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  • June 19, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • June 19, 2014
Rosemary development projects move forward

The city is continuing its efforts to revitalize the Rosemary District by approving two proposals to help develop the area.

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Photos by Alex Mahadevan
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 19, 2014
Local racers take a spin on Indy 500 track

Rick Sanders and Bill Stelcher took their pre-war racecars to the Brickyard Vintage Racing Invitational this month.

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Sarasota County contractors remove sea flora near the end of North Shell Road to make room for one of 17 parking spaces. Residents have called the plans a "compromise." Photo by Alex Mahadevan
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 19, 2014
County begins parking fix for North Shell Road

Sarasota County will close the Siesta Key roadway through July 3 to create 17 regulated parking spaces.

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Cardinal Mooney High volleyball coach Kristen Batt founded SOURCE Volleyball Academy as a way to grow the sport of volleyball and allow athletes the opportunity to train full-time.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 19, 2014
Source for Success

Cardinal Mooney High volleyball coach Kristen Batt recently founded SOURCE Volleyball Academy, which will officially launch this fall.

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Sarasota catcher Brandon Chapman was one of three Sailors named to the Florida Athletic Coaches Association 2014 Baseball All-State Team.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 19, 2014
Sidelines

Sarasota Little League announces all-stars; Sarasota to receive Special Olympics grant; Local players named to all-state team; Sarasota Scullers finish 12th at nationals

  • Sarasota
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Photos by Harriet Sokmensuer Sally Irwin, Pat Lotz, Harry and Sally Rownd, Bob Irwin, Jerry Lotz and Carolyn and Bob Rector
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 19, 2014
Gourmet Gurus

Cooking group reflects on 34 years of memorable meals.

  • Sarasota
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Courtesy photo This home at 4300 Higel Ave. has six bedrooms, six baths, three half-baths, a pool and 8,623 square feet of living area. It sold for $10.25 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 19, 2014
Home in Fiddler Bayou sells for $10.25 million

A home in Fiddler Bayou tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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Chris Leach submitted this photo, taken on Siesta Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 19, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Chris Leach submitted this photo, taken on Siesta Beach.

  • Sarasota
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smarty
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  • Nick Friedman
  • June 18, 2014
SmartyPints: Women, beer and a sisterhood of traveling pints

SmartyPints: Women, beer and a sisterhood of traveling pints

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The 12,220-square-foot former site of Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant, which was built in 1926, features a rooftop bar.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 18, 2014
Times building sells for $2.1 million

The former site of Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant on First Street, which has been vacant for more than a year, may have a future as a new restaurant and night club.

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MCAT riders will see different far rates and routes later this year.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • June 18, 2014
MCAT riders to see change in fares, extended bus routes

At their meeting June 17, Manatee County Commissioners approved higher fares and extended bus routes for MCAT riders.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 18, 2014
SLL announces All-Stars

Sarasota Little League recently announced its 11/12 and 50/70 All-Star teams.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 18, 2014
Vitale gives away Mercedes

Lakewood Ranch resident and ESPN Hall of Fame coach Dick Vitale handed the keys of a new 2014 Mercedes Benz CLA250C to Isaiah Baez June 7, at Another Broken Egg restaurant in Lakewood Ranch.

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Courtesy photos Graduates Aidan and Adelle Reed perform during the ceremony.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 18, 2014
Primrose at LWR celebrates graduates

Primrose at Lakewood Ranch celebrated the graduation of its pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students with commencement ceremonies June 7.

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