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  • June 5, 2013
Obituary: Joyce Harsche

Joyce Harsche, 71, of Longboat Key, died May 24.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 5, 2013
Obituary: Donald Sayre FitzGibbon

Donald Sayre FitzGibbon, 88, of Longboat Key and Frederick, Md., died May 25.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • June 5, 2013
Summer activities on Longboat Key

Savor summer days and nights on Longboat Key by checking these activities off your to-do list.

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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

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"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.

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  • 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.

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This bike is one of 13 spray-painted bikes locked up at shopping centers along University Parkway.
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  • 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.

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

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

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  • 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.

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

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

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    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.

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Executive Assistant of the Longboat Chamber of Commerce Victoria Jacobson sold raffle tickets.
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  • 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.

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Connor Grooms receives his boutonniere.
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  • 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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Sergen Altas and Amy Galloza help Camila Alvarado with her cap.
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  • 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.

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Vice President of the Class of 2013 Alyssa Antony walks at the head of her class to accept her diploma.
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  • 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.

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