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Loren Mayo
July 8, 2010

Food tree delivers fun bites on a stick

"Libbypops" are 10 different mini indulgences paired with savory sauces for dipping and are part of Libby's Restaurant + Bar's new, hipper happy hour.

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Loren Mayo
July 7, 2010

MAN ON THE STREET: Avatar to Art

G.WIZ - The Science Museum opened the first exhibition of three-dimensional, fine-art canvases in Sarasota July 2. The upstairs gallery is filled with painter and scientific animator Jeff Hazelton's latest large-scale works, called "Avatar to Art," which require viewers to don special 3D glasses.

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Observer Staff
July 7, 2010

It's Rhys Everywhere!

Observer Associate Publisher Emily Walsh and her husband, Julian Parry, welcomed their first child, Rhys Humphreys Parry, July 1.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
July 6, 2010

STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Melody's Centre for Authentic Beauty (WITH VIDEO)

After 28 years, Melody Murray has changed the name of her spa boutique to Melody's Centre for Authentic Beauty and relocated to South Osprey Avenue.

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Loren Mayo
July 6, 2010

RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Citrus Cafe

Citrus Cafe owner and Executive Chef Mike McCormick shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
July 2, 2010

Fireworks boom over the bay (WITH VIDEO)

Mar Vista kicked off this Fourth of July weekend with its second annual "Boom-Boom on the Bay." The BeachHouse will hold its fireworks extravaganza July 3, followed by The Sandbar Restaurant July 4.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
July 2, 2010

WEEKEND BEST BET: Flag Fest Sarasota

The Downtown Sarasota Alliance and Spotlight Events Entertainment will host Flag Fest Sarasota in celebration of the Fourth of July holiday.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
July 1, 2010

Paddleboarding craze creates major waves in Sarasota

The Sarasota Stand Up Paddleboarding Beach Festival with Ark Paddleboards and Sarasota Paddleboard Co. will be July 17-18.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
June 30, 2010

Sea turtle hatchlings emerge in Venice

Mote Marine Sea Turtle Patrol spotted hatchlings making their way to sea June 24.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
June 30, 2010

STORE AROUND THE CORNER: RHA Boutique

RHA Boutique carries designer women's fashions, handbags, jewelry, clothing and baby items.

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Observer Staff
June 30, 2010

Families kick off summer with picnic

More than 85 members and friends of Temple Emanu-El gathered Saturday, June 19, at Turtle Beach for the second family picnic and Havdalah.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
June 30, 2010

Have you seen this missing dog?

GiGi, a 1-year-old female mini apricot poodle with an uncut tail was last seen Tuesday, June 8, near the north Siesta Key Bridge.

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Observer Staff
June 24, 2010

Children squeeze lemons for charity

Even in the 96-degree weather with no umbrellas or shady trees, eight little do-gooders set out to raise money for The Humane Society of Sarasota County.

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Observer Staff
June 24, 2010

Woman's Exchange presents arts awards

For its 49th annual arts awards ceremony, the Woman's Exchange Consignment Shop handed out $150,000 in grants and scholarships.

Sarasota
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By Jessica Luck
June 24, 2010

Pope bestows papal honors on local priests

The Very Rev. Fausto S. Stampiglia and Monsignor Joseph E. Stearns received papal honors from Pope Benedict XVI, along with three other priests in the Diocese of Venice.

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Robin Roy
June 24, 2010

Dr. Kay Glasser remembered (UPDATED)

The co-founder of the Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center died Monday after a brief illness.

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Loren Mayo
June 23, 2010

STORE AROUND THE CORNER: L'Annexe

L'annexe consignment boutique joined the Rosemary District June 1.

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Loren Mayo
June 23, 2010

Tommy Bahama features "I AM HOME" artists

The Tommy Bahama Retail Store, located on St. Armands Circle, showcased the works of homeless artists living in the Sarasota and Bradenton area who are participants of the "I am home" art project.

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Loren Mayo
June 22, 2010

RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Nealski's Smokin' BBQ

Nealski's Smokin' BBQ owners Allen and Carla Neal share an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

Sarasota
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Robin Hartill
June 21, 2010

Whale sharks spotted near Sarasota

Mote scientists tagged three of the 10 sharks to study their movement patterns.

Longboat Key
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Loren Mayo
June 18, 2010

VIDEO OF THE WEEK: Flamingo frenzy

Jungle Gardens' Zoo Camp lets kids feed flamingos, play with parrots and learn about lemurs. Scroll down for video.

Sarasota
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Robin Hartill
June 18, 2010

WEEKEND BEST BET: Mote Marine Laboratory Turtle Walks

Mote-trained volunteers will guide participants as they learn about protecting sea turtles.

Longboat Key
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Loren Mayo
June 17, 2010

RECIPE AND RESERVATION: First Street Chop House

First Street Chop House owner and Executive Chef David Arnold shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

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Loren Mayo
June 17, 2010

'Daddy' chefs visit preschool

Wearing tall, floppy hats, the children at Temple Sinai's preschool, The Gan, gathered around a table to make hummus and chocolate-dipped strawberries with Chef Paul Mattison, a special guest of the "Little Iron Chefs" summer camp, June 9.

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Loren Mayo
June 17, 2010

Kids test their tastebuds at G.WIZ

Using various parts of their tongues that denote sweet, sour, bitter and salty, the 4- and 5-year-olds enrolled in G.WIZ The Science Museum's "Fun, Fitness and Food" camp tasted unsweetened dark chocolate, lemon juice, salt water and sugar water June 16.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
June 17, 2010

Why I love my dad

He's a hero, memory-maker, comedian, storyteller and friend. The Sarasota Observer caught up with a group of kids at the Boys and Girls Club to chat about Father's Day, which falls on Sunday, June 20. Here's what they had to say about some of Sarasota's special dads.

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Loren Mayo
June 17, 2010

Twins make strides for donation effort

Devon and Reagan Sullivan hope to raise $12,000 this year to help InStride.

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Loren Mayo
June 16, 2010

STORE AROUND THE CORNER: The Tile Market

The Tile Market features tile from all over the world.

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Stephanie Hannum
June 11, 2010

Sarasota Father's Day Honorees Serenaded by Girls Inc.

The talented girls from Girls Inc. serenade four fathers honored at Saks Fifth Avenue Thursday, June 10.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
June 9, 2010

+ (VIDEO) Camp Spotlight: Forty Carrots

In the following photos and video, campers at Forty Carrots Family Center showcase the exciting summer activities in which they're participating. Scroll down for video.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
June 7, 2010

STORE AROUND THE CORNER: The Naked Florist

The Naked Florist is one of the newest shops in the Rosemary District.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
June 4, 2010

VIDEO OF THE DAY: Taking flight

Students at Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences designed flying machines, parachutes and helicopter tops modeled after Leonardo Da Vinci's designs.

Sarasota
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Loren Mayo
June 3, 2010

CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences

Students at the Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences are designing and building Leonardo Da Vinci flying machines. They will test the projects Friday, June 4.

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Observer Staff
June 3, 2010

EMT trainees test their work-force knowledge

Students enrolled in the Emergency Medical Technician training program at Sarasota County Technical Institute were put to the test in an evaluation exercise May 27, on the SCTI campus.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
June 3, 2010

Lion's Club awards $12,000 in scholarships

Now in its fourth year of providing college scholarships, the Sarasota Lions Club is giving up to $12,000 to three students from Sarasota high schools this year.

Sarasota
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Robin Roy
June 2, 2010

Lions Club awards $12,000 in scholarships

Three Sarasota high school students who plan to study education receive $4,000 each.

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