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  • Kristen Herhold
  • July 30, 2015
Spice & Tea and Amore teach the art of cooking

The Spice & Tea Exchange on St. Armands Circle held its monthly chef series at Amore by Andrea on July 29.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Patriot Plaza at the Sarasota National Cemetery will host the 70 trumpet players as they play in honor of World War II veterans.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • July 30, 2015
The First Brass of Sarasota searching for 70-trumpet ensemble for V-J Day ceremony

The ceremony honoring World War II veterans will occur at the Sarasota National Cemetery at 6 p.m. on August 16.

  • Arts + Culture
Twelve-year-old Anna Lawrence swings to new heights.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 30, 2015
East County camp dreams up colorful games for attendees

Dream Oaks Camp attendees enjoyed a scavenger hunt, tie dying bandanas and playing messy Twister July 30.

  • East County
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 30, 2015
In Bloom: President and CEO for Selby Gardens

Jennifer Rominiecki started as the new President and CEO for Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in January.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Whitney Beach Plaza is also home to Longbeach Café, Design 200 and other long-term tenants.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 30, 2015
Whitney Beach Plaza attracts kayak shop

A new store that offers offer new and used kayaks and paddleboards for sale is coming to Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Melinda Jeter, Cindy Schultz, and Jeannette Kennedy are the three main vacation Bible school organizers. "Jeanette's the lead singer, I'm the lead guitarist, and Cindy is the base drummer in this," said Jeter.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • July 30, 2015
RiverLife vacation Bible school compete for crazy hair day

Children earned points for participating in group activities.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • July 30, 2015
Goodwill Manasota hosts 'Young Guns of Country' concert

Kristian Bush, The Cadillac Three, Cassadee Pope and Drake White perform.

  • Arts + Culture
7044 Beechmont Terrace, Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 30, 2015
Home in the Concession sells for $1,325,000

Find out what neighborhood homes sold for July 13 through July 17.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Courtesy photo. Michael Carlo, Hannah Carlo and Rep. Vern Buchanan.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 30, 2015
Campaigning for children

Carlo was diagnosed at age 4 with type 1 diabetes and her family had since been helping to fundraise to support research.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ed Harris on the set for "A Flash of Green" in 1983.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 30, 2015
This week in history 7.30.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Once a hotspot for large gatherings of homeless individuals and drug dealers, the stretch of Central Avenue in front of the Salvation Army is clear today.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 30, 2015
Salvation Army helps clear Rosemary District streets

The Salvation Army has cleaned up the sidewalks in front of its Central Avenue facility, but Rosemary District stakeholders are still concerned about homelessness issues in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Downtown Improvement District board member Ron Soto thinks the Five Points Park benches, removed for good in 2012, should be brought back.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 30, 2015
Could benches return to Five Points Park?

A downtown leader is attempting to rally support to add benches at the downtown park. More than three years after benches were removed, can his proposal gain traction?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Swiss Day Preschool owner Janet Hember has decided to retire and close the school after 30 years in the Oyster Bay community.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 30, 2015
Swiss Miss: Swiss Day Preschool closes after 30 years

Oyster Bay community bids farewell to Swiss Day Preschool.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 30, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 07.30.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
File photo. Sarabande
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 30, 2015
Coral Cove home sells for $3,218,000

The following residential real estate transactions took place between July 13 and July 17.

  • Sarasota
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