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Adam Hughes
July 24, 2014

Home in Bay Island sells for $1.9 million

A home in Bay Island tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Nick Friedman
July 23, 2014

TWIS Asks: Ambrish Piare, of Ivory Lounge

Sarasota
News

Nick Friedman
July 23, 2014

Motorworks Brewing begins bar and restaurant distribution

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

Nick Friedman
July 23, 2014

Motorworks Brewing begins distribution

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

Harriet Sokmensuer
July 23, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Sunsets

Families spent their evening together at Selby Sunset Wednesday, July 23, at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. The gardens extended its hours for families to play on the lawn, explore the mangrove trail and watch the sunset. Attendees were able to bring their own picnic dinners.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Amanda Sebastiano
July 23, 2014

Risen Savior 'Dive in' Vacation Bible School

Children ages 3 through 12 participate in sea creature-themed activities, which Risen Savior Lutheran Church volunteers tie in with a variety of Bible stories during Dive in Vacation Bible School, July 21 through July 25.

East County
News

Harriet Sokmensuer
July 23, 2014

Habitat for Humanity receives grant from Bank of America

The grant will help the nonprofit purchase a cargo van that will help deliver tools, supplies and construction materials used to build homes for Sarasota families in need.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Mallory Gnaegy
July 23, 2014

AUDITIONS: Calling artists, writers, actors and college students

Here's a round up of this week's arts-related opportunities in the Sarasota area.

Arts + Culture

Amanda Sebastiano
July 23, 2014

Manatee County School District boasts balanced 2013-2014 school year budget, surplus

The Manatee County School District closed the 2013-2014 school year with a balanced budget, and with a surplus of $3 million to $4 million, which it discussed at its meeting July 22.

East County
Schools

Alex Mahadevan
July 23, 2014

Planning Commission to consider 2050 tweaks

The Sarasota County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing tomorrow to consider controversial changes to Sarasota 2050, the county's long-term regulations guiding growth east of I-75.

Siesta Key
News

Amanda Sebastiano
July 23, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Witty Kids Summer Camp

From June 16 through Aug. 1, Witty Kids Summer Camp, held at Gene Witt Elementary, offers children in grades kindergarten through fifth crafts, games and other activities centered on weekly themes, such as the Wild Wild West.

East County
Schools

Observer Staff
July 23, 2014

IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Siesta Key Oyster Bar

This week we went in the kitchen with chef Douglas Jennings of Siesta Key Oyster Bar, while he prepares shrimp and avocado ceviche. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's "In the Kitchen."