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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.

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  • 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
Commissioners will also consider the adoption of an ordinance that would require dogs to be on leash in Payne Park.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 12, 2013
City Commission to consider Laurel Park zoning procedures

A public hearing Monday will be held in regards to the creation of a Laurel Park Overlay District that would allow greater neighborhood oversight in zoning.

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City Commissioners will discuss a special overlay district in Laurel Park at Monday's meeting.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 12, 2013
City Commission to consider new Laurel Park zoning procedures

A public hearing Monday will be held in regards to the creation of a Laurel Park Overlay District that would allow greater neighborhood oversight in zoning.

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FST Improv is one of the area groups performing in this weekend's Sarasota Improv Festival. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 12, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Sarasota Improv Festival 2013

Two nights of short- and long-form comedy by Improv troupes from around the country will take the stage at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Detectives are seeking one or more suspects who fled in a white car with tinted windows, possibly a Kia Optima or Chevy Malibu, and a paper tag.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 12, 2013
Police investigate north Sarasota shooting

The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a shooting that left two injured late Thursday, July 11.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 12, 2013
LECOM welcomes dental students

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine will welcome its second class of dental students today.

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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged five Fort Lauderdale residents after a vehicle-burglary spree Tuesday, July 9.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 11, 2013
July 11: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota deputies bust crime ring; Lakewood Ranch Planning Commission considers changes; Selby Great Room renovations are in bloom; Destination: Osprey

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 11, 2013
Wave Runners make a splash

The Lakewood Ranch YMCA Wave Runners captured a third-place trophy at the TBAY Invitational in June 29-30 in Lakeland.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 11, 2013
Pirates to hold football camp

Braden River High will hold its Pirate Youth Football Camp from 8 a.m. to Noon July 22-26.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 11, 2013
SLL wins district crowns

The Sarasota National 9/10 All-Stars and the Sarasota American 10/11 and 11/12 All-Stars all won Florida District 16 titles.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 11, 2013
Extra Innings to offer camps throughout the summer

Extra Innings will hold weekly indoor comprehensive baseball and softball clinics through Aug. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County deputies arrested a drenched burglary suspect before 2 a.m. Thursday, July 11, after the 21-year-old fell into the Grand Canal on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 11, 2013
Armed homeowner foils burglary

A Siesta Key resident chased a man out of his home and into the Grand Canal early Thursday, July 11.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Construction on the boat ramp began in May. (Courtesy Town of Longboat Key)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 11, 2013
Linley Street boat ramp construction completed

Construction of the boat ramp in the Longbeach Village was finished ahead of schedule.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The board will meet at 9 a.m. today at the county's administrative building, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 11, 2013
Planning Commission considers changes to future Lakewood Ranch plans

Planning Commission considers changes to future Lakewood Ranch plans

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