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Loren Mayo
July 21, 2011

Going on a treasure hunt...

Sarasota Architectural Salvage features thousands of unique items that line the shelves, walls, nooks and crannies at the store.

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Loren Mayo
July 21, 2011

Neighbors: Adam DeClerico

A 29-year-old East Sarasota resident founded the Italian American Club last September to celebrate Italian culture.

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Rachel S. OHara
July 21, 2011

New College student headed to Germany

The 22-year-old Fulbright Scholar will study the sleep patterns of urban and rural blackbirds.

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Loren Mayo
July 21, 2011

Octex expansion plans for 80 new jobs American Advertising Federation elects governor Sir Speedy receives sales volume award Mercedes Medical adds home testing market Florida Bar Foundation names first vice president

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Observer Staff
July 21, 2011

Weekly Winner: Family Time

Carolyn Bistline submitted this sunset photo, taken on Lido Key.

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Rachel S. OHara
July 15, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Friday Fest

This week's Friday Fest was all about peace and love Friday, July 15 at the Van Wezel. The musical guest this week was Yesterdayze, a '60s cover band.

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Observer Staff
July 14, 2011

Stephen King joins blood drive

The Suncoast Communities Blood Bank kicked off its sixth annual Boots vs. Badges blood drive competition with an open house Tuesday, July 12, at the Sarasota donor center.

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Observer Staff
July 14, 2011

Free fun for families on Friday

Grab your blankets and lawn chairs Friday, July 15, and find a spot at the Van Wezel's FridayFest on the bayfront.

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Observer Staff
July 14, 2011

Politicians make stops in Sarasota

Led by Chairman Joe Gruters, the Republican Party of Sarasota is attracting the attention of primary hopefuls.

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Observer Staff
July 14, 2011

Sarasota Sluggers team places fifth in statewide tournament

The Sarasota Cal Ripken 2011 8U Rookie "A" Team - Sarasota Sluggers - has placed fifth in the state of Florida.

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Loren Mayo
July 14, 2011

Rabbi fulfills sky-high dream

Rabbi Brenner Glickman spent his 40th birthday on Cloud Nine, while hang-gliding at Wallaby Ranch.

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Rachel S. OHara
July 14, 2011

Rare finds

Two Marie Selby Botanical Garden employees are preparing to help rare ferns and orchids become productive members of society.

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Loren Mayo
July 14, 2011

Journey of a Lifetime

Strapped into the pilot seat of his Cessna 172, Dennis Flood left May 22, from the Suncoast Air Center, in Venice, for Alaska.

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Mark Gordon
July 14, 2011

Stream of Dreams

John Rorer built a small natural foods empire on the Gulf Coast during the past decade. His lynchpin is a lesson for all entrepreneurs: He isn't afraid of new ideas.

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Mark Gordon
July 14, 2011

Perfect Pastime

A cop-turned-private investigator seeks another line of work. But he still aims to settle arguments.

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By George Rauch
July 14, 2011

Market Watch: Debt causes direction of market to stay questionable

Right now, even though the market has sold off recently, we remain in what is technically called a bull market. Under current economic circumstances, it's amazing the market is not at half of its current value of 12,250 points.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
July 14, 2011

Weekly Winner: Keeping Watch

Tom Norton submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.

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Rachel S. OHara
July 13, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Prime Time

Sarasota chamber members enjoyed an evening of mingling, meeting and munching Wednesday, July 13 during the Sarasota Prime Time event presented by The University of South Florida - Sarasota Manatee at the Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida.

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Observer Staff
July 13, 2011

Observers launch new eEditions

Trying to go green? Or, are you simply too anxious to wait for your favorite news about You, Your Neighbors, Your Neighborhood to arrive on your doorstep?

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Rachel S. OHara
July 9, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Dig The Beach!

The Siesta Key Gulf Open, part of the Dig the Beach volleyball series, took place Saturday, July 9 and Sunday, July 10 on Siesta Key Public Beach. The weekend had 325 teams sign up to play in all of the different divisions including Open, AAA, AA, A, BB, B, co-ed and juniors.

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Loren Mayo
July 8, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Mattison's Chef Camp

Campers at Mattison's Forty-One put their chef skills to work Friday, July 8, when they prepared a graduation lunch sampling for their families and friends.

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Rachel S. OHara
July 8, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: "Follow That Line!" art camp

Young artists enjoyed learning more about lines and their importance in art during the 'Follow That Line' summer class during the week of July 5 - 8 at the Art and Photography Studio of Colleen Cassidy.

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Loren Mayo
July 7, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Players Theatre summer camp

Students enrolled at the Players Theatre summer camp learned everything from grammar and science to economics and history while rehearsing for 'Schoolhouse Rock!' last week.

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Observer Staff
July 7, 2011

Weekly Winner: Cloud Vision

Laurie Zak submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.

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By Jorge Blanco
July 6, 2011

The Castway

This week's Castaway

East County
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Loren Mayo
July 4, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Tropical Fourth of July Celebration

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens celebrated Independence Day with an all-American barbecue, family activities and music.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
July 4, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Fireworks

Siesta Key Public Beach was packed to the max for the annual fireworks extravaganza.

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Rachel S. OHara
July 4, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Bayfront Fireworks

The annual Bayfront Firework Spectacular lit up the night sky around 9 p.m. Monday, July 4 with fireworks going off over the Sarasota Bay. Many people viewed the fireworks display from Bayfront Park, Island Park, along Tamiami Trail and even out on boats in the Bay.

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Rachel S. OHara
July 4, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: SYC celebrate the Fourth

Members and guests of the Sarasota Yacht Club celebrated the Fourth with poolside fun with music by RPM. Later in the day there was an all-American buffet dinner and an evening of dancing with music provided by soulRcoaster.

Sarasota
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Rachel S. OHara
July 2, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Shrimp & Lobster Fest

Sarasota Farmers Market held its first ever Shrimp and Lobster Festival from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 2, in the parking lot on State Street. The two main vendors under the tent were Maggie's Seafood, Annalida's and Boothbay Harbor Lobster Direct. Part of the proceeds from the event went to the GAP School.

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Loren Mayo
June 30, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Suncoast Grand Prix Boat Parade

Thousands attended the 2011 Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Boat Parade Thursday, June 30, on Main Street.

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Observer Staff
June 30, 2011

Weekly Winner: New Beginning

Charles Neubauer submitted this sunrise photo, taken at City Island, in downtown Sarasota.

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By Jorge Blanco
June 29, 2011

The Castaway

Here is this week's The Castaway.

East County
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Loren Mayo
June 28, 2011

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Face lift

Awnings are being installed on Cafe Epicure/Jolly today.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
June 26, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: SYC Family Day

Sarasota Yacht Club rounded up families Sunday to join in fun activities such as ping pong and swimming.

Longboat Key
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Rachel S. OHara
June 25, 2011

PHOTO GALLERY: Girls Inc teams up with downtown shops

Five stores on Main Street helped to support Girls Inc. by allowing the girls to sell their crafts like flips flops, purses and bumble bee pins. The stores also gave 10% of all purchases made that day to help support "Girls Inc.Credible", a summer camp fashion club that focuses on inner beauty, self esteem and healthy body image.

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