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Christopher Brunn submitted this sunset photo, taken at Crescent Beach on Siesta Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 5, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Beachside Bonding

Christopher Brunn submitted this sunset photo, taken at Crescent Beach on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
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André Johnson
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 5, 2011
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: Andre Johnson

Andre Johnson has been playing tennis for years but didn't get into the competitive side of it until he was 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Love bugs find a cozy corner on Main Street, between Orange and Lemon avenues.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • May 3, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Love is in the air

Also known as the honeymoon bug, kissing bug or double-headed bug, Love bugs seem to be everywhere lately.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Three lame-duck commissioners had wanted to make advisory board appointments during their final meeting.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • May 3, 2011
Sarasota commission delays Planning Board appointments

After an attorney threatens to sue over lame-duck appointments, commissioners delay a vote on Planning Board members.

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John Fain and Angela Massaro-Fain, of Grapevine Communications International Inc., received the award for 2010 Small Business of the Year.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • May 2, 2011
Sarasota Chamber announces small business awards finalists

Winners will be announced Tuesday, June 2, at the 2011 Frank G. Berlin, Sr., Small Business Awards luncheon.

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Have you seen me and my alligator? Click "READ MORE" and leave your guess!
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • May 2, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Guessing game

Can you guess where in Sarasota this lifelike sculpture is located?

  • Sarasota
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Tim Thurman led the Longboat Key Turtle Watch group that found the first nest Sunday on the Manatee County side of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 2, 2011
Two turtle nests found on first day of season

Volunteers found the first loggerhead turtle nests of the season Sunday on Longboat Key. Volunteers also discovered a nest this morning on Siesta Key.

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If commissioners choose not to raise the business tax this year, they will have to wait until 2014 to do so again.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • May 2, 2011
Commission considers raising business tax

State law allows the city to increase the local business tax by 5% every two years.

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Susan Angerman, Coral Pleas and Mary King
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 30, 2011
American Business Women's Assocation Fundraiser Runway Party

American Business Women's Assocation Fundraiser Runway Party

  • Black Tie
Mary Ann Deacon with Anne and Tony Murfin
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 30, 2011
Consumer Tasting, Brunch and Tasting Auction

Consumer Tasting, Brunch and Tasting Auction

  • Black Tie
Sierra Yeomans gets ready to make a putt.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Dance Art Food Festival

The Dance Art Food Festival featured dance performances, unique art vendors and eight authentic cuisines prepared by Chef Paul Mattison and was held at Van Wezel.

  • Sarasota
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Marlow's owner brought him out to enjoy Siesta Fiesta.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Fiesta

The 33rd annual Siesta Fiesta returned to Siesta Key over the weekend.

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Anna Carreira, Morena Robinson, Kate Konecny, Colin Iverson, Cha Cha Bugatti and Kelsey Dow break it down on the dance floor.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 30, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: RHS PROM

Dressed to impress in gowns and tuxes, Riverview High School seniors stepped into the Ritz-Carlton ballroom for a night they'd never forget -- prom! The event was themed "Tomorrow Never Dies."

  • Sarasota
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Angie Cole and Linda Clough of Lucchesi Vineyards
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 29, 2011
Beach Feast

Beach Feast

  • Black Tie
Robert Warren, Dr. Sherry Lawrence, Angela Hartvigsen, Monica Slater Van Buskirk and Norman Olshansky were the speakers at the 10th Annual Education Celebration Friday, April 29 at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 29, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Van Wezel Foundation Education Celebration

The Van Wezel Foundation's 10th Annual Education Celebration happened Friday, April 29 at the Van Wezel. The event included breakfast, speakers recapping the year as well as looking towards the future, followed by a performance for the attendees and Sarasota and Manatee County school children of "There's An Alligator Under My Bed, A Nightmare In My Closet, And Something My Attic".

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