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boardwalk
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 16, 2015
Boardwalk Eats & Sweets opens in Siesta Key Village

Boardwalk Eats & Sweets opens in Siesta Key Village

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Charles Preston Rawls submitted this sunrise photo, taken at the Sarasota bayfront.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 16, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: June 18

Charles Preston Rawls submitted this sunrise photo, taken at the Sarasota bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jeffrey Zych submitted this photo, taken on Beer Can Island, north of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 16, 2015
Longboat Key photo contest winner: June 18

Jeffrey Zych submitted this photo, taken on Beer Can Island, north of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Jeannie Harvey submitted this photo, taken near Waterlefe Golf and River Club.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 16, 2015
East County photo contest winner: June 18

Jeannie Harvey submitted this photo, taken near Waterlefe Golf and River Club.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Chef and owner Harry Christensen
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • June 16, 2015
Harry’s to hold Tour of Italy wine dinner

Harry’s Continental Kitchens will host a Tour of Italy dinner on June 25.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 16, 2015
Dredge opponents decry seagrass impact

Save Our Siesta Sand 2 has called attention to the potential disruption of up to five acres of seagrass beds as part of the Lido Beach renourishment project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Commissioner Pat Zunz was the lone commissioner that failed to gain commissioner support for reconsideration of the current path.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 16, 2015
GMD undergrounding referendum moves forward

The Longboat Key Town Commission moved a $25.25 million Gulf of Mexico Drive referendum forward on first reading Monday. But some residents question whether the funding mechanism is fair.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Theresa Radovich and her son, Nick Radovich, opened Boardwalk Eats & Sweets in Siesta Key Village this month.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 16, 2015
New Siesta Village restaurant touts boardwalk appeal

Boardwalk Eats & Sweets opened in Siesta Key Village this week, filling the space formerly occupied by Beach Bites.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The City Commission expressed a desire to see the strip mall transformed into an "urban village."
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 16, 2015
City offers potential rezone to Ringling Shopping Center owners

Hoping to end litigation and spark revitalization, the City Commission has offered the owner of the largely vacant shopping center a deal in response to a legal claim.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Myakka City Fire District is accepting applications for its Fire Board through June 26.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 16, 2015
Myakka City Fire District seeks board members

The Myakka City Fire Control District, one that spans 230 square miles and dates back nearly 30 years, might need your help to fill seats on its Fire Board

  • East County
  • News
Festival co-chairs Mikki Rose and Joe Takai said, "Out of almost 500 submissions in 2015, this work stood out for its artistry, heartwarming story, and obvious attention to detail in execution. Our jury absolutely loved this piece, as do we."
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • June 16, 2015
Ringling College grads earn best animated short honors

Michelle Kwon and Michael Bidinger (Class of 2014) earned best animated short honors for their senior thesis short "Jinxy Jenkins and Lucky Lou" at the SIGGRAPH 42nd Annual Computer Animation Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
President & CEO of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System David Verinder, Renee Hamad, Jack Gallahan and President, Chief Executive Officer & Trustee Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation, Inc. Alexandra Quarles
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 16, 2015
Sounds of success: Sarasota Memorial Hospital installs piano

The new Steinway & Sons Essex Classic baby grand piano was installed Tuesday for guests and patients to enjoy during the duration of their stays at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 16, 2015
East County Cops Corner 6.18.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner from East county and lakewood ranch.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Jordan Mantone approaches Duke slowly and waits for his permission to pet him.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 15, 2015
Campers spend a week at Cat Depot Critter Camp

Campers adopt a cat for a week and learning about caring for animals.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
summerchefcover
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 15, 2015
Summer Chef Jam series returns

Summer Chef Jam series returns

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
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