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The former Golden Apple Dinner Theatre building is getting a new storefront, one of several changes planned for the property.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 22, 2014
Golden Apple building gets facelift

Construction is under way at the former site of the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre, as the property owner plans to turn the building into retail and restaurant space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
“Everyone’s responses are so valuable for assessing the current needs of our community,” said Joan Haber.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • August 22, 2014
SCOPE invites community to participate in survey

The survey runs through the month of August and focuses on aging, child wellness and early learning, developmental disabilities, health, homelessness and positive youth development.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
B.J. Burnside and Carol Banach show off their pink attire.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Awareness Kickoff

To inform attendees of the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Awareness Walk, slated for October, event Chairwoman Vanessa Baugh and members of the American Cancer Society hosted an awareness kickoff event Aug. 21, at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing. Attendees decked in pink boas, T-shirts, pants and shoes snacked on pink icing-topped cupcakes while listening to Baugh give a presentation on the disease.

  • East County
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Jim McGuire mans the grill at St. Mary Men’s Club’s Hot Dog Cookout.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Men's Club Hot Dog Cookout

Guests gathered for St. Mary Men's Club's first annual Hot Dog Cookout Thursday, Aug. 21, at St. Mary Star of the Sea.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 21, 2014
TWIS Asks: Mark Sherman, owner of The Famous Tavern

TWIS Asks: Mark Sherman, owner of The Famous Tavern

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 21, 2014
Vocal Vixens warm up for cabaret performances

Vocal Vixens warm up for cabaret performances

  • Arts + Culture
SRQ Airport will use newly acquired grant money for construction of an air traffic control tower and terminal renovations.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 21, 2014
SRQ Airport to receive $9 million in grants

The Federal Aviation Authority has awarded Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport with $9.1 million in grants for the 2014 fiscal year.

  • Sarasota
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Candidates for the District One Sarasota County School Board seat answered questions from the Tiger Bay Club members at Michel's On East.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 21, 2014
Tiger Bay Club questions School Board candidates

Moderator, State Senator Nancy Detert, kept members laughing with her pointed and sharp political quips.

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Senator Nancy Deter and Lynn Robbins
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • August 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club luncheon

Tiger Bay Club held the second installment of its School Board candidates luncheon Thursday, Aug. 21, at Michael's On East. Attendees enjoyed lunch while hearing from District 1 candidates Velton Hodges, Ken Marsh, Paul Schafer and Bridget Ziegler.

  • Sarasota
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Michael Uribe and Steve Beauregard drench Assistant General Manager Russ Swan while Chrissy Vale watches. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 21, 2014
Tw-Ice as Nice

Bob's Boathouse hosted an ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and fundraiser event Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Scientists with the Mote Marine laboratory release snook into Sarasota bat Aug. 15 as part of an effort to find the most effective methods to replenish and enhance wild snook populations. Photo Provided
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • August 21, 2014
Mote and Florida Fish & Wildlife release snook into Sarasota Bay

More than 2,000 snook were released over three days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Individuals traveling on State Road 64 near Bayside Community Church, located at 15800 E. State Road 64, will see lane closures through Aug. 29.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 21, 2014
FDOT announces lane closures on State Road 64, at Bayside Church

Drivers on State Road 64, near Bayside Community Church, located at 15800 E. State Road 64, should expect delays east and westbound from 8 a.m. to 5 pm. through Aug. 29.

  • East County
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Haile Middle Principal Sharon Scarbrough had previously only had her feet soaked in ice.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 21, 2014
Haile Middle administrators accept the challenge

Haile Middle School principal Sharon Scarbrough and Assistant Principals Bob Sloman and Kate Collis participated in the ALS Association's Ice Bucket Challenge Aug. 20.

  • East County
  • News
Michael Crosby, Mote president and CEO, helped craft the organization's 2020 Vision and Strategic Plan in 2010. Now, he's working on making that vision a reality. Photo by David Conway
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 21, 2014
Think Tank

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium is intent on expanding its research capability on its City Island campus - and hopes to build a new bayfront aquarium on the mainland.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 21, 2014
News Briefs

Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 raises money for plan; St. Armands Circle leaders seek bus shelter; County approves Grand Prix funding

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