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  • Nick Reichert
  • July 28, 2015
Craig Ferguson to perform at the Van Wezel

Craig Ferguson to perform at the Van Wezel

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • July 28, 2015
Plymouth Harbor announces newest board member

Jay Price will serve as a member-at-large trustee for the Plymouth Harbor Foundation Board.

  • Longboat Key
  • Business
Sheriff Brad Steube will have completed 40 years with the sheriff's office when he retires.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 28, 2015
Manatee sheriff announces retirement

Brad Steube will retire in January 2017 when his term expires.

  • East County
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Mandy Mathieu, John Stiles, Nerissa Street and Joanna Fox will present work from their Hermitage retreat on August 7.
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  • Nick Reichert
  • July 28, 2015
Hermitage Artist Retreat presenting STARs arts education recipients on August 7

Recipients of the STARs residency represent arts educators from across Florida including Joanna Fox, Mandy Mathieu, John Stiles and Nerissa Street.

  • Arts + Culture
Rudy Vazmina won four medals at the 2015 National Senior Games.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 28, 2015
Masterful Stroke

Sarasota resident Rudy Vazmina won four medals at the 2015 National Senior Games July 4 through July 9, in Minnesota.

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Henry Schneiderman, Chuck Dillin and Leslie Hall pose with Officer Sean Gleason and K-9 Officer Hixon.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • July 28, 2015
SPD K-9 unit receives bulletproof vests

Three ballistic protective vests were donated to the Sarasota Police Department K-9 unit Tuesday from the Retired Law Enforcement Association of Southwest Florida.

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The Concession sold 20% more home sites year to date from 2014.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 28, 2015
East County community tops land sales numbers

Compared to the first quarter of 2014, The Concession has sold 20% more home sites this year.

  • East County
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Alliance Chairman David Fink, Meals on Wheels PLUS CEO Maribeth Phillips, LWRBA Executive Director Heather Kasten and Susan Goldstein, and Meals on Wheels PLUS's Kristen Theisen pose for a photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 28, 2015
Alliance stamps out hunger

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance used their July membership luncheon to help local children.

  • East County
  • Business
The Grammy and Emmy-nominated comedian will play the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Dec. 1.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • July 28, 2015
Craig Ferguson coming to the Van Wezel

The television comedian will bring his acerbic Scottish wit to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on December 1.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 27, 2015
This week in Sarasota: Monday, July 27

This week in Sarasota: Monday, July 27

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Mia Vazquez turned 1 year old July 10.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 27, 2015
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First birthday bash; Laverne and Shirley and designer revamps home.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Manatee Cal Ripken 10U baseball team beat Glen Allen (Virginia) 1-0 to win the 2015 Babe Ruth Southeast Regional Tournament.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 27, 2015
Manatee wins Southeast Regional crown

The Manatee Cal Ripken 10U baseball team went 5-1 to win the 2015 Babe Ruth Southeast Regional Tournament July 22 through July 25, in Glen Allen, Va.

  • East County
  • Sports
An Artspace project — such as the Sailboat Bend lofts in Fort Lauderdale — could be managed in perpetuity by the nonprofit organization to ensure it remains affordable.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 27, 2015
Arts Alliance readies Artspace fundraising push

In need of $40,000 for the next stage of a possible artist live/work housing project, the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County is asking the public to help chip in.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 27, 2015
CYD appoints new board members

Community Youth Development alumna among announced members of board of directors.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • July 27, 2015
Manatee County Commissioners to receive transit progress report

The report lists highlights of past fiscal years and future needs.

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