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Uncovered dumpsters caused one Siesta business to lose customers.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 3, 2013
Dumpsters cause a stink for Siesta Key business

Although the problem has temporarily been solved, one Siesta Key business manager says she will not be able to get former customers to return.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mike Salerno was one of the finalists for the 12-and-under skimboard competition.
  • By Randi Donahue
  • July 3, 2013
Moments in time

Before there were Suncoast Offshore Super Boat Grand Prix events to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday week in Sarasota, there were the Land 'n' Sea Freedom Races on Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 3, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Kylie Warner

Sarasota High senior point guard Kylie Warner scored 11 points to lead the Navy team to a 79-73 come-from-behind victory over the White team in the FABC Futures Shootout June 17, at Berkeley Preparatory School.

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Camp counselor Alison Krizen helps camper Sarah Windom, 10, balance on the globes.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 3, 2013
Camp Spotlight: CIRCUS SARASOTA Camp

Campers learned circus tricks on a triple trapeze, ladder, globes, tumbling, hammock and the web June 10 to June 26, at Circus Sarasota Circus Camp.

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This home at 1220 Sharswood Lane has four bedrooms, four baths, two half-baths, a pool and 3,947 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.25 million. Yaryna Klimchak
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  • Adam Hughes
  • July 3, 2013
Four-bedroom home in Spice Bay sells for $2.25 million

A home in Spice Bay tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Perrone Construction Inc. sold the home at 1220 Sharswood Lane to Scott and Debra Losch, of Sarasota, for $2.25 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Richard Chen submitted this photo, taken recently on a foggy, wet morning in Village Walk on Palmer Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 3, 2013
Weather Photo: Sarasota 07/03/13

Richard Chen submitted this photo, taken recently on a foggy, wet morning in Village Walk on Palmer Ranch.

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  • By Bonnie Silvestri
  • July 2, 2013
Head to the Selby Gardens to celebrate the Fourth

Head to the Selby Gardens to celebrate the Fourth

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  • By Cate McLean
  • July 2, 2013
SweetWater Brewing sweeps the taps at Gecko's on July 25

SweetWater Brewing sweeps the taps at Gecko's on July 25

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  • By Kathryn Parks
  • July 2, 2013
Feeling stagesick? Nine tips to survive showlessness

Feeling stagesick? Nine tips to survive showlessness

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  • By Emarie and Petr Marcan
  • July 2, 2013
Lunchtime at Half Shell Oyster House

Lunchtime at Half Shell Oyster House

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Attendees could view vehicles such as this 1956 Chevy owned by Gary Kinney.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sun Coast Grand Prix Car Show

Car enthusiasts of all ages headed June 30, to Lakewood Ranch Main Street, for the Sun Coast Grand Prix Car Show

  • East County
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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office conducts 23 vessel inspections from June 28, through June 30.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 2, 2013
July 2: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sheriff's Office targets boaters; Longboat Key puts stop to trolley service funding; The Ringling Museum of Art adds playspace to its grounds; State approves Manatee's financial recovery plan; IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Harry's Continental Kitchens

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Scott Stottlemyer helped Josh Compton on the fishing trip. Compton caught eight fish including trout and ladyfish.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : The Friendliest Catch Outing for the Physically and Mentally Challenged

Excited children and adults fished Tuesday, July 2, at The Friendliest Catch Outing put on by Suncoast Charities for Children to benefit the charities and as part of the 29th annual Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival. Community members took children out for a morning of fishing followed by an award ceremony with food from Chick-fil-A and Sam's Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 2, 2013
Manatee TSA teams take top honors

Manatee County technology students captured more top 10 finishes than any other district in the country at the National TSA Conference.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • July 2, 2013
Manatee County government announces July 4 closures

Manatee County government offices will be closed Thursday, July 4 for Independence Day.

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