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Tammie Averso finds a baby sea turtle while digging up a nest on Friday.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Turtle Watch Nest Opening

The Longboat Key Turtle Watch opens a nest behind Sea N Suds Friday, July 26. For more information and more photos, pick up a copy of the Aug. 1 Longboat Observer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sandy Greenberg, Dr. Holly Barbour, Joan Campo-Liga, Jan Zipper, Susan Roosa and Aynne Manning
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Designing Women Summer Luncheon with Dr. Holly Barbour

Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Holly Barbour spoke at the Ambassadors' Guild Summer Salon Luncheon on Thursday, July 25, at Designing Women Boutique.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Children and parents raised $1,200 for Face Autism Inc., at the Kiddie Pole Classic Fishing Tournament 2013.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 26, 2013
Fishing Tournament presents surprise to Face Autism

Community members put on the Kiddie Pole Classic Fishing Tournament 2013 and raised $1,200 for Face Autism.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Christian Hannon and Jose Zavala-Flores
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker Middle Summer Transition Program

Incoming 6th graders celebrate their completion of the 6-week Summer Transition Program on Thursday, July 25, at Booker Middle School.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Graci and Dennis McGillicuddy with Rick De Furia
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Rick De Furia Retirement Celebration

Friends and colleagues gathered Wednesday, July 24, at Michael's On East, to celebrate Judge Rick De Furia's retirement. Guests enjoyed a cocktail hour before a presentation and video commemorating De Furia's career.

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Sixteen-year-old Matthew Chapman finished eighth in the 15 to 19 age group at last year’s Top Gun Triathlon. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 25, 2013
Perfect Punishment

Sarasota Military Academy junior Matthew Chapman will compete in the Top Gun Triathlon July 27, at Fort De Soto Park, for the second-consecutive year.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
A home located at 725 Mangrove Point Road sold for $4,875,000. The 9,039-square-foot home contains six bedrooms, six baths, two half-baths and a pool.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 25, 2013
South Cocoanut Bayou home sells for $4,875,000

The following residential real-estate transactions took place between July 8 and July 12.

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Jennifer Woodford, 14, wipes off any excess Bolognese sauce from the side of the plates before serving.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 25, 2013
Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, here I am at: Chef Camp

Chef Camp offered four sessions through the summer, during which area chefs taught children how to saute and grill, and make pasta, sauce and desserts. The "Taste of Tuscany" session ran July 15 to July 19. Fifteen campers participated.

  • Siesta Key
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Judy Schattner submitted this photo, taken in Palmer Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 25, 2013
Weather photo: Sarasota

Judy Schattner submitted this photo, taken in Palmer Ranch.

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Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino is is trying to make bail — for charity.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 24, 2013
Chief DiPino 'locked up' for charity

Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino plans to raise $3,500 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association's Lock-Up fundraiser.

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The nest opening will take place rain or shine and will be canceled only in the event of lightning.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 24, 2013
Turtle Watch will open nest on Friday

If you still don't have Friday night plans, consider a date with the Longboat Key Turtle Watch.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 24, 2013
Charlie and Dottie Korbuly celebrate golden anniversary

Emerald Harbor residents Charlie and Dottie Korbuly recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary - aka the "golden" anniversary - by renewing their vows at Longboat Island Chapel, followed by a champagne reception and dinner catered by Harry's Continental Kitchens.

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Bridge construction manager Patrick Malone, general superintendant Todd Schille, Longboat Key Vice Mayor Ron Johnson and Sarasota Mayor Mary Anne Servian celebrated the dedication of the John Ringling Causeway Bridge Aug. 30, 2003.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 24, 2013
On the scene for 35 years

Thirty-five years ago, Ralph Hunter started the Longboat Observer because he was bored.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 24, 2013
Obituary: Thomas Vincent Getchell

Dr. Thomas Vincent Getchell, 73, of Longboat Key and Lexington, Ky., died July 20.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 24, 2013
OUR TOWN: Garden Club visits Riverwalk

Members of the University Park Women's Club toured the Riverwalk along the Manatee River, in downtown Bradenton, July 11.

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