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  • Observer Staff
  • July 3, 2019
East County weather page photo: July 4

Richard Bottorff captures this bald eagle in flight in Rye Preserve.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 3, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 4

Bill Trombetta captured a perfect sky on Longboat Key.

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Call Haas and his mother Janelle Haas.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • July 3, 2019
Teen heads to Washington

Cal Haas is one of 11 Florida delegates to attend the biennial event to raise awareness of Type 1 diabetes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
University Village's Eugene Vaadi was a prisoner of war in two different wars and he fought in three — World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
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  • Jay Heater
  • July 3, 2019
Our flag means everything to this Sarasota veteran

Sarasota man fought in three wars to protect our flag, and its freedoms, and was a prisoner of war in two.

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Lakewood Ranch's Dan Elmaleh pitches during an MVP Sports and Social softball game at Fruitville Park. Softball fields are one thing being discussed by Lakewood Ranch as a potential add. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 3, 2019
MVP Sports co-founder hopes to expand recreational sports in Lakewood Ranch

Future upgrades at Premier Sports Campus could be a game-changer, as could other amenities

  • East County
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Ellen Jaffe Jones took gold in the 4x100 relay (1:11.39) at the National Senior Games.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 3, 2019
Lakewood Ranch athlete strikes gold in Albuquerque

She took first place in the 4x100-meter relay at the 2019 National Senior Games.

  • East County
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Camden Pope.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 3, 2019
East County Athlete of the Week: Camden Pope

The Lakewood Ranch Little Leaguer talks the mental side of baseball and affinity for science.

  • East County
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Claire Davidson.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 3, 2019
East County High 5 Moments: 07.03.19

East County High 5 Moments: 07.03.19

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • July 3, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 4

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota and Venice.

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Frank Galati — Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • July 3, 2019
Asolo Repertory Theatre's 2019-2020 season tells several stories of change

Asolo Rep plans a season of transformative stories for its upcoming season.

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Paul Thorpe Jr. Park, formerly known as Pineapple Park, is one of three city parks where vending is allowed.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 3, 2019
City cools on ice cream proposal

A city advisory board rejected a pitch to place an ice cream sandwich vendor in a downtown park.

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Francine DiFilippo Kent, Raymmar Tirado, Shay Atluru and Stephanie Immelman hope to unite downtown stakeholders behind a common promotional cause.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 3, 2019
Downtown groups brainstorm advertising strategy

Can downtown stakeholders band together in support of one united marketing campaign?

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Libby's bartender Mike Madison poses with his piggyback smash. Photo by Su Byron
    By
  • Su Byron
  • July 3, 2019
Sarasota bars and restaurants feature signature sips this summer

Chill out and beat the summer heat with these ultra-cool cocktails.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 3, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 7.3.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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The Ovation School of Musical Theatre's Summer Camp presented a performance of "Hamilton" on June 28.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 2, 2019
Standing ovation in Lakewood Ranch for 'Hamilton'

Campers at Ovation School of Musical Theatre in Lakewood Ranch perform the musical 'Hamilton.'

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