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Mallory Gnaegy
July 1, 2013

AAA designates Michael's On East as a premier restaurant

Michael's On East gets the only 2013 AAA Four Diamond distinction in Sarasota - its 24th consecutive Four Diamond rating.

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Nick Friedman
June 29, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Shrimp and Lobster Festival

Seafood fans flocked downtown Saturday, June 29, to take part in the annual Sarasota Farmer's Market Shrimp and Lobster Festival. Guests enjoyed fresh seafood and live music while browsing vendors' booths.

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Nick Friedman
June 29, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Culverhouse Nature Park Opening

Residents gathered Saturday, June 29, to celebrate the opening of Culverhouse Nature Park in Palmer Ranch. Sarasota County Parks and Recreation, Friends of Sarasota County Parks, Friends of The Legacy Trail, Friends of Palmer Ranch Parks, Friends of Culverhouse Community Garden, the Sarasota YMCA and the Palmer Ranch Master Association hosted the open-house celebration. The new 82-acre park is one of seven trailheads on the Legacy Trail and features opportunities for picnicking, hiking, bicycling and gardening.

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Observer Staff
June 28, 2013

Weekend Best Bet: Culverhouse Nature Park Celebration

After more than seven years of planning and deliberation the Culverhouse Nature Park will be open to the public Saturday, June 29 with a kick-off celebration and refreshments.

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Nick Friedman
June 28, 2013

Jeweler donates to Girls Incorporated

Carats Fine Jewelry and Watches donated a $1,737 grant to the organization.

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Yaryna Klimchak
June 28, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: 2013 Sharks Open

Swimmers competed Friday, June 28, at the Selby Aquatic Center for the 2013 Sharks Open. Teams came from as far as Puerto Rico and Colorado to compete in the three-day competition.

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Yaryna Klimchak
June 28, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Crew's Mini Summer Camp Regatta

Family and friends came out to watch children row Friday, June 28, at the Sarasota Crew Mini Summer Camp Regatta. Children have been learning the basics of rowing since the camp started June 17 and invited parents to show off their new skills. Rowers received certificates and a summer camp 2013 T-shirt at the end.

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Alex Mahadevan
June 28, 2013

FRIDAY FIVE: Funky ways to beat the weekend rain

Meteorologists expect thunderstorms throughout the last weekend of June but that's no reason not to enjoy your weekend.

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Yaryna Klimchak
June 27, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: The Argus Foundation Meet the Minds with Tom Esselman

Community leaders and the business community met Thursday, June 27, at The Francis, to hear president and CEO of Institute for the Ages Tom Esselman speak. Esselman explained the sustainability of the institute and how it will become integrated into the business community to a group of about 90 people. The Argus Foundation hosts a Meet the Mind Luncheon once a month where community members can learn new topics from experts.

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Yaryna Klimchak
June 27, 2013

Moments in time

Two French Olympic gymnastics team members, Joel Suty and Martha Roberta, highlighted the Gymnastics Jamboree at the Boys Club June 21, 1985.

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Nick Friedman
June 27, 2013

Blast from the past

Formed in 1967, The Missing Links reunited in 2008, to play at founding member Gary Roy's 40th high school reunion. But, the one-time gig turned into a permanent reunion.

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Yaryna Klimchak
June 27, 2013

Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, here I am at: Sarasota Opera Camp

Campers sang their hearts out June 10 to June 28, at the Sarasota Opera, where they learned about different aspects that make-up opera, including make-up, set design, acting, opera history, dance, percussion and costuming.

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Observer Staff
June 27, 2013

Weather Photo: Sarasota 06/27/13

David Frayer submitted this photo, taken of the Sarasota skyline at night.

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Yaryna Klimchak
June 26, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : AJC's 2013 Summer Lunch and Learn

Community members came out for AJC's2013 Summer Lunch & Learn Wednesday, June 26, at Michael's On East to hear Rabbi Andrew Baker speak about confronting anti-Semitism in Europe. One hundred seventy people listened to the rabbi, who is also AJC's director of International Jewish Affairs. He has been instrumental in addressing Holocaust-era issues in Europe and about anti-Semitism.

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Molly Schechter
June 26, 2013

Friends celebrate Florence Katz's tireless volunteer work with seniors

Florence Katz, 98, recently received the Salute to Senior Service Award for the entire state in a contest sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care.

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Yaryna Klimchak
June 25, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : Bird Key Yacht Club Spa Day at The Met

Bird Key Yacht Club members enjoyed a spa day Monday, June 24, at The Met on St. Armands Circle. Hair stylist Raquel Ruiz gave ladies tips on how to use the proper tools and keep hair lifted during the summer months. Consultants talked to ladies in the fashion house about summer styling and make-up.

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Yaryna Klimchak
June 25, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Youth Opera Explore 2013

Kids at Opera Camp sang their hearts out June 10 to June 28 at the Sarasota Opera and learned about different aspects of an opera including make-up, set design, acting, opera history, dance, percussion and costuming. Children ages 8 to 18 learned from artists in the community and professionals in the field.

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Jen Blanco
June 25, 2013

Highlands Golf Course set to reopen

The Highlands Golf Course, part of the Meadows Country Club, will hold its grand reopening July 5-7.

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Nick Friedman
June 24, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Nik Wallenda Watch Party

Thousands of spectators gathered Sunday, June23, at Mattison's City Grille to watch as hometown hero, Nik Wallenda, became the first person to cross the Grand Canyon.

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Yaryna Klimchak
June 22, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : Siesta Key race of the SUP series

Spectators packed the beach Saturday, June 22 to watch the first race of the SUP Series. One hundred ten racers participated in either the three-mile open race or the six-mile elite race at the paddle board competition. After Rob Alfieri, the founder of the Sarasota Stand Up Paddle Board Series, handed out awards, paddlers had demos for kids and adults to try out paddle boarding.

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Yaryna Klimchak
June 22, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : Friday Fest at the Van Wezel

Hundreds of people lounged and danced Friday, June 22 at Friday Fest hosted by the Van Wezel. Many reminisced about the old days and jammed out as the Yesterdayze performed classics from the 60's including the Beatles, the Stones, and Steppenwolf.

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Jen Blanco
June 22, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Rippin at the Ranch

Sixty youth travel lacrosse teams from across Florida and Georgia battled it out during the first Rippin at the Ranch Lacrosse Tournament at the Premier Sports Campus in Lakewood Ranch. The tournament began today and runs through June 23.

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Yaryna Klimchak
June 21, 2013

WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota SUP Series

Head to the Sarasota SUP Series Saturday, June 22, on Siesta Key Beach, to watch paddleboard racing right from the beach.

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Yaryna Klimchak
June 21, 2013

New College appoints Zamsky to new position

New College of Florida appointed Robert Zamsky, associate professor of English at the College, to the newly created potion of Dean of Studies. Robert Zamsky joined New College in 2007 and received tenure in March.

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Jen Blanco
June 20, 2013

Founders Club names new head pro

The Founders Club recently named Chris Adams as its new head golf professional.

East County
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Jen Blanco
June 20, 2013

Lady Sailors to hold alumni game

The Sarasota High girls basketball team will hold its first Lady Sailors alumni basketball game June 27, in the west gym.

East County
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Yaryna Klimchak
June 20, 2013

Lasting Love

Three area couples reflect on decades of marriage and how they keep it going. They were honored June 14, during a blessing of their marriages at Temple Emanu-El.

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Yaryna Klimchak
June 20, 2013

SUP series shows off Sarasota waters

The Sarasota SUP Series will showcase the pristine water conditions Sarasota offers paddlers, while raising funds for Suncoast Charities for Children.

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Nick Friedman
June 20, 2013

Camp Spotlight: SAND SCULPTING CAMP

Children weren't afraid to get a little sandy Wednesday, June 12, during the first session of the Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Sand Sculpting Camp, held on Siesta Key Public Beach.

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Observer Staff
June 20, 2013

Weather Photo: FIERCE FOCUS

Marjie Goldberg submitted this photo of a great blue heron perched on the Sarasota bayfront.

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Yaryna Klimchak
June 19, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : Selby Fantastic Feats and Frosty Treats

Selby Public Library hosted Fantastic Feats and Frosty Treats program Wednesday, June 19 at Selby Public Library as part of the summer reading program. Kids munched chocolate swirl and strawberry vanilla swirl ice cream and Scott Humston performed an interactive magic show for children. The magic show was made possible by a grant from the Steinwacks family and 173 people attended.

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Yaryna Klimchak
June 19, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : Duany Dinner

City officials, community leaders and members got together Tuesday, June 19 at The Francis to hear Andres Duany speak about how the city has done with the master plan and about proper downtown development. The Downtown Sarasota Alliance sponsored the dinner with Andres Duany and approximately 200 people attended.

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Yaryna Klimchak
June 18, 2013

Goodwill honors community members

During its Ambassador Recognition Luncheon, Goodwill-Manasota recognized outstanding volunteers and partners.

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Yaryna Klimchak
June 18, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY : Goodwill Ambassador Recognition Luncheon

Goodwill recognized outstanding volunteers and partners Tuesday, June 18 at Michael's On East during the Goodwill Ambassador Recognition Luncheon. Veronica Brandon Miller, Bob Rosinsky and Rick Hughes awarded 55 awards to community members and organizations for their commitment to Goodwill.

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Jen Blanco
June 18, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: CMHS Boys Basketball Camp

More than 50 boys, ranging in age from fifth through ninth grade, hit the court for Cardinal Mooney High's annual boys basketball camp June 18. The camp began June 17 and runs through June 20. Over the course of the four-day camp, participants learned the basic fundamentals that are essential to the game of basketball. Players focused on shooting, ball handling, passing, footwork, concepts of teamwork and defense while improving their overall basketball IQ.

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Jen Blanco
June 18, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: CMHS Soccer Camp

Cardinal Mooney High hosted its annual Summer Soccer Camp June 17-20. Cougars boys soccer head coach and Men's Premier Soccer Team player Sebastian Marin led the camp for youths ranging in age from fifth through ninth grade. Participants focused on individual skills, tactics, field presence and team play through one-on-one coaching.

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