key
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