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At least 50 people attended a rally Saturday organized by former Save Our Seabirds volunteer Greg Para, who said its purpose was to show support for founder Lee Fox. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 1, 2013
City seeks bird's-eye view of Save Our Seabirds

Sarasota staffers didn't see rats or mold during an inspection of Save Our Seabirds, but former volunteers and a past employee told them when and where to look.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Combined with a debt service millage rate of 0.0560 mills, the total town maximum millage rate could be 2.1932 mills when the new budget begins Oct. 1.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 1, 2013
Longboat sets maximum millage rate at 2.1372

Longboat Key properties, which the Manatee and Sarasota County property appraisers certified July 1, rose in value.

  • Longboat Key
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Spyder Broussard and Roy Kaplan
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 30, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Spyder Broussard Low Country, East County Fish Fry & Shrimp Boil

Louisiana native Spyder Broussard and Polo Grill owner Tommy Klauber brought Broussard's hometown tradition to East County at the sixth annual Spyder Broussard Low Country, East County Fish Fry & Shrimp Boil, June 29. The event, held at Polo Grill and Bar, featured live music by the Gumbo Boogie Band and a feast of shrimp, fried catfish, oysters, andouille sausages, muffalettas, crawfish corn dogs and other Cajun favorites served on newspaper-covered tables.

  • East County
  • News
Nancy and Jerry Schrantz
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Shrimp and Lobster Festival

Seafood fans flocked downtown Saturday, June 29, to take part in the annual Sarasota Farmer's Market Shrimp and Lobster Festival. Guests enjoyed fresh seafood and live music while browsing vendors' booths.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alejandra Powell and her daughter, Natalia
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Culverhouse Nature Park Opening

Residents gathered Saturday, June 29, to celebrate the opening of Culverhouse Nature Park in Palmer Ranch. Sarasota County Parks and Recreation, Friends of Sarasota County Parks, Friends of The Legacy Trail, Friends of Palmer Ranch Parks, Friends of Culverhouse Community Garden, the Sarasota YMCA and the Palmer Ranch Master Association hosted the open-house celebration. The new 82-acre park is one of seven trailheads on the Legacy Trail and features opportunities for picnicking, hiking, bicycling and gardening.

  • Sarasota
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Ursula, portrayed by Olivia LaFemina, right, convinces Ariel, portrayed by Skylar Homan, to give up her voice for a chance to be a human.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 'The Little Mermaid Jr.'

Campers in Lakewood Ranch High School's Acting Up Performing Arts Summer Camp concluded their three-week camp with a productions of 'The Little Mermaid' June 28.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Hannah Pope, Sarah Smith and Jaynie Hamm enjoy learning the sport.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Cornerstone VBS

ldren at Cornerstone Church of Lakewood Ranch honed their soccer skills June 24 through June 28, at Summerfield Park, as they participated in the church's annual Vacation Bible School event.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • June 28, 2013
Owen’s Fish Camp: fresh, fun and friendly

Owen’s Fish Camp: fresh, fun and friendly

  • Arts + Entertainment
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The bar at Tommy Bahama was packed with people for the extended happy hour from 3 to 7 p.m.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Tommy Bahama 20th Anniversary

Customers celebrated Tommy Bahama's 20th Anniversary Friday, June 28, at the restaurant and the retail store on St. Armands Circle. The restaurant had an extended happy hour from 3 to 7 p.m. and the retail store gave out 20 certificates worth $20 in celebration of the anniversary

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • 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.

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

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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.
    By
  • 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.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    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.

  • Sarasota
  • 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.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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