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Troy Horsley, Alexander Nir and Teak Gammaro
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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Sinai Cowboy Camp

The Gan School at Temple Sinai hosted a session of its summer camp, Friday July 12. The camp, which was cowboy themed, brought two ponies to the school, and children took turns riding around the school's nature trails, while dressed in cowboy hats and handkerchiefs.

  • Sarasota
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Kenny Wayne Shepherd (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 15, 2013
Florida Blue Blues and Music Festival announces lineup

Tickets for the festival, featuring headliner Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, go on sale this Friday.

  • Arts + Culture
Employees of New Dynasty Chinese Buffet found Tian "Andrew" Tain with severe head trauma lying in the driveway of a nearby business around 9:38 p.m.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 15, 2013
Deputies seek suspects in buffet beating

The manager of a Sarasota restaurant was found unconscious after following a group of men who didn't pay their bill late Sunday, July 14.

  • Sarasota
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Polo Grill, a Sarasota-Manatee Original restaurant, is featured in this week's "In The Kitchen." If your favorite member's certificates are sold out, you could always try a recipe featured in The Observer's "In The Kitchen" series.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 15, 2013
Sarasota-Manatee Originals kick-off certificate sale today

Get more bang for your buck through the half-off certificate sale, but only a limited amount are available.

  • Arts + Culture
Officials will learn in two weeks if Nathan Benderson Park will host the 2017 World Rowing Championships. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 14, 2013
U.S. delegation vies for regatta

Local officials today presented their case to host the 2017 World Rowing Championships.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"A Hijacking" is in theaters now.
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • July 14, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'A Hijacking'

The new film, 'A Hijacking,' presents a disturbing commentary about bottom lines.

  • Arts + Culture
Co-Chairwoman Stephanie Hannum, Alene Fowler and Co-Chairwoman Lauren Dorsett
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • July 13, 2013
A Midsummer's Night Wish

A Midsummer's Night Wish

  • Black Tie
The Brides Against Breast Cancer 
Charity Wedding Gown Sale & Bridal Show showcased 18 bridal partners and beauty services.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Brides Against Breast Cancer Charity Wedding Gown Sale & Bridal Show

Brides browsed through hundreds of white gowns Saturday, July 13, at Brides Against Breast Cancer '¨Charity Wedding Gown Sale & Bridal Show to find their dream dress and to help people impacted by cancer. The sale runs to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, July 14. Brides Against Breast Cancer will donate $2 million this year to Center for Building Hope.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Summer rain sporadically pours down on the blood drive.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Boots vs. Badges

Firefighters and police officers rolled up their sleeves Saturday, June 13, at Westfield Southgate Mall for the 8th annual Boots vs Badges campaign to donate blood to Suncoast Community Blood Bank. The goal is to raise 300 pints of blood during the friendly competition between officers and firefighters July 13 to 27. Community members choose who they want to donate for. 'We need to take care of our full time residence,' said Mayor Shannon Snyder who donated blood for Badges after being with the sheriff's office for 25 years.

  • Sarasota
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Reagan Ryckman, Jessica Heuring and Anna Weidel prepare to make bridges out of toothpicks and marshmallows.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Kids R Kids Summer Camp

Children ages 5 through 12 enjoyed a week of "Techno Club" themed activities during Kids R Kids Summer Camp July 8 through July 12.

  • East County
  • News
Students sing "Talent," from “The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley Jr.”
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 13, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Woodland Fine Arts Academy Camp

Children in Woodland Fine Arts Academy enjoyed summer camp July 8 through July 12 and capped off their week with a showcase of scenes they'd learned.

  • East County
  • News
A Siesta Key resident chased a man out of his home and into the Grand Canal early Thursday
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 12, 2013
July 12: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Armed homeowner foils burglary; Police investigate north Sarasota shooting; City Commission to consider Laurel Park zoning procedures; Weekend Best Bet: Sarasota Improv Festival 2013

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The MSC Foundation gave almost $30,000 in grants to 20 charitable organizations.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 12, 2013
Michael Saunders & Co. supports community with grants

Michael Saunders & Co.'s MSC Foundation donates $30,000 in charitable grants to local community organizations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The MSC Foundation gave almost $30,000 in grants to 20 charitable organizations.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : MSC Foundation awards mid-year charitable grants

The charitable arm of Michael Saunders & Company, The MSC Foundation, awarded nearly $30,000 in charitable grants Friday, July 12, at their Sarasota headquarters to support 20 community organizations from Sarasota, Manatee, and Charlotte counties. Community members joined founder and CEO Michael Saunders for breakfast and to pick up their checks. Saunders praised community organizations for their work and explained what each organization does.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sunglass Express Optical owner Yvonne Schloss is the new chairperson of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce board of directors.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 12, 2013
Longboat Key Chamber gets new board

Yvonne Schloss is the new chairperson of the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce board of directors.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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