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Emma Grace Kelly, Leah Troiano and Parker Haught snack on popcorn.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Harvest VBS

Hundreds of children enjoyed knight-themed games and activities, Bible stories, music and other festivities June 17 through June 21, during Harvest United Methodist Church's Vacation Bible School.

  • East County
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  • By Paula Atwell
  • June 25, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'More Than A Feeling'

"More Than a Feeling," a musical revue gracing the stage at the Players Theatre for two short weeks, is a highly enjoyable nostalgic tour of the 70s.

  • Arts + Culture
We asked Pedro Reis of Circus Sarasota what's next for Nik Wallenda.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 24, 2013
VIDEO: Sarasotans answer what's next for Wallenda?

Residents gathered to watch Nik Wallenda make history by crossing the Grand Canyon on a high wire. We asked some watch partygoers what's next for Nik Wallenda.

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Thousands of spectators gathered Sunday, June 23, at Mattison's City Grille to watch Nik Wallenda become the first person to cross the Grand Canyon on a high wire.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 24, 2013
June 24: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Nik Wallenda crosses the Grand Canyon on a high wire; Sarasota to welcome Wallenda home with parade; Spanish Main explores cellular tower option; Youth trespasses GreyHawk Landing home

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Robert Levin. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • June 24, 2013
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Music Festival - Week III

This past weekend, the Sarasota Music Festival stimulated our sensibilities in ways that made us appreciate this extraordinary teaching and performing organization in ways we've not experienced before.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 24, 2013
Lakewood to hold softball camp

The Lakewood Ranch High softball team will hold its 2013 Softball Camp from 9 a.m. to Noon July 9-11.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 24, 2013
NJCAA announces academic award winners

The NJCAA recently announced its 2012-13 NJCAA Academic Student-Athlete Awards.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 24, 2013
Cal Ripken 8U All-Stars win district crown

The Manatee Cal Ripken 8U All-Stars won the district tournament June 20-21 in Ocala to earn a berth in the state tournament.

  • East County
  • Sports
The 11U Silver Hawks Baseball Club of Lakewood Ranch played 10 games in four days to finish second at the Greater Orlando World Series.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 24, 2013
Silver Hawks end season with second-place finish

The 11U Silver Hawks Baseball Club of Lakewood Ranch finished second at the Greater Orlando World Series June 19-23.

  • East County
  • Sports
Maddie Allen watches another camper take a serve.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Key Club Summer Camps

Longboat Key Club & Resort's summer camps are in full swing with 23 campers present on a June 23. Campers took over the Key Club's Harbourside and stretched from the tennis courts to the driving range in two different outdoor camps.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Popcorn Bob
  • June 24, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

  • Arts + Culture
The Cortez Bridge connects Bradenton Beach to mainland Manatee County.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 24, 2013
Survey: 51% favor Cortez Bridge rehab

Respondents showed a preference for a rehab project over replacement by a narrow margin.

  • Longboat Key
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The incident occurred in the 1200 block of Cara Cara Loop.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 24, 2013
Youth trespasses GreyHawk Landing home

A 16-year-old boy was arrested Friday night, after he trespassed a home and slept inside overnight.

  • East County
  • News
Sailor Circus performers watch the live stream.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Nik Wallenda Watch Party

Thousands of spectators gathered Sunday, June23, at Mattison's City Grille to watch as hometown hero, Nik Wallenda, became the first person to cross the Grand Canyon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Celia and Faye Swartz, who braved rain to take a swim, with their father, Andy
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Stoneybrook Luau and Dive-In Movie

Stoneybrook at Heritage Harbour kicked off the summer with its 3rd Annual Luau and Dive-In Movie. Residents swam and watched, 'Journey 2: The Mysterious Island', while enjoying a home-cooked meal prepared by Activities Director Allison Betts.

  • East County
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