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The Sarasota Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Cocoanut Avenue at 9:35 p.m. Tuesday, June 25.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2013
June 26: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Man robbed at gunpoint; Fort Hamer Bridge plan moves closer to approval; Whitney Beach likely to raise the bar; IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Mar Vista

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Isabella Bartman, Paige Bright and Rebecca Richardson
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bayside Vacation Bible School

Bayside Community Church is holding its Vacation Bible School June 25-28. In this year's session, themed 'The Big Guy,' the church taught children the story of David and Goliath. More than 250 kids rotated between 13 classes, including jousting, arts and crafts and theatre.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Key currently has six waterfront restaurants that are open to the public for diners who want to savor the sun along with their food and drink
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 26, 2013
Staycation destination: Longboat Key

There's no reason for the summertime blues on Longboat Key. Sure, the weather is hotter than hot, but the Key and its beaches, shops, restaurants and roads are yours to explore without the crowds.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
This rendering shows what the Fort Hamer Bridge could look like.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 26, 2013
Fort Hamer Bridge plan moves closer to approval

Manatee County will hold a meeting on the Fort Hamer Bridge project Aug. 7.

  • East County
  • News
The Niesen family gathers in front of the home named in honor of the family matriarch, the late Jacquelyn Niesen. Pictured are Michael, Jim, Cher, Charles, Fallon and Sandra.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 26, 2013
Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities celebrates home grand opening

Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities celebrated the June 19 opening of its fourth group home for disabled adults.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 26, 2013
Heritage Harbour South Community Development District moves closer to refinancing

The Heritage Harbour South Community Development District believes refinancing its 2002 bonds now is a good hedge against uncertain future interest rates.

  • East County
  • News
Jamie Regan's fourth-grade class
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 26, 2013
Gene Witt students help the homeless

Students at Gene Witt Elementary School ended their school year with an act of giving.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Billy Dean
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 26, 2013
Ranch developer announces multi-genre music festival

The two-day concert series will be held in late March, at the Premier Sports Campus.

  • East County
  • News
The building is the former home of Neal Communities' headquarters.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 26, 2013
Keller Williams secures new home

Keller Williams agents will move into their new office this week.

  • East County
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Julie Aranibar stands outside the Notre Dame Cathedral, in Paris.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 26, 2013
Paris adventure adds value to Manatee schools

A trip to the 50th annual Paris Air Show showed Manatee County School Board Vice Chairwoman Julie Aranibar the best in defense and commercial aviation, and how she could bring what she learned to local classrooms.

  • East County
  • News
Brett Morrow, a former class clown, opened Jumpin Fun Sports, a new trampoline park, Saturday, June 22.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 26, 2013
Lakewood Ranch trampoline park opens

Jumpin Fun owner Brett Morrow went 35 years without jumping on a trampoline. Now, his enthusiasm for fun is springing to life in the form of his new business.

  • East County
  • News
Silver-spun concrete poles, built to withstand winds of 145 mph, stand and lie on grass near the eastern entrance of The Concession Golf Club.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 26, 2013
Construction on Bobwhite transmission line begins

Florida Power and Light's much-delayed $20 million power line project spans 24.5 miles, from Manatee to Sarasota counties.

  • East County
  • News
East County residents Spyder Broussard and Tommy Klauber, owner of the Polo Grill, will work together to bring the spice and style of Cajun cuisine to the area this weekend.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 26, 2013
Broussard and Klauber team up for annual feast

The Polo Grill and Bar will host its annual Louisiana-inspired Shrimp Boil this weekend in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 26, 2013
Cops Corner 6.26.13

June 17 Fishing FOR TROUBLE 3:27 p.m. - 2900 block of 53rd Avenue E. Theft. A woman took a tank-top from a store and concealed it in her purse. She then walked to the sporting-goods area and selected several fishing lures, which she put in her purse. She exited the store without paying. Loss-prevention specialists confronted the woman. Deputies arrested her.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
11U Silver Hawks Baseball Club of Lakewood Ranch team: Aaron Combs, Tyler Moss, Myles Kaitz, Jordan Brown, Calvin Hedgepeth, D.J. Marra, Noe Antuna, Kevin Alonzo, Calvin Chapman, Mikey Gagnon and Michael Murphy
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 26, 2013
SIDELINES 6.27.13

Cal Ripken 8U All-Stars secure district crown; Lakewood Ranch High to hold softball camp;NJCAA announces academic award winners;Silver Hawks end season with second-place finish

  • East County
  • Sports
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