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Michael Raimondi and Jean Rhoades are part of a loyal following at White Buffalo’s weekly line-dancing classes. Photo by Niki Kottmann
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • July 6, 2017
White Buffalo Saloon attracts the do-si-do devoted weekly

The saloon's line-dancing classes offer all ages and ability levels a boot-scootin’ form of entertainment.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Edward Alley
  • July 6, 2017
Music review: 'Voices of Freedom'

Choral Artists of Sarasota's annual Fourth of July concert shines brighter than just patriotic fanfare.

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  • July 6, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: July 6

Christine Potthast photographed this sunset while kicking off Fourth of July weekend at Lido Beach.

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  • July 6, 2017
East County weather page photo: July 6

Sharon Lytle captured this shot of rainbows over Lakewood Ranch Country Club.

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  • July 6, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: July 6

Jeanne-Marie Potthast photographed this sunrise during the Fourth of July weekend at Joan M. Durante Community Park on Longboat Key.

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The camp starts July 10 at 9 a.m. at Premier Sports Campus, and runs through July 14. There are both half-day ($85) and full-day ($150) options available. The cost includes a free camp T-shirt.Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 6, 2017
Premier Sports Campus soccer camp spots remain open

The camp starts July 10.

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East County sports roundup: 07.06.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 6, 2017
East County sports roundup: 07.06.17

East County sports roundup: 07.06.17

  • East County
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  • July 6, 2017
Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest!

Gordon Silver, Lou Newman and JoAnn Schwencke have won the Observer's photo contest for June.

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  • Neighbors
22 bags of cocaine were found in the vehicle, according to the Sheriff's Office, totaling almost 35 grams.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • July 6, 2017
Cocaine-trafficking arrest results from seat-belt traffic stop

About 35 grams of cocaine was recovered from the vehicle, and almost $1,000 in cash.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A unit in the 1350 Main Residential building in downtown Sarasota sold for $615,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 6, 2017
1350 Main Residential condo sells for $615,000

Residential real estate transactions for June 19-23.

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  • Real Estate
Dylan Heinz and Mark Brunsvold.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 6, 2017
Riverview students win Nacra 15 division of Youth National Championships

The event took place in Corpus Christi, Texas.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Ben Wylie points to Hector Rodriguez and credits him with a good shot.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 6, 2017
Paddle up: A back-and-forth on ping pong

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sands Robnick.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 6, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.06.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.06.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jacqueline Putrino.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 6, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 07.06.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 07.06.17

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • July 6, 2017
Bobby Jones course needs change, not bailout

And the county should face the truth about affordable housing.

  • Sarasota
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