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File photo. JDub's Brewing Company hosts a Food Truck Rally on Saturday, July 16.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • July 14, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 7.14.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of July 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Karen White introduces herself to Rabbi Michael Churgel.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 14, 2016
Temple Sinai packs Shabbat service to welcome new rabbi

Rabbi Michael Churgel leads Rhythm & Jews Shabbat service at Temple Sinai for the first time as the new spiritual leader.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Commissioner Susan Chapman is awaiting direction from the city attorney on proper procedures for attending meetings with constituents.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 14, 2016
Chapman Sunshine ruling leaves questions for city

A judge says City Commissioner Susan Chapman did not violate the Sunshine Law in 2013, but the city isn’t ready to change its meeting procedures.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City staff will recommend approval of a change to allow on-site payments at Ted Sperling Park for water vessel rentals and tours.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 14, 2016
Lido kayak operators support rule change

The public largely endorsed a proposal to allow commercial operators to accept payments at Ted Sperling Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city's attempt to obtain funding for the Robert L. Taylor center has led to a larger conversation about county support.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 14, 2016
City, county clash on level of service

After the county rejected two major funding requests in four months, the city is wondering if it's getting adequate support from its governmental counterpart.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Urban Design Studio Director Karin Murphy says the new form-based code can be tailored specifically to address neighborhood concerns.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 14, 2016
New zoning code addresses neighborhood concerns

The Urban Design Studio is working to tailor the city’s new form-based code to resident needs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The last attempt to install parking meters downtown, abandoned in 2011, is still an experience that haunts merchants.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 14, 2016
Merchants speak out against paid parking

As the city drives toward a plan for phasing in parking meters, some downtown merchants want to hit the brakes instead.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 14, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 07.14.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Audrey Reinisch hugs her dog, Ellie, a 5-month-old shepherd mix she adopted from Nate's Honor Animal Rescue. Reinisch is a kennel technician for Nate's.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 13, 2016
Cheers for Charity raises the bar during fundraiser

Cheers for Charity raises the bar during fundraiser

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The 4.8-acre campus is listed at $2.295 million and includes all buildings, furniture and appliances.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 13, 2016
NewGate takes swing at expansion in Lakewood Ranch

Sarasota Montessori school makes offer on former Center for Building Hope property.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 13, 2016
Chamber hosts Networking @ Noon event

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosted the networking event for local businesses

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Out-of-Door Academy eighth-grader Saraiah Walkes, front, will lead the Academy of Maximum Performance track club, including Keymani Dillingham, Aliyah Cunningham and Priscilla Miller, into the 2016 AAU Junior Olympics July 30 through Aug. 6, in Housto
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 13, 2016
ODA eighth-grader racks up national track awards

ODA eighth-grader piles up national track and field awards.

  • East County
  • Sports
Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming attributes the island’s low crime rate with technology, such as license plate recognition cameras.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 13, 2016
Longboat Key named safest small city

Online insurance data provider ValuePenguin has named the island the fourth safest city in Florida, and the safest small city in the state.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Haile Middle School seventh-grader Kaylee Kehler dribbles to the basket during the Nike Girls Basketball Camp July 6, at Lakewood Ranch High.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 13, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Nike Basketball Camp gives girls a place to hone their skills.

  • East County
  • Sports
On July 7, former Braden River High outfielder Myles Straw was named the Quad Cities River Bandits’ Player of the Month for June after batting .326 with six stolen bases. (courtesy Sean Flynn Photography)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 13, 2016
East County High 5 Moments: 07.14.16

East County High 5 Moments: 07.14.16

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