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Sandra Frank with All Faiths Food Bank accepted the 2013 Outstanding Partner of the Year award from Rick Hughes and Bob Rosinsky.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Goodwill Ambassador Recognition Luncheon

Goodwill recognized outstanding volunteers and partners Tuesday, June 18 at Michael's On East during the Goodwill Ambassador Recognition Luncheon. Veronica Brandon Miller, Bob Rosinsky and Rick Hughes awarded 55 awards to community members and organizations for their commitment to Goodwill.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Booker Middle School eighth-grader Deric DuBose dribbles the ball down the lane.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: CMHS Boys Basketball Camp

More than 50 boys, ranging in age from fifth through ninth grade, hit the court for Cardinal Mooney High's annual boys basketball camp June 18. The camp began June 17 and runs through June 20. Over the course of the four-day camp, participants learned the basic fundamentals that are essential to the game of basketball. Players focused on shooting, ball handling, passing, footwork, concepts of teamwork and defense while improving their overall basketball IQ.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
FC Sarasota U13 midfielder Emily Brusco works on her footwork during a trapping drill.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: CMHS Soccer Camp

Cardinal Mooney High hosted its annual Summer Soccer Camp June 17-20. Cougars boys soccer head coach and Men's Premier Soccer Team player Sebastian Marin led the camp for youths ranging in age from fifth through ninth grade. Participants focused on individual skills, tactics, field presence and team play through one-on-one coaching.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sophia and Hannah Hritz
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Dig the Beach Volleyball Tournament

Volleyball enthusiasts packed Siesta Key Beach Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16, for the annual Dig the Beach volleyball tournament. Professionals and amateurs of all ages competed in the tournament as fans and family watched on.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will discuss red-light cameras at 11 a.m. June 18.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 17, 2013
Three more Manatee County intersections to get red-light cameras

At the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, officials will announce the activation of red-light cameras at three intersections, including State Road 70 and Tara Boulevard.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Christian and Caroline Corcoran celebrated Father’s Day with their dad Joe.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Longboat Key Club Father's Day BBQ

The Longboat Key Club celebrated Father's Day Sunday, June 17 with a barbeque on the beach. Approximately 70 people streamed in and out of the annual Father's Day celebration between 5 and 7:30 p.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Concert

Members of the Sarasota Yacht Club gathered Saturday, June 15, to kick off the start of summer with a concert. Guests enjoyed live musi,c as well as food and drink, while socializing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Fathers and Fenders Car Show

Families celebrated a full-throttle Father's Day Sunday, June 16, at the Fathers and Fenders car show in Five Points Park. Families admired both classic and modern cars while celebrating the holiday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pilot Jeff Walston always goes through a checklist before taking off to make sure the ride goes well and the landing is smooth.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Young Eagles Rally

The Experimental Aviation Association taught children about aviation and took them for a flight Saturday, June 15 at Dolphin Aviation for the Young Eagles Program. Each third Saturday of the month the EAA Chapter 180 invites kids ages 7 to 18 to participate in Young Eagle Rally day. Pilots taught kids about aviation safety and how they communicate with towers for take off and landing. Kids had their photo's taken and were given a Young Eagles Certificate.

  • Sarasota
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Ramiro Chavez draws on the sidewalk in Five Points Park.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Flag Day in Five Points Park

Groups of people gathered in Five Points Park Friday, June 14, to celebrate Flag Day. Passersby drew on the sidewalk with chalk, got their faces painted and admired the work of other chalk artists.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ben Hatcher, Joseph Fierro and Stephen Jaynes
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Area Sports Alliance June Sports Spotlight

The Sarasota Area Sports Alliance hosted Sports Spotlight Thursday, June 13 at the Courtyard by Marriott Sarasota Airport to unite the Sarasota area sports community. Vice president of the Suncoast Charities for Children and the director of the 29th Annual Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Lucy Nicandri and race team members spoke to community members about the festival and their experiences. Approximately 40 people attended.

  • Sarasota
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Annette Gueli of Pro-Motion Notions and Millie’s Café Event Planner Barbie Robinson
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Networking

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce held their monthly networking breakfast Thursday, June 13 at Millie's Cafe to for local businesses to catch up with one another. Approximately 30 people attended the breakfast where they enjoyed fruit, coffee, bacon, bagels and other breakfast foods. The chamber gave away raffle prizes, which included tickets to the Tampa Bay Rays vs. Kansas City Royals game on Friday, June 14.

  • Sarasota
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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2013
Manatee students capture F1 in Schools championship

Four students recently returned to Manatee County with bragging rights.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Eileen and Randy Hedrick. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2013
OBITUARY: Randy Hedrick

East County residents are mourning the loss of local businessman and friend, Randy Hedrick, who died suddenly Tuesday, June 4, of a heart attack.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtesy
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2013
Dance teams show off skills

Children from Imagine School and Gullett Elementary School showed off their hard work and dancing talents recently, during a special end-of-year dance team recital.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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