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SMART Executive Director Gail Clifton and Eileen, Gary and Darrin Simone, of 1st Choice Industries, stand alongside a newly installed wheelchair ramp by SMART’s pool.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 29, 2013
East County business saddles up to help

A local business invested more than $25,000 to upgrade bathroom facilities at Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy.

  • East County
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East County resident Elizabeth Sullivan submitted this photo of a sunset from Creekwood.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 29, 2013
Weather Photo: EN-LIGHTENED VIEW

East County resident Elizabeth Sullivan submitted this photo of a sunset from Creekwood.

  • East County
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Tropical Storm Debby brought rain and heavy winds to the Key. File photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 29, 2013
2013: Hope for calm; prepare for storm

Last year's Tropical Storm Debby was a reminder about the importance of having an emergency plan in place.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 29, 2013
Your Neighbor: Trice Greene

Patrice "Trice" Greene thought she would spend retirement teaching adults to read.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 29, 2013
Lore: Book called Longboat 'an island without soul'

It's safe to say a pair of Rolling Stone writers didn't get the key to Longboat after their 1999 book, 'Florida Beaches.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Samantha Albano
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 29, 2013
Caps off to the 2013 graduates of Longboat Key and Bird Key.

These graduates aren't just students. They're athletes, artists, volunteers and future leaders.

  • Longboat Key
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Chester Chmielewski submitted this sunset photo, taken near Bayport Beach and Tennis Club.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 29, 2013
Weather Photo: SUNSET SWOOP

Chester Chmielewski submitted this sunset photo, taken near Bayport Beach and Tennis Club.

  • Longboat Key
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Carden Axl Cubria
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 29, 2013
East County Birth

The East County Observer would like to congratulate all the parents who celebrated recently the births of their new bundles of joy.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 29, 2013
Your Neighbor: Ann Kale

Ann Kale's dog, Regis, lived to see his owner become the oldest graduate of the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee in 2007.

  • East County
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President of the Sarasota County Veterans Commission Andy Hooker calls veteran Rick Rogala up to accept his award for service.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : A Tribute to Veterans

The Jewish Family and Children Services and the All Faiths Food Bank honored veterans Tuesday, May 28 at Michaels on East at A Tribute to Veterans luncheon. Veterans Earl E. Jacobson, Daniel F. Kennedy, Rick Rogala, John W. Saputo, Troy C. Scott and Steve Wilberding were honored with awards for their dedication to veterans and the community.

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Jim Harney who once served on the USS Princeton thanks veteran Dennis Hauck for his service to the country. Hauck was on the Destroyer in Key West when Fidel Castro took over in Cuba.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Memorial Day Parade

Hundreds of people lined the Main Street Monday, May 27 to watch the Memorial Day Parade and pay tribute to American heroes. JROTC from local high schools, community organizations and veterans marched in the parade as onlookers waved flags and showed their patriotic spirit.

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Students listen to the commencement speech.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cardinal Mooney Graduation

Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School seniors celebrated high school graduation Friday, May 24, at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Seniors wore graduation caps and gowns and received their diplomas, as well as shows of support from family and friends.

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Ethan Heinz and Evan Lemole sail into the squadron finishing off the race.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • May 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Sailing Squadron Race Around Lido

Families got together at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron for the 21st Annual Race Around Lido Monday, May 27 to raise funds for Luffing Lassies, a women's sailing group, and to enjoy the Memorial Day Holiday. Approximately 80 people took their sailboats and calculated how much time it would take for them to get from the North beach to the sailing squadron. The team with the closest estimate won the race.

  • Sarasota
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Karel Beck, Barb Sanandres and Cindy Wolfendale
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: BKYC Memorial Day

Red, white and blue outfits were par at Bird Key Yacht Club on May 27 at Bird Key Yacht Club. Members donned their best stars and stripes and enjoyed a favorite American pastime perfect for memorial day: enjoying barbecue with friends.

  • Longboat Key
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Steve Stephens
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: SYC Memorial Day

Sarasota Yacht Club helped celebrate Memorial Day on Monday, May 28 as if it were any other day at the pool - but with the help of live music, a bounce house and an inflatable slide. Children had their faces painted, and even some adults, too.

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