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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 20, 2013
Lasting Love

Three area couples reflect on decades of marriage and how they keep it going. They were honored June 14, during a blessing of their marriages at Temple Emanu-El.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 20, 2013
SUP series shows off Sarasota waters

The Sarasota SUP Series will showcase the pristine water conditions Sarasota offers paddlers, while raising funds for Suncoast Charities for Children.

  • Sarasota
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Matthew Allis
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  • Nick Friedman
  • June 20, 2013
Camp Spotlight: SAND SCULPTING CAMP

Children weren't afraid to get a little sandy Wednesday, June 12, during the first session of the Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Sand Sculpting Camp, held on Siesta Key Public Beach.

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Marjie Goldberg submitted this photo of a great blue heron perched on the Sarasota bayfront.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 20, 2013
Weather Photo: FIERCE FOCUS

Marjie Goldberg submitted this photo of a great blue heron perched on the Sarasota bayfront.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 20, 2013
Our Town: Biller has a circus of a celebration

Happy belated birthday to Longboat Key resident Robert Biller.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 20, 2013
Our Town: Summer flavors simmer online

You're in for a tasty treat this summer. Check out our online video series, "In the Kitchen," for an episode each, featuring a member restaurant of The Originals.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 20, 2013
Our Town: East County kids tackle roadways

Children in the K-Kids and Builders Club at Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch have been busy.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 20, 2013
Our Town: Pirates honored for sportsmanship

Braden River High was named the Class 7A overall winner of the Florida High School Athletic Association's Fred E. Rozelle Sportsmanship Award.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 20, 2013
Our Town: 'Principal' enjoys family time, work

Braden River Elementary School fifth-grader Cassie Lloyd capped out her elementary school days June 5, as Principal for the Day.

  • East County
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Kim Reed with Trinity Ridenour. Courtesy Photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 20, 2013
Our Town: Kids R Kids bids farewell to 'upperclassmen'

Pre-kindergarten children at Kids R Kids in Lakewood Ranch, recently celebrated their transition to kindergarten.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 20, 2013
Our Town: Kindergartners earn pizza party

Gullett Elementary School teacher Jacqueline Stark challenged her class of new readers to complete 200 Accelerated Reader tests with passing scores.

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Veronica Van Cleave, 6, helps magician Scott Humston with a magic trick.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Selby Fantastic Feats and Frosty Treats

Selby Public Library hosted Fantastic Feats and Frosty Treats program Wednesday, June 19 at Selby Public Library as part of the summer reading program. Kids munched chocolate swirl and strawberry vanilla swirl ice cream and Scott Humston performed an interactive magic show for children. The magic show was made possible by a grant from the Steinwacks family and 173 people attended.

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Graham and Jill Edwards
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Duany Dinner

City officials, community leaders and members got together Tuesday, June 19 at The Francis to hear Andres Duany speak about how the city has done with the master plan and about proper downtown development. The Downtown Sarasota Alliance sponsored the dinner with Andres Duany and approximately 200 people attended.

  • Sarasota
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Gnarly Miller sure is going places.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 19, 2013
Work like a dog

These employees work their tails off for belly scratches, love and, of course, the occasional treat.

  • Longboat Key
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McKenzie Chadwell submitted this photo, taken on Lido Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 19, 2013
Weather Photo: STORMY OUTLOOK

McKenzie Chadwell submitted this photo, taken on Lido Key.

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