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Courtesy photo Elaina Mand of All Faiths Food Bank and her husband, Brandon, man the donation site at Big Cat Habitat.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 3, 2014
Big hearts

Big Cat Habitat's Jam Out Hunger event was overflowing Sunday, with guests, volunteers and - most importantly - food.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 3, 2014
Thankful for First

First America Bank showed its love for the local Humane Society June 13, at its 'Paws for a Cause' adoption event.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 3, 2014
Bayfront plan envisions $100 million aquarium

A recently leaked private proposal for public bayfront land tops $300 million, causing a stir among groups developing a plan for the future of the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by David Conway Lido Key residents say their shoreline is in need of immediate assistance. A FEMA-backed project, approved following Tropical Storm Debby, is scheduled to provide sand later this year.
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  • David Conway
  • July 3, 2014
County endorses Lido renourishment

At a workshop Monday, the Sarasota County Commission encouraged city staff to maximize the potential of a Lido Beach renourishment project scheduled for later this year.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 3, 2014
Commissioners praise Harmer's initial budget

Last year, Sarasota County Commission budget workshops were often tense, with the possibility of large looming budget shortfalls and emergency meetings to slash spending before public hearings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 3, 2014
VIDEO: Main Street moratorium on events to take effect

With planned construction restricting the available parking downtown, the city is instituting a policy that will significantly reduce the number of Main Street events.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 3, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Cardinal Mooney High senior Alex Stoffel was one of 25 players chosen to represent Florida at the 2014 Brine National Lacrosse Classic July 1 through July 3. Courtesy photos
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 3, 2014
Time to Shine

Cardinal Mooney High lacrosse players Reagan Griffith and Alex Stoffel both are playing in the 2014 Brine National Lacrosse Classic.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo by Jessica Salmond Some residents attempt to solve the problem by putting up no-parking signs.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • July 3, 2014
Shell Road closure drives beachgoers to new street

Roberts Point Road residents petitioned the Sarasota County Commission for no parking signs on their street to deter beachgoers from crowding the road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • July 3, 2014
Grand Prix celebrates 30 years of fundraising

In 1985, five Sarasota men founded the successful boat race that continues strong today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 3, 2014
JFCS continues efforts to combat homelessness

For a decade, Jewish Family and Children's Service of the Suncoast has worked to prevent homelessness, with services expanding to include the housing of veterans.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 3, 2014
News Briefs

Artspace proposal gains momentum; Siesta Key property values outpace county; New Pass closed Sunday for Grand Prix boat race

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 3, 2014
Sidelines

Sarasota Little League; GSJGA golfers post impressive numbers; Babe Ruth All-Stars win district crowns

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 3, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Peter Fanning
  • July 3, 2014
My View: Charter proposal: unlike others before it

The proposed charter deserves to be on the ballot. It's not what opponents say it is. It's a charter for effective leadership that's different from prior referendums on the issue.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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