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By Rodger Skidmore
July 18, 2013

MY VIEW: 'Depiction' is key before placement of statue

The raising of the flag on Iwo Jima means different things to different people - usually based on different sets of "facts" - so real knowledge of history is important.

Sarasota
Opinion

Nick Friedman
July 18, 2013

Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, here I am at: Sarasota County Dirty Jobs Camp

Campers rolled up their sleeves and got messy Tuesday for Sarasota County's Dirty Jobs Camp at Twin Lakes Park.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nick Friedman
July 18, 2013

Moments in Time

Sarasota County commissioners applied historic designations to the Siesta Key Beach and Nokomis Beach pavilions because they represent public buildings constructed as part of Sarasota's post-World War II building boom.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
July 18, 2013

Sidelines 7.18.13

Sarasota National Little League wins district crowns; Local therapist defends national title; New Balance plans early morning 5K; Extra Innings to offer camps throughout the summer

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
July 18, 2013

WEATHER PHOTO: Sarasota

Norma Pennington submitted this sunset photo, taken over the Venice South Jetty.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Adam Hughes
July 18, 2013

Four-bedroom Hudson Bayou home sells for $1,610,000

A home in Hudson Bayou tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Richard and Kathryn Rosenberg sold their home at 3421 Edmondson Court to Robert Miller and Sandra Faircloth, of Villanova, Pa., for $1,610,000. Built in 1990, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,639 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1,225,000 in 2001.

Sarasota
News

By Mindy Towns
July 18, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: Patriotic Potluck

Residents of Stoneybrook at Heritage Harbour celebrated the Fourth of July late with a patriotic potluck July 12, at the Stoneybrook Rec Center.

East County
News

By Kathryn Parks
July 17, 2013

Venice Theatre Cabaret Festival: That Thing Called Love

Arts + Culture

Jack Littman-Quinn
July 17, 2013

The Usual Place, more than usual

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

David Conway
July 17, 2013

Preliminary city millage rate rises

Concluding two days of budget workshops, the City Commission narrowly approved a preliminary millage rate for 2013-14 that represents an 8.48% increase over last year.

Sarasota
News

Josh Siegel
July 17, 2013

PHOTO GALLERY: New York Hair Ladies Night Out

New York Hair in Bradenton held its first Ladies Night Out July 16. Attendees got consultations on hair, make-up and fashion while also enjoying wine and snacks.

East County
News

Observer Staff
July 17, 2013

PLATO sets sights on $70,000 new theater

Kyle Turoff announced plans to fundraise for a new performance space for the nonprofit theater company located at the southwest corner of Tuttle Ave. and 12th street.