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Alex Mahadevan
July 4, 2014

VIDEO: Spirit of America - The American Experience

Six prominent residents of Sarasota and Manatee County recall their journey to the 'Land of the Free.'

Siesta Key
News

Nick Friedman
July 3, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: YPG at Blue Rooster

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

Nick Friedman
July 3, 2014

Hail Dale kicks off JDub's beer tour

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

Jen Blanco
July 3, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: BRLL and LRLL All-Stars

The Braden River and Lakewood Ranch Little League All-Stars hit the field for their District 26 tournament June 23 through July 2. Lakewood Ranch defeated Braden River 14-4 to win the 10/11 title. The Braden River Intermediate All-Stars defeated Manatee West 15-5 to win the championship. Buffalo Creek held off Lakewood Ranch 11-4 to win the Majors division.

East County
Sports

Harriet Sokmensuer
July 3, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Grand Prix Boat Parade

Residents and Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix fans gathered downtown for the annual Boat Parade Friday, July 3, on Main Street. The parade is one of many events held by the Super Boat Grand Prix, which ends July 6.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Harriet Sokmensuer
July 3, 2014

Weekend Best Bet: Fourth of July Fireworks

Celebrate the Fourth of July with an evening full of fireworks at Siesta Key Beach or over Sarasota Bay. Both displays are free and open to the public.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Amanda Sebastiano
July 3, 2014

Craig Little recommended for Lakewood Ranch High principal position

Superintendent Rick Mills recommends Craig Little for the Lakewood Ranch High principal position.

East County
News

Kelsey Grau
July 3, 2014

WEEKEND BEST BET: Freedom Fest

It may only be a quarter-mile long, but the Longboat Key Freedom Fest parade goes the distance on community charm. Hosted by the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce, the All-American morning begins with the parade line up at 8:30 a.m. Friday, July 4, between Bank of America and SunTrust Bank on Bay Isles Road.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Alex Mahadevan
July 3, 2014

Shell Road reopens with improvements

Sarasota County reopened North Shell Road today, after installing 17 parking spaces at the popular Siesta Key beach access.

Sarasota
News

Kurt Schultheis
July 3, 2014

Marine patrol officers rescue woman

Marine Patrol Officer John Majka jumped into Sarasota Bay Wednesday to save a woman who went under water and couldn't swim.

Longboat Key
News

Amanda Sebastiano
July 3, 2014

Lakewood Ranch High School principal candidates address discipline, parents' concerns

Candidates Craig Little and Dr. David Marshall met with faculty members, students and their parents at a community forum July 2, to determine the next Lakewood Ranch High principal.

East County
Schools

Observer Staff
July 3, 2014

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