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  • Josh Siegel
  • June 28, 2013
State approves Manatee Schools' recovery plan

The Florida Department of Education has approved the Manatee County School District's financial recovery plan.

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Sarasota Police do not suspect foul play in the death of a woman at the Sarasota County Area Transit transfer station in downtown Sarasota.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 28, 2013
June 28: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Police investigate death at SCAT station; Weekend Best Bet: Culverhouse Nature Park Celebration; None injured in bus crash; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

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After more than seven years of planning and deliberation the Culverhouse Nature Park will be open to the public Saturday, June 29 with a kick-off celebration and refreshments.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 28, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Culverhouse Nature Park Celebration

After more than seven years of planning and deliberation the Culverhouse Nature Park will be open to the public Saturday, June 29 with a kick-off celebration and refreshments.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 28, 2013
Jeweler donates to Girls Incorporated

Carats Fine Jewelry and Watches donated a $1,737 grant to the organization.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Arik Katz swims against the competition in the 800-meter freestyle.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 2013 Sharks Open

Swimmers competed Friday, June 28, at the Selby Aquatic Center for the 2013 Sharks Open. Teams came from as far as Puerto Rico and Colorado to compete in the three-day competition.

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  • Neighbors
Signs have been posted at the entrances of both fire stations defining the flag colors that notify the Key's surf conditions.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 28, 2013
Town announces water conditions flag program

The town's two fire stations now fly flags that show the water conditions for Key swimmers.

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  • News
Natalie Rolfs gets ready to row with fellow campers.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Crew's Mini Summer Camp Regatta

Family and friends came out to watch children row Friday, June 28, at the Sarasota Crew Mini Summer Camp Regatta. Children have been learning the basics of rowing since the camp started June 17 and invited parents to show off their new skills. Rowers received certificates and a summer camp 2013 T-shirt at the end.

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  • Neighbors
An argument between two women about a phone turned violent Wednesday, June 26, in Fredd Atkins Park, and ended with a severly bitten ear.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 28, 2013
Woman charged for biting victim's ear

Sarasota Police arrested Kesha Taylor Wednesday, June 26, for severely biting another woman's ear during a scuffle.

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Sheri Carr and Meredith Walsh, of Orange Theory Fitness
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Young Leaders Alliance Social

The Lakewood Ranch Young Leaders Alliance hosted its first social event with Sarasota Young Professionals June 27, at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing.

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During a June 4 meeting, the Sarasota County School Board voted to move up up the construction of the bus loop in place of the courts.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 28, 2013
Sarasota High School tennis courts demolished

Despite recent efforts to preserve the courts, the school board pushed up the construction dates earlier this month and work is under way.

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The daily thunderheads lurking on the western horizon mean summer is officially here in Sarasota.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 28, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Funky ways to beat the weekend rain

Meteorologists expect thunderstorms throughout the last weekend of June but that's no reason not to enjoy your weekend.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 28, 2013
None injured in bus crash

A driver involved in a vehicular crash with Manatee County school bus Wednesday night has been charged with careless driving.

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A deceased person was discovered at a downtown Sarasota bus station early this morning.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 28, 2013
Police investigate death at SCAT station

Sarasota Police do not suspect foul play in the death of a woman at the Sarasota County Area Transit transfer station in downtown Sarasota.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2013
June 27: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Police operation nabs 39 offenders; Five area college leaders revive push for collaboration; BMX facility upgrades could boost tourism; PHOTO GALLERY: Bible Baptist VBS

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  • By Popcorn Bob
  • June 27, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

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