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David Freeman of Freeman Orthodontists checks 11-year-old Milan Smith’s teeth for cavities. This is the third year Freeman has participated in Day of Hope.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Fifth Annual Day of Hope

Children and parents attended the Fifth Annual Day of Hope Saturday, July 27, at Booker High School to get supplies, medical examinations, hair cuts and photographs before returning to school.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tammie Averso finds a baby sea turtle while digging up a nest on Friday.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Turtle Watch Nest Opening

The Longboat Key Turtle Watch opens a nest behind Sea N Suds Friday, July 26. For more information and more photos, pick up a copy of the Aug. 1 Longboat Observer.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ila Edwards
  • July 26, 2013
Infuse Me! Cantaloupe Infused Vodka

Infuse Me! Cantaloupe Infused Vodka

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • July 26, 2013
Mr Beery’s Gets in on Some Laugh Action

Mr Beery’s Gets in on Some Laugh Action

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 26, 2013
Passing grades but little improvement for Sarasota schools

In response to tougher grading standards, a state ruling prevented several schools' grades from falling further than they otherwise would have.

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Sarasota audiences were first introduced to "South Beach Babylon" in 2011 during a reading of the play, still in draft form, at FST's Sarasota Festival of New Plays.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 26, 2013
July 26: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Homelessness consultant to cost $40,000; Salvation Army extends services; Street project dampens business; Playwright talks 'South Beach Babylon'; PHOTO GALLERY: Rick De Furia Retirement Celebration

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Clients at Stomping Grounds Fitness and MMA train during a sweltering summer day.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 26, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Trendy ways to stay in shape

It may be the middle of summer, but you can jump into a new fitness routine and be ready to show off your losess (or gains) on the white sands of Siesta Key this fall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sandy Greenberg, Dr. Holly Barbour, Joan Campo-Liga, Jan Zipper, Susan Roosa and Aynne Manning
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Designing Women Summer Luncheon with Dr. Holly Barbour

Oculofacial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Holly Barbour spoke at the Ambassadors' Guild Summer Salon Luncheon on Thursday, July 25, at Designing Women Boutique.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Pilots for the Sarasota Sheriff’s aviation unit were recognized in a national competition for their outstanding use of infrared imaging in the successful 2012 apprehension of robbery suspects.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • July 26, 2013
Sarasota Sheriff's aviators win award

Sarasota Sheriff's pilots won third place at a national competition to recognize the outstanding use infrared imaging for public safety.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Holiday Beach Resort will be torn down Thursday, Aug. 1.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 26, 2013
Holiday Beach Resort will be demolished next week

The 56-year-old building will be torn down to make way for the planned 11-unit Infinity condominium.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Three East County elementary schools and two middle schools received 'A' grades, as they did last year.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • July 26, 2013
State releases FCAT scores

Data released today shows East County elementary and middle schools are mostly an exception to falling school grades statewide.

  • East County
  • Schools
Children and parents raised $1,200 for Face Autism Inc., at the Kiddie Pole Classic Fishing Tournament 2013.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 26, 2013
Fishing Tournament presents surprise to Face Autism

Community members put on the Kiddie Pole Classic Fishing Tournament 2013 and raised $1,200 for Face Autism.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
ULI meetings and interviews will be held at the Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 26, 2013
ULI plans October visit

The Urban Land Institute is coming to town Oct. 20 to Oct. 25 to meet with 100 residents to discuss Key issues.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Christian Hannon and Jose Zavala-Flores
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker Middle Summer Transition Program

Incoming 6th graders celebrate their completion of the 6-week Summer Transition Program on Thursday, July 25, at Booker Middle School.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • July 26, 2013
New tax plan behind Manatee Schools budget

Millage rates are expected to decrease, but the Manatee County School District anticipates rising home values to bring in more revenue.

  • East County
  • Schools
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