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The girls team readies for a game of “stay-in-your-chair” volleyball.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 27, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bible Baptist VBS

Children 'buzzed' in excitement June 23 through June 26, as Bible Baptist Church hosted its "Bee Attidudes" themed Vacation Bible School.

  • East County
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College leaders would like to see increased retail and dining options for students and a safer, pedestrian-friendly North Trail.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 27, 2013
Five area college leaders revive push for collaboration

Seven years after efforts to rebrand the North Trail as an educational and cultural corridor, leaders of five area colleges revive the push for a more collaborative college community in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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Vehicles line Ivanhoe Street, near Walt's Fish Market and Restaurant, on a Friday night.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 27, 2013
Proposed parking ban divides residents

Patron traffic from Walt's Fish Market has caused headaches for some neighbors, but no consensus on the issue has been reached.

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Minister Joel Osteen, left, leads Nik Wallenda and his family in prayer minutes before the Grand Canyon walk. (Photo from Salon.com)
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2013
Our View: Down with DOMA

We are all likely to drown over the next few days in the news and commentaries on the U.S. Supreme Court's rejection of Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act. The court said it was unconstitutional. This is likely to become our next Roe v. Wade.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota’s BMX track already has the distinction of being the nation’s oldest continuously running course. Upgrades could make it a more alluring destination for cyclists.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 27, 2013
BMX facility upgrades could boost tourism

Thanks to the success of sports tourism in the area, Sarasota could be looking in a more extreme sports direction to generate revenue.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • June 27, 2013
Commissioners pick through county budget

With the millage rate set to remain flat, the county is slated to dig deeper into reserves to increase its service levels.

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The Sarasota Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred on Cocoanut Avenue at 9:35 p.m. Tuesday, June 25.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2013
June 26: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Man robbed at gunpoint; Fort Hamer Bridge plan moves closer to approval; Whitney Beach likely to raise the bar; IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Mar Vista

  • Siesta Key
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Hotel Monaco, Alexandria, Va.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 27, 2013
Downtown hotel will bring out local flavor

Kimpton Hotels, a boutique-hotel and restaurant company, shares its signature process for localizing its establishments.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • June 27, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

Orioles commit $150,000 to Sarasota Tomorrow Next; Fourth of July closings

  • Sarasota
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Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming with Police Officer John Thomas
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 27, 2013
Manatee 100 Club honors LBK Officer John Thomas

Longboat Key Police Officer John Thomas is the Manatee 100 Club's 2012 Police Officer of the Year.

  • Longboat Key
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Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming with Police Officer John Thomas
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 27, 2013
Manatee 100 Club honors LBK Officer John Thomas

Longboat Key Police Officer John Thomas is the Manatee 100 Club's 2012 Police Officer of the Year.

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Ryan Bodie and John Bowman unload a stack of new custom surfboards before the expansion of their nonprofit surf camp to Sarasota.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 27, 2013
Children's surf camp rides into Sarasota

After five years of teaching children on Anna Maria Island, Eternal Summer Surf Camp has moved to Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Louisa Nordstrom, 15, and Hallie Schiffman, 12, have competed in sailing regattas in South America, Europe and the Virgin Islands.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 27, 2013
Sarasota sailing ladies represent Team USA

Louisa Nordstrom and Hallie Schiffman say sailing gives them independence and an educational experience.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

The Baltimore Orioles announced Tuesday, June 25, an investment of $150,000 in Sarasota Tomorrow Next, the regional economic and community development initiative of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.

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Nik Wallenda successfully crossed the Grand Canyon in just under 23 minutes, Sunday, June 23. Photo courtesy of Cliff Roles
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 27, 2013
Sarasota celebrates Wallenda's canyon walk

Thousands of spectators gathered Sunday, June 23, at Mattison's City Grille to watch as hometown hero, Nik Wallenda, became the first person to cross the Grand Canyon via high wire.

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