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Kittens Ari and Ori scope out the class while Steven and Christine relax to start the class.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 11, 2016
Cat Depot does downward dog

Cat Depot brings back community yoga class with cats.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy of Marta Shenker. Lainey
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 11, 2016
Two hot dogs

It's hard out there for a pooch.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 11, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 08.11.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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The Sarasota Babe Ruth 13U All-Star team is heading back to the World Series for the first time since 1988.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 11, 2016
One last stand for Sarasota All-Stars

The Sarasota Babe Ruth 13U and 14U All-Star teams will compete in the Babe Ruth League World Series Aug. 11-18.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Photo by Matthew Holler
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • August 10, 2016
Theater review: 'The God of Isaac'

A quest for Jewish identity enters comic territory at Florida Studio Theatre.

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Flower baskets line the light poles in the 1600 block of Main Street in downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 10, 2016
Light pole flower baskets sprout up downtown

The Downtown Improvement District has begun installing a series of light pole flower baskets on Main Street, part of a larger project throughout the area.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 10, 2016
Aqua Tech Camp brings imaginations to life

Campers created their own videos using Lego pieces and made up stories while learning how to use technology in relation to the ocean.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 10, 2016
Benderson Park organization hires CEO

Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates has hired Robert Sullivan to oversee all aspects of Nathan Benderson Park.

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The city is considering a similar pricing structure to the parking meters removed in 2011, though staff wants to more thoroughly vet the equipment before installing it.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 10, 2016
How much will you pay at parking meters?

Next month, the City Commission will consider staff recommendations on paid parking. Right now, questions remain on what a pricing model should look like.

  • Sarasota
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Buses transport students.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 10, 2016
School starts in Manatee County

Students grabbed their backpacks today for the first day of the 2016/2017 school year.

  • East County
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Lexi Mariash presents checks to Mote and Easter Seals employees. Through her second annual mini golf tournament Mariash raised $14,000 which she split between the organizations.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 10, 2016
Teen helps turtle conservation efforts

The teen is also the founder of non-profit organization Turtle Inc.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Dr. Edward Feldman lights the torch to signal the start of The Glenridge Senior Olympics.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 10, 2016
The Glenridge: Let the games begin

Members compete in series of games and activities in the spirit of the Olympic Games.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sara Heuer and JoAnn Mancuso begin to excavate the first nest of the season. The nest held 86 eggs, five of which didn't survive.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 10, 2016
Turtle Watch excavates first nest of the season

A crowd eggs on 31 tiny hatchlings from Mote as they make their way to the ocean.

  • Longboat Key
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Brenton Hodges and Jessica Roberts, both 20, play Pokémon Go while wandering around St. Armands Circle during a recent visit.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 10, 2016
Pokemon Go lures players to Circle

Businesses welcome the battle as Circlegoers seek to 'catch 'em all.'

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Braden River junior outside hitter Sydney Jaco and her Pirates teammates will host a Preseason Classic Aug. 16 and 18.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 10, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top East County sporting events.

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