Thoughts, Prayers for Boston: Sarasota Reacts

Share your prayers, thoughts, concerns for those who were at the Boston Marathon today when two explosions rocked the finish line, killing two and injuring scores. See the reaction of area businesses and community organizations here and please add any of yours to the comments below.

The following comes from Sarasota Patch's Facebook news feed:

• Paisano's Italian Bakery: Our hearts are heavy as we watch the news unfolding in Boston. We are praying for the victims of this terrible event.
• Saint Boniface Episcopal Church Siesta Key: Our prayers are with the people of Boston. Pray for all the dead and injured. God is present even in the darkest of moments.
• Village Bikes: Our thoughts are with the runners, fans, spectators, volunteers, friends, and families affected by the todays events in Boston.
• Molly Malone's Irish Pub: Our thoughts go out to the victims of the Boston Marathon Bombing. Such a tragedy. Hope they find out who was responsible!
• Wonderland Hookah Lounge: Prayers to Boston, all the runners, family members & everyone there!! Such an awful thing to happen!!
• La Mariee Bridal Boutique: Our deepest sympathies go out to all those affected by the Boston Marathon explosions. You are in our hearts.
• Papa Giorgio's Restaurant: Our thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Boston. Special thanks to first responders and medical staff caring for the injured.
• Senator Nancy Detert: Our thoughts and prayers go out to Boston today.
• Taganas Martial Arts and Wood Creations: Our prayers are with the families and victims of the awful event in Boston.
• Temple Emanu-El: Sending our thoughts and prayers to all those affected by the senseless violence at the Boston Marathon today. Our hearts are heavy tonight.
• Duval's New World Cafe: Our thoughts and prayers go out to our family and friends in Boston. #prayforboston
• Lee's Traditional Tae Kwon Do: Our thoughts go out to everyone in Boston
• Oleary's Tiki Bar & Grill: To everyone in Boston, from all of us here at Oleary's Tiki Bar & Grill, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
• Sarasota Orthopedic Associates: Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone and their loved ones in Boston from all of us here at Sarasota Orthopedic Associates.
• Half Shell Oyster House of Sarasota: Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those affected by the bombings in Boston. Our hearts go out to you!
• Doctors Hospital of Sarasota: Everyone at Doctors Hospital of Sarasota expresses their deepest sympathy to those victims and their loved ones in Boston.
• Gettel Nissan: Saddened by the events in Boston today. Our thoughts are with all those affected.
• Sangria Tapas Bar: Boston or anywhere shouldn't be living this. Our thoughts are with you brothers and sisters.
• Marina Jack: Sarasota Bayfront: Devastated for those in Boston. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
• Yoder's Restaurant & Amish Village: Our hearts are saddened by the events in Boston today. We are praying for the families of all those affected. My God bring healing and peace.

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