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  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 13, 2016
Woodland Community Church starts the school year with a bash

Hundreds of families braved the rain to attend Woodland Community Church's first annual Back to School Bash.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Local officials, including the County Commission, must meet to discuss Sarasota's strategy for combating the spread of Zika virus.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 12, 2016
Zika case reported in Sarasota County

Although state officials remain confident Florida will avoid large outbreaks, local leaders must convene to discuss mosquito control and public outreach practices.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 12, 2016
Boca Kitchen to open in downtown Sarasota

Boca Kitchen, Bar & Market is slated to open by the end of this month, next to the former Brooks Brothers space on Lemon Avenue.

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Jennifer Venditti
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 12, 2016
Lakewood Ranch woman arrested for fraud

Jennifer Venditti is believed to have stolen money from volleyball club.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 12, 2016
BRSC to hold evaluations

The Braden River Soccer Club will evaluate 8U academy players Aug. 15-16.

  • East County
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Event organizer Candace Powell went by the nickname of "Candy" as a child, spurring the idea for the run's name.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 11, 2016
5K juggles fun, fundraising

Panther Ridge's Candace Powell believes every day is a chance to change the world.

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Beth Hill captured this Lido Beach sunset.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 11, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: August 11

Beth Hill captured this Lido Beach sunset.

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Morag Reid captured this shot before a storm in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 11, 2016
East County weather page photo: August 11

Morag Reid captured this shot before a storm in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Pedestrians cross Stickney Point Road at the intersection of Midnight Pass Road and Stickney Point Road. FDOT has announced plans to install a pedestrian island on the northeast corner of the intersection and tighten the right turn.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 11, 2016
FDOT announces pedestrian safety project on Stickney Point

The Florida Department of Transportation will be beginning construction at the intersection of Midnight Pass Road and Stickney Point Road in mid-August.

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Jennifer Clark took this photo at the North Shore Road beach on Longboat Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 11, 2016
Longboat Key weather page photo: August 11

Jennifer Clark took this photo at the North Shore Road beach on Longboat Key.

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Developer Pat Neal, of Neal Communities, plans homes priced at $550,00 and higher for the project. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 11, 2016
Myara project postponed

The infill project will no longer be on the Sept. 1 County Commission land-use agenda.

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Sarasota Christian’s McKenzie Clark helped power the Tampa Mustangs 14U team to a third-place finish at the Premier Girls Fast Pitch National Championship July 31 through Aug. 6, in Huntington Beach, Calif.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 11, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 08.11.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 08.11.16

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Courtesy photo. Selby Gardens and Michael’s On East have unveiled concept drawings of “Michael’s by the Bay at Selby Gardens.”
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 11, 2016
Michael’s On East expands in Selby Gardens

Renovations are underway for Michael’s On the Bay event venue within Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 11, 2016
Who’s in it for you?

Marco Rubio and Carlos Beruff share similar political philosophies about the role of government. The choice is one of character. Beruff, we believe, will put taxpayers first.

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The Colonnade Shopping Center stands behind a line of construction on Bee Ridge Road.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 11, 2016
Retailers on Bee Ridge ride out construction

With construction slated to continue for another year, store owners along Bee Ridge say an FDOT project is taking a toll on business.

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