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Steve Seto dances with his wife, Rose. File photo.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 22, 2013
Your Neighbor: Steve Seto

Steve Seto, a man who makes his living by selling barbecue propane tanks made of composite material across North America, could always sell himself as a dancer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
East County resident Karen Rawlings submitted this photo of a sunset at Regatta Pointe Marina.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2013
Weather Photo: MARINA MAGIC

East County resident Karen Rawlings submitted this photo of a sunset at Regatta Pointe Marina.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Nathalie Barr and Natalya Green
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Military Officers Association Luncheon

The Military Officers Association of Sarasota held its regular luncheon Friday, May 17, at Michael's on East. Police Chief Bernadette DiPino was the featured speaker, and the association honored four JROTC cadets with merit scholarships.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Juliana plays in the water fountain.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Downtown Sarasota Craft Show

Sarasota arts-and-crafts lovers filled the bayfront, Saturday May 18 and Sunday, May 19, for the 10th annual Downtown Sarasota Craft Festival. Attendees browsed vendors' booths in search of the perfect purchase.

  • Sarasota
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Jack Black and Melanie Massell
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Republican Club Barbecue

Members of the Longboat Key Republican Club met Sunday, May 19, at the Sarasota Yacht Club, for their regular meeting. Members mingled poolside and enjoyed food and beverages, as well as live music.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alexandria Campbell, Derek Wyoumanf , Chloe Eagen and Sandy Zanetti
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Booker High School Prom

Booker High School students attended the prom Saturday, May 19 at Michael's On East to complete a memorable milestone. Students chose a Lucky Hearts Ball theme, which was very much like Las Vegas. Approximately 220 students attended the prom.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Alexis Dinenberg is crowned queen at the Cobalt Dance.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Pine View Cobalt Dance

Pine View students packed the dance floor Saturday, May 18, at the Municipal Auditorium for the traditional Cobalt Dance. The dance that was started as a potluck dinner in a chemistry classroom has grown tremendously since the 1970s. Students still uphold the tradition of the Pine Cone Awards and hand them out to classmates with quirky talents. Juniors put on the dance for the seniors and chose an Italian theme for Cobalt 2013.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Walkers started around 1 p.m. May 18.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Relay for Life

East County residents rallied in the fight against cancer, as they participated in the Lakewood Ranch Relay for Life May 18 and May 19, at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA.

  • East County
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Macy Duregger, Daniella Castrogiovanni and Rachel Levy checked out the auction items.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Nolan Nights

Nolan Middle School hosted its annual Nolan Nights fundraiser Saturday, May 18, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

  • East County
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Supporters of a cleaner environment join hands.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Hands Across the Sands

Community members joined hands Saturday, May 18 on Siesta Key beach as a symbol of their support for the protection of coastal economies, oceans, marine wildlife and fisheries. Supporters voiced their concern about damage that happens due to offshore oil drilling accidents, hydraulic fracturing, the Alberta tar sands, mountain top removal mining, and about coal fired power plants. Forty-two people joined hands for the Hands Across the Sand national movement.

  • Siesta Key
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ODA eighth-grader Jason Fineberg returns an interception 28 yards.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA at Northside Christian

The Out-of-Door Academy fell to Northside Christian 17-13 in its spring game May 17.

  • Sarasota
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Sen. Bill Galvano, center, brought out his family — William, wife Julie, Jacqueline and Michael.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Phil Galvano Classic

Education and golf enthusiasts joined forced May 17, as they hit the golf course for the Phil Galvano Golf Classic, at The Legacy Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
Fourth grader Skyy Lind faces the judges.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : 2013 Sarasota Kiwanis Spelling Bee

Children from all over Sarasota County participated in the 2013 Sarasota Kiwanis Spelling Bee Program Friday, May 17 at the Lee Wetherington Boys and Girls Club. More than 100 third and fourth graders in bright yellow t - shirts competed to show off their skills and win one of three cash prizes. Booker High School and Sarasota High School Key Club sold pizza for $1 a slice and parents quizzed children in preparation for the spelling bee.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Carlos Crawford edges past defense during a practice drill.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River High Pirate Bowl

Braden River High School hosted the fourth annual Pirate Bowl fundraiser May 17.

  • East County
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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 17, 2013
Girls Incorporated wins NASA grant

NASA has awarded Girls Incorporated of Sarasota County the a grant for the implementation of NASA's Summer of Innovation Program.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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