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Heather Johnson took this photo of the John Ringling Bridge in downtown Sarasota.
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Heather Johnson took this photo of the John Ringling Bridge in downtown Sarasota.

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Jewel (Syreeta Banks) and the ladies of the house
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  • July 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 'The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas'

Venice has a whorehouse in it! 'The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas' opened Wednesday, July 25 at Venice Theatre. Directed and choreographed by Brad Wages, this show might lack clothing, but it's never skimping on charm. Make sure to catch Miss Mona Stangley's girls before they get run out of Texas - the show runs through Aug. 5. Tickets are $25 for adults; $13 for students. For more information call 488-1115 or visit venicestage.com.

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Ruth Beck and Joan Levenson have some laughs, Wednesday, July 25, prior to the beginning of the AJC event at Sarasota Yacht Club.
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  • July 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: AJC's 2012 Summer Lunch & Learn

The American Jewish Committee held their second Summer Lunch & Learn of the series, Wednesday, July 25, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. Jason Isaacson, Director of Government & International Affairs, spoke to a sold out crowd of 140 people. The discussion for the afternoon was 'Is Peace Possible - Growing Challenges to a Two-State Israeli-Palestinian Solution in the Region's Shifting Political and Strategic Landscape'.

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Sarasota County School Board Members Frank Kovach and Jane Goodwin vote to approve a $100,000 anonymous donation to Riverview High School.
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  • July 25, 2012
Riverview lands big donation

The Sarasota County School Board yesterday approved a $100,000 anonymous donation to Riverview High School.

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  • July 25, 2012
Primary Election: Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections

Editor's note: As the Aug. 14 primary election nears, the Longboat Observer will be publishing short profiles and Q&A segments from each of the candidates who will represent Manatee and Sarasota counties.

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  • July 25, 2012
Our View: The responses: 'enraged'

"He just leaves you breathless, dumbfounded ... enraged." That was the opening sentence to last week's editorial on this page. And touche, several readers made the same statement about about us. We enraged them, really enraged them.

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  • July 25, 2012
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Read this week's Castaway.
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  • July 25, 2012
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Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

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  • July 24, 2012
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Jerry Genova and Hillary Steele
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  • July 24, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Summer Intensive Rehearsal

Sarasota Ballet Director Iain Webb and a roomful of friends of the Sarasota Ballet watched the students in the Summer Intensive program rehearse in the studio July 23. Webb led the young dancers from around the nation through routines, corrected them and made them smile for the audience. The young students impressed the Friends of Sarasota Ballet, who couldn't stop talking about the young talent at lunch on the mezzanine following the rehearsal.

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  • July 23, 2012
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Doc snuggles up to Beatriz Urrutia, Saturday, July 21, in the playing and petting area during Puppy Love at Southeastern Guide Dogs Sarasota.
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  • July 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Puppy Love

Guide dogs in training and Ambassador dogs enjoyed some extra belly rubs, head scratches and opportunities to interact with humans and fellow guide dogs, Saturday, July 21, during Puppy Love at Southeastern Guide Dogs Sarasota.

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Several citizens assisted in rescue efforts, including  Captain Michael Wackelin of Towboat US.
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  • July 23, 2012
Sarasota police make water rescues during thunderstorms

Sarasota officers and good Samaritans rescued three capsized boats during severe weather over the weekend.

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  • July 23, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Flea Market and Collectibles Fair

Sarasota Municipal Auditorium was transformed into a trove of hidden gems and treasures Saturday, July 21, as part of the Flea Market and Collectibles Fair. Vendors from the surrounding area displayed their collectibles, including art, antiques and various trinkets, and shoppers enjoyed the opportunity to search for the perfect additions to their collections.

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