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Cat Depot is extending its half-off kitten sale through July.
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 9, 2013
Kitten sale extended through July

More than 200 kittens have been rescued since May and Cat Depot wants to keep the momentum going.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Chef Judi Gallagher
  • July 8, 2013
TWIS = This Week Is Sweet

TWIS = This Week Is Sweet

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  • Eat + Drink
According to a chart of 2013-14 expenditures presented during the workshop, general fund spending represents about 30% of the overall budget.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 8, 2013
Proposed 2013-14 city budget ticks upward over last year

The budget, which sees significant resources devoted to covering rising pension costs, is still $2.5 million short of being balanced.

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City of Sarasota emergency personnel saved a duckling that fell into a storm drain near Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 8, 2013
July 8: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Emergency workers rescue duckling on U.S. 41; 29th Annual Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Parade of Boats in honor of Wallenda; FWC gives good marks to Save Our Seabirds; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

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Nine-year-old Logen Beane attempts a putt while the rest of his flight looks on.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Mustang Golf! Camp

Dozens of boys and girls, ages 6 and up, hit the green for the annual Mustang Golf! Camp today, at Rosedale Golf & Country Club. The camp runs through July 13.

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Elizabeth Mopps
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 8, 2013
HIGHLIGHTS: Sarasota Orchestra Summer Camp

Sarasota Orchestra hosts summer camp for more than 300 students.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 8, 2013
Fly fishing clinic to take place this weekend

CB's Saltwater Outfitters will hold an Orvis Fly Fishing 101 clinic from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 13, at 1249 Stickney Point Road, Siesta Key.

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It is estimated that about 300 spectator boats watched the races from the water.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 8, 2013
Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Wrap-up

Spectators swarmed Lido Beach beach Sunday, July 7, for the 29th annual Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival.

  • Sarasota
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A man exposed himself to two underage girls who were playing ping-pong Sunday, July 7, at the Limetree Beach Resort.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 8, 2013
Police investigate indecent exposure

The Sarasota Police Department is investigating the report of a man exposing himself Sunday, July 7, at the Limetree Beach Resort.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 8, 2013
Southwest Florida Figure Skating Club names officers

The Southwest Florida Figure Skating Club recently elected officers and board members for the 2013-14 season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Save Our Seabirds is located on a parcel of city-owned land at 1708 Ken Thompson Parkway.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 8, 2013
FWC gives good marks to Save Our Seabirds

The wildlife agency performed an unannounced inspection last Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
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Jennifer Joan Thompson and Mary Ann Conk star in "The Underpants." Photo by Maria Lyle.
  • By Paula Atwell
  • July 8, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'The Underpants'

FST's production of 'The Underpants' provides a laugh-laden evening of entertaining sexual innuendo and sexist satire.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota County and city of Sarasota emergency workers raced to save a duckling trapped in the sewers near Sarasota Memorial Hospital July 7.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 8, 2013
Emergency workers rescue duckling on U.S. 41

City of Sarasota emergency personnel saved a duckling that fell into a storm drain Sunday, July 7, near Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Reagan Russo, 3, didn't let the rain stop her from showing off her patriotism and watching the parade.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Parade of Boats Part 3

Spectators watched dozens of boats pass them Friday, July 5, at the 29th Annual Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Parade of Boats in honor of Wallenda.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Children wave to the crowd while riding in the parade.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Parade of Boats Part 2

Sarasotans welcomed home Nik Wallenda and watched grand prix boats pass by Friday, July 5, on Main Street at the 29th Annual Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival Parade of Boats in honor of Wallenda.

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