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A surveillance video at Ulta Beauty on South Tamiami Trail caught Jessica Barker, 31, take boxes of Ulta products into the store’s restroom
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 1, 2014
Woman arrested for June theft

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested Jessica Barker of Lehigh for the alleged theft of more than $300 worth of merchandise from Ulta Beauty on South Tamiami.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • July 31, 2014
Artisan Cheese Company: Fine cheese with a side of knowledge

Artisan Cheese Company: Fine cheese with a side of knowledge

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Rafael Quenedit Castro
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Cuban Ballet School summer intensive

Sarasota Cuban Ballet School hosted a six-week summer intensive for students from around the world. A leader of classical dance training in Cuba, Ramona de Saa, visited as a guest teacher. The culmination of the weeks are a performance from its students visiting from the National Ballet School of Cuba Aug. 1.

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat Island Chapel’s Thanksgiving Dinner Co-Chairs Bruce and Susan Schaefer
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel 'Thanksgiving Dinner'

Longboat Island Chapel hosts a summer social 'Thanksgiving Dinner' Thursday, July 31, at Longboat Island Chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Brooke Picazio spends time with Victory.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Rosaire Riding Academy Summer Day Camp

From June 9 through Aug. 8, children ages 6 to 15, enjoy horseback riding at Rosaire Riding Academy's Summer Day Camp.

  • East County
  • News
JoAnna Ursal
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Fuzion Dance Artists Summer Intensive

Fuzion Dance Artists hosted its first week-long summer intensive from July 27 through Aug. 3 at New College. The culmination of the week is the "In the Round" performance Aug. 2 and 3 at New College of Florida Black Box theater.

  • Arts + Culture
Joyce Cooper, featured speaker Dr. Larry Thompson, Renee Sheade and Doris Kaplan
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Designing Women Boutique Salon Series Luncheon

Ringling College of Art and Design's President Dr. Larry Thompson spoke at Designing Women Boutique's Summer Salon Series Luncheon Thursday, July 31, at Designing Women Boutique.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Albert Junior Singletary was arrested on Tuesday, the Sarasota Police Department announced.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 31, 2014
Man arrested for aggravated assault of SCAT passenger

A woman reported a man for brandishing a knife at her while on a SCAT bus earlier this month. The Sarasota Police Department has made an arrest in conjunction with the incident.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The meeting was held at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 31, 2014
CDD 6 moves forward with bond refinancing

The refinancing of 2004A bonds will save money for about half of Lakewood Ranch CDD 6 residents.

  • East County
  • News
Shawn Trent stepped down as Lakewood Ranch High's football coach this week after nine years. He'll remain on as the school's athletic director.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 31, 2014
Mustangs coordinator named new head coach

Former Lakewood Ranch High offensive coordinator Mick Koczersut was officially named the Mustangs new head coach July 30.

  • East County
  • News
Longboat Key police responded to 2,977 calls for service between January and June.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 31, 2014
Police calls down 3.3% in first half of 2014

Calls to Longboat Key police were down 3.3% compared to the first six months of 2013.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Traffic flow will be maintained during the entire length of the Broadway road improvement project.
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • July 31, 2014
Broadway resurfacing project begins

The town has contracted with Superior Asphalt to conduct a street resurfacing project on Broadway

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2014
Our View

Dream bigger on bayfront

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Courtesy photo Anne McFall and Barbara LaMotte with their masterpieces.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2014
Painting Power

Painting with a Twist-Sarasota hosted its fifth annual fundraising event for the Vera Bradley Breast Cancer Foundation Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2014
Volunteers needed

The Tiny Hands Foundation is looking for volunteers for this weekend's Backpack Brigade event Saturday, Aug. 2, at the Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota.

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