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Photo courtesy of Judy Kepecz-Hays
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  • Robin Hartill
  • June 5, 2013
REAL ESTATE REPORTS

Ritz-Carlton unit sells for $4 million; Pettingell's listing sells for $4 million; Marta Altizer joins MS&Co.; Loeffler listing sells for $4.75 million

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"There's going to be discipline here, just like if you (train with) the Sarasota Ballet," said Michelle Teyke, who will open Ovation School of Musical Theatre this weekend. "I want to have the fun coming out of the discipline and joy of doing it right."
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 5, 2013
A new song and dance

Longtime musical-theater star Michelle Teyke will open Ovation School of Musical Theatre, in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 5, 2013
East County remembers beloved Realtor, friend

Former Lakewood Ranch resident and Realtor Randy Huartson died May 18, in his San Diego home, surrounded by family, after a battle with colorectal cancer.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This bike is one of 13 spray-painted bikes locked up at shopping centers along University Parkway.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 5, 2013
New company utilizes colorful marketing ploy

OrangeTheory Fitness, a new gym set to open off University Parkway in August, has a colorful marketing ploy to match its unique offerings.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
East County resident Heather Monceaux submitted this photo taken of a sunset in her backyard.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 5, 2013
Weather Photo: DRAMATIC EFFECT

East County resident Heather Monceaux submitted this photo taken of a sunset in her backyard.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 5, 2013
Your Neighbors: Reagan and Lucy Walter

Lucy and Reagan Walter's mother, Janet, worries their bedroom walls are getting cluttered. That's because they're covered with ribbons the sisters have won in horseback-riding competitions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jon Boscia submitted this sunset photo, taken near New Pass.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 5, 2013
Weather Photo: JUST PASSING THROUGH

Jon Boscia submitted this sunset photo, taken near New Pass.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 4, 2013
Women's Exchange gives back to the arts

Women's Exchange will award $257,000 in grants and scholarships Thursday, June 6 through June 19 of Sarasota and Manatee counties local arts and cultural organization and to 32 students.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Executive Assistant of the Longboat Chamber of Commerce Victoria Jacobson sold raffle tickets.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours

The Longboat Chamber of Commerce held their monthly Business After Hours Tuesday, June 4 at Chart House to network and enjoy refreshments. Community members purchased raffle tickets for a 50/50 raffle and about 30 people attended.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Connor Grooms receives his boutonniere.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Pineview Graduation

Pineview School seniors celebrated high school graduation Sunday, June 2, at the Van Wezel. Students mingled backstage before receiving their diplomas in front of family and friends.

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  • News
Sergen Altas and Amy Galloza help Camila Alvarado with her cap.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High Graduation

Booker High School seniors joined family and friends for a graduation ceremony Saturday, June 1, at Robarts Arena. Students and their guests filled the arena to bid farewell to the class of 2013.

  • Sarasota
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Vice President of the Class of 2013 Alyssa Antony walks at the head of her class to accept her diploma.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Riverview High School Class of 2013 Commencement

Riverview High School seniors attended their graduation Saturday, June 1, at Robarts Arena. Friends and family occupied every single seat in the arena, while others stood as 650 graduating seniors walked across the stage to accept their high-school diplomas. This was Riverview's 54th commencement.

  • Sarasota
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Alumni Director Virgene Linse photographs Carly Hunter, Alexis Gentle and Summer Dunn.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Out-of-Door Academy Class of 2013 Commencement

Fifty-two seniors walked across the stage Saturday, June 1, at the 15th Out-of-Door Academy commencement. The class of 2013 passed one of life's milestones as friends and family took photographs and clapped.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Community members met at Village Café Saturday morning before the pickup. Village Café offered free breakfast for people participating in the clean up.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Siesta Key Adopt-a-Road Pickup

The Siesta Key Association and the Siesta Key Village Association and residents got together Saturday, June 1 at Village Cafe for the Adopt-a-Road Pickup. Approximately 20 community members picked up trash in Siesta Key Village, Ocean Boulevard, Higel Avenue and on Siesta Drive up the North bridge.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
YPG Chairman Sam Davidson reminds golfers to bid on silent auction items before it closes.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : YPG Golf Tournament

The Young Professional Group got together Friday, May 31 at TPC Prestancia for their third annual YPG Golf Tournament. Eighty members spent the day playing golf to raise funds for the YPG so they could give back to the community. 'It provides a great platform for members and non members to network outside of the office,' said Manager of Public Policy and YPG Program Coordinator at the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Amy Mosshart.

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